1. AHS Course Selection: Class of 2016
Recommended High School Program-
26 credits of the following:

2. Requirements: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science
4 credits of Social Studies
2 credits of Foreign Language
½ credit of Health
1 credit of PE
½ credit of Speech
1 credit of Fine Arts
5.0 Credits of Electives
TOTAL: 26

3. Foreign Language 2 credits
Both credits must be in the same language
Languages offered:
Spanish
French
Sign Language

4. Health Credit .5 credit Must be : .5 credit of Health Education
1 credit of Health Science Technology

5. Physical Education 1.0 Credits
1.0 physical education (one and done)
PE Substitutions
Athletics (4 credits can be earned)
Dance
Marching Band-1st semester only
Cheerleading- 1st semester only
ROTC
Angels

6. Speech .5 Credit
Communication Applications

7. Fine Arts 1 credit Must be full credit of one of the following Choir
Band
Orchestra
Dance
Art
Theatre Arts
Music Theory (you should be able to read music)
Music History
Art History

8. Tech Ed
Some of these classes are two year commitments and take up 2 periods of your day. Please make sure you have room in your schedule-and don’t forget to apply on line for the Tech Ed programs.

9. Electives 5.0credits
Can choose any 5.0 credits of classes from any area
If they are in addition to what is required, they are considered an elective.
Ex. 3rd year of a foreign language or 5th year of science

10. Think about other credit options
FBISD Summer school
Correspondence- TX Tech
HLA or SW School
HCC High School

11. Elective schedule changes will not be permitted after verifications sheets are returned.
You cannot drop a year long course at semester.

12. STARR
You must pass the End of Course (EOC) exams that are given each year in May.
The chart shows the scores required in each area.

13. Begin Planning for your future NOW
Every site you need in one place:
Click on Counselor Corner & Resources
Access 9-12 grade checklists, college searches, career investigation, scholarships, SAT/ACT websites, study tips, course selection and MUCH more

14. Review your 4 year plan
The FBISD website has sample four year plans for review
Get involved in extracurricular activities and your community

15. DUE DATES
Course selection worksheets are due back to your social studies teacher by February 1.
Online course selection is available from Wednesday, January 30-February 11.