COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

Scheduling Presentation Overview Scheduling Process Recommendations for Core Course Levels Elective Course Selections Progression of Courses Four year course selection plan Special Programs Questions

Course Selection Reminders Important Dates Scheduling Forum at the High School - Jan. 5 th- 5 th- 6:30 PM (Parents) Course cards are due no later than Feb 1. Course Verification Sheets Sent Home – May 2011 Second Copy of Verification Sheet Sent Home – June 2011 Final Schedules Mailed Home - Early August 2011 Course Cards Student Signature Parent Signature Teacher approval for course level changes. Do not forget to list alternatives for elective courses. Must schedule 6.0 credits minimum and a maximum of 7.0 credits.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English 4.0 Social Studies 3.5 Mathematics 3.0 Science 3.0 Physical Education 1.0 Digital Academy0.5 Health 0.5 Electives 7.5 Teenage Issues0.5 Total Credits to Graduate = 23.5

Promotion Requirements Ninth Grade Minimum Credits Earned = 5.0 Tenth Grade Minimum Credits Earned = 11.0 Eleventh Grade Minimum Credits Earned = 17.0 Total Credits to Graduate = 23.5  Students will be placed in grade level homeroom according total credits earned prior to the start of the new school year.

YOU MUST FILL UP A 7 PERIOD DAY 1. ENGLISH 2. SOCIAL STUDIES 3. MATH 4. SCIENCE 5. P.E. (2x per cycle) 6. ELECTIVE 7. LANGUAGE OR ELECTIVE

Selecting Elective Courses Review the listing of available elective course offerings found in the High School Program of Studies. Make certain that you have met the prerequisite Select first choice electives Select at least 3 alternative choice electives Elective courses should be chosen with your graduation requirements in mind and based on your interest and future goals. Elective courses that students select will be entered into the computer and will appear on your Course Selection Verification Sheet. Remember, these are only requests and not a guarantee that you will be placed in this class. Be sure to include “Alternate Selections” on your course selection card. Elective courses that students select will be entered into the computer and will appear on your Course Selection Verification Sheet. Remember, these are only requests and not a guarantee that you will be placed in this class. Be sure to include “Alternate Selections” on your course selection card.

Course Level Recommendations Your teachers will recommend levels on your second marking period report card If you want a different level, you must speak to your teacher and have him/her your counselor with an approved change If you want to override your teacher’s level recommendation, make an appointment with your counselor to discuss this. DO NOT simply write the preferred course on your selection card Counselors will always default to the recommended level unless s/he receives a teacher !

Four Year Course Levels (Program of Studies - Page 11)

Course Selection Reminders Important Dates Scheduling Forum at the High School - Jan. 5 th- 5 th- 6:30 PM (Parents) Cards returned to your counselors by February 1. Course Verification Sheets Sent Home – May 2011 Second Copy of Verification Sheet Sent Home – Jun 2011 Final Schedules Mailed Home - Early August 2011 Course Cards Student Signature Parent Signature and phone numbers Teacher recommendations Do not forget to list alternatives for elective courses. Must schedule 6.0 credits minimum and a maximum of 7.0 credits.

Please Remember… If you DO NOT submit a course selection card, your courses will be selected for you!