2. Sophomore Scheduling

4. DIRECTIONS: Counselors will meet with students during their English class to complete their schedule online during the week of February 23 – 27. COMPLETE THIS FORM PRIOR TO THIS MEETING! Students should bring this completed form with them on that day. Students should see their current teacher for the highlighted areas to determine level/course recommendations. Any of the courses that are listed with an * on the “Course Electives” listing on the back of this worksheet need teacher approval. Some courses require a pre-requisite course, please refer to the Course Description Catalog online for this information. Students cannot have more than one Study Hall during a school day; therefore the maximum number of “Study Hall” semesters that can be chosen is 2.

5. GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS: Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12) English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12) Math = 3 credits (9,10,11,12) Science = 3 credits 1 must be Biology (9,10,11,12) World Cultures = 1 credit (10) American History = 1 credit (11) American Government/Economics = 1 credit (12) Physical Education = ½ credit OR Athletic/Marching Band Waiver (9,10,11,12) Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12) Computer Elective = ½ credit (9,10,11,12) Fine Arts = 1 credit (9)

6. Level Names G General Academics CP2College Preparatory 2 CP1College Preparatory 1 ACPAdvanced College Preparatory HHonors APAdvanced Placement

7. FY = Full Year Courses SEM = Semester Courses Course description catalog available online on the Elder Guidance website and a limited number of booklets will be available in the Guidance Office.

8. Religion 1.SEM – RELIGION Christology CP1ACP Church History Teacher Approval Here

9. English 2. FY – ENGLISH English 2GCP2CP1ACPH 3. FY – SOCIAL SCIENCE World CulturesGCP2CP1ACPH Teacher Approval Here

10. Mathematics 4. FY – MATHEMATICS GCP2CP1ACPH Basic Math 2 Algebra I/ Geometry Part 1 or 2 Algebra I Geometry / Trigonometry Algebra II Teacher Approval Here

11. 5. FY – BIOLOGY or FY – FOREIGN LANGUAGE GCP2CP1ACPH Students currently in Physical Science will be recommended for Biology (Biology is a graduation requirement) Students currently in Physical Science and a Foreign Language are recommended to take the second year of their Foreign Language in their sophomore year. If Biology can also fit into your sophomore schedule go ahead and schedule Biology. Otherwise, Biology will need to be scheduled during the junior year Teacher Approval Here

12. 5. FY – BIOLOGY or FY – FOREIGN LANGUAGE GCP2CP1ACPH Students currently in a Foreign Language are recommended to take a 2nd year of the same Foreign Language (Four year colleges and universities REQUIRE 2 years of the same foreign language) Teacher Approval Here

13. 5. FY – BIOLOGY or FY – FOREIGN LANGUAGE GCP2CP1ACPH Students NOT currently in a Foreign Language but wishing to take one or those students wishing to start a new Foreign Language need to: A.Get the approval of the respective foreign language teacher B. Along with showing them a copy of your most recent report card. Teacher Approval Here

14. 6. FY – FINE ARTS or SEM – REQUIRED COURSES (Health & Computer Elective) GCP2CP1ACPHAP GCP2CP1ACPHAP If you want to continue with the second year of Fine Art or enroll in a new Fine Arts class, teacher approval is required. Teacher Approval Here 1 credit of a Fine Art is required in order to graduate.

15. 7.SEM – PHYSICAL EDUCATION and/or SEM/FY – ELECTIVE(S) GCP2CP1ACPHAP GCP2CP1ACPHAP Students NOT using an “Athletic/Marching Band Waiver”, need to take a semester of Physical Education in the Sophomore year. Students using the “Waiver”, can now fill the void with another “Elective Class” Teacher Approval Here

16. The Complete Schedule A completed schedule is one that has a full 7 class period day. Keep in mind required electives such as Health and Computer Science when filling out your schedule Students can only take 1 full credit worth of Study Hall per year Students are encouraged to take the most challenging schedule possible at the levels recommended to you by your current teachers!

17. The Electives Those classes marked with an “*” require teacher approval Course descriptions can be found by using the Guidance website and using the link titled, “Scheduling Info” www.elderhs.net/guidanceweb/index.htm

18. GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS:  Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)  English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)  Math = 3 credits (9,10,11,12)  Science = 3 credits 1 must be Biology (9,10,11,12)  World Cultures = 1 credit (10)  American History = 1 credit (11)  American Government/Economics = 1 credit (12)  Physical Education = ½ credit OR Athletic/Marching Band Waiver (9,10,11,12)  Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)  Computer Elective = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)  Fine Arts = 1 credit (9) FY = Full Year Courses SEM = Semester Courses Course description catalog available online on the Elder Guidance website and a limited number of booklets will be available in the Guidance Office. PARENT SIGNATURE Be sure to have a parent sign a copy of your proposed schedule, prior to your “Scheduling On-Line Day”