1. SOON-TO-BE JUNIORS! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE TO GRADUATE IN MAY 2014?

2. Course Selection at Home Log into your Student Access Account using your ID and password. http://cms.springbranchisd.com/familyaccess

3. Course Selection at Home Click on Course Requests: Courses for 2012-2013 To choose a course, highlight the course and click “Add Course.”

4. Course Selection at Home Select your four core courses English Math Science Social Studies These courses span two semesters, so they will appear on two lines in the “Courses Requested” column.

5. Course Selection at Home Add six semesters of other courses– three for the fall and three for the spring. Remember your P.E., fine arts, communication applications, foreign language requirements for graduation. You should see “Credits: 7.000” on the right side of your screen

6. Course Selection at Home Choose the “Alternates” tab at the top of the screen. Choose two alternative electives. These electives will be used if a desired elective is closed or cannot fit into your schedule.

7. Course Selection at Home You can change the priority order of your alternates by clicking on the “Move Up” or “Move Down” button. Once you have finished, you can print out your choices. Window is open.. Jan. 31st-Feb. 13 th. Make your choices wisely. Check with your counselor if you have questions.

8. Did you know? It takes 11 credits to be a Junior!

9. Did you know? CORE COURSES ARE REQUIRED

10. Did you know? YOU ARE OBLIGATED TO REMAIN IN YEAR-LONG CLASSES

11. Did You Know? MATH MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ALGEBRA II

12. Did You Know? CHEMISTRY I MUST BE CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED OR HAVE COMPLETED ALGEBRA II

13. Did You Know? You Must Work on Completing: Communication Applications.5 Fine Arts 1.0 P.E. 1.0 Foreign Language –Recommended Plan – Two years 2.0 –Distinguished Plan – Three years 3.0

14. Did You Know? GUTHRIE CENTER CLASSES REQUIRE AT LEAST 2 CLASS PERIODS

15. Did You Know? ALTERNATIVE P.E. PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE IN THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE BY MAY 1.

16. Codes to understand this PowerPoint AP: Advanced Placement - a weighted credit that is equivalent to a college course. AP/DC: Advanced Placement with Dual. Credit - You will receive college credit through Houston Community College. GT: Gifted and Talented - You must be tested in order to be placed into this class. ACC: Accelerated - the level between Advanced Placement and on Level Courses. You do NOT receive weighted credit.

17. ENGLISH III English II Pre-Ap  English III Acc.  English III AP  English III AP GT  English III AP DC English II GL  English III Acc.  English III GL If you are unsure, consult your current English II Teacher

18. SOCIAL STUDIES U.S. HISTORY Grade Level U.S. HISTORY AP US HISTORY AP/GT U.S. HISTORY AP/DC Important: After the first six weeks, students CANNOT transfer between AP and Grade Level U.S. History. If you already have US History credit, see your counselor.

19. MATH CLASSES Minimum Plan: Algebra I Geometry Math Models or Algebra II Recommended & Distinguished Plans: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4 th State Approved Math * * Math Models will suffice, but must be taken before Algebra II. Most students will move from Algebra II to Pre-Calculus.

20. MATH Continued… You must have earned a 75 in Algebra I to take Algebra II You must have earned at least a 75 in Algebra II to take Pre-Calculus You must earn an 75 or higher in second semester Algebra II Pre-AP to take Pre- Calculus Pre-AP You must have completed Pre- Calculus Pre-AP to take Statistics AP

21. MATH Continued… Geometry  Math Models Geometry  Algebra II Math Models  Algebra II Algebra II  Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus  Statistics AP If unsure, consult with you current math teacher.

22. Minimum Plan: Biology I IPC * Recommended & Distinguished Plans: Biology I Chemistry Physics 4 th Science SCIENCE IPC does not count as a 4 th science for the distinguished plan..

23. CHEMISTRY CLASSES Chemistry I Grade Level, ACC or Pre-AP –must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra II Chemistry II AP –must have completed Chemistry I Pre-AP

24. PHYSICS CLASSES Physics I Grade Level or Pre-AP –must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Pre-Cal –Some students will move to Physics Adjusted with Math Models with Applications. Physics II B AP –see your science teacher

25. OTHER SCIENCE CLASSES Aquatic Science –must have completed Biology I & Chemistry I Environmental Systems Grade Level Biology II AP

26. Science Transition IPC  Chemistry I Environmental Systems  Chemistry I Chemistry I ACC  Physics I or Aquatic Science Chemistry I Pre-Ap  Physics I Consult with your teachers to make these decisions.

27. PHYSICAL EDUCATION You MUST have 1.0 credits of P.E. Dance will no longer count as a P.E. credit Athletics counts as a PE credit. Markettes and Band will count as a P.E. credit first semester and Fine Arts second semester.

28. FOREIGN LANGUAGE RECOMMENDED PLAN: At least two years of the same foreign language is required. DISTINGUISHED PLAN: At least three years of the same foreign language is required.

29. Foreign Languages The following languages are offered at Memorial: Spanish, French, German and Latin Japanese is offered through Spring Branch ISD on Saturdays at Westchester Academy

30. FINE ARTS 1.0 credit of a fine art (both semesters must be in the SAME fine art). You may choose from Art, Art History, Art II Visual Media, Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Music Theory AP, Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre and Dance

31. Note Regarding Photography You may NOT take photography as a junior. Photography will count as fine arts credit but may only be taken senior year. You are NOT guaranteed a spot in photography even in your senior year. Have a back up course for fine arts credit in mind.

32. COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS.5 Credit Required (one semester) Choices are: Communication Applications Debate I (full year)

33. DISTINGUISHED TRANSCRIPT In addition to three (3) years of Foreign Language, 4 advanced measures are required. 4 AP exam scores of 3 or higher 4 semesters of Dual Credit earning B or higher National Merit Recognition Any combination of the above

34. Elective Courses Please review the Program of Studies on- line. There is an SAT Prep class offered at MHS. Make sure the course has MHS or Guthrie written beside it. Otherwise, it is not available to you. It is EXTREMELY important to put an alternative elective. Not all courses will receive enough interest to be offered.

35. REMINDERS Only state credits will satisfy graduation requirements. Choose your classes wisely. You are obligated to remain in year-long courses for the entire school year. Again, choose your classes wisely. Check www.springbranchisd.com for summer school information.www.springbranchisd.com

36. Summer School Spring Branch summer school dates: Check the Springbranch ISD website after Spring Break. Session 1: TBA Session 2: TBA

37. QUESTIONS Refer to your SBISD Program of Studies Email Ms. Peggy Vincent Peggy.Vincent@springbranchisd.com Call (713) 251-2552 Stop by Sophomore Grade Level Office

38. What you are receiving.. A copy of your up-to-date transcript A copy of the presentation An information page regarding at home registration Program of Studies is on-line this year on the Spring Branch ISD website. (www.springbranchisd.com)

39. Meeting Reminder There is an Advanced Placement meeting on Monday, February 6 th in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. You and your parents are welcome to attend.

40. Course Selection Window January 31 st ---- Feb. 13 th Choose wisely