1. WELCOME TO ACADEMIC PLANNING

2. DIPLOMA OPTIONS General Diploma Core 40 (default diploma)
Core 40-Academic Honors
Core 40-Technical Honors
North Central Honors
IB-Diploma Program

3. End of Course Assessments
Must pass ECA in Algebra 1 & English 10
Must participate in Biology 1
ECA’s taken upon completion of course

4. Graduation Requirements
English 8 credits – including senior composition
Math 6 credits – including Alg ½, Geom ½
Science 6 credits – biological and physical sciences
Social Studies 6 credits – W. Hist or Geog&Hist of the World US. Hist, Govt, Econ
Speech 1 credit
Health 1 credit
Technology 1 credit – proficiency test or specified courses
PE 2 credits
Electives 16 credits
TOTAL 47 credits

5. Core 40-College Prep Diploma
English 8 credits
Math 6 credits
Algebra ½,
Geometry ½
Algebra 3/4
Science 6 credits
Biology
Chemistry OR Physics OR ICP
Earth/Space, Zoology or any advanced science

6. Core 40-Academic Honors Math 8 credits W0rld Language 6 to 8 credits
Must go beyond Algebra 3/4
W0rld Language 6 to 8 credits
3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 languages
Fine Arts 2 credits
Performing Arts or Visual Arts
49 credits total
3.0 GPA, no grade lower than C-
External Requirement (AP/ACP/Test scores)

7. Core 40-Technical Honors
English 8 credits
Math 6 credits
Algebra ½,
Geometry ½
Algebra 3/4
Science 6 credits
Biology
Chemistry OR Physics OR ICP
Earth/Space, Zoology or any advanced science
Career course sequence 6-10 credits
3.0 GPA, no grade lower than C-
External Requirement

8. North Central Honors Meet all requirements for Academic Honors Diploma
20 credits in specified honors classes
You choose the 20
3.0 GPA, no grade lower than a C-
D’s can be made up with extra courses

9. IB-Diploma Program Rigorous 2 year program
Apply at the end of Sophomore year
See your counselor or Mr. Gulde for more information

10. Criteria for a Weighted Class
Meet 2 out of 3 requirements of move from a CP Class to an X/AP class
1 Teacher Recommendation
2 A or B on Semester grade
3 A or B on final exam
No grade lower than C- to stay in an X/AP class

11. Special Applications JELCC Publications Advanced PE
Early Release (2.5 GPA)
Experiences in Teaching
All must be signed by parent

12. Watch for Prerequisites
Photo – must do Intro to Art first
2 Semesters of PE before Weights
Speech before Drama

13. Science Chemistry and Physics require Algebra ¾
A/B student in Math can take Alg ¾ concurrently
C/D student should take Alg ¾ BEFORE Chemistry or Physics
Integrated Chem/Phys can be prep course for Chemistry or Physics

14. Electives Choose wisely – you WILL take the course next year
Explore a variety or focus on a career or major
Fill in Alternative line on Course Selection Sheet in case of a conflict
If you do not fill in this line, you will be put into what is open

15. Summer School Fill in on bottom of Course Selection Sheet
Registration 1/31-2/17 NV Bookstore
Must have a check or Correct Change!
Catch up or get ahead
ECA remediation—English and Math classes count

16. Resume Building
Take the most rigorous curriculum you can handle successfully
Don’t lighten up senior year-4 academic classes
Volunteer work
Leadership opportunities
Quality not quantity

17. Important Information
Must take 6 credit classes
Only 1 study hall or student helper period per semester
4 or 5 academic classes each year
CSS must be signed by parent
CSS is due March 10, 2017 in DD
If before completed before, turn in to Guidance
All special applications also due March 10, 2017

18. Plan Carefully Use the Course Catalog Talk to teachers Ask questions
Discuss with family
You choose your courses or someone else will
Make choices for the ENTIRE YEAR
that means no semester changes

19. Once the CSS is turned in…
Wait patiently
Counselors will see you individually
Discuss 4 year Plans
Rising seniors will be first