1. SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING PRESENTATION 2017-2018
CLASS OF 2018
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING PRESENTATION

2. Guidance Counselor Assignments
By Student Last Names
A-Co Mrs. Sislowski
Cr-Ha Ms. Hussong
He-Lo Mr. Young
Lu-Pe Ms. Davidson
Pf-Sr Mrs. Brzuski
St-Z Mrs. Williams

3. Graduation Requirements

4. Earning High School Credits
Credits are earned each semester
1.0 Credit for full-year courses
0.5 Credit for one-semester courses
EXCEPTION Physical Education =0.25 credit per semester
Must earn 14 credits to reach 12th grade status

5. More information available on the website or in the student planner.
Semester Grades are Recorded on the Transcript (Your academic Record)
A semester grade is comprised of two quarters and the semester exam.
GPA is important for Post-High School Plans
F’s earn no credit and are NEVER removed from the student’s transcript
More information available on the website
or in the student planner.
Grades
&
G.P.A.

6. 12th Grade MUST Take Courses Math
One credit of English
Math
Science if not completed (3 credits needed for graduation)
Social Studies if not completed (3.5 credits needed for graduation)
Required courses not yet completed (P.E., Health, Personal Finance, economics)
Electives (Must have at least 5 classes per semester, not including Physical Education

7. English Options Options for Earning this Credit
12th Grade
English
Options
You will need 1 full credit of English
Options for Earning this Credit
Survey of Brit Lit + 1 semester Elective on next slide
English 12 Blended
AP English Literature and Composition
College Composition I or II (CCP)

8. 12th Grade English Options
Earning the other ½ of English credit (may take more than one for elective credit)
12th Grade English Options
Business English and Communication
Communication Skills for the 21st Century
Creative Writing
Intro to Literary Drama
Journalism –A
Journalism –B
Literature and Film
Mystery and Detective Fiction
Science Fiction and Fantasy
World Mythology

9. 12th Grade Math Options Computer Science Electives
Current Year Math Course
Next Year Math Course
Algebra 2 /Algebra 2 -Trig
Quantitative Reasoning (Formerly FTS)
Probability & Statistics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
Honors Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC
Multivariable Calculus / Linear Algebra
Computer Science Electives
Exploring Computer Science/Math
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science (Java)

10. 12th Grade Science Options
*There are math Pre-reqs or Co-Reqs for some of these courses.
Earth Systems Science
Biology II
Astronomy*
Anatomy & Physiology
Physics*
Chemistry Honors*
AP Chemistry*
AP Physics (Algebra Based) *
AP Physics (Mechanics) *
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
Forensic Science and Criminalistics
Forensic Science Investigations
Modern Science

11. 12th Grade Social Studies Options
Electives
AP European History
AP Microeconomics /AP Macroeconomics
AP United States History
Criminal Justice and Civil Law
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Psychology
General Psychology (PSY 1010 –College Credit Plus –Must test)
Psychology
Sociology
Contemporary World Issues
12th Grade Social Studies Options

12. World Language, Fine Arts, and/or Business Requirement
A student must complete one credit from one of these academic areas in order to graduate.
The 1.0 credit can be a combination of a half credit from 2 different areas.
World Language,
Fine Arts, and/or
Business Requirement

13. Physical Education and
Health ½ credit required
Physical Education ½ credit required, 2 semesters
Foundation of Physical Activity (This class is the prerequisite for all other P.E. Courses)
Competitive Team Games
Fitness for Life
Leisure / Individual Activities
Weightlifting, Speed and Agility Training A & B
Electives
Sports Management
Pre-Medicine Health Honors
Physical Education and
Health

14. World Language Options:
French German Spanish
2 years of a World Language is recommended for college preparation
Students who struggle with reading may struggle in these courses.

15. Business Courses Business Foundations Financial Accounting
Fund. Of Business/Administrative Services
Human Resources Management
International Business
Strategic Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Business Technology
Desktop & Cloud Design& Publishing
Integrated Marketing Communications Honors, Management Principles, and Professional & Technical Sales (DECA)
Business
Courses

16. Fine Art Electives Prep ART COURSES MUSIC COURSES
Band (Concert, Symphonic, Wind Ensemble)
Orchestra (String, Symphony Honors)
Choir (Women’s Chorale, Concert, Chorale, Show Choir)
Some of these courses are determined by audition.
Music Appreciation – From Bach to Rock
Music Exploration – Teacher recommendation only
Music Theory I & II
ART COURSES
Art I & II
Beginning Printmaking
Ceramics I & II
Digital Photography
Drawing and Design
Painting
AP Art History
AP Studio Art
Art Exploration
Fine Art
Electives
Prep
1 full credit (2 Semesters) of a Fine Art is recommended for college prep

17. Industrial Technology Electives
Architecture Design*
Drafting and Design I & II*
Home Maintenance & Repair
Metals I & II
Survey of Industrial Technology
Technology Innovations
Video Technology*
Woods I & II
* Fine Art Credit
Industrial Technology Electives

18. Family & Consumer Science
Food and Culinary Fundamentals
Human Growth and Development
Leadership and Community Engagement
Nutrition and Wellness
Transitions and Careers
Family & Consumer Science

19. Special Programs Project Lead the Way Air Force JROTC
Intro to Engineering Design
Principles of Pre-Engineering
Digital Electronics
Page 60 in the Program of Studies
Special
Programs
Air Force JROTC
Survival Skills & Principles of Management
Page 58 in the Program of Studies

20. Students who participate on a school sports team, take AFJROTC or marching band are able to waive the PE requirement. This means no credit and no grade.
A P.E. Waiver link is on the SHS Guidance Webpage…You MUST inform us that you are intended to opt-out of your P.E. Requirements.
Students must complete two seasons in order to fully waive all of the PE requirements.
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNSELOR TO MAKE SURE BOTH PE WAIVERS HAVE BEEN TURNED IN AND THIS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN FULFILLED!!!
P.E. Waiver

21. Credit Flexibility allows students to earn credit by demonstrating academic and skill level performance through a variety of educational options. All subjects are available as well as P.E.
Credit and grades are awarded for credit flexibility, but all students choosing this option must be approved prior to beginning the credit.
Forms are available on the guidance web site.
Credit Flexibility

22. MAKE SURE YOU SELECT five classes each semester
Sample 12th Grade Schedules
SEMESTER II
1 Lit & Film
2 MATH
3 SCIENCE
4 Study Hall
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 AP Psychology
7 Astronomy
8 Release
MAKE SURE YOU SELECT five classes each semester
SEMESTER I
1 Survey of Brit Lit
2 MATH
3 SCIENCE
4 Study Hall
5 Study Hall/Lunch
6 Sociology
7 Journalism
8 Release
Students are NOT able to pick the periods of their courses, teachers or lunches.

23. If a student earns less than 2
If a student earns less than 2.0 GPA, the student will be put on an Academic contract
At SHS, students must pass 5 classes (not including PE) the quarter preceding the season
Athletic
Eligibility

24. Get high school and college credit at the same time
Students must apply and be accepted by the Post-Secondary Institution (includes placement test/ACT/SAT)
Both student and parents are encouraged to attend one of these meeting on February 9, or February 15, 2017 (conference nights) at 6:30 pm SHS Auditorium
Intent to participate forms are due to Guidance by March 31, 2017
Choose College Credit Plus under Electives when scheduling
College Credit Plus

25. Students must earn 18 points
 Students will earn points on seven end-of-course exams for the following courses: - English 9 & 10
- Algebra 1 & Geometry
- Physical Science or Biology
- U.S. History & U.S. Government
Students can earn from 1-5 points for each exam, based on their performance.
(5-Advanced, 4-Accelerated, 3-Proficient, 2-Basic, 1- Limited)
Students must earn 18 points
Required
Testing

26. Online Registration Instructions
Will be done at home
Open February 3, through February 16, 2017
Go to
Click on Grades in the upper right corner
Log into your PowerSchool account
Click class registration
Click in the box to select your classes. Don’t forget to click Okay after each class.
Click submit after all classes have been selected
See anyone in guidance for login information
If you do not see the class you would like, it could be because the teacher did not recommend you for the class or you did not complete the prerequisites, failed a class, want to retake it, look for it in electives
If non of these are true, see your guidance counselor for help.
Remember February 16th is the last day to register

27. College and Career Readiness
Naviance
Username = SCS
Example
Password = Student id and initials
Example js
Can assist you in selecting courses helpful towards future college majors
Can assist you in exploring future career options based on personal interests
College and Career
Readiness

28. College and Career Readiness
What you should be doing now
Take the SAT or ACT (All 11th graders will be taking the ACT in APRIL)
Begin developing your college list through Naviance
Start your college visitations.
College and Career
Readiness

29. The End!