1. Scheduling for 2015-2016 GRADES 11-12

2. Scheduling Timeline February 12 th Teacher recommendations – core courses Today-Feb. 27 th : Select courses online Feb. 24 th : Parent Information Night/Course Fair Feb. 25 th – April: Counselor/student conferences – review core courses and electives End of May: Final deadline to make any changes!

3. Diplomas & Graduation Requirements Minimum Plan Recommended Plan Distinguished Plan

4. Minimum Diploma Academic AreasCredits English4 Social Studies3 Mathematics3 Science3 Foreign Language0 Physical Education1 Fine Art1 Speech.5 Bible4 Electives8.5 Total28

5. Recommended Diploma Academic AreasCredits English4 Social Studies4 Mathematics4 Science4 Foreign Language2 Physical Education1 Fine Art1 Speech.5 Bible (credits vary by years in attendance)4 Electives3.5 Total28

6. Distinguished Diploma Academic AreasCredits English4 Social Studies4 Mathematics4 Science4 Foreign Language3 Physical Education1 Fine Art1 Speech.5 Bible (credits vary by years in attendance)4 Electives2.5 Total28 4 Advanced Measures: 1.Score 3 or above on AP test 2.A grade of 80 or higher in a college level course (AP, DC) 3.PSAT- Commended or National Merit

7. Electives New classes or returning ones: – Music/Choir – Personal Fitness/Weight Training – Dance – Forensics, Sewing, Marriage and Family, Worldview in Media – IED & Principles of Engineering

8. Deciding Levels Teachers have submitted recommendations to help in guiding your decision Some of our courses have grade pre- requisites as you move up through high school. – To take AP/Dual Credit, you have to maintain at least a B average in a Pre AP course. If you are in Regular/Honors level, you have to have an A average for one semester to jump levels.

9. Final Course Requests May 29, 2015 is the deadline to change student course requests Student course requests will be considered final after this date!

10. Schedule Changes Next Year Elective Changes Level Changes

11. Schedule Changes - Electives Students who do not receive their first choice in electives may be permitted to make schedule changes Students who receive their first choice in electives can not be permitted to change their electives unless extenuating circumstances exist

12. Schedule Changes – Academic Levels Level changes will be considered on a case-by- case basis Many factors are considered: – Student input – Parent input – Counselor input – Overall course load – Teacher feedback – Availability of alternate courses – Post-secondary plans – Individual strengths & weaknesses

13. Final Considerations Be careful to not overload your schedule – Try to achieve a nice balance!!

14. GPA GPA is calculated by determining grade points for the core subjects (English, math, science, social science, foreign language) and dividing by the total number of attempted credits.

15. PARENT WEB Log in to the computer and bring up your Parent’s Web. Go to “Student Information” Click on “Course Requests” Input all your courses and click “Continue” You can make changes until Feb. 28 th.