2. Scheduling 2011-2012

3. DIRECTIONS: Complete this form and obtain parent signature during the week of February 22-25. This form will be collected on Friday afternoon. Online registration begins the week of February 28-March 4. Students cannot have more than one Study Hall each semester. Parent signature is required before registration is approved.

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12) English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12) Math = 3-4 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 PE Waiver (9,10,11,12) Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12) Computer Science = ½ credit (9,10,11,12) Fine Arts = 1 credit (9)

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

6. FY = Full Year Courses SEM = Semester Courses Course description catalog available on the Elder Guidance website.

7. Religion REQUIRED COURSES: Sophomore Year: Christology and Church History Junior Year: Moral Issues and RELIGION ELECTIVE Senior Year: Lifestyles and RELIGION ELECTIVE Religion Electives: Social Justice Death/Life Comparative Religions Human Sexuality Community Service

8. English English is required each year. Your current teacher will recommend your level for next year. Social Studies REQUIRED COURSES: Sophomore Year: World Cultures (English teacher will recommend this course level) Junior Year: American History Senior Year: American Government and Economics

9. Mathematics Courses available: G – Integrated Math 1-4 CP2 – Algebra/Geometry Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3, Algebra 2 CP1 – Algebra 1, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry ACP – Algebra 1, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Pre- Calculus H - Algebra 1, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra 2, High School Calculus AP – Calculus AB, Calculus BC

10. Science Courses available: G – Physical Science, Introduction to Biology CP2 – Physical Science, Introduction to Biology, Environmental Earth Science, Physiology CP1 – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ACP – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Astronomy H – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, College Biology AP – Chemistry, Physics B, Physics C

11. Foreign Language *If this is your first year taking a Foreign Language you MUST see the teacher for approval and submit a copy of your most recent report card to that teacher. *Most 4-year Colleges/Universities require 2 or more years of the same language. Courses available: French 1 – CP1, ACP, H French 2 – CP1, ACP, H French 3 - H French 4 – H German 1 – CP1, ACP, H German 2 – CP1, ACP, H German 3 - H German 4 – H Latin 1 – ACP, H Latin 2 – ACP, H Latin 3 – H Latin 4 – H Spanish 1 – CP1, ACP, H Spanish 2 – CP1, ACP, H Spanish 3 – H Spanish 4 – H

12. Fine Arts Courses available: Art 1-2 Band 1-4 Beginning Band Choral Music 1-4 *There are a number of Fine Arts electives such as: AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP Studio Art 2-D Design, Steel Drum Music 1-4, Music Theory, and Film Production. You must obtain teacher approval for these courses.

13. PE and Health All students must complete 1 semester of Health class. All students must complete 2 semesters of Physical Education class OR 2 seasons of athletics OR 2 seasons of Marching Band. No combinations are accepted. *If you are using the PE Waiver please complete the section on the recommendation worksheet. *See your counselor immediately if you have questions about the PE Waiver. Computer Science All students much complete a semester of Computer Science. Mobile Computing (formerly Computer Literacy) does not count toward this requirement.

14. A complete schedule fills 7 bells. You may only sign up for 1 Study Hall per semester. All electives offered are listed on the back of the recommendation worksheet. Be aware of courses that require teacher approval. Course descriptions can be found on the Guidance website. There are prerequisite courses required for some subjects. Check course descriptions for information. If you are interested in playing sports in college don’t forget about NCAA eligibility when choosing your classes. See your counselor if you have questions. REMINDERS!

15. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:  Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)  English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)  Math = 3-4 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 PE Waiver (9,10,11,12)  Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)  Computer Science = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)  Fine Arts = 1 credit (9) FY = Full Year Courses SEM = Semester Courses Course description catalog available on the Guidance website. PARENT SIGNATURE Be sure to have a parent sign your proposed schedule by Friday!