1. Course Selection 2015-2016 Guidance Counselors Mrs. Parker: 10 th -12 th, A-G Ms. Czajkowski: 10 th -12 th H-P Mrs. McCall: 10 th -12 th, Q-Z Mrs. Statham: 9 th Grade

2. The Scheduling Process Distribute Course Selection Sheet, Course Catalogue, & Transcript Please review course selection information with your parents/guardians Counselors will meet with each student through English & Social Studies classes starting February 18 th Students should bring his/her completed course selection form to the scheduling meeting

3. Scheduling Dates Please review the scheduling dates Have students write the date his/her English or Social Studies class will meet for scheduling

4. Scheduling Dates February 18th & 19th - Rush, Harvie, & Tanner February 20th - Wisdom & Schwartz February 23rd & 24th - Greenstine February 24th & 26th - Chasteen February 26th & 27th - Jurewicz March 2nd & 3rd - Faella & Merkle March 4th & 5th - Krzyzanowski & Reglar (9th grade) March 9th & 10th - Keller, Fulton, & Reglar (10th grade) March 11th & 12th - Kendle & Clevenstine March 16th & 17th - Hoffman March 18th & 19th - Bear & Conti March 23rd & 24th - Timpson March 25th & 26th - Baker & Thomas

5. The Scheduling Process Parents/Guardians and students will begin to view their course selections in the Home Access Center Please review course selections in HAC to make sure all courses were entered correctly Students will receive a copy of their course selections to verify courses and/or make changes

6. Course Selection Process ~Determining Courses Example 1 If 146 students request the course Food Prep and Production I it may be determined that 6 sections will be offered with a maximum of 25 students per section. Once students are scheduled, there is little flexibility for other students to change their mind and request that course. Since the maximum number of students is set to 25 per class, only 4 students should be granted a schedule change if it fit their current schedule.

7. Course Selection Process ~Determining Courses Example 2 219 students select English 10 CP and 120 select English 10 Honors. It is determined that there will be 9 sections of CP and 5 sections of Honors with a maximum of 25 students in each class. Once students are scheduled, there is little flexibility for other students to change their mind and request that course. Since the maximum number of students is set to 25 per class, then only 6 students who request to move from Honors to CP should be granted a schedule change if it fits their current schedule.

8. Course Selection Choose your courses wisely Talk to your current teachers – What level do they recommend for you? Talk to your parents/guardians – What do they recommend and support? Talk to your counselors – What do they advise for you?

9. Graduation Requirements CourseUnits of Credit English4 Social Studies4 Mathematics4 Science3 World Languages2 Career Pathway3 Electives3.5 Physical Education1 Health0.5 Senior Project0.5 Student Success Plan0.5

10. Promotion/Retention Requirements In order to be promoted to next grade: – Students must take a full schedule (8 credits) – Students must earn 5 credits: 4 of which must be English, math, science and social studies – Students who do not meet these criteria will be scheduled into appropriate courses the next year/semester

11. Career Pathway A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area 3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation The Career Pathway is not a life- long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school

12. The Career Pathways Academic – Humanities – Math/Science Technology – World Languages Allied Health AgriScience – Animal Science – Plant & Horticultural Science Business, Finance & Marketing Education – Accounting – Banking Services – Marketing Management Computer Science Family & Consumer Science – Early Childhood Education – Clothing & Textiles – Nutrition & Culinary Arts

13. The Career Pathways JDG- Jobs for Delaware Graduates JROTC- Military Science Performing Arts – Instrumental Music – Theatre Arts – Vocal Music Technology Education – Drafting & Design – Graphic Design & Production Visual Arts – Ceramics & Sculpture – Drawing & Painting – Photography

14. Course Level Offerings College Preparatory Courses (CP) – 9 th - 12 th grade Honors Courses – 9 th – 12 th grade Advanced Placement (AP) – 10 th -12 th grade Dual Enrollment – 12 th grade

15. Advanced Placement Designed to challenge students who demonstrate a consistent record of outstanding achievement Students may earn advanced standing and/or college credit as determined by the institution for which you are seeking admission AP course offerings are listed on the 11 th & 12 th grade course selection sheets

16. AP Information Night There will be a presentation on February 12 th at 7:00 pm to learn more about the AP program at AHS. All students & families are welcome to attend Based on PSAT Performance, letters were mailed home to some students about AP Potential. Students can view their AP Potential in My College Quick Start

17. Dual Enrollment Seniors may elect to take approved college level courses for both high school and college credit Critical Reading & Writing is offered through the University of Delaware Students who successfully complete this dual enrollment course may earn both a high school English and college credit.

18. Considerations Students are able to take 8 credits (seniors must take at least 6 credits) Make sure that you have selected the next level of English, Social St., Math & Science If you fail a core subject, your schedule will be adjusted to the correct course Make sure you select 2 alternate elective courses

19. Preparing for your Meeting Please review your course selections with your parents and teachers before your meeting You and your parents should sign the course selection form when complete Please bring your completed course selection sheet to your meeting

20. Questions & Concerns Make a list of any questions and/or concerns you have Specific questions will be answered during your meeting Remember to choose your courses wisely- we build our master schedule based on the courses you request!!