2. Austin High School Registration 2015-2016 Empowering all learners for life!

3. Grad Requirements ENGLISH | 4 years/4 credits MATHEMATICS | 3 years/3 credits SCIENCE | 3 years/3 credits (Biology + Chemistry and/or Physics = 3 credits) SOCIAL STUDIES | 4 years/4 credits PHY ED | 2 semesters/1 credit HEALTH | 1 semester/.5 credit VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS | 2 semesters/1 credit Total of 24 credits to graduate + Take MCA GRAD tests & ACT on April 28, 2015: Writing 9| Reading 10 | Math 11 | ACT Empowering all learners for life!

4. Minimum College Requirements Empowering all learners for life! Riverland Community College, RCTC ENGLISH | 4 years MATH | 3 years SCIENCE | 3 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years WORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language not required but could still help with future employment Graduate from High School or GED ACT or SAT test not required. ACT recommended if transferring to a university or going into selective program like Health Science.

5. Minimum College Requirements Seven State Universities who are part of MSCU Bemidji State, Metropolitan State, Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Winona State ENGLISH | 4 years MATH | 3 years (recommend 4 years) SCIENCE | 3 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years WORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language Top 50% of class, Average GPA 3.3 “Selective” ACT or SAT test Composite of 21 or higher on ACT Empowering all learners for life!

6. Minimum College Requirements University of Minnesota ENGLISH | 4 years MATH | 4 years SCIENCE | 4 years (Biology, Chemistry & Physics + 1 more) SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years WORLD LANGUAGE | (2 years of same World Language) Involved in Extra Curricular Leadership Opportunities Carlson School of Business, Science field or Engineering need Calculus as 4 th year of math. Top 10%-25% of class, Average GPA 3.75 “Competitive” ACT or SAT test Composite of 27 or higher on ACT Empowering all learners for life!

7. Minimum College Requirements Private Colleges Gustavus Adolphus, St. Olaf, Carleton, Luther College ENGLISH | 4 years MATH | 3 years (4 years recommended) SCIENCE | 3 years (4 years recommended) SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years (4 years rec) WORLD LANGUAGE | Individual College Recommendation(usually 3-4 years of same World Language) Fine Arts | 2 years recommended Extra curricular activities with leadership positions Top 10% of class with GPA 3.6 or higher “Selective/Competitive” ACT or SAT test Composite of 27-31 or higher on ACT Empowering all learners for life!

8. World Languages  If you want to attend a 4-year college, keep in mind that 2 years of the same World Language are required by some and recommended by others.  Technical Colleges/2 year community colleges do NOT require a World Language.  A World Language is NOT required to graduate from high school. Empowering all learners for life!

9. Concurrent Classes with Riverland CC To qualify for RCC classes your Senior year: Seniors |Must be in the top 1/2 of your class (or score in the top 50% on a Nationally, Norm- referenced test) Strong Grades Take the Accuplacer Test AHS offers 5 RCC college classes & 11 AP Classes Class rank in the fall of your Junior year will determine your eligibility. Empowering all learners for life!

10. Required Classes Speaking & Writing Language Arts classes | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation Math | (If you have not met your required 3 credits) Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation Algebra II/Pre-Calculus/College-Prep Algebra Empowering all learners for life!

11. Required Classes Science| (if you have not met your required 3 credits) Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation Social Studies | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation Government & Economics Electives | (a combination to equal 5 full credits plus three alternate credits) Empowering all learners for life!

12. Special Education Students Talk with your Special Education Case Manager regarding required course selections! Empowering all learners for life!

13. Equip Learners of all ages to think, to achieve, and to care. 40 second Music Break Take a Stretch Break Empowering all learners for life!

14. Electives Consider Your Post High School plans…  What electives will help me the most in my future course of study or work?  Is there an area of study I am interested in pursuing, but don’t know a lot about it? Try an elective in that area.  Consider prerequisites now.  Schedule changes will be made only if there is an error or improper course placement in your schedule. Empowering all learners for life!

15. Electives AGRICULTURE Intro to AFNR – 9 th grade Ag Iss & Leadership CASE: Animal Science Landscaping Small Animal Care & Mgmt. Wildlife Management Food Science ART Basic Drawing  Studio Art  3-D Design  Adv. 3-D Design 1  Painting I  Painting II 1  Adv. Drawing 1  Channel 4 News Digital Video Pro I 1  Digital Video Pro II 1 Photography I  Photography II 1  Advanced Drawing 1  Yearbook Journalism BUSINESS Explorations I & II – 9 th grade Into to Bus. & Marketing Accounting Marketing & Sales I Management & Mkt II Classroom 1 Management & Mkt II Internship 1 Mentorship Work Based Learning-OJT 1 Work Based Learning- Seminar 1 FACS Explorations RW & TE– 9 th grade Introduction to Foods Child Development Working with Young Children Early Childhood Exp FACS (continued) Baking and Patisserie 1 Foods: Culinary 1 Interior Design  Life Skills Language Arts Drama Creative Writing Popular Culture Math AP Stats & Functions Computer Science College Algebra Prep Continued on the next slide… 1 Prerequisite Required  Meet Visual & Performing Arts Requirements Empowering all learners for life!

16. Electives MUSIC Prep Orchestra  Concert Band  Symphonic Band  Mixed Choir  Wind Ensemble 1  Concert Choir 1  Concert Orchestra 1  Symphony Orchestra 1  Treble Choir 1  Advanced Music 1 AP Music Theory 1 PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTH Health Packer Fitness Club 1 Strength Training 1 Team and Individual Sports 1 SCIENCE Anatomy and Physiology 1 Physics & AP Physics AP Biology 1 SOCIAL STUDIES At Issue: Modern World Events Criminal Justice Sociology TECHNOLOGY Explorations:Tech Ed-9 Graphic Arts I  Manufacturing & Metalwork Manufacturing & Metalwork II 1 Woodworking Technology I Woodworking Technology II 1 Basic Building Construction I Graphic Arts II 1  Graphic Arts III 1  Graphic Mentorship 1 Manufacturing & Metalwork III 1 Power Systems I Power Systems II 1 TECHNOLOGY (continued) Principles of Technology Transportation Tech I 1 Transportation Tech II 1 Woodworking Tech III 1 Basic Building Construction II 1 WORLD LANGUAGES French I Spanish 1 Spanish II 1 Spanish for Native Speakers Spanish for Native Speakers II Spanish for Native Speakers III French II 1 French III 1 French IV 1 Spanish III 1 Spanish IV 1 Spanish V 1 Empowering all learners for life!

17. Electives Additional Electives Austin REACH – Grades 9-12 AVID – Grades 9 & 10 Study Hall (no credit) One Semester Both Semesters PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) Student Aide – Grade 12 Empowering all learners for life!

18. Study Halls If you currently struggle in your classes and/or are earning grades in the C-D range, or you have a lot of after school commitments please consider…  Taking a study hall. This built-in study time each day will allow you to stay on top of your homework.  Take time to develop good study habits.  No Credit will be earned for a study hall. Empowering all learners for life!

19. Student Aide Empowering all learners for life! Eligibility:Grade 12 Only Senior students must have 19 credits minimum to apply. Students can sign up for one period each semester. Student Aide Contract (available from teachers) needs to be signed by teacher, counselor, and administration.

20. Pass/Fail Option Empowering all learners for life! Seniors may use for one ELECTIVE course per semester. Once Pass/Fail option has been declared, it will remain in effect for the duration of the course. Application is necessary. P or F will remain on permanent transcript. A “P” for the course will not effect the GPA. An “F” for the course will be calculated into the GPA. 60% must be achieved in order to earn a Pass.

21. Mentorship Eligibility: Grade 12 Credit:.5 / semester Course Description: Students will spend 35 hours throughout the semester with a mentor in their chosen career field. This class offers you a hands on experience. Empowering all learners for life!

22. OJT (On The Job Training) & Seminar Eligibility: Grade 12 Credit: OJT and Seminar must be taken together. One period is a daily Seminar class and one period is a release to work on your job. (takes 2 periods of your day for 1.0 credit each semester) Course Description: Students must have a job for 12-15 hours per week throughout the semester where you receive a W-2 form and pay stub. This class offers you a hands on experience. Empowering all learners for life!

23. Independent Study Empowering all learners for life! Independent Study is an elective credit that cannot replace a required course or a course currently offered by AHS. Eligibility:Grade 12 Only Senior students must have 19 credits minimum to apply. Students can sign up for one period each semester. Independent Study Contract (available in Counseling Department) needs to be approved by teacher, and administration.

24. Any other questions… Empowering all learners for life!