2. Anderson County High School
CLASS of 2023

3. Which parent are you?

5. 4 YEARS...
Pass By Quickly!
GRADUATIION REQUIREMENTS

6. Graduation Req’s – 28 credits MINIMUM—P. 4
COURSES
Credits
Details
English 4
Must take 1 course each year
Math
4 *one each year
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, & Upper Level Math*
Science 3
Biology I, Chemistry or Physics, another lab science
W. History 1
Must take World History
Gov’t/Econ
Usually take SR year
US History
Usually take JR year
P.E./Wellness
1.5
Band, ROTC, Sports satisfy 0.5 PE

7. Graduation Req’s cont 3 min 2 1 6 min TOTAL 28 CREDITS See p. 16-30
COURSES
Credits
Details
Personal Finance
0.5
Program of Study (POS)
3 min
See p
World Language 2
Spanish or French – Must be 2 credits of SAME language
Fine Art 1
Band, Flags, Chorus, Vis. Art, Crafts, Theatre Arts, Hist of Rock, Music Theory, Show Choir, Dance, Concert Choir
Electives
6 min
TOTAL CREDITS

8. Program of Study – All students will complete at least 3 courses in a state approved focused elective area
Should relate to:
Potential Career Area
Student Interests
Serves to:
Provide concentrated training
Learn more about career possibilities

9. POS Options CTE Clusters (see registration book, p. 16-29)
ROTC (4 semesters)
Fine Arts (any 3 above grad reqs., or 4 total) – includes Band
Humanities (3 Eng, For. Lang, SS above grad reqs.)
Science/Math (any 3 above grad reqs.)
AP/Dual Enrollment (3 total)

10. State Readiness Goals
All students will have the coursework necessary to complete:
►4 year College or University
►2 year College (for trans to 4-yr)
►2 year Program
(Career Tech program)
►Technical School

11. INTRODUCING
Career Clusters
See p. 16

12. A TOOL
To help students...

13. GRADUATE...
And Be Prepared For Future Goals!

14. 14 CAREER CLUSTERS Architecture and Construction Education & Training
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Health Science

15. Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

16. Programs of Study (POS)
Each cluster contains state approved POS
Each POS has a sequence of courses that students must take to complete that POS (must complete 3 credits)
All students MUST select at least 1 POS and complete it for graduation

17. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDIES? USE PAGES 16-30:
Select a career and a career area of interest
Choose the cluster that most closely matches that career or career area
Select a POS that you will complete

18. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security – p. 27
Sample Careers:
PROGRAM OF STUDY
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Lawyer, Federal
Marshall, Detective,
Probation/Parole
Officer, Fire Fighter,
Police Officer, Court
Reporter, Paralegal,
Security Guard
Law Enforcement Services
Provide services to protect lives & property. Duties range from controlling traffic to preventing & investigating crimes as well as assisting in the prosecution of crimes.
1. Crim Justice I
2. Crim Justice II
3. Crim Justice III
Military Service
NJROTC: Explore elements of patriotism, citizenship, and national security
At least 4 semesters of NJROTC

19. Freshman Year Math Science Social Studies
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Electives for your chosen cluster/POS
*See p. 30 – 32

20. 9TH GRADE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH I H - 1 semester
ACADEMY ENGLISH I - 2 semesters
SOCIAL STUDIES
WORLD HISTORY
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY I H BIOLOGY I EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE AGRISCIENCE

21. MATH 1- Geometry H (1 Semester) 3 - 3 Semesters of Algebra
2 - Academy Algebra I (2 Semesters)
3 - 3 Semesters of Algebra
Fall 9th – Spring 9th – Fall 10th

22. ACHS
9th GRADE ACADEMY

23. Provide strong foundation in Math and English – year long classes
9th GRADE ACADEMY GOALS
Provide strong foundation in Math and English – year long classes
Smooth transition to high school
Communication w/ teachers & parents
Tutoring opportunities
Study skills, writing skills, etc. (p.31)

24. 9TH GRADE ELECTIVES General Electives NJROTC I NJROTC II French I
Students will choose electives they are willing to take
A Quick Guide to 9th grade electives can be found on page 30 & 32
General Electives
NJROTC I NJROTC II French I
Spanish I Wellness

25. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Automotive I (MLR I) Construction Core
Machining Core
Welding Core
Agriscience
Digital Business
Digital Arts & Design I
Engineering I
Computer Science (Information Tech) Foundations
Culinary Arts I
Criminal Justice I
Health Science Education
Intro to Human Studies
Early Childhood Education I
Cosmetology I

26. FINE ART ELECTIVES Freshman Chorus Art I
Flags (Trying out Spring required)
Band (commitment both semesters)

27. More Difficult Electives
-French I or Spanish I
-Chemistry I Honors (for the student who plans on taking upper lever AP Science courses)

28. 2016 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT
High School Record Begins in 9th Grade!!
LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS:
2016 (subject to change)-Must have 3.0 GPA or 21 ACT
$ year OR $3,000 2-yr

29. Take Challenging Classes! Develop Good Study Habits!
THE BEST WAY TO GET (AND KEEP) YOUR SCHOLARSHIP:
Take Challenging Classes!
(Honors/AP/DE if possible)
Develop Good Study Habits!
Keep up your Grades!

30. College Credits While in High School? p.10-13
Three Ways:
1. Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit
2. Middle College – after 10th grade. Need 2 World Lang. and must have completed Alg. II to be eligible.
3. AP (Advanced Placement) – options at ACHS starting 10th grade year

31. GENERAL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
Schedule change policy p. 5
Skyward
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Class of 2023 Remind App.
Freshman Study Hall
Remediation/Tutoring

32. Discussion about Recognition – SEE PAGE 9
School Hours:
M, TU, TH, FR – 8:30 – 3:45
Wednesdays – 8:30-2:15
MAV Day - Freshman at 1:00
Freshman Day – TBD
Website -
Discussion about Recognition – SEE PAGE 9

33. YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Select possible Career, Career Cluster, and POS
Complete Pre-registration worksheet on back of book BEFORE your appt.
Academic classes will be selected by recommendations from Middle School teachers, grades, and test scores.
Be prepared to select Electives and alternates

34. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Give us an evening to help you and your child plan the next 6 years and their education! 5:00-7:00 Career Cluster/Registration at ACHS/ACCTC
Tonight: Sign up sheets in the gym. Look for your Career Cluster…Write date/time on your book!
All dates are on a TU or TH night in April 5:00-7:00.

35. Jenny Martin, 9th Counselor jmartin@acs.ac
Jeni Irwin, 9th Principal

36. Registration by Cluster
Tuesday, April 2
5:00-7:00
ROTC
Criminal Justice

37. Registration by Cluster
Thursday, April 4
5:00-7:00
Health Science

38. Registration by Cluster
Thursday, April 11
5:00-7:00
Agriculture
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Education
Human Services

39. Registration by Cluster
Tuesday, April 16
5:00-7:00
Automotive
Construction
Manufacturing
Welding

40. Registration by Cluster
Tuesday, April 23
5:00-7:00
STEM – Science/Math
Engineering
Digital Arts
Information Technology
Business
Finance
Fine Arts – Music & Art

41. Anderson County High School Class of 2023