1. 2016-2017 Course Registration

2. 2016-2017 Scheduling Process You will learn: How to fill out your course request formsHow to fill out your course request forms What classes you need to take to meet your graduation requirements and achieve your future goalsWhat classes you need to take to meet your graduation requirements and achieve your future goals What classes are available for you to take at LincolnWhat classes are available for you to take at Lincoln Over the next two weeks in Rails Time, you will get the information you need to complete the course registration process for the 2016-20167 school year. You will also get time to complete your course request forms and get your scheduling questions answered.

3. The Basics Make sure you take this process seriously! What you do now will determine your schedule for next year. Think about what you want to do after you graduate and use those goals to help guide your course selections. Talk to your parents/guardians about the courses you want to take. Talk to your teachers, counselors, academic advisor, or schedulers if you have questions – they’re here to help you! Pick the classes that sound the most interesting to you.

4. The TIME line January 19 th – begin scheduling process during Rails Time January 19 th – begin scheduling process during Rails Time January 20 th – Information Night at Lincoln Main January 20 th – Information Night at Lincoln Main January 27 th through 29 th – complete your course request forms in Rails Time (these are your rough drafts – DON’T LOSE THEM) January 27 th through 29 th – complete your course request forms in Rails Time (these are your rough drafts – DON’T LOSE THEM) Month of February – Counselors will meet with you during your English class to complete your final draft of your course request form, then a week later, students meet with schedulers to officially enter your course requests into Infinite Campus. Month of February – Counselors will meet with you during your English class to complete your final draft of your course request form, then a week later, students meet with schedulers to officially enter your course requests into Infinite Campus.

5. The course selection process Step 1: learn about the scheduling process and available courses through Rails Time and receive your course request rough draftStep 1: learn about the scheduling process and available courses through Rails Time and receive your course request rough draft Step 2: get your questions answeredStep 2: get your questions answered Step 3: complete your course request form rough draftStep 3: complete your course request form rough draft Step 4: meet with your counselor during your English classes to complete the final draft of your request formStep 4: meet with your counselor during your English classes to complete the final draft of your request form Step 5: meet with a scheduler to enter your requests into Infinite CampusStep 5: meet with a scheduler to enter your requests into Infinite Campus

6. Course Selection Rough Draft Next week, you will receive a white copy of your course request sheet - this will be your rough draft form. You will get your final copy when you meet with a counselor during your English classes in February.

7. DON’T LOSE YOUR ROUGH DRAFT! You will need your rough draft in your English classes when you meet with your counselor in the next few weeks. Make sure you put it somewhere where you can easily find it later.

8. What to do with your rough draft? 1.Don’t lose it! 2.Write down your questions –quickly write down any questions that come up as you go through the scheduling process so you can talk to your counselor 3.Make sure you have your rough draft completed and ready for when you meet with your counselor during your English classes in February.

9. If you don’t have an English class at Lincoln, don’t worry! Just bring your rough draft to the Scheduling Office in the Lincoln Main Library after school during the month of February to finish submitting your course requests What if you don’t have English at Lincoln?

10. You’ve got questions… we’ve got answers.

11. Where to get answers Pay attention to the information presented during Rails TimePay attention to the information presented during Rails Time Come to Info Night on Wednesday, January 20 th at Lincoln MainCome to Info Night on Wednesday, January 20 th at Lincoln Main Activities/Athletics Fair begins at 5:00 PM at Lincoln Main in the CommonsActivities/Athletics Fair begins at 5:00 PM at Lincoln Main in the Commons Scheduling Information Sessions begin at 6:00 PMScheduling Information Sessions begin at 6:00 PM Talk to your parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, academic advisor or schedulers if you have specific questionsTalk to your parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, academic advisor or schedulers if you have specific questions Ask your counselor – counselors will be visiting your English classes to meet with you to go over your course requests and answer any last minute questions.Ask your counselor – counselors will be visiting your English classes to meet with you to go over your course requests and answer any last minute questions. Read the course catalog.Read the course catalog.

12. The course catalog You will get your own copy of the Lincoln 2016-2017 Course Catalog in Rails Time. The catalog has information about every class offered at Lincoln for the 2016-2017 school year as well as info about graduation requirements, college admissions, and much more. This catalog is for you to use throughout the scheduling process – you can make notes, circle classes that look interesting to you, etc.

13. Using the course catalog The catalog lists every course offered at Lincoln for the 2016-2017 school yearThe catalog lists every course offered at Lincoln for the 2016-2017 school year For every course, you can find the course name, course number (which you will need to enter your course requests on Infinite Campus), prerequisites, and a description of the courseFor every course, you can find the course name, course number (which you will need to enter your course requests on Infinite Campus), prerequisites, and a description of the course English I LA103,105 Grades: 09 (Full Year course) 1 Credit English I develops basic structures of reading and writing, using a variety of works from diverse authors to increase student interest, awareness, appreciation, and understanding of a variety of genre as well as opportunities to apply the writing process to promote communication through written expression. Students will come to understand that personal expression and the way we express ourselves is influenced by society and culture through literary analysis, reflective writing, persuasive writing and character analysis.

14. English I LA103,105 Grades: 09 (Full Year course) 1 Credit Prerequisite: None English I develops basic structures of reading and writing, using a variety of works from diverse authors to increase student interest, awareness, appreciation, and understanding of a variety of genre as well as opportunities to apply the writing process to promote communication through written expression. Students will come to understand that personal expression and the way we express ourselves is influenced by society and culture through literary analysis, reflective writing, persuasive writing and character analysis. Course NameCourse Number What grades can take the course and how long the course is (semester or full-year) and credit earned Any required prerequisites (these are classes you must have already passed in order to take this course). If you have not met the listed pre- requisites, you may not request that course. Course Description Some courses have icons next to their course number. If you see a graduation cap, that means the class is required to graduate. If you see a DMACC logo, that means the course earns college credit through DMACC. If you see an NCAA logo, it means the course is approved for those students attempting to play NCAA sports after graduation

15. Graduation Requirements

16.  What are the DMPS high school graduation requirements? You need 23 credits to graduate, but which specific credits do you need?

17. DMPS High School Graduation Requirements RequirementCredits Social Science REQUIRED: 1.0 credit in history, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and Economics or Microeconomics 3.0 English REQUIRED: English I, II, and III (or AP Language) 4.0 Mathematics REQUIRED: Algebra I (or higher level math course) 3.0 Science3.0 Applied / Fine Arts1.5 Physical Education REQUIRED: CPR Certification 1.0 Electives 7.5 TOTAL23

18. 9 th Grade: 20 th Century History (1.0 credits) 10 th Grade: elective (no requirement) 11 th Grade: 1.0 credits US History o US History (1.0 credits) or AP US History (1.0 credits) 12 th Grade: 0.5 credits Government and 0.5 credits Economics Government (0.5 credits) or AP Government (0.5 credits) Economics (0.5 credits), Micro Economics (0.5 credits) or AP Macroeconomics (0.5 credits) You need 3.0 social studies credits to graduate.

19. 9 th Grade: English I (1.0 credits) 10 th Grade: English II (1.0 credits) 11 th Grade: 1.0 credits of English o English III (1.0 credits) or AP Lang & Comp (1.0 credits) 12 th Grade: 1.0 credits of English o English IV (1.0 credits) or AP Lit & Comp (1.0 credits) or Sports Lit (0.5 credits), Creative Writing (0.5 credits), Writing 12 (0.5 credits), and Shakespeare (0.5 credits) You need 4.0 English credits to graduate.

20. Algebra I (1.0 credits) Geometry (1.0 credits) Algebra II (1.0 credits) Additional math courses are available beyond Algebra II – we will discuss those soon. You need 3.0 Math credits to graduate.

21. 9 th Grade: 1.0 credits Earth Science (1.0 credits) or Conceptual Physics (1.0 credits) 10 th Grade: Biology (1.0 credits) 11 th Grade: 1.0 credits of Science o Chemistry (1.0 credits), Environmental Science (1.0 credits), Botany (0.5 credits), Astronomy (0.5 credits), Zoology (0.5 credits), or an AP science course 12 th Grade: elective (no requirement) You will learn about what other science options you have soon. You need 3.0 Science credits to graduate.

22. You must take 1.5 credits (3 semesters of courses) from the Fine/Applied Arts. These can be courses in: o Art o Music o Family & Consumer Sciences o Business o Industrial Technology Education You must also meet the 21 st Century Skills requirement. Information about this requirement can be found on page 5 of your course catalog. You need 1.5 Fine/Applied Arts credits to graduate.

23. You must take at least one course in each of the following areas: o Employability skills o Financial Literacy o Health Literacy o Technology Literacy Information about which courses meet these requirement can be found on page 5 of your course catalog. You need to take courses that meet the 21 st Century Skills requirement.

24. You will take PE for one semester each year You must take PE every year (even once you have earned your 1.0 PE credits) You must complete your CPR certification before you graduate high school. You need 1.0 PE credits to graduate.

25. You may take any courses that interest you to meet this requirement Any extra social studies, math, English, science, or PE credits that you earn will count towards your elective credits You need 7.5 elective credits to graduate.

26. Stop here for today. Tomorrow you will learn about college admission requirements and AP courses.

27. Start here for Wednesday, January 20 th.

28. Beyond Graduation…  Yesterday, you learned about what credits you need to get your high school diploma.  Now that you know what you need to take to graduate, do you know what you need to take to get into college?

29. Subject AreaIowa State UniversityThe University of IowaUniversity of Northern Iowa English/Language Arts Four years of English/Language Arts emphasizing writing, speaking, reading, as well as an understanding and appreciation of literature. Four years, with an emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of literature, composition, and speech. Four years, including one year of composition; also may include one year of speech, communication, or journalism. Math Three years, including one year each of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra. Three years, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry, for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Four years, including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of higher mathematics (trigonometry, analysis, or calculus), for admission to the College of Engineering. Three years, including the equivalent of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra. Natural Science Three years, including one year each from any two of the following: biology, chemistry, and physics. Three years, including one year each from any two of the following: biology, chemistry, and physics for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Three years, including at least one year of chemistry and one year of physics, for admission to the College of Engineering. Three years, including courses in general science, biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics; laboratory experience highly recommended. Social Science Two years for admission to the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Design, Human Sciences, and Engineering. Three years for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Three years, with U.S. history and world history recommended for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Two years, with U.S. history and world history recommended, for admission to the College of Engineering. Three years, including courses in anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, psychology, or sociology. Foreign Language Two years of a single foreign language for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. Foreign language courses are not required for admission to the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Design, or Human Sciences. Two years of a single foreign language. Foreign language courses are not required for admission. However, two years of a foreign language in high school with a C or above in the last term will meet the university graduation requirement. Other Courses Specific elective courses are not required for admission to Iowa State University. Specific elective courses are not required for admission to The University of Iowa. Two years of additional courses from the required subject areas, foreign languages, or fine arts. MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO IOWA’S REGENT UNIVERSITIES

30. Graduation and Beyond: preparing for college  Challenge yourself – take all four core subjects all four years of high school  Take at least two years of lab sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)  Take at least two years of the same world language

31. AP Courses Deciding with core classes to take

32. Types of Core Classes Know your options! Even through you are required to take your core classes, you still have many choices to make when picking your required courses. You may choose to take a regular or Advanced Placement (AP) version of most of your core classes.

33. Advanced Placement and Dual Credit Courses

34. What is an AP course? AP courses are rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students an opportunity to gain skills and experience colleges recognize. Because these are college-level courses, a lot will be expected of you If you decide to take an AP course, you must turn in a signed AP contract with your course requests sheet when you meet with the schedulers. You can pick up an AP contract from the scheduling office before or after school.

35. Why Take an AP Course? Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a college degree on time. Only one in four students who enter college complete a bachelor’s degree in four years.* A recent study showed that students taking AP courses and exams were much more likely to earn a college degree in four years. For example, AP English Literature students had four-year college graduation rates that were 62% higher than students that had not taken AP English Literature.

36. AP Classes Can Earn You College Credit! 1. Search by college or university name or by letter of the alphabet 2. You will see two things for each school: A link to the college’s own Web page that details its AP credit and placement policies. A statement by the college or university about its AP policy. Take the class, take the test, pass the test and earn college credit that transfers to virtually any college! Information about AP credit and placement policies at many colleges and universities is available at: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search- credit-policies https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search- credit-policies

37. … and Save Money Students who take five years or more to graduate can spend $8,000 to $27,000 for each additional year in college. The typical college cost per year for a four-year public institution is $8,142 for in-state students and $19,670 for out-of-state students.* Students attending private institutions might expect to incur $27,389 for each additional year it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.* 37 * Costs include tuition, fees, and books and supplies only, and do not include room, board, and other living expenses. Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2009-10 (Enrollment-Weighted). The College Board, ”Trends in College Pricing,” 2009.

38. AP is For Me! Video: What is AP?

39. What AP Courses Can I Take? Lincoln will offer the following AP courses for you to request: AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics I AP Environmental Science AP Statistics AP Calculus A/B AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition AP Macroeconomics AP US History AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP Government AP Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Studio Art: Drawing AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Music Theory

40. To learn more go to... Visit your counselor, Mrs. O’Donnell or one of our AP teachers at Lincoln. Visit our website at: http://ap.dmschools.org https://apstudent.collegeboard.or g/exploreap Or follow us on Twitter @ DMPS_AP

41. AP vs. Dual Credit Courses Some AP courses are also dual credit courses. What’s The difference between AP and dual credit courses? Check out page 8 of your course catalog to learn more!

42. Info Night Wednesday, January 20 th at Lincoln Main.

43. There will be an activities and athletics fair starting at 5:00 PM in the Commons. The information sessions will begin at 6:00 PM, with sessions about scheduling, AVID, grade-specific sessions, and much more. We hope to see you there!

44. Stop here for today. Tomorrow you will learn more about the options you have for selecting your core classes.

45. Start here for Thursday, January 21 st.

46. CORE CLASSES YOUR OPTIONS IN ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND PE

47. English YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT EVERY YEAR, SO WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?

48. 10 th grade: English II (no choices this year) 11 th grade: English III or AP Language & Composition 12 th grade: you have to earn 1.0 English credits your senior year, but you get to choose which course, or courses, you take to earn this credit.

49. 12 th grade English classes  Year-long options (choose one course): English IV AP Lit & Comp  Semester-long options (choose two courses): Writing 12 Creative Writing Sports Lit Women & Lit

50. Mathematics Algebra I… Geometry… Algebra II… Then what???

51. Other Math Courses Available: Introduction to Statistics (1 semester) prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry Introduction to Trigonometry (1 semester) prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry

52. If you have a C or better in Algebra II… You can earn DMACC credit! – College Pre-Calculus  5 DMACC credits – AP College Statistics  4 DMACC credits – AP College Calculus  5 DMACC credits. All CAN be taken for no DMACC credit. But why would you, when you are doing the same work ?

53. If you want to take a math course for DMACC credit, you need to take the ALEKS Math Assessment. For information about the ALEKS Math Assessment, talk to your Algebra II teacher or check out page 20 of your course catalog.

54. SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

55. 10 TH GRADE – NO REQUIREMENT FOR SOCIAL STUDIES There is no social studies requirement for 10 th grade. There are a lot of courses you can pick from if you want to take social studies this year (we will talk about those later).

56. 11 TH GRADE – US HISTORY US History (1.0 credits – find the description for US History on page 25 of your course catalog) OR AP US History (1.0 credits – find the course description for AP US History on page 26 of your course catalog)

57. 12 TH GRADE: ECONOMICS Economics (0.5 credits) – find the description for this course on page 25 of your course catalog Micro Economics (0.5 credits) – this course is open to both 11 th and 12 th graders. The description for this course is on page 26 of your course catalog AP Macroeconomics (0.5 credits) – take a look at page 26 in your course catalog for more info about this course

58. 12 TH GRADE - GOVERNMENT US Government (0.5 credits) – read about this course on page 25 of your course catalog AP Government (1.0 credits) - This year long course is the equivalent of a semester course at the college level. This course uses project-based learning methods to engage students in projects to investigate the government and the game of politics. Students actively participate in a moot court, a mock Congress, and an election simulation, just to name a few, which allows the student to engage in hands on activities rather than just boring lectures. This class is open to Seniors and select Juniors

59. Science at Lincoln

60. Science Course Pathway Incoming Freshmen may choose either course to start Conceptual Physics (9) SCI205/206 Biology (10) SCI203/204 Chemistry SCI301/302 AP Physics 1 SCI408/409 Environmental Science SCI201/202 Any of the semester courses may also be taken at this level AP Biology SCI507/508 Zoology (Semester) SCI307 Botany (Semester) SCI305 Astronomy (semester) Environmental Science SCI201/202 AP Chemistry SCI505/506 AP Environmental Science SCI501/502 Any of the semester courses may also be taken at this level Earth Science (9) SCI207/208 Biology (10) SCI203/204

61. 10 th Grade: Biology This class is mandatory for all sophomores unless you have already taken and passed a 1.0 credit Biology course. o If you have already earned credit for Biology, you may request a different science course. 10 th graders who passed 9 th grade science and Algebra I may also choose to take Astronomy as a science elective.

62. 11 th and 12 th Grade: Your Choice After you have passed Biology, you may pick which science course you want to take to fulfill your requirement. Your choices for 2016-2017 include: o Chemistry (year-long) (pre-requisite: Algebra I) Recommended for any student planning to go to college o Environmental Science (year-long) (pre-requisite: Biology) o Forensic Science (semester-long) (pre-requisite: Biology) o Anatomy and Physiology (semester-long) (pre-requisite: Biology) o AP Biology (year-long) (pre-requisite: Biology, co-requisite: Chemistry) o AP Environmental Science (year-long) (pre-requisite: Biology) o AP Physics (year-long) (pre-requisite: Geometry, co-requisite: Algebra II) o AP Chemistry & AP Chemistry Lab (year-long) (pre-requisite: Chemistry) For course descriptions, check out pages 23 and 24 of your course catalog or talk to your science teacher.

63. Physical Education

64. You must take PE every year.  You get to choose which PE class you take. You can take the same PE class all four years or you may take a different PE class all four years. It’s completely up to you!

65. Team Games/Activities Total Body Fitness & Conditioning Fitness Walking Aquatics Innovative Fitness Athletic Fitness This course is for LHS student athletes only Bowling This course is open to 11 th and 12 th graders Students must drive themselves to the bowling alley. DO NOT REQUEST BOWLING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR OWN CAR! Student must pay for this course (previous years have been roughly $3 per class period, or roughly $100 per semester)

66. Stop here for today. Tomorrow you will learn about the many elective courses you can pick from at Lincoln.

67. Start here for Friday, January 22 nd.

69. Art Courses If you want to take an art class, you must start with Intro to 2D and 3D Art. After you pass Intro to 2D and 3D Art, you may chose which type of art class you take.

70. If you are interested in Drawing and/or painting, you can take the following courses (in order): Drawing & Painting II Drawing & Painting III or Honors 2D Art Drawing & Painting IV or AP Art

71. If you are interested in 3D art, you can take the following courses (in order): 3D Design II 3D Design III 3D Design IV

72. { Business Courses @ Lincoln High School (2016-2017)

73.  Computer Applications 1  Business Law  Accounting 3 and 4  Marketing Principles  Marketing Retailing  Marketing Co-op  Personal Financial Management  Accounting 1 and 2  Computer Applications 2  Intro to Website  Word Processing  Desktop Publishing  Power Point & Multimedia Earn College Credit in These Courses Check out pages 11-12 of your course catalog for more info about these courses.

74. LHS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

75.  Nutrition & Food Prep 1  Nutrition & Food Prep 2  Sewing 1 – Sewing 6  Fashion Runway  Relationships  Adult Living Skills  Parenting: Conception to Toddler  Parenting: Preschool-Adolescent  Interior Design & Housing Trends FCS COURSES AT LINCOLN Turn to pages 13-14 of your course catalog for more details about these classes.

76. LHS

77.  3D Mechanical Design  3D Architectural Design  Graphic Design 1  Graphic Design 2  Advanced Graphic Design 3  Woodworking 1 & 2  Woodworking 3 & 4  Electricity & Electronics  Power Fundamentals  Construction I: Intro to Industry  Construction II: Pre-Apprentice Course descriptions are on pages 15-16 Industrial Tech Courses

78. Introduction to Engineering Design (full year) Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work. PLTW is the nation's leading science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) solution in over 6,500 schools across the U.S. Principles of Engineering ( full Year) Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Project Lead the Way at Lincoln

79. Vocal Music Department Mr. White Room 1140 (by the commons)

80. Vocal Music Courses Non-audition groups – everyone welcome! Concert Choir Treble Choir Audition groups – tryouts required Chamber Choir Junior Varsity Show Choir Varsity Show Choir Jazz Choir Other courses Introduction to Music Theory AP Music Theory

81. Vocal Music Department Mr. White Room 1140 (by the commons) Read about all the vocal music courses on page 21 of the catalog. Stop by for more information!

82. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

83. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC COURSES Band Marching Band Concert Band Wind Ensemble Color Guard (audition required) Orchestra Jazz Band (audition required) Jazz I Jazz II Find course descriptions on page 21.

84.  World Language

85. At Lincoln, you can take the following world language courses: Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III AP Spanish IV or College AP Spanish IV For native Spanish speakers, we offer: Heritage Spanish I Heritage Spanish II Read about the world language options at Lincoln on page 27 of the course catalog.

86. English Electives

87. Drama Theater Arts I Theater Arts II Theater Arts III Theater Arts IV Play Production I Check out pages 17 and 18 in the course catalog for more info.

88. Journalism Journalism--It's the real world in the classroom. Learn how to think and write as a journalist covering current events at LHS. Learn to use the technology and social media you love in a productive way. This is a prerequisite class for Newspaper and Yearbook. Newspaper--Work as a team to cover events here at school and beyond. Use social media to gather and market information. Learn crazy InDesign and Photoshop skills along with digital photography and be a part of an amazing a fun newsroom staff publishing10 on line issues of the Railsplitter On Line--your school newspaper. Yearbook--Be a part of history. The yearbook staff builds a 240 page yearbook, on a web site all year long, recording memories through photography, graphic art and solid writing skills. Join e fun and learn a lot of real life skills.

89. SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

90. SEMESTER-LONG SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES Psychology Sociology History’s Mysteries Iowa History Ambassadors (may be taking both semesters) You can read about all of these courses in the course catalog starting on page 26.

91.  AP Human Geography  AP Psychology Read more about these courses in the course catalog on page 26. YEAR-LONG SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

92.  Other courses at Lincoln Leadership (student council) Ambassadors i-Jag I and i-Jag II AVID 10, AVID 11, and AVID 12 AVID Student Tutor Teacher Aid/Student Helper Page 28 of your course catalog has information about these courses.

93. Central Campus Thinking about requesting a Central Campus course?

94. Things to keep in mind… Many Central Campus courses meet for multiple blocks of your schedule Classes meet 1, 2, 3, 4, and sometimes 5 of the 8 blocks in your schedule Make sure you know how many blocks the program you are thinking about takes up in your schedule before you request it (you can see how many blocks each program takes on page 31 of the course catalog)

95. Many Central Campus programs have prerequisites – make sure you have met all the necessary prerequisites before requesting an Central Campus course You can see the required prerequisites for Central Campus courses on page 31 of the course catalog Many Central Campus courses require good attendance and GPA’s – if you think you may want to apply for a Central Campus program in the future, make sure you meet these requirements Because many students across the district want to participate in Central Campus courses, they are very competitive. If a Central Campus course is not your first or second choice out of all your electives, you probably won’t get into the program. Make sure if it’s a class you really want to take, you put it at the top of your elective choices.

96. Applications & Orientations for Central Campus Courses Many programs at Central Campus require students to submit an application, attend an orientation or both in order to participate in the program. Page 31 of the course catalog indicates which programs require applications, orientations or both. It is your responsibility to fill out the necessary forms and attend any required orientations for a course you want to take.

97. Applications and Orientations These programs required an application and/or orientation: Auto Collision Repair Broadcasting & Film Technology Career Opportunities in Health (COH) Culinary Arts Early Childhood Careers Fashion Design & Merchandising Home Building JROTC Nurse Aid/Health Science Specialist Teacher Academy You must submit an application online if you would like to request one of these programs. You may pick up directions to do this in the Scheduling Office. Some classes also require you to attend an orientation.