1. AHS Course Selection: Class of 2017

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 credits of Electives
TOTAL: 26

3. Foreign Language 2.0 Credits
Both credits must be in the same language
Languages offered:
Spanish
French
Sign Language

4. Health Credit .5 Credit Speech .5 Credit
Must be :
.5 credit Health Education
1 credit Principles of Health Science
Speech .5 Credit
Communication Applications

5. Physical Education 1.0 Credit
1.0 physical education (one and done)
PE Substitutions (earn up to 4 credits)
Athletics
Marching Band-1st semester only
Cheerleading
JROTC
Dance PE
Angels

6. Fine Arts 1.0 Credit Must be full credit of one of the following Choir
Band
Orchestra
Dance
Art
Theatre Arts
AP Music Theory (ability to read/write music required only)
Music History H (11-12 only)
AP Art History (11-12 only)

7. Technical Education Center
Some of these classes are two year commitments and take 2 or 3 periods of your day. Please make sure you have room in your schedule.
You must apply on line for the Tech Ed programs.

8. Electives 5.0 Credits
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

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

10. STAAR
You must pass the End of Course (EOC) exams that are given each year in May.
English I
English II
Algebra I
Biology
US History

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Access 9-12 grade checklists, college searches, career investigation, scholarships, SAT/ACT websites, study tips, course selection and MUCH more

12. Check Your Credits
Utilize the Credit Assessment Report and your transcript to determine what credits you may still need.
If you find any errors please your counselor ASAP.
This is VERY IMPORTANT

14. Think about other credit options
FBISD Summer school
Correspondence- TX Tech
SW School
HCC Adult High School

15. Review your 4 year plan
The FBISD website has sample four year plans for review.
We will complete 4 Year Plans in the Computer Lab after verifying your online course selections, on Wednesday, February 19.
Get involved in extracurricular activities and your community

16. DUE DATES
Course selection worksheets are due back to your social studies teacher by February 19.
Online course selection is available from Wednesday, February 12 – Friday, February 28.
Course selection verification window is March Change requests must be submitted to your Counselor in writing.

17. How to Calculate GPA PreAP/AP Courses All Other Courses A 90-100 = 6
B = 5
C = 4
D = 3
F 69 and below = 0
All Other Courses
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 2
F 69 and below = 0
GPA is calculated by semester. To calculate your GPA, assign the proper point value to each of your semester averages, add them together and divide by 7.

18. GPA Calculation Example
1st semester grades:
English
Algebra 1 – 92
Biology PreAP– 88
World Geo – 95
P.E. – 100
Health – 93
Spanish I - 76
GPA Points:
English 1 - 4
Algebra 1 – 5
Biology – 5
World Geo – 5
P.E. – 5
Health – 4
Spanish I - 3
= 32 32/7 = GPA

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