2. Class of 2016

4. Recommended Course of Study Grade 11 American Literature 1 & 2 Communications *Jr/Sr Writing Elective US History (reg or AP) Math Choice Chemistry Choice (2 or 3 tris) *Physical Ed *Career Investigations *Arts Electives *See Page 7 for additional information

5. Use the 4-Year Plan on p. 54 to map out your course schedule.

6. English IF YOU TOOK ENGLISH 10: American Lit 1 & 2 Communications IF YOU TOOK ACCEL ENGLISH 10: AP Language & Composition Required Courses

7. Math If you took Geometry this year: Alg 2 A,B,C Alg 2 w/Trig A,B,C If you took Accel Geom A&B/Accel Alg 2 A this year: Accel Alg 2 B/Accel Pre- Calc A&B If you took Alg 2 w/Trig this year: Pre-Calc A,B,C If you took Alg 2 this yr: CIS Math Model & Pred Or Probability/Stats If you took Accel Adv Alg B/Accel Pre-Calc A&B this year: AP Calc AB AP Calc BC If you took Intermediate Algebra this year: Geometry A,B,C If you took Calculus BC this year: CIS Multivariable Calculus

8. Required Courses Science If math and science aren’t strong subjects for you and you aren’t going to college immediately after high school (2 trimesters) If you are going to college immediately after high school but are not going into a science-related career (3 trimesters) If you are going to college immediately after high school and plan on going into a science- related career (3 trimesters) Chemistry Essentials A, B Community Chemistry A, B, & C College Prep Chemistry OR AP Chemistry 1, 2, 3

9. Required Courses Social Studies US History AP US History* * Recommendation for Success : 3.5 GPA

10. Required Courses Career Investigations Research a variety of occupations that fit your personal interests Set career goals Explore post-secondary options How to fund those options *Career Investigations is usually taken during junior year, but some students may have already taken it as a sophomore

11. Required Courses Arts You will need to take at least 2 credits listed on page 7 under The Arts before graduation If you are planning on attending a 4 year college right after high school, most colleges require 3 credits of Fine Arts, which are usually any Art or Music Courses

12. Required Courses Physical Education Level III Individual Sports Fall/Winter/Spring Team Sports Aerobic Activities Level II Lifetime Activities Strength Training for Athletes Strength Training for Personal Fitness

13. Electives Electives Once you have registered for all required classes, the remainder of the classes you register for are electives Choose electives based on the following criteria: Courses that will help you…. prepare for college prepare for your future career

14. 916 Career & Technical classes are offered at Century college for high school credit Courses are taken all year during 1 st & 2 nd hour and replace 6 elective credits in the student’s schedule Courses are available on a first come, first served basis – no minimum GPA requirement Students may pick up applications in the Guidance Office after receiving their registration materials on Jan. 15th (do not need an appointment – secretaries have applications) Some common programs: EMT, Dental Asst.,Food Service, Law Enforcement, Cosmetology, Animal Science, Auto Technology, Computers, Graphic Design Register for 18 other classes at Tartan and drop classes as needed after you find out you were accepted into the program

15. College Credit AP = Advanced Placement - classes @ Tartan; college must accept final exam score to earn college credit CIS = College in the Schools - classes @ Tartan; students can earn U of M credits Many business classes earn a student community college credits (see book) PSEO = Post Secondary Enrollment Options - classes @ college

16. PSEO Application deadlines for some schools are in early spring Need to be in top third of your class to be eligible Please check with the colleges about deadlines Meet with your counselor to receive required paperwork and information Register for 18 classes at Tartan as if you will be here (drop for college later)

17. Some colleges require high school courses beyond what is required to receive a high school diploma Typical admission requirements are listed on page 10 - please see the individual college’s website for specific admission requirements Example: most colleges require 4 years of English, 1 year of fine arts, and 2-3 years of world language for admission (Tartan requires 3 2/3 years of English, 2/3 year of fine arts, and 0 years of world language for graduation) U of M is requiring students to take 4 years of math starting with the class of 2015

18. IMPORTANT!!! Choose 18 courses no matter what! You must also choose 4 alternatives in case any of your 1 st choice electives are not offered or do not fit into your schedule Choose 18 credits and 4 alternates even if: – you are applying to be in DECA, BPA or Skills. – you are applying for PSEO – you are applying for 916 classes – you are planning on being a TA

19. Change Teachers Change Lunches “Don’t like the elective anymore” Change Hours Schedule Changes Medical or physical restrictions Lack of prerequisite You were placed in the wrong level of a class A class is missing or two classes show in the same hour QualifiesDoesn’t Qualify

20. Online Registration You will be registering online this year Follow instructions listed on page 5 to register Registration window will be open from 1/15-1/29 You need to discuss your choices with your parents/guardians before registering If you do not have internet access at home, you may register using the computers in the library or Guidance Office