1. Course Selection 2016-2017 Counseling Staff:
Dawn Shaw 9th-12th Grade A-E
Jessica Castro 9th-12th Grade F-L
Tiffany Rushing 9th-12th Grade M-R
Mandy Stewart 9th-12th Grade S-Z
Danielle Williams Lead Counselor
Jennifer Kempton College & Career Counselor

2. Agenda Important Dates Graduation Requirements Course Sequences
Four-Year Plans
On-line Registration and Course Selection Sheets

3. Course Selection Timeline
Course Selection Presentations to Students during Student Meetings: 9th & 10th Grade- February 29th Parent Meeting for parents of CURRENT 9th Grade February 29th (6-8 PM) CURRENT 10th Grade March 1st (6-8PM)

4. Foundation Plan English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3
Foreign Languages 2
Physical Education 1
Fine Arts 1
Electives 5
Total credits

5. Distinguished Achievement Plan Foundation Plan + Endorsement
English 4 Math 4 (includes Algebra 2) Science 4 Social Studies 4 Foreign Languages 2 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 1 Electives 6 Total 26 credits

6. ENDORSEMENTS Allows students to pursue in-depth study of interest
There are 5 endorsements
STEM
Business and Industry
Public Services
Arts and Humanities
Multidisciplinary Studies

7. English Course Sequence (Four years of English are required for graduation)
Freshmen :
English 1 or English 1 Pre-AP
Sophomores:
English 2 or English 2 Honors or English 2 Pre-AP
Juniors:
English 3 or English 3 Honors or English 3 AP
Seniors:
English 4 or English 4 AP or Dual Credit English 4

8. Math Course Sequence Algebra I or Algebra I Pre-AP
(Four years of math are required for graduation)
Algebra I or Algebra I Pre-AP
Geometry or Geometry Pre-AP
For students who struggle with algebra, Math Models
may be recommended before taking Algebra II
Algebra II or Algebra II Pre-AP

9. Math Course Sequence After Algebra II Ag Math Engineering Math
Pre-Calculus or
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
Dual Credit Algebra/Dual Credit Trig
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
Dual Credit Finite Math/Dual Credit Statistics

10. Math Placement for the correct math placement
Check with your current teacher
for the correct math placement
for the school year.

11. Math Placement Suggestions Recommended course for next year
Current Course
Fall Average
Recommended course for next year
Regular Algebra I
90-100
80-89
0-79
Pre-AP Geometry
Regular Geometry
Pre-AP Algebra I
Pre-AP Algebra II
Regular Algebra II
Math Models
88-100
80-87
70-79
Pre-AP PreCalculus / AP Statistics
Regular PreCalculus / Statistics (Regular or AP)
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

12. Math Placement Suggestions
Pre-AP Algebra II
90-100
80-89
0-79
Dual Credit Math
Pre-AP PreCalculus / AP Statistics
Regular PreCalculus
0-89
AP Calculus
AQR/Engineering Math/Ag Math
Pre-AP PreCalculus
AP Calculus / AP Statistics
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

13. Acceleration in Math
We do not recommend acceleration in mathematics in summer school, online or by correspondence courses. These options do not allow time to fully understand and retain the concepts.

14. Science Course Sequence 10th - Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)
Option 1
9th – Biology
10th - Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)
11th - Chemistry
12th - Physics

15. Science Course Sequence Option 2
9th – Biology or Pre-AP Biology
10th – Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry
11th – Physics or AP Physics
12th – 4th Science

16. 12th Grade Science Options
* Prerequisites apply
Pre-AP Options
Physiology & Anatomy*
AP Level Options
AP Biology *
AP Physics*
Dual Credit Level Options
Biology*
Regular Level Options
Astronomy
Earth and Space Science
Advanced Animal Science
Food Science
Forensics*
Aquatics

17. World History or World History Pre AP
Social Studies Course Sequence (Three or four years of social studies are required for graduation.)
World History or World History Pre AP
U.S. History or U.S. History Honors or U.S. History AP or U.S. History Dual Credit
U.S. Government or AND Economics or
U.S. Government AP or Economics AP
U.S Government DC Economics DC
(1/2 credit) (1/2 credit)

18. Social Studies Course Sequence (Three or four years of social studies are required for graduation.)
World Geography or World History or Pre-Ap World History
U.S. History or DC US History or AP US History
World History or AP World History
U.S. Government or Economics or
U.S. Government AP or Economics AP
U.S Government DC AND Economics DC
(1/2 credit) (1/2 credit)
Four years of Social Studies is required with the
Multidisciplinary Endorsement.

19. Foreign Languages Course Sequence Choices
American Sign Language (1, 2, Pre-AP 3)
French (1 [Pre-AP or Level], 2 [Pre-AP or Level], 3 Pre-AP, 4 AP)
German (1 [Pre-AP or Level], 2 [Pre-AP or Level], 3 Pre-AP, 4 AP)
Spanish (1 [Pre-AP or Level], 2 [Pre-AP or Level], 3 Pre-AP, 4 AP, 5AP)

20. Additional Requirements
Fine Arts (performing or visual): 1 credit of same course
PE: 1 credit (up to 4 for Athletics)

21. PE and Athletics Students need 1.0 credit for graduation
Students may only take each PE course one year for credit (Foundations, Team Sports, Aerobics, Outdoor Ed)
Each semester of athletics earns (.5) PE credit
Cheerleading only receives PE credit for the 1st year and each year after receives Local Credit and does not apply toward state graduation credit. Meaning, you will NOT receive credit after the 1st year of Cheerleading.

22. Choose Courses Carefully
AP courses provide COLLEGE- LEVEL curriculum and require 1-2 hours of homework per night.
Students taking AP classes are strongly encouraged to take the AP test in May.

23. IMPORTANT!
If a student decides he/she is unable to do the pre-AP or AP work, the student must stay in the class for the first four weeks. Schedule changes will be made only if space is available.

24. Know the Prerequisites!

25. AP STATISTICS 12281P0 Example Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II; Pre-Calculus (or concurrent enrollment)
This course includes the study of major concepts and tools for collecting,
analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. A graphing calculator
with statistic capabilities is recommended. Students are expected to
take the AP exam. Students who successfully complete the AP exam
may receive credit for a one-semester college statistics course. Fee
required for testing. This course requires a Student/Parent/Teacher
contract.

26. New Courses for
AP World History Pre-AP American Sign Language III Video Game Design III Advance Fashion Design Dual Credit Business Math Dual Credit Music Appreciation Problems and Solutions

27. Lone Star/SHSU Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment means a student takes college classes at LoneStar or SHSU and receives both high school and college credit simultaneously.
Students are eligible to take LoneStar or SHSU classes when you are 15yrs old and meet the entrance requirements.

28. LoneStar Dual Enrollment
Students may take up to as many dual credits classes as their schedule will allow, however, we recommend no more than 2 LoneStar courses per semester.
Each class costs approximately $60 per semester.
SHSU courses cost significantly more.
See Mrs. Kempton in the Career Center for more information.

29. Course Selection 1-2-3 All Students MUST Complete:
Course Selection Contract & 4 Year Plan
A Copy will be turned in to your Counselor today
Opportunity to meet individually with a Counselor /Administrator at Parent Meeting
2) Online Eschool Course Selection
Once you and your parents have decided on your courses, you will enter selections online
Log in to Home Access Center to make Course Selections
Follow directions provided in the handout to log in to HAC and make course selections.

30. Student ID
Name
Core classes
Semester Course on one line
Full year Course on both lines
Electives
Choose extra classes
Sign
Parents Sign

31. Course Selection Sheet
Choices indicated on the Course Selection Sheet should match what you enter in Eschool.
Please include at least 2 alternatives in case we are not able to schedule all your first choices.
Remember: What is entered online overrides what is on the paper Choice Sheet.

32. FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Every student is required to turn in a completed Four-Year Plan as part of the course selection process. A parent’s signature is required. Students know what they have taken, what they are signing up for next year, and any future courses that are required for graduation. Use the Four-Year Plan to help realistically decide what courses to take.

33. FOUR-YEAR PLAN
It is important to indicate your post-secondary plans and the career clusters you feel most closely relate to your career plans right now.
Your course selections in junior and senior year should reflect your chosen career interests! Remember, colleges look for rigor in your schedule.
Please fill out the form completely in pencil.

34. Circle the level you want
Choose an endorsement area
Circle the level you want
Make sure your print your name and sign and date.
Counselor Initials_____ Date (____),_____ Date (_____),_____Date (_____)
Student Signature:_____________________________________________ Parent Signature:____________________________________________________

35. Course Registration
Choice sheets with the four-year plan must be completed
March 18th
Course Verification sheets will be handed out before the end of school.
Because teachers are hired and the master schedule is created based on the classes you select now, THERE WILL BE VERY FEW SCHEDULE CHANGES GRANTED NEXT FALL.

36. Remember….. Participation Fees
For , there is a $375 participation fee for: Driver’s Education For , there is a $600 participation fee for: Cosmetology For , there is a $20 participation fee for: Art Classes These fees are in additional to regular school supplies such as; pens, notebooks, ect. Please make sure you are aware of any class fees before you sign up for the class.

37. Parent Meeting
Class of 2019 February 29th 6-8 PM in the Auditorium Class of 2018 March 1st 6-8 PM in the Library Class of 2017 March 3rd 6-8PM in the Auditorium

38. QUESTIONS?