1. PELL CITY HIGH SCHOOL c/o 2021

2. BUZZ WORDS ACT AP (Advanced Placement) Career Tech Credits
AP (Advanced Placement)
Career Tech
Credits
Dual Enrollment
Arts Education
GPA
“IS” file
Transcript

3. REGISTRATION PROCESS
Pink registration sheets must be turned in Tuesday 3/14 to PE coaches
Courses will be selected on line 3/15
Can be viewed in INOW
Schedule change requests must be submitted before school starts
Freshmen may not get 1st choice elective
Must list alternates

4. CHOOSING THE CORRECT CLASSES
Student work ethic
Previous academic achievement
Teacher recommendations
Honors coursework will better prepare you for post secondary options or certain careers!
What do you want your major to be in college?
Look at the end picture.
Consider the work load and extra-curricular activities.
What are your interests?
Where will you be the most challenged while maintaining a good GPA?

5. Choosing Honors Classes
More independent work
More reading
Tests are multiple choice, short answer, and essay
Less spoon feeding
More word problems in Math
Apply abstract and critical thinking skills
20-25 minutes spent on homework
5 points added to 9 weeks grade

6. Choosing Pre-AP Classes
Prepare students to enroll in AP classes
Additional reading and writing
25-30 minutes spent on homework
Strong work ethic/above average ability
Attempt college level courses in high school
More challenging coursework at a faster pace
10 points added to 9 weeks grade
Teacher recommendation and 85 average

7. Alabama High School Diploma Requirements
24 credits total
4 years of English, math, science, and history
3 credits in fine arts, foreign language, and/or career tech
½ credit of health
1 year of career prep
1 year of PE
Band, sports, show choir, JROTC

8. Alabama High School Diploma
There will be 1 diploma option for the state of Alabama
Alabama High School Diploma
Pell City High School will have additional endorsements
AHSD advanced endorsement
AHSD advanced with honors endorsement

9. Requirements for the AHSD advanced endorsement
Meet the 24 graduation requirements
2 years of a consecutive foreign language
Highest math is Algebra II w/trig

10. Requirements for the AHSD advanced endorsement with honors
Meet the 24 graduation requirements
Starting in 10th grade all core classes have to be at the honors level
4 of those classes have to be at the AP or Dual Enrollment level
2 years of a consecutive foreign language

11. AP and DUAL ENROLLMENT AP (Advanced Placement)
Dual Enrollment with Jeff State Community College
Typically starts summer after 10th grade
Must meet requirements (3.0 GPA)
Earn college and high school credit at the same time

12. Honor Graduates
In order to be recognized for Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Top 10, or Honor Graduates (93 and above overall high school GPA) students must be on track for the advanced with honors endorsement

13. ENGLISH English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Honors English 9
Pre AP English 10
AP Language and comp
AP Literature
Dual Enrollment
English 101
Dual Enrollment English 102

14. HISTORY World History US History A (to 1877) US History B
(1877 to present)
US Gov & Economics
Honors World Hy
Honors US Hy A
Honors US HY B
Honors US Gov &
Honors US Econ
AP US History A
AP US History B
AP US GOV &
AP US Econ
Honors US HY A
Dual Enrollment
HY 202
DE US Gov/Pol
Or Honors or AP

15. SCIENCE General Biology Physical Science Earth Science
Environment Science
Honors Biology
Honors Physical Science
Chemistry
AP Environmental
Human Body Systems
Forensics
Pre AP Biology
AP Biology
Chemistry or Honors Physical Science
Forensics or Anatomy
Pre AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry

16. MATH Algebra I A Algebra I B Geometry Algebra II w/Trig Algebra I
Algebra Connections
Pre Calculus
Math Investigations
Honors Algebra I
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II w/trig

17. Math Geometry Algebra 2 w/trig Math Investigation Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra 2 w/trig
Pre Cal
Math 112
AP CAL or AP STATS

18. Elective Classes
Students must earn 3 credits in CTE, foreign language, or arts education
*it can be in any of the categories*
Students must earn 1 credit in physical education to graduate from high school
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French I &II or Spanish I & II or any ACCESS foreign language classes
ARTS EDUCATION
Visual Arts
Theatre
Vocal
Band
CAREER TECH
Agricultures, Health Sciences, Law and Public Safety, Fire Management, Engineering, & Business Management
LIFE SPORTS
JROTC
BAND
SPORTS
SHOWCHOIR
MUST EARN 1 CREDIT IN CAREER PREP
11th grade
STUDENTS MUST EARN .5 CREDITS IN A HEALTH EDUCATION
Health
Foundations of Health Science

19. SUMMER CLASSES ACCESS DISTANCE LEARNING DRIVERS EDUCATION $75
June 5th -23rd and July 6th -26th
Core classes, Health, Spanish I and II, Accounting, BTA, Creative Writing, Global Studies, Marine Science, Nutrition and Wellness, Personal Finance, Psychology
DRIVERS EDUCATION
$175
June 5th-8th from 12-4pm
Schedule 3 times to drive during the month of June

20. FAQs Do I have to have a foreign language to graduate?NO
Do I have to take Art in high school? No
Do I have to be on the advanced with honors track to take Dual Enrollment courses?
Why does my GPA matter if I am not going to college?
I will need a certain GPA to attend certain programs or for employment

21. Health Sciences Foundations to Health Science (9-12)
Health Substitute
Intro to Pharmacy (12)
Medical Terminology (11-12)
Certified Nursing Assistant (12)

22. Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Human Body Systems (11-12)

23. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Agriscience (9-12)
Animal Science (10-12)
Equine Science (10-12)
Poultry Science (10-12)
Introduction to Veterinary Science (10-12)

24. AgriConstruction Agriscience (9-12) Construction Framing (10-12)
Introduction to Metal Fabrication (10-12)
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding (11-12)

25. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security
Principles of Public Service (9-12)
Law in Society (10-12)
Introduction to Criminal Justice (10-12)
Forensics (11-12)
Advanced Law Enforcement- Police Patrol (11-12)

26. Fire Management Services
Principles of Public Service (9-12)
Fire Fighting (12)

27. Business Management and Administration
Advanced Business Technology (9-12)
Law in Society (10-12)
Multimedia Design (10-12)
Multimedia Publications (9-12)
Microsoft Information Technology Academy (10-12)

28. Engineering Introduction or Engineering Design (9-12)
Principles or Engineering (10-12)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) (11-12)

29. Career Tech Cooperative Education
Work-Based Experience Apprentice-paid position (12)
Work-Based Experience/Internships-unpaid positions (12)

30. Career Opportunities IronWorking Dual Enrollment Applied Engineering
Blue Print Reading, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Controls, Fundamentals of Industrial Hydraulics
Academy of Craft
Welding, HVAC, Masonry, Building Construction, Electrical

31. College Information Auburn University University of alabama
University Scholars
28 – 29 ACT Composite
3.5 GPA
$3,000/year for four years
Founders Scholars
30 –31 ACT Composite
Tuition for four years
Presidential Scholars
32 –36 ACT Composite
Tuition for four years and $1,000 one time technology allowance
Guaranteed Scholarships
27 ACT Composite and a 3.5 GPA
$3,500/year for four years
28 ACT Composite and a 3.5 GPA
$4,000/year for four years
29 ACT Composite and a 3.5 GPA
$4,725/year for four years
30 ACT and above and a 3.5 GPA
Tuition for four years

32. College Information Guaranteed Scholarships Guaranteed Full Tuition
Troy University
Jacksonville State
Guaranteed Scholarships
Chancellor’s Award
27 ACT Composite and a 3.5 GPA
Full tuition
Millenium Award
31 ACT Composite and a 3.7 GPA
Full tuition, room and board
Guaranteed Full Tuition
26 ACT Composite and ANY GPA

33. University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Foundations Award
20 – 23 ACT and a 3.5 GPA
$2,000/year
24 – 26 ACT and a 3.5 GPA
$3,000/year
27 – 29 ACT and a 3.5 GPA
$5,500/year
30 – 32 ACT and a 3.5 GPA
$7500/year
33-36 ACT and a 3.5 GPA
Full tuition and fees

34. Are there any questions?