1. Albertville High School
Twelfth Grade
Registration Information

2. Graduation Requirements
AREA OF STUDY
REQUIREMENTS
CREDITS
English Language Arts
English 9,10,11,12 4
Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry, and
Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra w/ Finance
Science
Biology and a Physical Science
3rd &4th chosen from approved science classes
Social Studies
World History, US History I, US History II, and
Government/Economics
Physical Education
LIFE (personal fitness) *one JROTC credit may be used to meet this requirement 1
Health Education
AL Course of Study: Health Education
0.5
Career Preparedness
(Career and Academic Planning, Computer Applications, Financial Literacy)
CTE/Foreign Language/
Arts Education
When choosing these courses, students are encouraged to complete 2 courses in sequence. 3
Electives
2.5
Total Credits Required for Graduation 24

3. College & Career Ready Benchmarks
ACT test: Reading (22), Math (22), English (18), OR Science (23)
AP exam: Qualifying score (3+)
Approved transcript college or postsecondary credit while in high school
ACT WorkKeys: Silver
Approved industry credential (i.e., ServSafe, PQA, BQA, NCCER, CNA, business must pass at least two MOS suites)
Military enlistment

4. Abbreviated Day Must be on track with all graduation requirements
Must have met at least ONE of the six College/Career Ready indicators
Attendance requirements - No more than 6 unexcused absences during their Junior year
Discipline requirements - No Alternative School
May be re-examined at end of 1st semester to qualify for 2nd semester.

5. Top Ten Percent
Beginning with the graduating class and each subsequent class, the Top Ten Percent will receive an “Academic Cord.” The Top Ten Percent is determined by the cumulative numeric GPA after first semester grades have been posted. Students in the Top Ten Percent of the graduating class will also select a representative from this academic group to present the graduation address. (This process will be completed during the month of February each year.) The entire group will be acknowledged at Graduation Ceremonies.

6. Academic Elite
All seniors with a cumulative standard GPA equal to or higher than a 4.0 will also be recognized as an “Academic Elite.” Eligibility for Top Ten Percent and Academic Elite will be determined after the completion of the first semester term in Senior year.
Based on cumulative numeric and standard GPA grading scales, it is possible students may not qualify for both groups.

8. Core Classes

9. All students will be placed in core classes based
on prerequisites. If you meet the requirements for the Pre-AP/AP classes, you will be placed accordingly.
STAR 360
grades from prior classes
writing screener score

10. 12th Grade English & History
AP English Literature & Composition
Economics
US Government
AP US Government & Politics

11. 12th Grade Math Algebra with Finance Algebra II with Trig
Pre-AP Algebra II with Trig
Essentials of College Mathematics
Pre-AP PreCalculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

12. 12th Grade Science Earth & Space Science Anatomy & Physiology
Forensic & Criminal Investigation
Introduction to Biotechnology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry (prerequisite Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry)
AP Physics I (prerequisite Algebra II/Trig)
AP Physics II (prerequisite Physics I)
All students will choose one science course from the Standard and AP paths.

13. Career Tech Classes

14. Agriscience Intro to Veterinary Science (prerequisite 2.75 GPA)
Poultry Science
Fish & Wildlife Management (½ credit)
Forestry (½ credit)
Introduction to Metal Fabrication
Intro to MIG Welding
Construction Framing
Landscape Design and Management
Greenhouse Production and Management
Sr. Career Pathway Project (teacher approval)

15. Business Advanced BTA Multimedia Design Multimedia Publications
Business Finance
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Fundamentals
Buying and Merchandising
(prerequisite: any 1 business/marketing class)
Aggie Advocate (application-Mrs. Aycock)
Aggie Vision Photography (application-Mrs. Aycock)
Aggie Vision Film (application-Mrs. Aycock)

16. Work Based Learning Coop Ed. Seminar – 4 periods
*Students should see Mrs. Todd for the requirements for this class.

17. Culinary Hospitality & Tourism (prerequisite for all other classes)
Event Planning
Culinary I (2 period block first semester)
Culinary II (2 period block second semester)
Culinary Senior Project (2 period block)
Event Planning Senior Project (2 period block)
Culinary Aides (approval by instructor; no credit)
*Students should pick up an application for Culinary and Senior Project from Mrs. Bolding.

18. Health Science
Foundations Of Health Science (prerequisite for all other classes)
Human Body Structures
Introduction to Pharmacy
Senior Internship (2 period block- May be taken only after Fnd. Of Health Science & Human Body Structures)

19. Fine Arts

20. Band Concert Symphonic Wind Ensemble Percussion Jazz Brass Quintet
*Band placement follows Spring evaluations.

21. Choir Serendipity VocalEase CenSations CenterStage
Choir Stage Crew (½ credit - 2nd semester)
Choral Assistant (no credit)
Music Theory (½ credit - 1st semester)
*Choir placement follows Spring auditions.

22. Visual Arts Visual Arts I (prerequisite to all other classes)
Visual Arts II (application-Ms. Frazier)
Visual Arts III (application-Ms. Frazier)
Visual Art Portfolio Prep (Seniors only)

23. Additional Electives

24. Foreign Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
French I

25. Distance Learning Dual Enrollment
Snead State Community College (10th -12th)
Parent Session: Jan. 25th from 12:30-1:30 and 5:00-6:00 in the Library
Application meeting: Jan. 31 from 12:30-3:00 on room D304
Feb. 7 from 2:00-3:00 in room D304
Alabama Aviation (11th-12th)
Cyber Security (11th - 12th)
Child Development (11th - 12th)
UA Early College (10th -12th)
ACCESS
Online courses – see offerings in AHS online Registration Information or pick
up in guidance office.

26. Technical School Collision Technology Automotive Service
Building Construction
Robotics/Mechatronics
Welding Technology
Applications may be picked up in the guidance office and are due back to the guidance office Feb. 2. Returning students only!

27. Credit Advancement/Recovery
Students may take courses to advance their credits through summer school or dual enrollment.
Students may recover courses not successfully completed through using computer program during summer school.

28. Summer School **Session I: June 4 – June 28, 2017
Session II: July 9 – July 19, 2017
First Block - 7:45 a.m. until 9:35 a.m.
Second Block - 9:50 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Minimum of a 40 average to be eligible.
Cost - $25.00 per course
$90.00 per course for Credit Advancement
No summer school on Fridays

29. Important Dates
June 15: Requests open in INOW Home to view by students
and parents.
June 19-23: Students and parents may contact guidance
office to discuss any concerns about requests.
June 25: Requests in INOW Home will close for viewing
August 2: Schedule pick up

30. 2018 Online Registration Information
Registration Packet
Course Description Guide
Course Offerings
Prerequisites
12th grade Registration Form
Registration Powerpoint
Please refer to the AHS website to view these documents.

31. Deadline!
Forms MUST be returned to your English teacher by Friday, February 2nd!!