COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

Scheduling Presentation Overview Credits/Graduation Requirements Credits/Graduation Requirements Recommendations for Core Course Levels Recommendations for Core Course Levels Elective Course Selections Elective Course Selections Progression of Courses Progression of Courses Typical 9th grade schedule Typical 9th grade schedule Four year course selection plan Four year course selection plan Special Programs Special Programs Questions Questions

Course Selection Reminders Important Dates Scheduling Forum at the High School - Jan. 5 th- 6:30 PM (Parents) Ninth Grade Course Cards Due –January 18th (To Mr. Burns) 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 initials for Foreign Language. 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 Arts & Humanities2.0 Electives 5.5 Teenage Issues0.5 Total Credits to Graduate = 23.5

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

Four Year Course Sequence For Non-Core Graduation Requirements

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Leveling Recommendations Ninth grade core course levels are determined by the current 8th grade teachers and are indicated on the course selection card. These levels are entered into the computer. Levels will also be indicated on the Course Selection Verification Sheet that students receive in May, Parents and students may either consult with their teacher and eighth grade counselor in June for reconsideration of the recommendation or proceed with an override letter if they wish to change the recommended level.

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

Days/ Period Credits 1Humanities Eng CP/Hon 1 credit 6 periods 2Humanities SS CP/Hon 1 credit 6 periods 3Math CP or Hon 1 credit 6 periods 4Science & Tech CP or Hon 1 credit 6 periods 5Choir/ Band/ Orchestra 818A/B – PE Choir/ Band/ Orchestra Choir/ Band/ Orchestra 818A/B - PEChoir/ Band/ Orchestra 1 credit 6 periods 6Foreign Language or Elective 1 credit 6 periods 7Digital Acad Teen Issues Digital AcadTeen Issues 1 credit 6 periods Totals 7 credits 42 periods *Total credits scheduled must be between 6.0 and 7.0 credits. High School Scheduling Worksheet Students that are scheduled for Music

Days/ Period Credits 1Humanities Eng CP/Hon 1 credit 6 periods 2Humanities SS CP/Hon 1 credit 6 periods 3Math CP or Hon 1 credit 6 periods 4Hon Biology 1 credit 6 periods 5(Hon Bio Lab) 818A/B – PEChoir/Band/ Orchestra or Study Hall (Hon Bio Lab) 818A/B - PEChoir/Band/ Orchestra or Study Hall 1 credit 6 periods 6Foreign Language or Elective 1 credit 6 periods 7Digital Acad Teen Issues Digital AcadTeen Issues 1 credit 6 periods Totals7 credits 42 periods *Total credits scheduled must be between 6.0 and 7.0 credits. High School Scheduling Worksheet with Honors Biology

Days/ Periods Credits 1Humanities Eng CP 1 credit 6 periods 2Humanities SS CP 1 credit 6 periods 3Math CP 1 credit 6 periods 4Science & Tech (CP) 1 credit 6 periods 5ISE.4 Credit 818A/B – PE ISM.4 Credit ISE.4 Credit 818A/B - PEISM.4 Credit 1 credit 6 periods 6Foreign Language or Elective 1 credit 6 periods 7Digital Acad Teen Issues Digital AcadTeen Issues 1 credit 6 periods Totals7 credits 42 periods *Total credits scheduled must be between 6.0 and 7.0 credits. High School Scheduling Worksheet For Students that are scheduled for ISE and ISM

*Total credits scheduled must be between 6.0 and 7.0 credits. High School Scheduling Worksheet For Future Tech Student Days/ Periods Credits 1Humanities Eng CP 1 credit 6 periods 2Humanities SS CP 1 credit 6 periods 3Math CP 1 credit 6 periods 4Science & Tech (CP) 1 credit 6 periods 5819A/B - PE 818A/B – PE SH, ISE, ISM 819A/B – PE 818A/B - PE SH, ISE, ISM 1 credit 6 periods 6Foreign Language or Elective 1 credit 6 periods 7Digital Acad Teen Issues Digital AcadTeen Issues 1 credit 6 periods Totals7 credits 42 periods

Selecting Elective Courses Students should review the listing of available elective course offerings listed on the backside of the course selection card. In-depth descriptions of these courses are found in the High School Program of Studies. Students will make 1-3 elective course selections. Either 1.0 credit elective of Foreign Language or Ceramics or two.5 credit electives. Students participating in the music program will also select the appropriate music 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.

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.

Course Selection Reminders Important Dates Scheduling Forum at the High School - Jan. 5 th- 6:30 PM (Parents) Ninth Grade Course Cards Due –January 18(To Mr. Burns) 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 initials for Foreign Language. Do not forget to list alternatives for elective courses. Must schedule 6.0 credits minimum and a maximum of 7.0 credits.

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