2. Our Purpose today… Learn how to earn my HS diploma
Review Graduation requirements
Become acquainted with the 4 Year Plan
Resource the Course Catalog
Choose courses for next year
Learn how to register for classes next year

3. Graduation Requirements
Earn 22.5 credits (various subject areas)
Pass State tests; English, Math, Science
Complete Culminating Project (Portfolio)

4. Graduation Credit Requirements
4 credits Language Arts (English)
3 credits Social Studies (US Hist, World Studies, Glob Iss, Civics; + .elective)
3 credits Mathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.)
2 credits PE/Health
2 credits Science (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences)
1 credit Occupational (CTE courses)
1 credit Fine Arts
7 credits Electives
22.5 credits Total
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2 Credits World Language (Colleges require this in addition to above)
Remember: 1 year = 1 credit; 1 semester = .5 credit

6. Course Catalog Course catalog available on school web site
Description of courses in detail (alphabetically)
Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permission
An example of a course description

7. Course Description Example
LAN220 & 221: LANGUAGE ARTS - 10
OPEN TO: 10 One Year Course
PREREQUISITE: None
 Language Arts 10 is an integrated study of literature and writing with a focus on preparation for the writing WASL. As they read short stories, plays, poetry, novels, and essays, students will increase reading skills. Students will review and expand their knowledge and use of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary building, multi-paragraph expository and persuasive writing, and test taking strategies.
LAN230 & LAN231: LANGUAGE ARTS 10 - HONORS
OPEN TO: l0
PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in previous English class
Teacher/Counselor signature
The skills taught in this class will prepare students for AP Language and AP Literature. Students will work with literature and writing through the higher level thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Literature will be drawn from the classics. In addition to novels studied as a class, students will participate in extensive outside reading. Writing as an on going process will be studied. Vocabulary building for SAT and life will be emphasized. SUMMER READING IS REQUIRED.
LAN514 & LAN515: NEWSPAPER STAFF
OPEN TO: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester or Full Year Course.* *May fulfill one semester only of 11, 12 grade high school English requirement except for staff photographers and graphic artists who will receive elective credit. Course does not satisfy four year college or NCAA entrance requirement.
PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in journalistic writing (exception: photographers) and application. Instructor’s signature.

8. 4 Year Plan 4 Year planning form helps us plan our courses
Need form filled out to register for classes
Courses that require teacher permission must be initialed on form
This 4 Year Plan form available on school web site
Let’s take a look at this form and how it appears filled out

10. First Semester Examples Second Semester Examples
Grade 9 Example
First Semester Examples
Second Semester Examples
First Semester
Second Semester
Grade 9:
Code Title
Code Title
T. Initial
Code Title 1
Lan LA 9
LAN LA 9
LAN LANG ARTS 9
LAN LANG ARTS 9 2
Gen Orientation
PHY Health
 GEN ORIENTATION
PHY HEALTH 3
MAT Algebra 1
MAT Algebra 2
 MAT ALG 1
MAT ALG 2 4
SCI Sci Links
SOC World Stud.
 SCI SCI LINKS
SOC WLD HST 5
CTE Drafting
PHY Into to PE
CTE DRAFTING 1 
PHY INTRO PE 6
FOR Spanish 1
FOR Spanish 2
FOR SPANISH 1 
FOR SPANISH 2

11. 10th Grade Example Completed
First Semester Examples
Second Semester Examples
First Semester
Second Semester
Grade 10:
Code Title
Code Title T.
Sign
Code Title 1
LAN LA 10
Lan LA 10
 LAN Lang A10
LAN Lang A10 2
SOC US History
SOC US History 2
SOC400 Global Iss
PHY247 Yoga 3
SCI Biology 1
SCI Biology 2
SCi Biology 1
SCI Biology 2 4
MAT Geometry 1
MAT Geometry 2
MAT210 Geom 1
MAT Geometry 2 5
CTE Vis Com 1
CTE Drawing 1
 CTE361 Vis Com1
CTE Drawing 1 6
FOR Spanish 3
FOR Spanish 4
FOR603 Span 3 
FOR Spanish 4

12. 4 Year Plan/Registration 10th Grade
Alternate Core Subjects
Alternate Elective Courses
Alternate PE Courses
SOC204/205 AP Euro
LAN 500 Acting 1
PHY 207 Basketball
SCI 503 Environmental Sci
CTE 331/332 Culinary Arts
PHY 213 Field Sports
PHY 203 Aerobics Walking

13. Questions
What classes need a teacher’s signature? (catalog, posted list)
What classes count as an Occupational Education? (CTE coded)
What is a non lab science class? (catalog description)
How am I placed in a math class? (levels, placement test)
How many years of world language should I take? (College, 2 yrs)
Do I have to take a PE course? (1.5 PE; .5 Health)
If I want to play college sports, what do I need to know about the NCAA requirements? (check out requirements in the Course Catalog)
What is a transcript, why is it important, and what does one look like?
Your question?