SOON-TO-BE SENIORS!!! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE TO GRADUATE IN MAY 2013 ???

ALL SENIORS All seniors are required to take 6 classes. Students will take: English IV One semester of Economics One semester of Government Must meet all requirements for graduation Students may take Late Arrival, Early Dismissal OR Study Hall

Course Selection at Home Click on Course Requests: Courses for To choose a course, highlight the course and click “Add Course”

Course Selection at Home Select your four core courses –English –Math –Science –Social Studies These courses span two semesters, so they will appear on two lines in the “Courses Requested” column

Course Selection at Home Add six semesters of other courses– three for the fall and three for the spring Remember your P.E., fine arts, communication applications, foreign language requirements for graduation You should see “Credits: 7.000” on the right side of your screen. If you selected Late Arrival or Early Dismissal you will see “Credits: 6.000” on the right side of your screen

Course Selection at Home Choose the “Alternates” tab at the top of the screen Choose two alternative electives These electives will be used if a desired elective is closed or cannot fit into your schedule

Course Selection at Home You can change the priority order of your alternates by clicking on the “Move Up” or “Move Down” button Once you have finished, you can print out your choices Window is open…Jan. 31 st -Feb. 13 th. Make your choices wisely Check with your counselor if you have questions

Did you know? It takes 17 credits to be a Senior!

Did you know? CORE COURSES ARE REQUIRED

Did you know? YOU ARE OBLIGATED TO REMAIN IN YEAR-LONG CLASSES

ENGLISH IV LEVELS IF YOU TOOK ENGLISH III AP/DC this year, you can take English IV Grade Level or English IV AP or AP/GT-not English IV DC IF YOU TOOK ENGLISH III GL or ACC this year, you may take English IV Grade Level or English IV DC-(remember it is not a weighted course)

GOVERNMENT/ ECONOMICS Government (GRADE LEVEL) Government AP/GT Government AP Economics (GRADE LEVEL) Economics AP/GT Economics AP

Minimum Plan: Algebra I Geometry Math Models or Algebra II Recommended & Distinguished Plans: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4 th State Approved Math * * Math Models will suffice, but must be taken before Algebra II. MATH CLASSES

Algebra II GL Pre-Cal GL or Pre-AP Algebra III GL Statistics AP College Algebra/Finite Math DC Calculus GL (local credit, not state credit) Statistics GL AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC MATH Continued…

You must have earned at least a 75 in Algebra II to take Pre-Calculus You must earn a 75 or higher in second semester Algebra II Pre-AP to take Pre- Calculus Pre-AP You must have completed Pre- Calculus Pre-AP to take AP Statistics or AP Calculus. For Pre Cal Academic students, you must have teacher approval for these courses

NEW MATH COURSE Statistics Grade Level can be taken after Algebra II or Pre Cal. The number for Statistics Grade Level is MT511 A&B. Please speak with your current teacher to see if this is the choice for your math your senior year.

Find your current math course: Math Models: You will be in Algebra II GL *Algebra II ACC or Pre-AP: You will need to decide between Pre-Cal, Algebra III, Statistics Academic or College Algebra/Finite Math DC *Pre-Calculus: You will need to decide between Statistics or Calculus *AP Statistics: You will need to decide between AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC MATH Transition * For these decisions you should consult with your teachers.

Minimum Plan: Biology I IPC * Recommended Plan: Biology I Chemistry I, Physics I 4 th State Approved Science Distinguished Plan: Biology I Chemistry I Physics I 4 th State Approved Lab Science –IPC does not count on the Distinguished Plan * Chemistry may be substituted for IPC on the Minimum Plan, but must also take Physics I as the academic elective. SCIENCE

SCIENCE CLASSES Chemistry I GL or Pre-AP AP Chemistry II Physics I GL or Pre-AP AP Physics II B AP Physics II C AP Biology II AP Environmental Science Environmental Systems (GL) Aquatic Science (GL) Earth and Space Science (GL)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION You MUST have 1.0 credits of PE If you plan to do off-campus P.E., you MUST make application by the May 1 st deadline Athletics, Band Semester 1, and Markettes Semester 1 will count as a PE credit

FOREIGN LANGUAGE RECOMMENDED PLAN: At least two years of the same foreign language required DISTINGUISHED PLAN: At least three years of the same foreign language required, plus the four additional measures

FINE ARTS You MUST have 1.0 credit of Fine Arts Both semesters must be in the same Fine Art You may choose from Art, Art History, Orchestra, Band semester 2, Jazz Band, Choir, Music Theory AP, Photography, Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre, Floral Design and Dance

COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS. 5 Credit Required (one semester) Choices are: Communication Applications Debate I is a full year course (semester 2 can count as Communications Applications)

LATE ARRIVAL ALL SENIORS may choose to take LATE ARRIVAL OR EARLY DISMISSAL if you have enough state credits to graduate. If you choose Late Arrival you will come to school at the beginning of SECOND PERIOD. If you choose Early Dismissal you will leave school at the end of SIXTH PERIOD. You may take Late Arrival, Early Dismissal OR Study Hall. Only ONE of these options should be selected.

SEVEN CLASSES Seniors taking a full load of seven classes first semester of their senior year run the risk of slightly diluting his/her respective grade point average (GPA). Students with a GPA higher than 6.0 taking seven classes during first semester of their senior year might negatively affect the GPA. Students with a GPA less than 6.0 taking seven classes during first semester of their senior year might affect the GPA positively Choose your courses wisely!

CHEERLEADERS, FOOTBALL & VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS You will participate in the sport for the FALL SEMESTER ONLY You MUST pick an elective for the SECOND semester

DISTINGUISHED TRANSCRIPT In addition to three (3) years of foreign language, four advanced measures are required: Four AP exam scores of 3 or higher Four semesters of Dual Credit earning “B” or higher National Merit Semifinalist, Commended Scholar or National Hispanic Scholar Any combination of four of the above

Elective Courses Make sure the course has MHS or Guthrie written beside it. Otherwise, it is not available to you It is EXTREMELY important to put an alternative elective. Not all courses will receive enough interest to be offered The Program of Studies is online at

REMINDERS Only state credits will satisfy graduation requirements. Choose your classes wisely You are obligated to remain in yearlong courses for the entire school year. Again, choose your classes wisely

SUMMER SCHOOL Spring Branch ISD Summer School Dates: To be determined Check for informationwww.springbranchisd.com

Your packet includes A copy of the PowerPoint for reference A copy of how to enter courses online A copy of your transcript A copy of your credit checklist A copy of your four year plan

QUESTIONS Refer to your SBISD Program of Studies Online at Mrs. Betty Lowry Call (713) Stop by the Junior Office – AD 103