1. Course Selection 2016-2017 Mrs. Haupt- MHS 9 th Grade Counselor Mrs. Statham- AHS 9 th Grade Counselor

2. The Scheduling Process Today- receive Course Selection Sheet & Course Catalogue to take home and review with parents HS Counselors return to review course selections with students individually: – Redding MS- Wednesday, April 13th – Waters MS- Thursday, April 14 th & Friday, April 15 th (AHS only) – Meredith MS- Monday, April 18 th

3. Students attending a different school If you know you will not be attending AHS/MHS next year, we still need you to complete a course request form. We will keep your course request form until we receive notification from the new school you will be attending.

4. Graduation Requirements CourseUnits of Credit English4 Mathematics4 Social Studies3 Science3 World Languages2 Career Pathway3 Electives3.5 Physical Education1 Health0.5 Senior Project0.5 Student Success Plan0.5 *This is the minimum # of credits required. Your pathway will determine the # of credits needed to graduate.

5. Promotion/Retention Requirements In order to be promoted to 10 th grade: – Students must take a full schedule in 9 th grade (8 credits) – Students must earn 5 credits: 4 of which must be English, math, science and social studies – Students who do not meet these criteria will be scheduled into appropriate courses the next year/semester *Students must pass all 9 th grade core classes & 1 elective to be eligible to take Drivers Education in 10 th grade*

6. World Languages American Sign Language Chinese French Japanese Spanish Italian (MHS)

7. Career Pathway A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area A minimum of 3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation. Most pathways require 4 or 5 credits. Specific pathway requirements are listed in the course catalogue

8. Schools & Pathways The School of Agriculture & Natural Resources – Animal Sciences Pathway – Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Pathway – Plant & Horticultural Sciences Pathway The School of Business & Economics – NAF Academy of Finance Pathway The School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality – Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Pathway The School of Education & Human Studies – Early Childhood Education Pathway

9. Schools & Pathways The School of Language, Literature, & Human Development – English Language Arts Pathway – Humanities Pathway – World Language & International Studies Pathway The School of Military & Civic Leadership – Life-Centered Career Education Pathway – Jobs for Delaware Graduates Pathway – Junior Reserves Officer Training Pathway

10. Schools & Pathways The School of Performing & Design Arts – Graphic Design Pathway – Music Pathway – Photography Pathway – Textiles & Clothing Pathway – Theatre Arts Pathway – Visual Arts Pathway The School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – Computer Sciences Pathway – Forensics Pathway – Mathematics Pathway – Project Lead the Way Engineering Pathway – Science Pathway

11. Block Scheduling Students will have four 90-minute periods per semester. Each period is a “block” All courses except Chorus, Orchestra, and Band will be offered in a 90 minute block period for one semester Chorus, Orchestra, and Band will be offered all year, every other day Students enrolled in Chorus, Orchestra or Band must take Health & Physical Education

12. Course Level Offerings College Preparatory Courses (CP) – 9 th - 12 th grade Honors Courses – 9 th – 12 th grade Advanced Placement (AP) – 10 th – 12 th grade – Students interested in taking an AP course in 10 th grade need to inform the counselor during his/her scheduling meeting

13. Math Sequencing Students in 8 th grade math will take Integrated Math I in 9 th grade. Students in Advanced Math (Integrated Math I) in 8 th grade will take Integrated Math II (CP or Honors) in 9 th grade. Students can “double up” on math courses (Int. Math II Honors & Int. Math III Honors) in 9 th grade, but you are required to take a math course all 4 years of high school.

14. Sample Schedule First Semester MP1 & MP2 Second Semester MP3 & MP4 Integrated Math I CPEarth/Physical Sci CP Spanish IWorld Studies Honors English I HonorsHealth/Physical Ed. Animal Science IExploring Computer Science

15. Course Selection Choose your courses wisely Talk to your current teachers – What level do they recommend for you? Talk to your parents/guardians – What do they recommend and support? Talk to your counselors – What do they advise for you?

16. Course Selections- # of Courses to Circle You will circle a total 8 courses: – Integrated Math I or Math II (CP or Honors) – English I (CP or Honors) – World Studies (CP or Honors) – Physical/Earth Science(CP or Honors) – Health/Physical Education – World Language – 2 Career Pathway/Electives You will select 2 alternate electives on the back in case your 1 st choice is not available

17. Questions Course Selection Questions?