1. Sophomore Scheduling Presentation
Home of the
Algonac Muskrats!

2. Visit the Student Service/Counseling Office Website Often!
Student Services/Counseling Office

3. Earning High School Credits
22 REQUIRED 4 English 4 Math 3 Social Studies (US, Civics/Econ & World History) 3 Science 1 PE/Health 1 Foreign Language (Spanish I counts) 1 VPAA 5 Electives

4. Colleges & Universities Want…
4 years of English
4 years of Math
4 years of Science
4 years of Social Studies
2 Years of Foreign Language
Online Learning Experience
Community Service
Involvement in Extra Curricular Activities
Great Grades and Great Test Scores

5. 6x4=24 credits Earn six (6) credits a year (Three (3) per semester)
(Each class is .5 credit)
6x4=24 credits
22 REQUIRED to GRADUATE!

6. The High School Transcript
Is a record of all the class taken and grades earned in high school.
Middle school grades are not reported on the high school transcript.
The high school grade point average is cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together.
4-point scale
A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0
AP and IB are on a 5-pont scale
A=5, B=4, C=3

7. AHS Ranking System
Suma Cum Laude: 4.0 – 3.67 Magna Cum Laude: 3.66 – 3.3 Cum Laude: 3.29 – 3.0 Students in the Summa Cum Laude category will have an opportunity to compete for the opportunity to speak at graduation. The rubric is as follows: 1. Overall Grade Point Average 2. ACT Score 3. Class Selection Rigor Candidates will be invited to audition in front of a selection committee if they wish to be one of three speakers at graduation.

8. Importance of Grades/Testing
There are thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships to students who do well in high school and who do well on standardized tests (ACT/SAT/PSAT)
In addition standardized test scores are used for academic planning. Testing is in March or April each year.
PSAT is taken in sophomore & junior year. It is optional. NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) when taken junior year. Always in October.

9. The IB Plan
An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD.
Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge!
Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world.
Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits. Consult with the IB Coordinator or your guidance counselor if you have questions about the IB Diploma Programme at AHS.

10. IB Higher Level (HL) IB Standard Level (SL) College Credit is determined by test score achieved. 7 is highest. HL are accepted at nearly all colleges and universities. Depends on score earned. SL not accepted at all colleges and universities. CLEP Test – College Board

11. IB HL Classes: English I, II History of the World I, II Biology I, II IB SL Classes: Math I, II Chemistry I, II Spanish I, II Psychology I, II Sports, Exercise, Health Science I, II Music I, II

12. Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H)
Geometry (H) Honors Algebra II/AP Statistics
Biology A/B(H) Chemistry
U.S. History Government/Economics
PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics
Spanish II Spanish III
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule
IB English HL I IB English HL II
IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL II
IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II
IB History of the World HL I IB History of the World HL
IB Psychology SL IB Psychology SL II
IB Spanish SL I IB Spanish SL II
TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)

13. IB Through the Years at AHS Class of 2012 (9) Class of 2013 (8) Class of 2014 (8) Class of 2015 (4) Class of 2016 (9) Class of 2017 (5) Class of 2018 (7) # of students earning diploma = 29

14. The TEC Plan St. Clair TEC -- St. Clair Technical Education Center
Students attend TEC during their junior & senior yrs
TEC counts as elective credit
AM TEC ONLY
Must be to AHS by 6:55 a.m.
AHS three (3) hrs and TEC three (3) hrs
Application process for TEC during scheduling in sophomore year.
Students are selected on grades & credits, attendance and behavior.
Must also have done Career Cruising EDP
echeducation/

15. Automotive Technology
Collision Repair
Construction
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Digital Media Technology
Employer Based
Health Careers
Information Technology
Mechatronics
Metal Machining technology
Welding

16. St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule Survey Lit & Comp (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP Stats Biology A/B Physics/Chemistry/A&P U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective Spanish I or II Elective Junior Schedule Senior Schedule TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM European Lit & Comp/IB ENGL European Lit & Comp/IB ENGL Algebra IIB/IB Math I Senior Math/IB Math II Science or World History World History/Science or Elective

17. TEC Selection
Behavior, Attendance & Credits
Attend TEC Open House – Feb 9, (5:30-7:00 PM)
Do a TEC Shadow (arrange w/Ms. Blair)
TEC Program is in EDP (Career Cruising)
Application Deadline – Friday, Feb 10
Only a certain number of slots per program
49 students on average attend TEC each year

18. The Blue Water Middle College Plan
Students begin taking college classes through SC4 in 11th grade. By the time they graduate, on this 5-year plan, they will have an associates degree, as well as a high school diploma.
Diploma is issued from the Blue Water Middle College, not Algonac High School.
Cannot attend TEC and do middle college
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19. Sample Blue Water Middle College Course Planner
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H)
Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A
Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A
U.S. History Government/Economics
PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics
Spanish II Elective
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule
European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp
Algebra IIB Senior Math
Physics/A&P Elective
World History BWMC – SC4 Classes
BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes
Entire 5th year at St. Clair County Community College!

20. BWMC through the years at AHS: Class of 2014 (9) Class of 2015 (12) Class of 2016 (18) Class of 2017 (7) Class of 2018 (15)

21. DUAL Enrollment
Students are able to dual enroll in college classes while in high school.
Cost of classes and books is paid for by the district.
Must be a class not offered at Algonac HS.
Class can be taken at the satellite location next to the school, online or in PH.
Must complete guest student application
Attend SC4 orientation and meet with SC4 advisor prior to enrolling in class.

22. The Dual Enrollment Course Planner
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H)
Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A
Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A
U.S. History Government/Economics
Spanish II Health/PE
Band Band
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule
Dual Enroll (4) Dual Enroll (4)
IB Math SL I IB Math SL II
IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II
World History Dual Enroll (4)
European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp
Dual Enroll (4) Dual Enroll (4)
** Earn 20 college credits prior to graduating.

23. Have a Post Secondary Plan. Visit college campuses
Have a Post Secondary Plan! Visit college campuses. Attend college fairs/open houses. Meet with military recruiters. Discuss apprenticeship programs. Decide what you want to be! Career Cruising –

24. Use College Board “BIG FUTURE” https://bigfuture. collegeboard
Use College Board “BIG FUTURE” Meet with Ms. Niester, College Advisor