2. KEEP IN MIND…..  Colleges are more concerned with GPA than curriculum (although they care about both).  Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type)  Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high “A” in the previous course.  Follow your teachers’ recommendations concerning your course selection.

3. New Alabama Diploma Requirements (Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017) 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS 3 Credit Combination of Arts Education, Foreign Language, or Career Technology (Students are encouraged to take two consecutive courses) 1 P.E. Life ½ Health 1 Computer/Career Literacy

4. Advanced Academic Endorsement for the New Alabama Diploma (Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017) Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry Two consecutive years of the same foreign language Minimum.5 credit of a fine art course Minimum 2 AP or DE/DC including one in a core academic area

5. HHS Schedule— 7 Credit Classes / 1 Enrichment Period English: English 9 or Honors English 9 Math: Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Geometry Science: Biology, Honors Biology History: World History, Honors World History PE Life or Band Career Preparedness Elective Enrichment / Enhancement: Freshmen Forum

6. College and Career Center (10 th -12 th ) CTE at Helena High (10 th -12 th ) Cooperative Education (11 th – 12 th ) Pass BTA/Career Prep Additional full year CTE course Must be employed 15 hours per week

7. Honors Classes Advanced Placement Classes (AP) Dual Enrollment Program

8. Rigor Ability vs. Ambition/Determination Prerequisite Requirements Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0) Waiver Honors Curriculum Advanced Placement Curriculum AP Program Agreement

9. Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit University of Montevallo College Ahead The University of Alabama Early College

12. Shelby County Schools High School Academic Guide (Click on Photo to Access Academic Guide) Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options.