1. Albertville High School
Twelfth Grade
Registration Information

2. Graduation Requirements
AREA OF STUDY
REQUIREMENTS
CREDITS
English Language Arts
English 9, 10,11, and 12 4
Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry, and
Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra w/ Finance, 1 chosen from approved science classes
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) or approved equivalent 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. Any Senior that has not met a college and career readiness benchmark prior to the start of the school year will be required to take Keytrain for one class period first semester. This course is practice for the WorkKeys assessment that will be given in the Fall and provides an additional opportunity for students to meet a College/Career Readiness benchmark.

5. 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 14 absences (excused OR unexcused) during their Junior year
Discipline requirements - No Alternative School
May be re-examined at end of 1st semester to qualify for 2nd semester.

6. All Seniors that participate in Abbreviated Day Scheduling are required to provide documentation of at least 15 hours each 9 weeks that consists of either:
Paid employment
volunteer work/community service
dual enrollment

7. 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.

8. 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.

10. Core Classes

11. 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

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

13. 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
AP Statistics

14. 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.

15. Career Tech Classes

16. Agriscience Intro to Veterinary Science (prerequisite 2.75 GPA)
Poultry Science
Fish & Wildlife Management (1 credit)
Introduction to Metal Fabrication
Intro to MIG Welding
Construction Finishing
Landscape Design and Management
Greenhouse Production and Management
Sr. Career Pathway Project (teacher approval)

17. Business Advanced BTA Information Technology Fundamentals
Multimedia Design
Multimedia Publications
Business Finance
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Fundamentals
Buying and Merchandising
(prerequisite: any 1 business/marketing class)

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

19. 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 /Event Planning Aides (seeinstructor; no credit)
*Students should pick up an application for Culinary and Senior Project from Mrs. Bolding. For Event Planning Sr. Project applications, see Mrs. Cofield.

20. 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)

21. Sports Medicine Foundations Of Health Science (prerequisite)
Sports Medicine Intermediate
Sports Medicine Advanced

22. Fine Arts

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

24. 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.

25. 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)
*Applications may be picked up from Ms. Frazier.

26. Additional Electives

27. Spanish I
Spanish II
Aggie Advocate (application-Mrs. Aycock)
Aggie Vision Photography (application-Mrs. Aycock)
Aggie Vision Film (application-Mrs. Aycock)
Student aides (library, offices, art, culinary-see appropriate staff)
AP Prep
Yearbook Staff (application-Ms. Millwood)

28. Distance Learning Dual Enrollment
Snead State Community College (10th -12th)
Parent Session: Jan. 11:00am and 6:00pm in the South Hall
Returning Dual Enrollment Students:
Tuesday, March AHS Guidance Office Between 10:00 am and 1:00pm to complete paperwork
New Dual Enrollment students: Wednesday, Mary 20, 2019 between 12:30-3:00 pm in Mrs. Rains room to apply online and complete necessary paperwork.
UA Early College
ACCESS
Online courses – see offerings in AHS online Registration Information or pick
up in guidance office.

29. Free Dual Enrollment! Aviation Child Development Office Administration
Cyber Security
Child Development
Office Administration
Most of these programs require a 3-period block during the day- please come and see me if you are interested!

30. 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. 8. Returning students only!

31. 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.

32. Summer School **Session I: June 3 – June 27, 2019
Session II: July 8 – July 18, 2019
Hours - 7: :30
Minimum of a 40 average to be eligible.
Cost - $25.00 per course
$90.00 per course for Credit Advancement
taught through ACCESS
No summer school on Fridays

33. Important Dates June 14: Requests open in INOW Home to viewing.
June 17-21: Students and parents may contact the guidance
office or an administrator to discuss any concerns about requests. (Please note that course changes are not allowed through the home portal. Conferences must be conducted in person or by phone by a parent.)
June 24: Requests in INOW Home will close for viewing and
course selections are set.
August 2: Schedule pick up

34. 2019-20 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.

35. Deadline!
Forms MUST be returned to your English teacher by Friday, February 8th!!