1. 1) I will know what the requirements for graduation are. 2) I will become familiar with the information provided in the curriculum guide. 3) I will forecast for courses for next year. 4) I will take home my forecasting materials and discuss my choices with my parents.

2. What You Need to graduate Total 23 credits

3.  English 4  Math 3 Alg 1 (1) Geometry (1) Algebra 2 (1) The third credit may be completed through election of an alternative math credit that leads to a specific career goal identified in the High School and Beyond Plan.

4.  Social Studies 3 World Themes (1) U.S. History (1) CWP (1)

5.  Science (Lab) 2  Occupational Education 1  Physical Education 1.5  Health-Wellness.5  Visual or Performing Art (Same) 1  Electives 6.5  Culminating Project & Culminating Assessment Portfolio (CAP).5

7. READING & WRITING PASS READING AND WRITING HSPE

8. MATH PASS TWO MATH END-OF-COURSE EXAMS (Algebra I and Geometry)

9. SCIENCE END OF COURSE EXAM (Biology)

10. .5 credit is earned for each class, each semester.  6 classes per semester is 3.0 credits (.5 credit x 6 classes)  3.0 credits x 2 semesters = 6.0 credits for 1 year

11.  End of 9 th = 6.0 credits (at least 5.5)  End of 10 th = 12.0 credits (at least 11.0)  End of 11 th = 18.0 credits (at least 16.5)  You must have at least 16.5 credits when you start your 12 th grade year to be on track to graduate.

12.  You have been assigned an English class and a Math class.  You will all take one semester of NextTools- this class has also been added for you  Most of you will choose a Science class.  Most of you will choose one or two elective courses.

13.  First and Last Name  Middle School Name  Email address (yours or parent’s)  FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY

14.  You have been assigned an English class. It is either 1 or 2 periods.  Circle the entire English Class box  Flip page over - write down English under the Semester 1 column and Semester 2 column.

16.  You have been assigned a Math class, or classes (might have a Math Lab).  Circle the Math box.  Flip page over - write down Math under the Semester 1 column and Semester 2 column.

18.  Most students will take a Science class.  Choices:  Integrated Science  If recommended by your Science teacher, you may take Pre-AP Biology

19. Example: Integrated Science (p. 51) Course Code: 7161/7162 (Sem 1/Sem 2) Open to grades: 9-10-11 Length: 2 Semesters Credit Earned: 1 Science __________________________________  Flip page over - write down your selected science class under the Semester 1 column and Semester 2 column.

21.  NextTools is required for 9 th grade.  It is 1 semester, and worth.5 credit  You will need to choose another 1 semester class to take in the other semester.  Many students choose a PE class for.5 credit, or one of the many.5 Occupational Education or Art Options. ____________________________ Flip page over, enter Next Tools in Semester 1 column / course code 4206

22.  Depending on how many classes you have, you can now choose from a number of elective classe\(s) that may interest you.  Most will have 2.5 credits  Remember to look at whether the class is offered for.5 credit (1 semester), 1.0 credits (whole year), or you may be able to choose.5 or 1.0.

23.  Visual & Performing Arts (p.58)  Classes must be taken for the FULL YEAR (1.0 credit).  Fitness (PE) (p.38)  Classes can be taken for a semester, or for the full year (.5 or 1.0 credit).  World Language (p.63)  If you plan to attend a 4 year college or university directly from High School, you will need 2.0 credits of the same language. You may choose to take a Language course next year. ▪ American Sign Language (ASL) ▪ French ▪ Spanish  Check the listings for other electives to determine if a class is taken for a semester, or for the full year.

24.  Choose 3 alternate courses that you would like in the case you do not get all of your first picks.  YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO GET ALL OF THE CLASSES YOU CHOOSE, SO IF YOU DO NOT PICK ALTERNATES, WE CHOOSE COURSES FOR YOU.

25. SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE NEXT TOOLSPE/ART Choice 5 Choice 6 Alternate

26. SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 2121 ENGLISH 92122 ENGLISH 9 M3101 Algebra IM3102 Algebra I 7161 Integrated Science7162 Integrated Science 4206 NextTools6171 PE 1511 Spanish 11512 Spanish 2 0311V Photography0312V Photography Alternate

27.  Now it is time to enter the classes you chose into the computer  Directions for doing this will be given to you  We will go through the directions step by step with you  After you have entered in all your classes- raise your hand for assistance. We’ll help with printing.

28.  Keep the copy of your forecasting requests  Take it home and go over it, and the curriculum guide with your parents/guardians.  Leave the colored forecasted sheet with Bay Counselors