1. 2012-2013 Junior Course Selection Thursday January 19, 2012 Period 2 and 3

2. COURSE SELECTION SHEET

3. Important Scheduling Dates: January 19:Course information distributed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 26- Feb 2: Students return Course Selection Sheet to their counselor

4. Name__________________________________________ ID #____________________ Phone #_________________ Counselor_______________________________________ Diploma Goal: (Check One) __General ___Core 40 ___Advanced ___Academic Honors Plan after High School: (Check One) ____4 year college ___2 year college ___Technical School ___Military ___Work Career Goal_____________________________________

5. Things to remember when completing this form: Completed the prerequisite for the selected course(s) Place the name of alternate courses in all requested locations Follow teacher recommendations Retake any required course you missed or failed Schedule changes will be limited after May 2012

6. 1 ST SEMESTER 2 ND SEMESTER CLASS 1 AMERICAN LITURATURE AMERICAN LITERATURE ELECTIVE CLASS 2 US HISTORY US HISTORY CLASS 3 MATH MATH CLASS 4 CLASS 5 CLASS 6 CLASS 7 CLASS 8 Resource Resource Resource Alt. Year Alt. Sem.

7. Details of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) Make a mark in this box if you want to select this course

8. Details of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) This indicates the course has a prerequisite. Please check what the prerequisite is in the Course Catalog and make sure you have met the prerequisite.

9. Details of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) This is the course number. It will help you identify the course in the Course Catalog.

10. Details of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) This is the title of the course. CAUTION: A few courses have the same title with different course numbers. Check the Course Catalog to make sure you are indicating the correct course.

11. Details of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) This tells you details about the length of the course (1 sem) = One semester long worth 1 credit (2 sem) = Two semesters long worth 1 credit each semester (1 sem 1/2 cr/sem) = One semester long worth ½ credit (2 sem – 2 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, two periods long worth 2 credits each semester (2 sem – 3 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, three periods long worth 3 credits each semester (2 sem – 2 periods) at East = Two semesters long worth 1 credit each semester. Due to transportation to East it will take two class periods each day. (2 sem-3 cr/sem) at McDowell = Two semesters long worth 3 credits each semester and will take three class periods each day

32. C4 – Mrs. Weichman

33. Course Catalog Front Page: General Information – Phone number - Index Page 2: Academic Information & Athletic Eligibility

34. BCSC DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Page 3 General Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Core 40 with Academic Honors

35. Educational Pathways Advanced Placement Dual Credit / Early College Global Studies C4 Columbus Area Career Connection McDowell Alternative Competency Based Courses Columbus Signature Academy Page 4 & 5

36. GENERAL INFORMATION Page 5 & 6 North Phone Numbers Freshmen Orientation Portfolio and Senior Presentation Grade Point Average & Class Rank ISTEP+ Graduation Qualifying Exam Summer School

37. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors

38. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Rigorous Preparation

39. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Rigorous Preparation

40. Core 40 with Academic Honors Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Postsecondary Success College Technical School 2-year School Apprenticeship Military Workforce Rigorous Preparation

41. Core 40 Diploma CreditsYears Courses Courses English 8 credits 4 years Core 40 English Core 40 English Math 6 credits 3 years Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II Science 6 credits 3 years Biology I Biology I Core 40 Science Core 40 Science Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Chemistry I OR Physics I OR

42. Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Courses Social Studies 6 credits World History OR Geo. & History of World World History OR Geo. & History of World US History US History Government and Economics Government and Economics PE 2 credits Still two semesters Still two semesters Health 1 credit Health and Wellness Health and Wellness

43. Core 40 Diploma Credits Courses Courses Directed Electives 5 credits World Languages World Languages Fine Arts Fine Arts Career-Technical Education Career-Technical Education General Electives 6 credits Any elective course Any elective course Local Reqts TOTAL Minimum of 40 credits

44. Core 40 Math 2 math credits recommended during senior year 2 Core 40 math credits or 2 Physics credits must be completed in junior or senior year

45. More rigorous academic preparation Best preparation for college Special recognition at graduation Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

46. Complete all requirements for Core 40 Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above AND… Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

47. Complete one of the following: 1. Four credits in AP courses and take AP exams 2.1200 combined SAT math & critical reading 3. 26 composite on ACT 4. Earn six dual high school/college course credits from the Core Transfer Library 5. Complete combination of two credits in AP courses and 3 dual high school/college course credits (from the CTL) Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

48. Students must complete a total of 47 credits Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

49. Combines rigor and relevance; Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship; Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit; Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

50. Complete all requirements for Core 40, and Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, and Have a GPA of “B” or above, and Complete a career-technical program resulting in 8 or more credits, and AND... Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

51. Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B: A. Take three specific WorkKeys assessments and score at a designated level; B. Earn six dual high school/college credits in a technical area; C. Complete either the Professional Career Internship course OR a Coop course; D. Complete a industry-based work experience as part of 2 year CTE program; or E. Earn a state approved industry certification. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

52. Students must complete a total of 47 credits Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

53. COURSE CATALOG – Course descriptions State Title State Title Course number Course number Course title Course title Grade level(s) the course is offered Grade level(s) the course is offered Number of semesters Number of semesters Credits per semester Credits per semester Approximate Fee Approximate Fee Meets Diploma Requirement of: Meets Diploma Requirement of: Brief description Brief description

54. COURSE CATALOG – Other course descriptors PREREQUISITES - must be met prior to being eligible for the course. PREREQUISITES - must be met prior to being eligible for the course. RECOMMENDATIONS - should be considered prior to taking the course. RECOMMENDATIONS - should be considered prior to taking the course. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

55. Departmental Sequences (Flow-charts) First page of each department in catalog First page of each department in catalog Identifies sequence of courses based upon entry level course Identifies sequence of courses based upon entry level course

56. FEE LISTINGS APPROXIMATE FEE -based on 2011-12 fees. APPROXIMATE FEE -based on 2011-12 fees. May be considerably different than what is listed. May be considerably different than what is listed.

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