1. Student Services Department Riverside Brookfield High School November 24 th and 25 th

3.  Begins on December 1st  Ends on December 12th  Be on time for your appointment  Be prepared with a completed form

6.  A copy of the 2015-16 Curriculum Guide can be viewed and downloaded from the RB website.

7.  1.0 Credit in English  1.0 Credit in Math  1.0 Credit in Science  1.0 Western Civilization (If not currently taking) .5 Credit in Health .5 Credit P.E. or 1.0 Credit in Marching Band  Electives (World Language, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, English)

8.  Pay attention to graduation requirements.  Be sure to list alternative classes – This is very important in case a course is closed due to maximum enrollment or if a course is cancelled due to limited enrollment.  Think about your 4-year academic plan – How will you meet all of your requirements plus take interesting electives?

11.  English Electives  Clarion  Rouser  Debate  Creative Writing  Journalism  World Language  Spanish, French, German & Heritage Speakers  Social Studies  AP European History  Urban Studies

12.  Applied Arts  Business & Technology  Family & Consumer Science  Industrial Technology  Technology Education  Television Arts Production  Fine Arts  Music  Art  Dance  Theater

13.  Business Principles & Accounting  Covers accounting and the basic management functions of a business  Business Marketing & Web Design  Covers advertising, marketing and communication strategies in the new media landscape  Digital Art  Formally titled Digital Imaging

14.  Your current teacher made recommendations in the following subject areas:  English (Regular or Honors)  Math (Regular or Honors)  Science (Regular or Honors)  Social Studies (Regular or AP)  World Language (Level II, III or IV)  Teachers may have suggested classes in:  Applied Arts  Fine Arts

16.  Remember to take courses that are both challenging and rewarding.  Remember balance – allow time for academics, extra-curricular activities and time to do the things you enjoy.  Consider your post-secondary plans  4-year college  2-year college  Trade school  Military  Work

17.  Fine Arts Survey (A proficiency exam is also offered once each semester. The 2 nd semester date is TBD.)  Health (The course fills up fast.)  Failed courses from previous years.

18.  Take selecting course for next school year seriously.  “Change of mind” course changes will not be honored after January 23rd.  Teachers may make level change recommendations after January.

19.  Course verification letters will be mailed home to families in February.  Students/parents will be given approximately 5 days to review their course selections.  Verification letters are mailed only to ensure course selection accuracy. We are not able to honor “change of mind” course changes.  Students should see their counselor if there is an error on the course verification letter.