Arrowhead Course Selection 9th Grade Class of 2021

South Campus Counselors Mr. Stuber: Last Names A-G Mrs. Whyte: Last Names H-O Ms. Mehlos: Last Names P-Z Mrs. Kempen: Registrar

GOALS for today… Build your schedule for 9th grade. Know how to request your courses online. Know what steps to take to be ready to come to Arrowhead.

What’s in the Course Guide? Minimum Graduation Requirements Course Descriptions Did you know… The Course Guide is also on the Arrowhead Website! arrowheadschools.org > academics > course info and selection

Minimum Graduation Requirements 1 Semester Class = 1 Credit 8 Semesters of English 6 Semesters of Social Studies 6 Semesters of Science 6 Semesters of Mathematics 2 Semesters of Career & Tech Ed 3 Semesters of Physical Education 1 Semester of Health 2 Semesters of Fine Arts 16 Additional Credits (Semesters) Total = 50

Class Load Minimum class load is 7 classes per semester. Maximum class load is 8 classes per semester. Did you know… Study Hall and Lunch will be part of your day, but will not count for course credit.

Types of Classes Daily (40 mins) = 1 credit i.e. English 9 Alternate Day (80 mins) = 1 credit i.e. Phy. Ed Block (80 mins every day) = 2 credits i.e. Algebra B/Geometry BLOCK

Year Long Courses Semester 1 Semester 2

Semester Long Courses ____ 002858 * 2-D Design See? No numbers!!! What’s this?

Arrowhead Experiences Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) Engineering Experience Global Experience Heath Sciences Experience

Step 1: Choose your English Semester 1 Semester 2 ***ACT test required for placement in English 9 Honors (has already been administered). Did you know… English 9 must be taken with Social Studies 9 and English 9 Honors must be taken with AP Human Geography

Step 2: Choose your Social Studies Semester 1 Semester 2 ***ACT test required for placement in AP Human Geography (has already been administered). Did you know… Social Studies 9 must be taken with English 9 and AP Human Geography must be taken with English 9 Honors

Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) The 4 Pillars: Questioning, Self-Direction, Technology, Collaboration “RELATIONSHIPS”: between others, community, subject matter. Good with technology? A self-directed learner? Interested in questions with more than one answer? Good at working with others? Semester 1 Semester 2 ***The ILE is a year long commitment Math and Science are NOT a part of the ILE

Step 3: Choose your Science Semester 1 Semester 2 ***ACT test required for placement in Science 9/Biology Honors Block (has already been administered). Did you know… Your Science choice is a year long commitment and cannot be changed at semester.

Step 4:Choose your Mathematics Semester 1 Semester 2 Based on teacher recommendation

Step 5: Choose your electives Choosing From… Phy. Ed. Health Business and Marketing Family and Consumer Ed Technology and Engineering Art Music World Language

Physical Education (3 credits) / Health (1 credit) Semester 1 Semester 2 ***You must take 3 different Phy. Ed classes in 3 separate years at Arrowhead. Did you know… Summer School Phy. Ed is available and counts towards your freshmen year!

Career and Tech Ed = 2 credits from ANY of these Business & Marketing Education - Computer Essentials - Study Skills and Strategies - Dollars and Sense - World of Business - Multimedia/Graphic Applications Family and Consumer Education - Design and Clothing - *Adv. Food and Nutrition - Food and Nutrition - World of Children Technology & Engineering Education -Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing (PLTW)

Business & Marketing Education Semester 1 Semester 2 More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

Family and Consumer Education Semester 1 Semester 2 More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

Technology & Engineering Education Semester 1 Semester 2 More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

Fine Arts = 2 credits from ANY of these -Design Concepts -*2-Dimensional Design -*3-Dimensional Design Music -Baritone Chorale (All Male) -Chamber Strings -Concert Band -Treble Choir (All Female) More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

Design Concepts is a prerequisite for all other Art classes. Semester 1 Semester 2 Did you know… Design Concepts is a prerequisite for all other Art classes.

Auditions for Band placement are in the Spring at your current school. Music Semester 1 Semester 2 Did you know… Auditions for Band placement are in the Spring at your current school.

World Languages Semester 1 Semester 2 Optional placement test in the Spring at Arrowhead. Did you know… Testing into Spanish II means you have the option to take Spanish I or II.

Course Requests… All Freshman must enter course requests online during this time frame: Mon. Feb 13th 5pm - Wed. Feb 15th 9pm Did you know… Step by step instructions are on the INSTRUCTION Sheet! (and on our AHS website)

HOMEPAGE, then click “Skyward"

Log in using your skyward family access login.

For summer school selections, click “Arena Scheduling” Click “Schedule”

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Enter course number HERE

WHO: For Freshman Only WHAT: Freshman Orientation (.25 credits earned) WHEN: August 16-18 (prior to the school year) 7:30am-Noon WHERE: Arrowhead – South Campus WHY: To meet other students, have some fun, and see what it takes to be a Warhawk! HOW: Sign up on the Summer School Form!

What you need to do… 1) Complete White Enrollment Form and return to your counselor by Monday, Jan 30th. 2) Complete yellow health form and return to Arrowhead before the start of the school year. 3) Share your course selections with your parents, and make any necessary changes. 4) Complete Summer School Course Selection worksheet if taking summer school or WINGS as a ROUGH DRAFT. 5) Log into Skyward using your student login and password, request your courses from Mon. Feb 13th (starts at 5pm) through Wed. Feb. 15th (closes at 9pm). 6) You will also be able to schedule yourself into summer school courses through June 9th.