1. Cosumnes Oaks High School
Academic Planning for
Student Introduction: Share your experience picking classes the past 3 years.

2. Don’t be absent!
Course selection online inputting for will be held during advocacy on Tuesday, February 12th!
Today you will begin planning which courses you will select for next year. As you go through this presentation, make notes of the core and elective options that are best for you.

3. For this lesson, you should have:
Pre Course Selection Worksheet
DRAFT Course Selection form
COHS Grad Requirements sheet (blue)
Your Transcript

4. Agenda: Fill out the pre-course selection worksheet
Fill out the DRAFT course selection form
After advocacy today, if you are unsure about your courses, speak to your current teacher about what he/she recommends
REMINDER: You might need to apply or attend a special meeting for some programs

5. Review graduation requirements…

6. Do you want to apply to a 4 year college?
the minimum you will need…

7. Pre-Course Selection Worksheet:
The top half pertains to appropriate math course selections, and the bottom half pertains to the remaining course requirements (English, World Language, Science, Social Science and electives)
The following slides will provide instructions for HOW to complete this worksheet.
Completing this will prepare you for course inputting on Feb 12th…so DO NOT LOSE THIS SHEET!

8. Mathematics The typical course sequence goes as follows: Math I
Think about your math grades this year …What level do you qualify for?
Math I
Math II
Applied Math
Math III
Problem Solving A
Pre Calculus
Stats/AP Stats
Calculus B/C
Calculus A/B

9. Math Selection
Highlight or circle the course you are CURRENTLY in this year:
Example: You took Math I this year…

10. Math Selection
Then look at the options in the column below. These are your options for next year…
Based on the grade you earned in your math class this year, select the appropriate course.
For example, if you took Math I this year and earned an ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ you should take Math II next year.
*Suggestion: You might want to ask your math teacher for their input between now and Feb. 12th

11. Mathematics
If you still have questions about your math placement for next year talk to your math teacher.

12. English You may choose: (highlight/circle one)
English 10 –or– 10 Honors
Note: Recommendations regarding Honors sign ups

13. World Language
If you are currently enrolled in a World Language class and have earned a C or better, you can advance to the next level.
Ex: You completed Spanish I this year with a ‘C’…enroll in Spanish II next year
Spanish II
Write this in the blank space provided
If you have not started your World Language, it is recommended that you begin in the 10th grade with either: Spanish 1 –OR- Japanese 1

14. Science If you are currently in General Science choose: Biology
If you are currently in Biology choose: (*based on your math level)
Physiology (enrolling in Math II)
Chemistry (enrolling in Math II)
Physics (enrolling in Math II)
AP Chemistry (enrolling in Math III)
Note: Recommendations regarding AP sign ups

15. Social Science You may choose: (highlight/circle one)
World History–or– AP World History
Note: Recommendations regarding AP sign ups

16. How To Choose Electives
Review the information/instructions in the boxes above.
Then, use the list on the back of your worksheet to explore possible electives.
Select 3-6 electives you are most interested in and write them in the space provided.

17. 10th grade Elective Options
**This can be found on the back of your worksheet. **
Highlight/Circle electives you might be interested in taking

18. Repeating Classes
If you need to make up grade in a class other than Math or World Language, you will have to repeat the class in Summer School.
Summer School registration will be available at the end of Term 4.
Check the COHS website for enrollment form and dates.
Not all classes are offered during Summer School.
Class offerings will be listed on the summer school form.

19. What Is Advanced Placement (AP)?
Advanced Placement or AP classes are college classes taught at the high school level.
These courses are more challenging , academically rigorous, and require more homework/study time outside of school, but they are the best tool we have to prepare students for their college/career experience after high school.
AP Classes for sophomores:
AP World History
AP Spanish
AP Chemistry
AP Music Theory
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design

20. Honors/Advanced Placement Program
Questions to consider before you sign up for an Honors/AP course.
Students should expect 2-6 hours of homework per week per Honors/AP class.
Think about other weekly commitments that might limit your time to focus on multiple Honors/AP classes.
What are your outside commitments? Do you play a sport? Are you a member of a school club or academy that takes time out of your day/week?
What will your class schedule look like?
While every effort is made to balance AP classes across terms, there is the potential that you will have a term with multiple Honors/AP classes that cannot be balanced due to scheduling conflicts.
Are you prepared to complete the summer intro assignment? (most AP classes will have a summer intro assignment)
If the answer to these questions is “yes”, what is your next step?
Select the class on your course selection form (February 12th!)
Pick up the textbook and summer intro assignment in May before leaving for summer break.

21. AP Info Night TONIGHT! February 5th from 5:30-7:00
Opening session in the PAC regarding COHS AP classes and AP tests
Break out sessions with AP teachers for the classes you are interested in taking next year.
This is your chance!
It is highly recommended that you attend this night with your parent/guardian to learn the specifics about the AP courses for next year. Your AP teachers will share course expectations and requirements so that you can decide which course is right for you.

22. DRAFT Course Selection sheet:
Transfer your worksheet selections to your draft course selection sheet.
This DRAFT sheet will stay with your advocacy teacher to guide you when you input your classes into Student VUE on February 12th.

23. Choose your Required Courses
Each student will be enrolled in 80 credits.
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In this example:
Required credits=60
Elective credits=20

24. Write in the electives that you selected on your worksheet
Choose your Elective Courses
Write in the electives that you selected on your worksheet
Rank these by 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice etc.
Remember, if you choose a course you may be scheduled into it even if it is your last choice.

25. Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
If you need course information, all course descriptions and prerequisites can be accessed from the EGUSD website.

26. Turn in to your advocacy teacher: DRAFT Course Selection Form
STOP! Do this now:
Turn in to your advocacy teacher:
DRAFT Course Selection Form
Your transcript
You will receive these back on February 12th to use when you input your courses online.

27. Final Thoughts: StudentVUE Review your grades and credits
Verify that you can log on to the StudentVUE System so that you are ready for February 12th.
Review your grades and credits
Go over your Course History this week on StudentVUE to check your grades and to determine if you qualify for the courses you are interested in.
Review your Pre Course Selection Worksheet
Review your worksheet with your parents/guardians, teachers or counselor. Make note of any adjustments so that you will be ready on February 12th for final inputting.
Questions or concerns?
If you are worried about your graduation progress or the classes you need to be eligible for college, make an appointment to speak with your counselor!
Talk to your current teachers about his/her recommendation for which class you should take in that subject.
All Course Selection forms and presentations can be accessed from the main page of the COHS website.