1. Scheduling & Helpful Tips for the Class of 2018

2. CLASS OF2018 Language Arts (English)4 Social Studies4 Science3.2 Mathematics3 Computers0.5 Physical Education1.6 Health0.3 Arts and/or Humanities1 Graduation ProjectN/A TOTAL CREDITS26.00

3.  Your class rank and QPA are calculated based upon your year end grades SubjectYear End GrQuality PtsCreditsQP TotalQPA English 1A41.04.0QPA = QP Total/Credits Algebra 1B31.03.0 BiologyA41.24.8 US History 2A40.52.0 Global IB30.51.5 PE 9A40.41.6 Spanish 1C21.02.0 BandA41.04.0QPA 7.122.93.23

4.  English class  Math class  Science  Social Studies  Physical Education  Lunch  Electives  No less than 2 full year classes  No more than 3 full year classes

5. 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade EnglishHonors English* Academic English 2 English 2 English 3AP English 3-1 English 3-2 English 4AP English 4-1 English 4-2 MathHonors Algebra II* Algebra II Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Algebra 2 AP Calculus Calculus Pre-Calculus ScienceAcademic Chemistry Chemistry Physical Science AP Chemistry, Honors Physics Academic Physics Physics Environmental Science AP Biology Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Social StudiesGovernment Economics AP US History (Full Yr) US History 3 US History 4 AP European History Global II Global III * =.1 added to QPA for each Honors level class

6. 10 th Grade EnglishHonors English Academic English 2 English 2 The Honors 10 course moves at a quicker pace, engages material thoroughly, and operates closer to a college-level course than the other 10 th grade English classes. A major component of the Honors 10 curriculum is the focus on building strong writers. The standard five paragraph essay will be utilized to create expository, persuasive, and research-based writings. Grammar and vocabulary acquisition will be important elements in this writing intensive class. Students will have the opportunity to draft, peer- review, and discuss their writings before submitting final copies to the instructor. Students should be prepared to write frequently in class and at home during the school year. Ms. Cokley is available to conference with students regarding individual writing progress throughout the school year. The goal of the Honors 10 class is to prepare students for future high school classes as well as for college. Students will be given tools to help them become close readers and skilled writers by imparting and improving reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, grammar usage, and writing skills. By the end of the school year, students should feel prepared to take the next step in their educational quests, which is the AP English Language and Composition course. Students enrolled in Honors 10 should welcome academic challenges. In order to be successful in this class, students must exhibit a dedicated work ethic. ​

7. 10 th Grade EnglishHonors English Academic English 2 English 2 The Academic English 2 class is taught at an academic level similar to the Academic English 1. The tenth grade Academic English course includes literature, writing, and oral communication skills with a major emphasis on literature and writing. Short stories, contemporary plays, novels, poems, Greek drama, Shakespearean drama, and nonfiction are critically analyzed in terms of theme, writing techniques, style, etc., via papers and class discussions. Writings include narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, creative, and analytical, with a thorough research paper being a major requirement. English 2 The English course combines the challenging as well as the practical aspects of literature, writing, and oral communication. Short stories, plays, poems, novels, and nonfiction are analyzed through class discussions and compositions, and projects. Thematic units on tradition, courage and justice, a practical unit on career research, and three modern novels are included. Reading strategies focus on finding the author’s intent, making inferences, applying literary terms, and analyzing information. Writing is incorporated into each unit of study and includes narrative, descriptive, persuasive, informative, expository and creative. Running concurrently through all units of study are grammar and vocabulary. Also, a research project on careers is a major requirement.

8. 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade MathHonors Algebra II Algebra II Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Algebra 2 AP Calculus Calculus Pre-Calculus Algebra II Honors This course offers the most advanced study of conic sections, fundamental operations, formulae, equations and graphs. The course incorporates units to better develop skills related to the current standards. Equations of higher degree are introduced. Students must have satisfactory completed Geometry to elect this course. - Students would be recommended by teachers and would typically come from a Geometry 9 course. Algebra II This course offers a more extensive study of conic sections, fundamental operations, formulae, equations and graphs. The course incorporates units to better develop skills related to the current standards. Equations of higher degree are introduced. Students must have satisfactory completed Geometry to elect this course. Geometry This course offers a thorough introduction to the basic concepts of plane (Euclidean) geometry through a series of conjectures and formal proofs. Prisms, Pyramids, cylinders, cones and spheres as well as an introduction to applied trigonometry are also included. Much emphasis is placed on the application of algebra skills. Students must have satisfactorily completed Algebra I to enroll in this course.

9. 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade ScienceAcademic Chemistry Chemistry Physical Science AP Chemistry, Honors Physics Academic Physics Physics Environmental Science AP Biology Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Physical Science A comprehensive study of matter and energy will be presented. Students will develop an understanding of the basic principles of chemistry and physics and will be prepared for additional courses in science. This course is recommended for students who may not be ready to move on to Chemistry based on their prior work in Biology or may be taken to allow time for their Math skills to develop before entering a more rigorous Science course. A variety of instruction including some experiments and activities will be used to accommodate students with different learning styles. Chemistry This introductory course investigates the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics include scientific measurement, properties of matter, atomic structure, and the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, gas laws, solutions and acids and bases. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course and includes experiments that reinforce the concepts presented in lecture. Practical applications of chemistry to the student’s daily life are emphasized throughout the course.

10. 10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade ScienceAcademic Chemistry Chemistry Physical Science AP Chemistry, Honors Physics Academic Physics Physics Environmental Science AP Biology Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Academic Chemistry This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of a college level chemistry course. It is recommended for those students planning to major in the sciences, mathematics or engineering and who is currently performing above average in math and science. The topics covered include: matter, energy, measurements, problem solving, thermochemistry, atomic theory, quantum mechanics, periodic law, ionic and covalent bonding, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, solids, liquids, gases, acids and bases, and equilibrium. Learning is accomplished through lecture, laboratory work and demonstrations, and the presentation of scientific data.

11.  You may take up to 3 full year classes.  Rank your electives in order of preference.  You may not always get your first choices.  Choose classes based on your interests.  Look on the website for class descriptions at www.wjhsd.net under TJHS  Student Resources  Approved Courses 15-16 www.wjhsd.net

12.  Foreign Language  Spanish and French ▪ Colleges typically like to see two years of a foreign language, sometimes more  English Electives  Creative Writing, Intro to Film Criticism, Film Criticism, Intro to Public Relations, Journalism, Performing arts, Public Speaking, Theatre Orientation

13.  Science  You may take multiple science courses beginning in 10 th grade  Anatomy & Physiology is a full year elective science class; Students need to understand this course is similar to another core course

14.  Business and Information Tech  Students who have taken Exploratory Business are able to take any of the business electives  You are able to take Exploratory Business as a 10 th grader  Android Mobile Apps, Computer Cyber Security, Web Development and Design are all computer programming courses that require a student to have taken Visual Basic first

15.  Technology Education  Students who have taken Computer Aided Drafting and Technology Systems are able to take any of the other Tech Ed classes  TJTV and Construction Tech are open to anyone sophomores or older

16.  Family & Consumer Sciences  Child Development 1 is a pre-requisite for Child Development 2  Fab Fashion 1 is a pre-requisite for Fab Fashion 2 and 3  Foods/Nutrition and Interior Design are open to any student 10 th grade or older

17.  Fine Arts  Two sections of Choir – Varsity and Concert ▪ Concert requires an audition  Band Courses ▪ Typically Mr. Mirabella will tell us who needs to be in which section of Symphonic or Concert Band ▪ Other band electives can be taken in addition to Concert & Symphonic

18.  Students attend TJ for core classes and then go to SCVT for career & technical education.  Information will be given to all 9 th graders during class presentation on 2/13/15.  You can take a tour of SCVT on 2/20/15 if interested in attending next year.  You must return signed permission form for the tour!  SCVT counts as 3 elective credits.

19.  You must get teacher signatures this year!  Did you take your required computer class?  Software Applications or Visual Basic  Were you Proficient on Keystone Algebra & Biology?  You need Health credit - summer class available  Do you need to retake any classes?

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21.  Think carefully about your class choices.  Get teacher and parent/guardian signatures.  Listen to your teachers’ recommendations.  Turn in signed form on: Friday, February 6 th in Social Studies Class You will schedule in Computer Lab on Tues February 10th No signed form= No scheduling

22.  Summer Health Form  If you wish to take health over the summer, you will need to return the yellow summer health form to the guidance office with your preferred session selected