Albertville High School Twelfth Grade Registration Information

Graduation Requirements AREA OF STUDYREQUIREMENTSCREDITS English Language ArtsEnglish 9,10,11,124 Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra w/ Finance 4 Science Biology and a Physical Science 3 rd &4 th chosen from approved science classes 4 Social Studies World History, US History I, US History II, and Government/Economics 4 Physical Education LIFE (personal fitness) *one JROTC credit may be used to meet this requirement 1 Health Education AL Course of Study: Health Education 0.5 Career Preparedness (Career and Academic Planning, Computer Applications, Financial Literacy) 1 CTE/Foreign Language/ Arts Education When choosing these courses, students are encouraged to complete 2 courses in sequence. 3 Electives2.5 Total Credits Required for Graduation24

College & Career Ready Benchmarks ACT test: Reading (22), Math (22), English (18), OR Science (23) AP exam: Qualifying score (3+) Approved transcript college or postsecondary credit while in high school ACT WorkKeys: Silver Approved industry credential (i.e., ServSafe, PQA, BQA, NCCER, CNA, 3 years in ROTC, business must pass at least two MOS suites) Military enlistment

Abbreviated Day Must be on track with all graduation requirements Must have met at least ONE of the six College/Career Ready indicators Attendance requirements - No more than 6 unexcused absences during their Junior year Discipline requirements - No Alternative School May be re-examined at end of 1 st semester to qualify for 2 nd semester.

Top Ten Percent Beginning with the graduating class and each subsequent class, the Top Ten Percent will receive an “Academic Cord.” The Top Ten Percent is determined by the cumulative numeric GPA. Students in the Top Ten Percent of the graduating class will also select a representative from this academic group to present the graduation address. (This process will be completed during the month of February each year.) The entire group will be acknowledged at Graduation Ceremonies.

Academic Elite All seniors with a cumulative standard GPA equal to or higher than a 4.0 will also be recognized as an “Academic Elite.” Eligibility for Top Ten Percent and Academic Elite will be determined after the completion of the first semester term in Senior year.

Based on cumulative numeric and standard GPA grading scales, it is possible students may not qualify for both groups.

Core Classes

12 th Grade English & History 12 English AP English Literature & Composition Economics US Government AP US Government & Politics

12 th Grade Math Algebra with Finance Algebra II with Trig Analytical Math Pre-AP PreCalculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

12 th Grade Science Earth & Space Science Anatomy & Physiology AP Biology AP Chemistry (pre-req. Chemistry) AP Physics (pre-req. Algebra II/Trig)

Career Tech Classes

Agriscience Intro to Veterinary Science Veterinary Science Poultry Science Introduction to Metal Fabrication Intro to MIG Construction Framing Urban Forestry Forestry (one semester) Landscape Design & Management (one semester) Green House Management & Design

Business Advanced BTA Multimedia Design Multimedia Publications Business Finance Accounting I Sports & Entertainment Marketing Fundamentals Internet Marketing Aggie Advocate (application-Mrs. Aycock) Aggie Vision (application-Mrs. Aycock)

Work Based Learning Coop Ed. Seminar – 4 periods Coop Ed. Seminar – 3 periods Coop Ed. Seminar – 2 periods Coop Ed. Seminar – 1 period

Culinary Hospitality & Tourism (pre-requisite) Culinary I (2 period block first semester) Culinary II (2 period block second semester) Senior Project (2 period block) Culinary Aides (approval by instructor)

Health Science Foundations Of Health Science (pre-requisite) Human Body Structures Introduction to Pharmacy Senior Internship (2 period block- May be taken only after Fnd. Of Health Science & Human Body Structures)

Sports Medicine Foundations Of Health Science (pre-requisite) Sports Medicine Fundamentals Sports Medicine Intermediate

JROTC JROTC I JROTC II JROTC III JROTC IV JROTC Drill (approved by instructor)

Fine Arts

Band Symphonic Wind Ensemble Percussion Jazz Band placement follows Spring evaluations.

Choir Serendipity VocalEase CenSations CenterStage Choir Stage Crew (elective – see Mrs. Tidmore) Choral Assistant (no credit – see Mrs. Tidmore) Choir placement follows Spring auditions.

Visual Arts Introduction to Visual Arts (one semester) Visual Arts II (application-Mrs. Frazier) Visual Arts III (application-Mrs. Frazier) Visual Art Portfolio Prep (Senior only)

Additional Electives

Foreign Language Spanish I Spanish II French I French II

Distance Learning Dual Enrollment (meeting: Feb. 8 at 6:00pm in Library) Snead State Community College (10 th -12 th ) UA Early College (10 th -12 th ) (Feb. 9 at 9:30 in Library) Aviation-Enterprise State Com. College (11 th -12 th ) ACCESS Online courses – see offerings in AHS online Registration Information or pick up in guidance office.

Technical School Collision Technology Automotive Service Building Construction Robotics/Mechatronics Welding Technology Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. Returning students only!

Credit Advancement/Recovery Students may take courses to advance their credits through summer school or dual enrollment. Students may recover courses not successfully completed through using computer program during summer school.

Summer School **Session I: June 6 – June 23, 2016 Session II: July 5 – July 21, 2016 First Block - 7:45 a.m. until 9:35 a.m. Second Block - 9:50 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Cost - $25.00 per course No summer school on Fridays

Deadline! Forms MUST be returned to your English teacher by Monday, February 8!!