2. You will go to one of these two great High Schools.

3. Your Homeroom teacher has a list of which high school is listed for you in Skyward. If you feel you are listed at the wrong high school……….. See Mrs. Ziegler in the GMS Counseling Office this week.

4. Notes Page

5. In high school, all courses are scheduled by semester. Seven (7) half (1/2 or.5) credit classes in the fall = 3 ½ (3.5) credits in the fall And Seven (7) half (1/2 or.5) credit classes in the spring = 3 ½ (3.5) credits in the spring

6. In high school, course credit is determined by semester. For example, you need 4 English Credits to graduate. 1 English Credit + 1 English Credit + 1 English Credit + 1 English Credit = 4 English Credits English IV Spring 70 or above English IV Fall 70 or above English III Spring 70 or above English III Fall 70 or above English II Fall 70 or above English II Spring 70 or above English I Spring 70 or above English I Fall 70 or above English I 1 Credit English II 1 Credit English III 1 Credit English IV 1 Credit

7. You need 4 Math Credits to graduate. 1 Math Credit + 1 Math Credit + 1 Math Credit + 1 Math Credit = 4 Math Credits Algebra III Spring 70 or above Pre- Cal or Fall 70 or above Algebra II Spring 70 or above Algebra II Fall 70 or above Geometry Fall 70 or above Geometry Spring 70 or above Algebra I Spring 70 or above Algebra I Fall 70 or above Algebra I 1 Credit Geometry 1 Credit Algebra II 1 Credit Pre-Cal or Alg. III 1 Credit Page 5 Golden Program of Studies book

8. You need 4 Science Credits to graduate. 1 Science Credit + 1 Science Credit + 1 Science Credit + 1 Science Credit = 4 Science Credits Spring 70 or above Many Science Choices Fall 70 or above Physics Spring 70 or above Physics Fall 70 or above Chemistry Fall 70 or above Chemistry Spring 70 or above Biology Spring 70 or above Biology Fall 70 or above Biology 1 Credit Chemistry 1 Credit Physics 1 Credit Many Science Choices 1 Credit Page 6 Golden Program of Studies book

9. You need 4 Social Studies Credits (3 ½ Social Studies credits & ½ Economics credits) to graduate. 1 Social Studies Credit + 1 Social Studies Credit + 1 Social Studies Credit + 1 Social Studies Credit = 4 Social Studies Credits Economics Fall or Spring 70 or above Government Fall or Spring 70 or above US History Spring 70 or above US History Fall 70 or above World History Fall 70 or above World History Spring 70 or above World Geog. Spring 70 or above World Geog. Fall 70 or above World Geography 1 Credit World History 1 Credit US History 1 Credit Government/ Economics 1 Credit

10. Corrections on Handouts Science Social Studies Why take Advanced Classes? GPA College Prep

11. ½ or.5 Health Credit is required to graduate from high school. You need 1 Fine Arts Credit to graduate from high school. At least 1 Technical Credit during your 4 years in high school to graduate.

12. Two or more credits in one Language other than English needs to be planned to start in 8 th, 9 th, or 10 th grade. It is highly recommended that you earn at least 3 credits.

13. Let’s talk about your Physical Education credit requirement 1 credit in Physical Education is required to graduate from high school There are several ways to get this: Physical Education classes Athletics Fall semester of Marching Band, Drill Team or Cheerleading 11 th and 12 th grade Career and Technical Education classes that involve a lab with “lots of activity”- sometimes it’s like having a job during the school day- Culinary Arts at the Gaylord Texan Resort

14. That was all your required classes for high school. The rest of the credits in your plan are for elective classes and should be tied to your Career Cluster. It is a good idea to spend some time in the Program of Studies looking at electives. Plan your 26 Credits carefully!

15. Blue Program of Studies Page 26 Fine Arts- Page 38+ Perquisites- Page 42 Athletics- Page 60

16. It’s natural at this age to change your mind often!

17. Remember……… Your plan is a “fluid document”! USE PENCIL!!! It should be reviewed often. Your counselor and Teachers will view this document.

18. What next??? Go over your 4 Year Plan at home Do your best in every class!!! Your high school Counselor will be here to assist you in course selection on February 10 th.

19. Be Successful in High School! The 4 years will go by quickly Enjoy the experience along the road GET INVOLVED You can be an individual and a great student Set goals for the future Get help BEFORE you need it! Ask questions

20. Bring your “Program of Studies” book and Four Year Plan back to school on February 10 th.