Welcome to Parent Curriculum Night

HS Graduation Requirements Language Arts – 4 years Science – 3 years Social Studies – 3 years Mathematics – 3 years PE – 1 class per year Electives CPR certification

Aim for the College Contract Do you meet the Regents’ requirements? 4 Years of Language Arts 4 Years of Mathematics 3-4 Years of Social Studies 4 Years of Science 2-4 Years of World Language Elective courses that assist with College/Career Readiness

Regents’ Admission Index (RAI)

What’s New for ? Trimester to Semester transition New Program of Studies New Courses: Computer Essentials, Computer Coding, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Physiology, and AP Seminar

What’s New for ? New science requirements will effect the Class of 2019 and beyond New social studies requirements for senior year sequence effective for Class of 2016 and beyond: 1 semester of American Govt and 1 semester of Economics Students will enroll in a PE class for one semester.

Class of 2016 Trimester to Semester Conversion 9 th, 10 th and 11 th grades Minimum of 75 credits earned per year Year-long classes worth 15 credits 12 th grade Minimum of 10 credits earned per year Year-long classes worth 2 credits Semester-long classes worth 1 credit Graduation credit minimum – 235 credits or more

Timeline for Registration Class of 2016 January 26: Mandatory class meeting during SMART Lunch January 27-30: Recommendation Week January 27-30: PowerSchool window opens for online registration at home February 2-9: Counseling faculty will review course selections with students during SMART Lunch

Class of 2017 Trimester to Semester Conversion 9 th and 10 th grades Minimum of 75 credits earned per year Year-long classes worth 15 credits 11 th and 12 th grade Minimum of 10 credits earned per year Year-long classes worth 2 credits Semester-long classes worth 1 credit Graduation credit minimum – 170 credits or more

Timeline for Registration Class of 2017 February 2: Mandatory class meeting during SMART Lunch February 3-6: Recommendation Week February 3-6: PowerSchool window opens for online registration at home February 10-16: Counseling faculty will review course selections with students during SMART Lunch

Class of 2018 Trimester to Semester Conversion 9 th grade Minimum of 75 credits earned per year Year-long classes worth 15 credits 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th grade Minimum of 10 credits earned per year Year-long classes worth 2 credits Semester-long classes worth 1 credit Graduation credit minimum – 105 credits or more

Timeline for Registration Class of 2018 February 9: Mandatory class meeting during SMART Lunch February 10-13: Recommendation Week February 10-13: PowerSchool window opens for online registration at home February 17-24: Counseling faculty will review course selections with students during SMART Lunch

Registration Form During Recommendation Week your student will use this form to select courses. If your student misplaces their form, you can print a new copy of the form at Registration Central.

Viewing Teacher Recommendations on PowerSchool Choose Class Registration on left side Click on pencil on right side

Viewing Teacher Recommendation on PowerSchool

Registration Central

Language Arts Required Year-Long Courses 10 th Grade Language Arts th and 12 th Grade U.S. Humanities and Composition World Humanities and Composition Perspectives in Literature and Composition AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition (12 th only)

Language Arts Electives 9 th - 12 th Grade Speech and Debate Introduction to Media – Journalism Theatre Arts and Performance Stage Craft and Design Creative Writing Reading Workshop 21 st Century Media: Student News 21 st Century Media: Yearbook Student Involvement Opportunity (This counts toward the 5 year LA Award, but not toward graduation.) Literary Magazine

Mathematics

New Science Requirements Starting with Class of 2019

Science EARTH SCIENCE (required) Ecological Problems Botany BIOLOGY (required) CHEMISTRY (this class or Physical Science One required) PHYSICS (this class or Physical Science Two or AP Physics required) PHYSICAL SCIENCE ONE (this class or Chemistry required) PHYSICAL SCIENCE TWO (this class or Physics or AP Physics required) AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry Forensics AP Physics 1 AP Physics C Anatomy and Physiology 9 th Grade The classes on the right side of the chart require Algebra 2 or higher. The classes on the left side of the chart have no math requirements.

Social Studies

Social Studies Electives AP Comparative Government & Politics AP Human Geography AP Psychology Personal Law Philosophy Psychology Social Psychology Sociology World Geography

World Language ChineseFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish Chinese 1French 1German 1Japanese 1Spanish 1 Chinese 2French 2German 2Japanese 2Spanish 2 Chinese 3French 3German 3Japanese 3Spanish 3 Chinese 4/ AP Chinese French 4/ AP French German 4/ AP German Japanese 4/ AP Japanese Spanish 4/ AP Spanish

Physical Education Required one semester per year for one credit Classes include: – Personal Fitness – Early Bird PE – Team Sports – Swimming – Health & Fitness One – Health & Fitness Two – Performance PE

Art

Industrial Technology Consumer Auto Mechanics Advanced Auto Mechanics Woodworking Advanced Woodworking Construction Advanced Construction Fundamentals of Welding Power and Energy (Electric Car) Building Trades

Project Lead the Way Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering

Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Development Food & Nutrition Independent Living School Age Child Development Teen Issues

Business Accounting Advanced Financial Decision Making Entrepreneurship Money Management Personal Finance Sports & Entertainment Marketing Video Game Marketing & Design

Computer Science AP Computer Science Computer Coding Advanced Computer Coding Computer Essentials Computer Science Advanced Computer Science Web Design Principles

John F. Kennedy High School An Introduction to the Advanced Placement Program ®

Kennedy High School is committed to every student’s success. We believe access to rigorous course work such as Advanced Placement® (AP®) plays an important role in that success. Syndy Richey – AP Coordinator - or Phone Welcome

AP® courses are college-level courses offered in high school Courses reflect what is taught in top introductory college courses Students take AP Exams at the end of the course, measuring their mastery of college- level work A score of 3 or higher on an AP exam can typically earn students college credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college Advanced Placement ® : The Basics

Arts: Art History, Music Theory, Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio, Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio, Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio English: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition History and Social Sciences: Comparative Government and Politics, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History Mathematics and Computer Science: Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Statistics Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics B, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics World languages: Chinese Language and Culture, French Language and Culture, German Language and Culture, Japanese Language and Culture, Spanish Language and Culture New Course: AP Capstone AP ® Courses at Kennedy

Last year 1076 AP exams were taken by 560 Kennedy students. 203 students were recognized for their superior work on the AP exam (92 Scholars, 36 Scholars with Distinction, 64 Scholars with Honor, and 11 National Scholars) AP Scholars demonstrate superior college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. They receive an award certificate, and this achievement is acknowledged on any AP score report that is sent to colleges the following fall. AP ® at Kennedy

AP ® Exams AP Exams are administered by schools worldwide on set dates in May each year. Exams are typically 2–3 hours and include: Multiple-choice questions Free-response items such as essays, problem solving, document-based questions and oral response AP ® Exams

The exam fee for 2015 is $91 per exam. Assistance is available for eligible students with financial need: The College Board offers a $26 fee reduction per exam for eligible students with financial need. We do not want financial need to stop students from taking AP tests AP ® Exam Fees

Ghosh Incentive Program Students who complete two or more AP examinations and earn at least one score of “3” or higher on the examinations will receive reimbursement for the cost of the tests. A student must take at least two AP exams in the same year to qualify. Each student’s low score will be thrown out, and all other scores of “3” or higher will receive a reimbursement of $20. Students who receive scores of “4” or “5” will receive $30. All students who qualify for reimbursement from the Incentive Program will also receive commemorative t-shirts and certificates. There is no limit on the number of AP exams that a student can take or on the number of exams for which a student will be reimbursed Ghosh Incentive Program

Please visit the AP website at nnedyap/home For more information:

Linn County Regional Center Career Academies

High School Academies at Linn Regional

Advantages of an Academy Program Jump-start a career pathway track. The sooner you start the sooner you can finish. Earned credits offer transferability into four-year programs. Offers work-based learning. You can acquire job skills/training that could lead to good paying, part- time employment (or entry-level job) while you continue your college education or as you transition from one opportunity to the next. College-level courses that can offer advanced placement in related college programs. Save time and money with your education and provides great preparation for college level work. Help with the career decision-making process. Explore a particular career area. Meet with people in the field, which could lead to recommendation letters, references or maybe even a job. Available for dual credit. Dual credit means that any credit earned can be applied toward high school graduation and a college program. It’s like getting paid to go to school as there is NO COST to the student and the student earns college credit. Students in many of Kirkwood’s Academy Programs earn certifications. For example, Patient Care Academy students are eligible to take the Nurse Aid Certification Exam to become a CNA.

Job Shadows & Internships Students say their experiences helped them select a college major – 84% Application deadlines apply See Mr. Goodlove for more information

Go Big with the BIG IDEA Develop talents, explore interests and EARN CREDIT Co-design projects to match your interests & passions Engage in the community to work on issues & problems you care about Build your resume and/or re- ignite your love of learning Check out the website:

Special Thanks Jason Kline, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Lori Clore, Counselor Rachel Collins, Counselor Andy Jacobsen, Counselor Judy McIntosh, Counselor Liz Wessels, Counselor Syndy Richey, AP/PACT Kara Asmussen, Language Arts Dennis Hynek, Mathematics Kris Hellweg, Science Stephanie Hendryx, Social Studies Sean Neilly, Social Studies Dan Carolin, World Language Erin Ennis, Art Marty Labs, Technology Trace Pickering, Iowa BIG Anthony Jensen, Kirkwood Academy programs

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