1. Course Selection 2015-2016 Mrs. Haupt- MHS 9 th Grade Counselor Mrs. Statham- AHS 9 th Grade Counselor

2. The Scheduling Process Today- receive Course Selection Sheet & Course Catalogue to take home and review with parents HS Counselors return to review course selections with students individually: – Meredith MS- Monday, February 23 rd – Waters MS- Wednesday, February 25 th – Redding MS- Friday, February 27 th

3. Students attending a different school If you know you will not be attending AHS/MHS next year, we still need you to complete a course request form. We will keep your course request form until we receive notification from the new school you will be attending.

4. School Choice Choice information has not yet been entered in our computer system If you were approved to choice to a different school within our district, please fill out the course request form you received. Your course request will transfer to the school you will attend.

5. Graduation Requirements CourseUnits of Credit English4 Social Studies4 Mathematics4 Science3 World Languages2 Career Pathway3 Electives3.5 Physical Education1 Health0.5 Senior Project0.5 Student Success Plan0.5

6. Promotion/Retention Requirements In order to be promoted to 10 th grade: – Students must take a full schedule in 9 th grade (8 credits) – Students must earn 5 credits: 4 of which must be English, math, science and social studies – Students who do not meet these criteria will be scheduled into appropriate courses the next year/semester *Students must pass all 9 th grade core classes & 1 elective to be eligible to take Drivers Education in 10 th grade*

7. World Languages American Sign Language Chinese French Japanese Spanish Italian (MHS)

8. Career Pathway A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area 3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation The Career Pathway is not a life- long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school

9. The Career Pathways Academic – Humanities – Math/Science Technology – World Language Allied Health (starts in 10 th grade) AgriScience – Animal Science – Natural Resources & Environmental Science (MHS) – Plant & Horticultural Science Business, Finance & Marketing Education – Accounting – Banking Services – Marketing Management Computer Science (AHS) Family & Consumer Science – Early Childhood Education – Clothing & Textiles (AHS) – Nutrition & Culinary Arts

10. The Career Pathways JDG- Jobs for Delaware Graduates JROTC – Air Force (MHS) – Military Science (AHS) Performing Arts – Instrumental Music – Theatre Arts – Vocal Music Technology Education – Drafting & Design (AHS) – Graphic Design & Production Visual Arts – Ceramics & Sculpture – Drawing & Painting – Photography (starts in 10 th grade)

11. Block Scheduling Students will have four 90-minute periods per semester. Each period is a “block” All courses except Integrated Math I (yearlong), Chorus, Orchestra, and Band will be offered in a 90 minute block period for one semester Chorus, Orchestra, and Band will be offered all year, every other day Students enrolled in Chorus, Orchestra or Band must take Health & Physical Education

12. Course Level Offerings College Preparatory Courses (CP) – 9 th - 12 th grade Honors Courses – 9 th – 12 th grade Advanced Placement (AP) – 10 th – 12 th grade – Students interested in taking an AP course in 10 th grade need to inform the counselor during his/her scheduling meeting

13. Math Sequencing Students in 8 th grade math will take Integrated Math I in 9 th grade. Students in Advanced Math (Integrated Math I) in 8 th grade will take Integrated Math II (CP or Honors) in 9 th grade. Students can “double up” on math courses (Int. Math II Honors & Int. Math III Honors) in 9 th grade, but you are required to take a math course all 4 years of high school. Integrated Math I (1 semester) is an accelerated course. Final placement in this course will be determined at the end of the school year.

14. Sample Schedule- Integrated Math I (Career Pathway- Culinary Arts) First Semester MP1 & MP2 Second Semester MP3 & MP4 Integrated Math I (yearlong) Earth/Physical Sci. CPUS History Honors English 9 HonorsHealth/Physical Ed. Food Prep & ProductionSpanish I

15. Course Selection Choose your courses wisely Talk to your current teachers – What level do they recommend for you? Talk to your parents/guardians – What do they recommend and support? Talk to your counselors – What do they advise for you?

16. Course Selections- # of Courses to Circle If you select Integrated Math I (yearlong)- You will circle 7 courses: – Integrated Math I – English 9 (CP or Honors) – US History (CP or Honors) – Physical/Earth Science (CP or Honors) – Health/PE – World Language – 1 Career Pathway/Elective If you select Integrated Math I (1 semester) OR Integrated Math II- You will circle 8 courses: – Int. Math I or Math II (CP or Honors) – English 9 (CP or Honors) – US History (CP or Honors) – Physical/Earth Science(CP or Honors) – Health/PE – World Language – 2 Career Pathway/Electives

17. Questions Course Selection Questions?