1. “REGISTRATION for SENIOR YEAR”
Assumption High School Student Services presents,
“REGISTRATION for SENIOR YEAR”

2. Senior Course Selection Credit Detail
During this session we will discuss:
Senior Course Selection
Credit Detail
Also find info on:
Post Secondary Options
ACT
College Application Process
NCAA & NAIA
Senior “Bios”

3. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Department
Religion
Faith Seminar
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Languages
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Wellness
TOTAL
Required
4 years / 2 units
4 years / 4 units
3 years / 3 units
None
1 year / 1 unit
1 semester / .5 unit
26 UNITS
Recommended for College 
4 years
3 years
2 years (Catalog p. 9)
15 UNITS
All students in grades 9-12 must take at least 6.5 credits each year unless approved by administration.

4. CREDIT DETAIL
Your CREDIT DETAIL includes a listing of all of the courses you have taken and in which you are enrolled.
Make sure you have met all of the requirements for graduation.
English th
English th
English th
English semester must be writing (Catalog p. 15)
Fine Arts
Health
Math
Physical Education
Religion
Faith Seminar 2.0
Science Physical and Life Science
Social Studies World Civilization, US History
1 semester of Government
Elective Credits 5.5
Overall Credit Summary 26 required (minimum)

5. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION
Faith Seminar .25 HS credit per quarter
Required during 1 quarter of each semester.
Theology HS credit per quarter
Required during 1 quarter of each semester
Semester 1: Your Life in Christ: Catholic Morality
Semester 2: Vocations: Your Call to Love and Serve
Service: 10 hours of approved service per semester
Catalog: 11-13

6. Required for Seniors: 4 credits for graduation
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Required for Seniors: 4 credits for graduation
Options for Seniors:
AP Literature and Composition 1 HS credit per year OR
Composition I HS credit per semester
(Prerequisite: 2.7 GPA and 3 years of HS English)
Plus an English elective (elective chart on page 15)
Composition Enrichment .5 HS credit per semester
Practical and Creative Writing .5 HS credit per semester
Plus an English elective
(Elective chart on page 15)
Catalog: 14-17

7. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH College Courses:
Composition I 3 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: 2.7 GPA and 3 years of HS English)
Composition II 3 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Composition I)
Public Speaking 3 credits and .5 HS credit
Intro to Literature 3 credits and .5 HS credit
AP Courses:
AP Literature and Composition
1 HS credit per year
Catalog: 14-17

8. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Required for Seniors:
Minimum of 3 credits for graduation
Generally including Algebra 1, Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 for Calculus, and Geometry as a basis for additional coursework
College Courses:
Math for Liberal Arts 3 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Math ACT of 22 or comparable ALEKS score)
Introduction to Statistics 3 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Algebra II and Math ACT of 22 or comparable ALEKS score)
Calculus I
4 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and Math
ACT of 27 or comparable ALEKS score)
AP Courses:
AP Calculus .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: successful completion of Calculus I)
Catalog: 18-21

9. MATH SEQUENCES GENERAL COLLEGE-BOUND COLLEGE-BOUND
Not Mathematically Option I
Oriented
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
*Transition
Algebra
*Geometry
Geometry
TransitionAlgebra
Algebra II
Algebra III
Statistics
1st Semester nd Semester
*Students may take Transition Algebra and Geometry for a full year simultaneously to better reinforce Algebra skills prior to taking Algebra II.

10. MATH SEQUENCES COLLEGE BOUND ACCELERATED ACCELERATED
Option th Grade 9th Grade
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra I
Algebra II for Calculus
Algebra II
Algebra II for Calculus
*Geometry
Pre-Calc
and Trig
Geometry
Geometry
Calc I
(AP Calc)
Math for Liberal Arts
Pre-Calc and Trig
Calc and/or
Statistics
Statistics
1st Semester nd Semester
1st Semester nd Semester
Calc I
(AP Calc)
*Geometry is recommended but not required if students take Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry. Students may also take Algebra II or Algebra II for Calculus and Geometry simultaneously.
Calc and/or
Statistics
1st Semester nd Semester

11. Minimum of 3 credits for graduation
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
Required for Seniors:
Minimum of 3 credits for graduation
including 1 credit of biological science and
1 credit of physical science
(Elective chart on pages 22-23)
College Courses:
General Biology IA 4 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry)
General Biology IIA 4 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: General Biology IA)
Human Anatomy and Physiology I W/Lab
4 credits and .5 HS credit
Human Anatomy and Physiology II W/Lab
(Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology I)
AP Courses:
AP Chemistry 1 HS credit per year
(Prerequisite: Chemistry and Algebra II)
Catalog: 22-25

12. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES
Required for Seniors:
Minimum of 3 credits for graduation
Including:
World Civilizations, US History, and
1 semester of Government plus .5 elective
(Elective chart on pages 26-27)
College Courses:
Introduction to Sociology
3 credits and .5 HS credit
AP Courses:
AP Psychology (Online) .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: Biology)
AP Microeconomics (Online) .5 HS credit
AP Macroeconomics (Online) .5 HS credit
Catalog: 26-30

13. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Foreign Language is not required for high school graduation; however, 2-3 years of the same foreign language may be required for college admission.
4 years is optimal.
See Student Services with questions about other foreign languages.
College Courses: Intermediate Spanish I
4 credits and .5 HS credit
(Prerequisite: 2-3 years of high school Spanish)
Intermediate Spanish II
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish I)
AP Courses:
AP Spanish
1 HS credit per year
(Elective chart on page 31)
Catalog: 31-33

14. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Business and Vocational Ed. are not required for high school graduation; however, classes in these areas offer real-life experiences and 21st century job skills.
College Courses:
Principles of Accounting
3 credits and .5 HS credit
Introduction to Business
Personal Finance
(Prerequisite: Algebra I)
(Elective chart on page 34)
Catalog: 34-36

15. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
Students are required to take a minimum of 2 semesters of Fine Arts for graduation. Courses are available in both Music and Visual Arts.
College Courses: Music Appreciation
3 credits and .5 HS credit
Art Appreciation
(Prerequisite: Art Foundations)
Catalog: 37-41

16. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 years of PE and 1 semester of Wellness are required for graduation.
PE .25 HS credit per quarter
Required during 1 quarter of each semester.
Options: Lifetime Fitness
Competitive Fitness
Weight Training
Wellness:
.5 HS credit
Catalog: 42-44

17. COLLEGE WORK PLAN Begin thinking about college trades work
Write senior bios and college essays
in English classes.
Plan college visits.
Meet with college, trade, and military representatives
during lunches.
Check out school websites for admissions requirements.

18. ACT INFORMATION Take or retake the ACT.
Access the ACT website at actstudent.org.
Register to take the test.
Get test tips and take practice tests.
Your username and password for ACTPREPONLINE are in your packet.
Find your ACT scores.
Get college planning,
financial aid, and
career planning
information.
Attend ACT Club.

19. ACT INFORMATION School Code 161-089 UPCOMING ACT Dates:
April 13,
June 8, 2019
July 13, 2019
September 14, 2019
October 26, 2019
December 14, 2019
Registration deadlines are approximately
1 month prior to the test date. Check actstudent.org.

20. EARLY GRADUATION
EARLY GRADUATION: Should a student and his or her parents wish to investigate early graduation, he or she would follow the procedure below:
• A conference is held with Student Services staff the first semester of junior year to discuss rationale and select an alternate course for graduation.
• Credit requirements must be met in a satisfactory manner.
• A conference with the student’s parents, principal, and student is arranged for final discussion and approval of the plan.
It is the policy of the Assumption High School Board of Education that tuition for graduates will be charged on the basis of four years of studies. If a student elects to graduate in fewer than four years, he or she is still responsible for the full fourth year tuition at the prevailing rate.
(Catalog p. 4)

21. Go to: www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/
REGENT SCHOOLS
FYI:
RAI CALCULATION for AUTOMATIC entrance into
Iowa Iowa State UNI
Multiply your
ACT composite score by 3
Cumulative GPA by 30
Number of core units by 5
(A unit would be a year long core course or 2 semester core courses.)
Add the three categories together.
Minimum score for AUTOMATIC acceptance is 245.
Go to:
Be sure to investigate the admissions requirements for schools you are interested in attending to make sure you are taking the necessary high school prerequisites.

22. COLLEGE ATHLETICS
If you plan to play college sports, make sure you register with the NCAA or the NAIA Eligibility Center . You will find information on the following requirements: core courses tests scores core GPA Go to: OR

23. Email your senior biography to Mrs. Quested at
SENIOR BIOGRAPHIES
Follow the format for Senior Biographies that is assigned in your English class.
Include information about your activities, and scholarships and awards as you receive them.
your senior biography to Mrs. Quested at

24. QUESTIONS
Registration materials are due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, If you have any questions, just drop by Student Services. We would be happy to help you!

25. So, now that you know how to do the work, let’s find the solution!