1. COURSE SELECTION
10TH Grade
Class of 2020

2. CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES
DO NOT GIVE ADVICE TO YOUNGER STUDENTS AS THE COURSES HAVE CHANGED
New ART course titles (2-D and 3-D Design)
Technology and Engineering: more PLTW options coming your way.

3. COURSE GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS
Description of each course
Arrowhead Course Guide
ONLY Available online at arrowheadschools.org

4. How to Find Information
Go to school website: arrowheadschools.org
Click “Academics”
Click Counseling/Careers
Click on left hand side “ Course Info & Selection”
This is where you can find all
Course Guide
Online Directions
Selection Sheets
Summer School Information

5. Arrowhead Graduation
English 8 Credits Social Studies 6 Credits Science 6 Credits Math 6 Credits Health 1 Credit Physical Education 3 Credits Fine Art 2 Credits Career and Technical Education 2 Credits Additional 16 Credits TOTAL: 50 Credits (minimum)

6. These tips will help you receive an accurate schedule
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
These tips will help you receive an accurate schedule

7. Year Long Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2

8. Semester Long Courses
See? No numbers!!!

9. Prerequisites The * means check the prerequisite
____ * 2-D Design

10. Types of Classes Daily (40 mins) = 1 credit
Alternate Day (80 mins) = 1 credit
Block (80 mins every day) = 2 credits
**Some AP courses are 60 mins every day

11. Enter course number HERE

12. Must Select AT LEAST 7 Each Semester (6. 5 if taking AP)
Must Select AT LEAST 7 Each Semester (6.5 if taking AP) ***Lunch and Study Hall will be added later***

13. English – 8 credits READ course descriptions before selecting
English 9 -1 & 2 and English & 2 REQUIRED
(through Eng 9, ILE, or Honors)
***Lexile score of 1350 AND current performance in English and Social Studies should be considered***

14. Social Studies – 6 credits
US History is a REQUIRED course.
***Lexile score of 1350 AND current performance in English and Social Studies should be considered***

15. Science – 6 credits 2 Semesters of Physical Science REQUIRED
2 Semesters of Life Science REQUIRED
Watch math prerequisites if going beyond Biology.

16. Integrated Learning Experience (ILE)
The 4 Pillars: Questioning, Self-Direction, Technology, Collaboration
“RELATIONSHIPS”: between others, community, subject matter.
Good with technology? A self-directed learner? Interested in questions with more than one answer? Good at working with others?
***The ILE is a year long commitment
Did you know…
Math is NOT a part of the ILE

17. Math – 6 Credits Must have “C-” or better to move to next level
Colleges like to see Math senior year and require 6 credits – with minimum Adv. Algebra
Read descriptions for more details
ASK CURRENT TEACHER FOR INPUT !!!

18. Fine Arts – 2 Credits from ANY
Music
Journalism or Yearbook do not count for Fine Arts credits.

19. Art
Semester 1
Semester 2

20. ***Most instrumental music courses are by audition only***
Semester 1
Semester 2
***Most instrumental music courses are by audition only***

21. Career and Technology – 2 Credits from ANY
Business & Marketing
Technology & Engineering
Family and Consumer Ed.
***Options may vary by semester***

22. Business and Marketing
Semester 1
Semester 2

23. Technology and Engineering
Semester 1
Semester 2

24. Engineering Experience
Semester 1
Semester 2
***Watch Prerequisites Closely!!!

25. Family and Consumer Ed.
Semester 1
Semester 2

26. Physical Education and Health
PE: 3 different courses in 3 different years
May take more for credit
1 Credit of Health REQUIRED
Summer School counts for the next year
Semester 1
Semester 2

27. General Electives
Semester 1
Semester 2

28. World Languages. not required for graduation
World Languages ***not required for graduation*** All Courses are Year Long SOLID C (75%) NEEDED TO MOVE ON TO NEXT LEVEL
Semester 1
Semester 2

29. Post High School Plans Select courses to fulfill college admission requirements, explore future career goals, work on skills, etc.

30. CHECK GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY

31. Online Course Selection 2015-16
Step by step instructions online
Start
Friday Feb 3rd (5pm) – Friday, February 10th (9pm)
ALL ONLINE COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED
BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, (9pm)

32. Summer School Open February 10th at 5pm FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

33. HOMEPAGE, then click “Skyward"

34. Log in using your skyward family access login.

35. For summer school selections, click “Arena Scheduling”
Click “Schedule”

37. Enter course number HERE