Course Selection 2017-2018 school year

Scheduling Process Parent information night – November 30th in CCPAC Teacher recommendations Classroom presentations Course selection with Counselors over the next few weeks Roster of course selections mailed home in Spring

Graduation Requirements 4 units English 4 units Social Studies 3 units Math 3 units Science 2 units Physical Education LOTE – At least 1 unit required for all diplomas ½ unit Health 1 unit Art/Music 1 unit of Art/Music credit may be selected from: Studio in Art, Media Arts, DDP, Digital Music, Band, or Chorus Elective credits Total Credits Needed for Graduation: 22

Types of Diplomas There are 3 major types of diplomas: Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Regents Diploma Local Diploma (for students with an IEP)

*or one Pathway assessment Required Exams Regents Diploma 5 Regents exams: ELA Global History* US History* 1 Math exam 1 Science exam *or one Pathway assessment All 5 Regents exams > 65

Required Exams Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation 8 Regents exams + LOTE assessment: ELA Global History* US History* 3 Math exams 2 Science exams ** LOTE Assessment *or one Pathway assessment ** (or 1 unit LOTE + 5 units in Art/Music/CTE) All 8 Regents exams plus LOTE Assessment > 65

Additional distinctions on diplomas… Regents diploma with honors/Regents diploma with Advanced Designation with honors = required Regents exams have an average combined score of 90% or higher. Mastery in Math distinction: meet all requirements for the Regents diploma with Advanced Designation, and in addition score an 85 or higher on each of the 3 Regents exams in math. Mastery in Science distinction: meet all requirements for the Regents diploma with Advanced Designation, and in addition score an 85 or higher on each of 3 Regents exams in science.

Academic Planning Choose your course selections based on career goals and interest areas. This is a great time to explore! Make course selections thoughtfully and carefully as changes will only be approved for extenuating circumstances. A well planned schedule does not require changes , as schedule changes can be disruptive to the learning process.

10th and 11th grade scheduling process November 23 Our course handbook will be posted on the District’s website November 30 @ 6:30 p.m. Scheduling Information Night in the CCPAC December 1 – December 6 Scheduling presentations to all 10th and 11th grade students in Social Studies classes December 9 WEMOCO tour for interested sophomores January 9 – January 12 Counselors will meet with all Sophomores, Intro to Dance, and Dance II students during PE classes Spring Roster of course selections will be mailed to parents. Rescheduling of students will be done if courses will not be offered due to low enrollment.

Dual Credit Courses Art Studio in Art Digital Imaging Photo 2 LOTE French IV & V Spanish IV & V Business Accounting Computer Applications Microsoft Office Business Management Money Management Technology Design & Drawing for Production Computer Integrated Manufacturing Digital Electronics Civil Engineering and Architecture Principles of Engineering

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program IB Diploma Student Certificate Student Will take 6 IB courses: 3 HL and 3 SL Will take 1 course from each group: Can replace a Group 6 choice with another class from Groups 2 - 5 Must complete the 3 core: TOK, CAS, and Extended Essay Earns 24 points to acquire the Diploma: Maximum is 45 Select courses based on interest and/or strengths Earns marks for individual courses, which may translate into college credit. There are 2 routes: The IB Diploma Student or the Certificate Student Parents and students should discuss all their options. If you have questions, consult with counselors and/or teachers, Then decide what is best for your child. IB Courses are open to ALL students!! EVERY student can benefit from taking at least one IB course!

Churchville-Chili IB Model IB Language & Literature HL IB History HL IB Psychology HL IB Business Management SL IB Spanish SL IB French SL IB Biology HL IB Chemistry SL IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL IB Math Studies SL IB Mathematics SL IB Visual Arts HL IB Music HL © International Baccalaureate Organization 2012

The IB Core Theory of Knowledge (TOK) For Diploma Candidates it runs over the course of Junior and Senior year Elective that is open to ALL students Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) 150 hours over 18 months Extended Essay (EE) 4,000 word research paper

AP vs. IB AP courses are for students in the United States.  IB courses are for students worldwide.  Both are advanced, rigorous courses that require diligence and critical thinking on the part of the student! Both are highly regarded by college admissions! In general, IB tends to focus on fewer topics and go more into depth, while AP tends to cover more topics, but not as much in depth. AP has a single assessment - an exam in May at the end of the course. IB has multiple assessments - an exam in May at the end of the course and Internal Assessments geared towards each class (creating a lab experiment, writing a paper, doing a presentation, etc.)  AP courses have a final score of 1-5; IB courses have a final score of 1-7 AP has several individual course options, IB has several individual course options and the IB diploma program which is designed to work all of the classes together.

We-M0-C0 Career & Technical Education Junior & Senior Year *Advertising Design & Multi-Media Academy *Auto Body/Collision *Automotive Technology *Baking *Building Trades *Carpentry *Certified Nurse Assistant *Child & Family Development *Computer Automation & Cyber Security *Computer Technology *Cosmetology *Culinary Arts *Dental Assisting *Engineering & Metal Fabrication *Food Service *Health & Exercise Science *Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning *Heavy Equipment Operation *Industrial/Residential Electricity *Introduction to Construction Trades *Laboratory Technology *Outdoor Powersports Technology *Personal Services *Plumbing and Heating

Make decisions that will positively impact your future! Ultimate Goal Choose wisely! Make decisions that will positively impact your future!