1. SCHEDULING FOR 11th Grade Class of 2019
Please follow along, start to fill out your scheduling card and take notes!

2. Due Date & Appt. Time
RECORD the appointment time located on your card in your phone or planner. Do not miss your appointment.

3. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Some of you may be thinking of taking an AP course
AP courses are college level curriculum.
AP courses prepare you for the AP exam in May.
Depending on the AP exam score (1 to 5) and college choice, there is some potential that college credit could be earned.

4. When considering whether or not to take an AP course you should:
Students who are successful in an AP class typically have a 90%+ average on assessments/tests in previous classes within that curriculum, and have a self-motivated attitude.
Strong interest in the subject.
Strong academic background in the subject matter and ability to read & write critically.
Excellent study skills and conscientious with due dates.
Realize that AP courses are VERY rigorous and could take multiple hours in homework, study, and preparation each night just for this one class alone.
Ask yourself & reflect why you are taking an AP course.
Consult with your same subject area teacher for their recommendation to you.
Consult with your parents.
Be aware of your own limitations and be realistic. Do you have enough time to devote to get the grade you would like to get?
Consider taking a class if you are passionate about the subject matter.
*** Required to complete the AP form and turn it in with your card.

5. Block A: Graduation Requirement ACADEMIC COURSES: ENGLISH
Choose 1 year of English (2 semesters)
Applications of Compositions + Literature Course
Applications of Composition & 20th century
Applications of Composition & Mythology
Applications of Composition & Literature of the Strange & Mysterious
Applications of Composition & Shakespeare
Applications of Composition & Exploring Lit.
Applications of Composition & Poetry
Applications of Composition & British Lit.
Applications of Composition & Intro to Film ** NOT NCAA APPROVED
AP Language & Composition—summer work required!
You must consult/speak with your English teacher from semester 1 about your selections and get their signature.

6. Literature of the Strange and Mysterious
Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Sherlock Holmes Mysteries by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
And various short stories and videos may also be used to supplement the novels
This is a class for students who like to read!

7. 20th Century Literature
One semester literature course for 11th and 12th graders
Students will read and analyze various novels and short stories to determine their significance as being representative of the universal themes, conflicts, and characters of the period
Students respond to literature through discussions, presentations, and writing assignments
Major Texts:
Siddhartha
The Chosen
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The Great Gatsby
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
The Stranger
The Bean Trees
Major Units of Study:
Search for Identity
Triumph of the Human Spirit
Man vs. Civilization
Alienation and Absurdity

8. Mythology One semester literature course for 11th and 12th graders
Students will read, analyze, and discuss myths from different cultures
Students will explore creation myths, god-teacher myths, loss of innocence myths, and hero myths
Popular myths students will read: Hercules, Beowulf, King Arthur, The Iliad, Jason and the Argonauts, Greek Theogony, and more!

9. Intro to Film 11th and 12th grade literature course
Students will understand and appreciate the aesthetic and technical aspects of film
Students will read screenplays, view films, write reviews, analyze scenes, research topics, make multimedia presentations, and create their own screenplays

10. This is a one semester literature course for 11th and 12th graders
Exploring Literature
This is a one semester literature course for 11th and 12th graders
You will learn to become a more thoughtful reader by exploring different novels such as: Monster, All Quiet on the Western Front, The Chocolate War, and self-selected novels
This is primarily an activity and discussion based course

11. Poetry One semester literature course for 11th and 12th grade students
Students will read, analyze, and discuss classic, contemporary, western, and world poems
Students will explore form, meter, musicality, and other poetic devices
Students will have an opportunity to participate in a writing workshop where they will write, revise, and even publish their own poems
“Poetry is a search for syllables to shoot at barriers of the unknown and the unknowable.” --Carl Sandburg

12. Shakespeare 11th and 12th grade Literature Elective
Students will study approx. 6 of Shakespeare’s major plays from each of the recognized categories: history, comedy, tragedy, and romance.
Students will explore enough of the culture and history of the time in which Shakespeare wrote so that students better understand his plays and the theater of his day.
Students will watch film excerpts from the plays studied, and in between assigned plays, view a play in full which they do not read. The viewing experience is an important part of the course.
Students will be graded on class participation, tests/quizzes, projects, performances and a few very short writing assignments.

13. Beowulf--Chaucer--Shakespeare--Pope--Swift--Dickens--And More!
One semester literature course for 11th and 12th grade students
This is a reading, discussing, and thinking based course
Students will read PROSE and POETRY from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Renaissance period to the Victorian period to the present period
Students will also learn about language and culture from Old English to Middle English to Modern English
Beowulf--Chaucer--Shakespeare--Pope--Swift--Dickens--And More!

14. Block B: Science 1.0 3rd Science Required
Chemistry: Science bound major
Fundamentals of Chemistry : Non-science major
Physics: Science bound major
Fundamentals of Physics: Non-science major
Other 3rd Science Options
Consult Science teachers for recommendation

15. Block C: MATH Choose the next course in your math sequence… Algebra 1
Geometry (or honors)
Algebra 2 (or honors)
After Algebra 2 options are: Pre- Calculus (or Honors Pre-Calculus) or Intro to College Math(1 sem of stats and 1 sem of trig) or math related (see reg. brochure)
After Pre-Calc options are: AP Calculus BC or AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics or math related.
After AP Calculus options are: Dual enroll or AP Stats or math related.
Get teacher initials!

16. Block D: Social Studies
.5 Government and .5 Economics Required
Economics (1 sem.) & Government (1 sem.)
AP Government* course (2 sem.) is full year. Economics is still required. (Student could add Economics in addition to AP Govt during junior year or take Econ senior year. AP Micro Economics can also be taken.)
Gov’t ( 1 sem.) and AP Micro Econ*(1 sem).
AP US History* (2 semesters) or AP World history* (2 semesters) (Student still needs to fulfill Econ & Gov’t requirement for graduation.)
*If taking an AP course, fill out and attach the AP Commitment Form.
Get teacher initials
Note: AP Government can take the place of regular government requirement and AP Micro Economics can take place of regular economics requirement.

17. World Language 2 levels of same language required for diploma.
Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and Sign Language.
Typically recommended to continue if you are getting an A or B. If you are in the B- or lower range, consult with your teacher about taking the next language level.
See teacher for recommendation
Flex option – one year world language and one credit additional VPAA or CTE program.

18. Physical Education & Health
Option 1: Wellness 1 AND Wellness 2 (Wellness 1 is a prerequisite for Wellness 2)
Option 2: PE Activity Course and Health
Option 3: Flex – Participation in 2 seasons of a RCS approved MHSAA Sport or Marching Band is equivalent to .5 PE. Health .5 credit is needed.
PE Flex form required for Option 3

19. V.P.A.A. (Visual, Performing, Applied Arts)
1 credit required for graduation
Check the large list of VPAA courses in the ‘Registration Information’ packet!

20. Block E: ELECTIVE SELECTIONS
Make sure your required courses and electives add up to 12 semesters.
6 classes first semester and 6 classes second semester.

21. Marching Band or Jazz Band
BOX F: Zero Hour Bands
Band Choices
Marching Band or Jazz Band
Your counselor will input this band information for you in Synergy. Please check the boxes on your schedule card.

22. Box G: Required Signature
Please make sure you go over your course requests with your parent/guardian. Give them time to think and process the information before asking them to sign it.
YOU MUST HAVE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE!!!

23. Block H, I, & J: ALTERNATES
Please pick 2 alternative English courses. You need alternatives for English unless taking AP Lang & Comp.
Your counselor will input your English alternates in Synergy. Clearly mark them on your schedule card.
Please pick alternatives you can live with. You need 4 alternatives for all elective courses. You input these in Synergy and select alternate.

24. Block K & notes
Block K: student info
Notes:
If you plan on playing a college sport, investigate the NCAA information in your registration packet.
If there is anything you need me to know, i.e. testing out, summer school classes, please write that in the notes section.

25. Box L: Instructions
You must enter your courses online in Synergy. This must be done before your appointment with your counselor. Bring your schedule card with you to your counseling appointment.
Go to
You will use your school login and password to access the site.

26. Get teachers to sign card where needed!
Final thoughts…….
Get teachers to sign card where needed!
Complete the card fully.
Input your information in Synergy and don’t miss your appointment with your counselor.

27. ! SEE ME IF YOU NEED CREDIT RECOVERY INFORMATION
Project Graduation information is available now for those in need of credit recovery: failed a required class
Summer school information comes out around spring break. Check the web or pop into counseling office then.