Scheduling for 2018-2019 School Year

Attendance Policy Attendance taken in each class 18 unexcused absences (9 for half year class) Cutting class ( 4 cuts (full year), 2 cuts (half year)) Must repeat classes failed or NC

Athletic eligibility All 9th grade students are automatically eligible to play a fall and winter sport After 2nd Marking Period Report Card you must be passing 6 classes to play a spring sport Must earn 30 credits at end of the year to be eligible to play fall and winter sports in the next grade

Graduation Requirements 120 credits 4 English classes 4 Health and Gym classes 3 Math classes (including Algebra and Geometry) 3 Science classes (including Biology) 3 History classes (including World, US I, and US II) 1 Foreign Language class (at least 2 for four year college) 1 Visual/Performing Art class (ie. Band, Choir, Piano, Art, CAD, Photo Tech, Intro to Graphic Arts) 1 Tech/Business class (ie. Mat Proc,CAD,Tech Lab, Foods, IMO) 1 Personal Finance class

Graduation Requirements vs. 4-year College Requirements High School Requirements 4-year College Requirements 3 years of Math, including Algebra and Geometry 1 year of a World Language 3 years of Science and Social Studies Requirements only yield 14 academic units 4 years of Math At least 2 consecutive years of a World Language, not including Intro to Spanish Many schools recommend/require more than 3 years of both Science & Social Studies Most colleges require 16 academic units Students should be checking individual colleges for their specific requirements and recommendations.

Course Recommendations & Prerequisites Students must meet the course prerequisites to enroll in certain courses. Must have teacher recommendation for AP courses. Go to Steinert web page under Spartan News for Program of Studies with course descriptions. CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO ACCESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Program of Studies

Future Scheduling Options Junior and Senior Year Vo-Tech Career Prep VIP Work Program

Student Scheduling All schedule requests will be submitted through PowerSchool. You must use a computer, not a phone, to submit requests. Online scheduling requests are available until March 9th. After March 9th, any changes must be made through your Counselor. Each student will meet individually with his/her Counselor to finalize his/her schedule.

New Honors Classes Biology, Chemistry US History I, US History II, and World History

10th Grade Schedule AP History AP History can count as your US History 2 requirement with your teacher recommendation.

11th Grade Schedule world History Honors World History can count as your last History requirement with your teacher recommendation.

Electives World Language Visual/Performing Arts Tech/Business Personal Finance (if not completed)_ Other electives