1. Course Selection 2016-2017 School Counselors
Mrs. Parker: 10th-12th, A-G
Ms. Czajkowski: 10th-12th H-P
Mrs. McCall: 10th-12th, Q-Z
Mrs. Statham: 9th Grade
Ms. Setser, College & Career

2. The Scheduling Process
Distribute Course Selection Sheet, Transcript & 4 Year Planning Guide
The course catalog is posted on the AHS website

3. The Scheduling Process
Please review course selection information with your parents/guardians
Students should bring his/her completed course selection form & questions to the scheduling meeting

4. Scheduling Dates
Starting March 14th, counselors will meet with each student through their English or social studies class
Write the date your English or Social Studies class will meet for scheduling

5. Scheduling Dates March 14th- Rush/Harvie, Krzyzanowski & Regler
March 15th- Faella & Greenstine
March 16th- Jurewicz, Unruh (3rd per) & Merkle
March 17th- Keller, Tanner, Lundy, & Merkle (2B)
March 18th- Kendle, Myers, Schwartz, & Capasso (3rd per)
March 22nd- Scott (1st per), Bear, & Conti
March 23rd- Hoffman
April 5th- Milchovich
April 6th- Timpson
April 8th- Baker
April 11th- Baker (2B), Krzyzanowski (2nd per) & Clevenstine
April 13th- students without English or History this semester 

6. Course Verifications
Parents/Guardians and students will begin to view their course selections in the Home Access Center
Please review course selections in HAC to make sure all courses were entered correctly
Students will receive a copy of their course selections to verify courses and/or make changes

7. Determining Courses Choose your courses wisely
We build our master schedule based on the courses you request! Do not rely on drop/add next year to get the classes you want… choose them now!!!

8. Determining Courses Talk to your current teachers
What level do they recommend for you?
Talk to your counselors
What do they advise for you?
Talk to your parents/guardians
What do they recommend and support?

9. Graduation Requirements
Course Units of Credit
English 4
Social Studies 4
Mathematics 4
Science 3
World Languages 2
Career Pathway 3
Electives 3.5
Physical Education 1
Health
Senior Project 0.5
Student Success Plan 0.5

10. Promotion/Retention Requirements
In order to be promoted to next grade:
Students must take a full schedule (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

11. Course Level Offerings
College Preparatory Courses (CP)
9th - 12th grade
Honors Courses
9th – 12th grade
Advanced Placement (AP)
10th-12th grade
Dual Enrollment
12th grade

12. Advanced Placement
Designed to challenge students who demonstrate a consistent record of outstanding achievement
Students may earn advanced standing and/or college credit as determined by the institution for which you are seeking admission
AP course offerings are listed on the 11th & 12th grade course selection sheets

13. Dual Enrollment
Seniors may elect to take approved college level courses for both high school and college credit
Students who successfully complete this dual enrollment course may earn both a high school English and college credit.

14. Considerations
Students are able to take 8 credits (seniors must take at least 6 credits)
Make sure that you have selected the next level of English, Social St., Math & Science
If you fail a core subject, your schedule will be adjusted to the correct course
Make sure you select 2 alternate elective courses

15. Preparing for your Meeting
Please review your course selections with your parents and teachers before your meeting
You and your parents should sign the course selection form when complete
Please bring your completed course selection sheet to your meeting

16. Questions & Concerns
Make a list of any questions and/or concerns you have
Specific questions will be answered during your meeting
Remember to choose your courses wisely!