1. “REGISTRATION for SOPHOMORE YEAR”
Assumption High School Student Services presents,
“REGISTRATION for SOPHOMORE YEAR”

2. During this session we will discuss:
Course Requirements for
graduation
Credit Detail
Department Offerings
ACT

3. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Department
Religion
Faith Seminar
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Languages
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Wellness
TOTAL
Required
4 years / 2 units
4 years / 4 units
3 years / 3 units
None
1 year / 1 unit
1 semester / .5 unit
26 UNITS
Recommended for College 
4 years
3 years
2 years (Catalog p. 9)
15 UNITS
All students in grades 9-12 must take at least 6.5 credits each year unless approved by administration.

4. CREDIT DETAIL
Your CREDIT DETAIL includes a listing of all of the courses you have taken and in which you are enrolled.
Make sure you have met all of the requirements for graduation.
English th
English th
English th
English semester must be writing (Catalog p. 15)
Fine Arts
Health
Math
Physical Education
Religion
Faith Seminar 2.0
Science Physical and Life Science
Social Studies World Civilization, US History
1 semester of Government
Elective Credits 5.5
Overall Credit Summary 26 required (minimum)

5. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION
Faith Seminar .25 HS credit per quarter
Required during 1 quarter of each semester.
Theology HS credit per quarter
Required during 1 quarter of each semester
Semester 1: Living the Paschal Mystery
Semester 2: Continuing the Mission of Christ
Service: 10 hours of approved service per semester
Catalog: 11-13

6. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Required: 4 credits for graduation
Required for Sophomores:
Advanced Literature and Composition
1 HS credit per year
Electives:
Literature Appreciation .5 HS credit*
College Course:
Public Speaking
3 credits and .5 HS credit
*May be repeated.
Catalog: 14-17

7. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Required for graduation:
Minimum of 3 credits
Generally including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Algebra 2 for Calculus,
and Geometry as a basis for additional coursework
Options for Sophomores:
Pre-Algebra 1 HS credit per year
Algebra I 1 HS credit per year
Transition Algebra 1 HS credit per year*
(Prerequisite: Algebra I)
Algebra II 1 HS credit per year
(Prerequisite: strong grasp of Algebra I concepts)
Algebra II for Calculus 1 HS credit per year
Geometry 1 HS credit per year
Algebra III .5 HS credit per semester
(Prerequisite: Algebra II)
College Courses:
Introduction to Statistics
3 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Math ACT of 22 or comparable ALEKS score)
* Not a core course
Catalog: 18-21

8. MATH SEQUENCES GENERAL COLLEGE-BOUND COLLEGE-BOUND
Not Mathematically Option I
Oriented
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
*Transition
Algebra
*Geometry
Geometry
TransitionAlgebra
Algebra II
Algebra III
Statistics
1st Semester nd Semester
*Students may take Transition Algebra and Geometry for a full year simultaneously to better reinforce Algebra skills prior to taking Algebra II.

9. MATH SEQUENCES COLLEGE BOUND ACCELERATED ACCELERATED
Option th Grade 9th Grade
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra II for Calculus
Algebra II
Algebra II for Calculus
*Geometry
Pre-Calc
and Trig
Geometry
Geometry
Calc I
(AP Calc)
Math for Liberal Arts
Pre-Calc and Trig
Calc and/or
Statistics
Statistics
1st Semester nd Semester
1st Semester nd Semester
Calc I
(AP Calc)
*Geometry is recommended but not required if students take Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry. Students may also take Algebra II or Algebra II for Calculus and Geometry simultaneously.
Calc and/or
Statistics
1st Semester nd Semester

10. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
Required for graduation: Minimum of 3 credits including 1 credit of biological science and 1 credit of physical science
Options for Sophomores:
Physical Science 1 HS credit per year
(Prerequisite: Biology)
Essentials of Chemistry 1 HS credit per year
(Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra I)
Zoology .5 HS credit per semester
Earth Science .5 HS credit per semester
Environmental Science .5 HS credit per semester
Catalog: 22-25

11. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES
Required for graduation:
Minimum of 3 credits including World Civilizations, US History, and 1 semester of Government plus .5 elective.
Options for Sophomores:
US History 1 HS credit per year OR
AP US History 1 HS credit per year
Electives:
Sociology .5 HS credit per semester
Psychology .5 HS credit per semester
Current Issues .5 HS credit per semester
Law .5 HS credit per semester
20th Century Wars .5 HS credit per semester
College Course:
Introduction to Sociology 3 credits and .5 HS credit
Catalog: 26-30

12. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Foreign Language is not required for high school graduation; however, 2-3 years of the same foreign language may be required for college admission.
4 years is optimal.
Options for Sophomores:
Spanish 1 1 HS credit per year
Spanish 2 1 HS credit per year
Spanish 3 1 HS credit per year
See Student Services concerning
other foreign language questions.
Catalog: 31-33

13. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Business and Vocational Ed. are not required for high school graduation; however, classes in these areas offer real-life experiences and 21st century job skills.
Options for Sophomores:
Consumer Economics .5 HS credit per semester*
Marketing .5 HS credit per semester*
Computer Applications .5 HS credit per semester*
Game Program .5 HS credit per semester*
*Not a core course
College Courses:
Principles of Accounting
3 credits and .5 HS credit
Introduction to Business
Personal Finance
(Prerequisite: Algebra I)
Catalog: 34-36

14. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
MUSIC
Students are required to take a minimum of 2 semesters of Fine Arts for graduation. Courses are available in both Music and Visual Arts.
Options for Sophomores:
Band 1 HS credit per year
Choir 1 HS credit per year
Half Band/Choir 1 HS credit per year
Music Theory I .5 HS credit per semester
Music Theory II .5 HS credit per semester
(Prerequisite: Music Theory I)
College Course: Music Appreciation
3 credits and .5 HS credit
Catalog: 37-41

15. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS VISUAL
Students are required to take a minimum of 2 semesters of Fine Arts for graduation. Courses are available in both Music and Visual Arts.
Option for Sophomores:
Art Foundations .5 HS credit per semester
Drawing/Painting .5 HS credit per semester
(Prerequisite: Art Foundations)
Ceramics .5 HS credit per semester
Graphic Arts .5 HS credit per semester
College Course:
Art Appreciation
3 credits and .5 HS credit per
semester
Catalog: 39-41

16. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 years of PE and 1 semester of Wellness
are required for graduation.
PE .25 HS credit per quarter
Required during 1 quarter of each semester.
Options: Lifetime Fitness
Competitive Fitness
Weight Training
Wellness:
.5 HS credit
Catalog: 42-44

17. ACT INFORMATION Think about taking the ACT.
Access the ACT website at actstudent.org.
Register to take the test.
Get test tips and take practice tests.
Find your ACT scores.
Get college planning,
financial aid, and
career planning
information.
Attend ACT Club.

18. School Code 161-089 UPCOMING ACT Dates: April 13, 2019 @AHS
ACT INFORMATION
School Code
UPCOMING ACT Dates:
April 13,
June 8, 2019
July 13, 2019
September 14, 2019
October 26, 2019
December 14, 2019
Registration deadlines are approximately 1 month prior to the test date. Check actstudent.org.

19. QUESTIONS
Registration materials are due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, If you have any questions, just drop by Student Services. We would be happy to help you!

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