1. Objective
Students will learn about the different course offerings available at THMS in order to make informed decisions about their education and career action plan.

2. Agenda Post-Secondary Options
High School Graduation /University Admissions Requirements
Transcript
Advanced Learning Options
THMS Courses
Class Reduction
Q and A

3. WHAT IS YOUR PLAN ?

4. Options After High School
Direct Employment
University
Community College
Technical/ Trade School
Military

5. Minimum Graduation Requirements
English = 4 Math = 4 (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, + 4th year Math) Science = 3 Fine Art or CTE = 1 PE = 1 Health = ½ Social Studies = 3 (World History, American History, Am. Gov./Economics) Elective = 6.5 TOTAL = 23 CREDITS

6. Arizona University Requirements
English = 4
Math = 4 (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra
or Pre-Calculus or higher
Lab Science = 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Fine Art = 1
Social Studies = 2 (World History, American History,
American Government, Economics)
World Language = 2 (of the same language)
Looking for great experiences and participation in schools
Clubs, sports, hobbies, volunteer hours
Look now at the requirements for your dream school !!!!

7. Education Pays
Minimum wage in AZ is $8.05; do the math!

8. Transcript GPA Rank AIMS Grades Makes sure this is correct !!!
Ask for once a year !!!

9. ALE Courses (Advanced Learning Experiences)
Honors
Honors level classes are more rigorous than a normal class. The curriculum will go into more depth and the pace will move quicker. AP
The class will use a college level textbook. Requires a significant amount of homework and the expectation is that the class prepares you to be college ready. AP test will be offered at end of year.
Dual Enrollment
Students can earn credit at THMS and at PCC. College level course using college textbook. The curriculum is more rigorous and moves a at a faster pace.
If you choose to take an ALE course, make sure to have your current teacher sign the Registration worksheet with their recommendation.

10. Junior Math Offerings 1. Algebra II 2. Algebra II Honors
3. Pre-Calculus 4. Pre-Calculus Honors / Trigonomotry Honors
5. Pre Calculus Honors/Calculus
6. Statistics and Probability
7. AP Statistics

11. English 11 Offerings
Culturally Relevant Mexican American Viewpoint English 11
Culturally Relevant African American Viewpoint English 11
Native American Literature
English 11
Honors English 11
AP English Language
Pima Writing 101 (Pending Teacher)

12. Science Offerings ∙Anatomy & Physiology Earth & Space Science ∙Geology
∙Biology Honors
∙Forensic Biology
∙Advanced Marine Biology
∙Honors Plant Biology
∙AP Biology
∙Chemistry
∙Chemistry Honors
∙AP Chemistry
∙Anatomy & Physiology
Earth & Space Science
∙Geology
∙Planetary Honors/Astronomy
∙AP Environmental Science
∙Physics
∙Physics II/III Sound & Music, Electronics & Optics
∙AP Physics Mechanics (with Calculus)
∙AP Physics (Algebra Based
∙Research Methods
∙Advanced Research Methods

13. Social Studies American History Honors American History
AP American History
Pima History 141
African American Viewpoint
Mexican American Viewpoint
Native American Viewpoint

14. PE/Health PE Health Yoga Body Conditioning Co-Ed PE Modern Dance(PE)
**These are the only semester long classes available!!!

15. Career & Technical Education
Business
-Business Operations*
-Entrepreneurship
-Marketing
*Pima Community College credit available for Business Operations 3, 4.

16. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Healthcare
-Biotechnology*
-Sports Medicine
*Dual Credit with The University of Arizona for Microbiology 101 (Biotech 1, 2) and Microbiology 102 (Biotech 3, 4). Cost = $495. Scholarships are available.

17. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Industrial
Auto Collision
Auto Technology
Precision Machining*
Welding
PC Management
Electronics
Stage Management
*Pima Community College credit available for
Precision Machining 3, 4 and higher.

18. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Multimedia
***Communications Media Technology (first level) required before taking the following:
Film & TV
Digital Communications
Graphic/Web Design
Digital Photography
Digital Printing

19. World Languages American Sign Language (ASL) French Honors French
AP French Language
Spanish
Spanish Heritage Learners
AP Spanish Language or Literature
Mandarin

20. Visual Arts AP Art History Clay and Ceramics
Drawing/Painting, Beginning
Drawing/Painting, Intermediate
Drawing/Painting, Advanced
AP Studio Art: Drawing

21. Performing Arts Percussion Master Class Band, Intermediate
Band, Advanced
Percussion Master Class
Dance, Ballet
Dance, Folklórico
Dance, Jazz Dance
Dance, Modern
Guitar
Jazz Band Ensemble 3, 4 (Jazz Lab)
Mariachi
Music Theory 1, 2
AP Music Theory
Orchestra, Intermediate
Orchestra, Chamber
Orchestra, Advanced (Symphony Orchestra)
Piano and Theory
Steel Drums
Theater Arts, Beginning
Theater Arts, Intermediate
Theater Arts, Film Acting
Theater Arts, Advanced
Musical Theatre
Vocal Techniques, Intro
Vocal Music, Beginning Girls (Premier Girls)
Vocal Music, Advanced Girls (Allesto)
Vocal Music, Advanced Mixed (Concert Choir)
Vocal Music, Ensemble (Troubadors)

22. Class Reduction Who is Eligible? Why? When?
Seniors and Juniors on track for graduation
(Class Reduction Form)
Counselor & Assistant Principal approval
Why?
PCC or University Classes
JTED Central Campus Programs
Internships
Job (already employed)
When?
Due on date scheduled for lab (January 2017) MUST HAVE AT THIS TIME!

23. What’s Next? Students:
Course selection will take place in January (2017)
Course selection form; signed and filled out
Teacher & Parent Signature
Returned to your World History teacher by Thursday or Friday!
Course offerings are driven by student demand and will therefore be difficult to change. CHOOSE WISELY and INTENTIONALLY.

24. What’s Next? Teachers
Collect all Registration/Reduced schedule forms on Thursday or Friday
Bring forms to course selection in the labs

25. Your School Counselors
A-B Mr. Dean
C-De Ms. Stephens
Di-Go Ms. Hall
Gr-Ma Dr. Ostroff
Mc-Pe Ms. Addis
Ph-Sa Mr. Chilgreen
Sc-Z Ms. Wiedenfeld
College and Career Readiness Coordinators-
Ms. Garcia and Ms. Chetri
Exceptional Education Counselor-
Ms. Stephens

26. Questions???