1. Class of 2011 Welcome to Scheduling Orientation!

2. The Course Selection Book Has Helpful Info…  Course descriptions  Career Pathway  Information on prerequisites  Graduation requirements  Testing-out procedures  Dual Enrollment  Co-op  Skill Center  Co-Curricular Activities  http://www.swartzcreek.org  Go to: Click on “Schools”, “High School”, “Course Registration Guide”

3. Graduation Requirements English 4 Credits (8 sem) –English 9, 10, 11, 12 or advanced level english class World History 1 Credit (2 sem) U. S. History 1 Credit (2 sem) Government ½ Credit (1 sem) Economics½ Credit(1 sem)

4. Graduation Requirements Algebra I1 Credit(2 sem) Geometry 1 Credit(2 sem) Algebra II1 Credit(2 sem) Math Elective 1 Credit (2 sem) Biology1 Credit (2 sem) Chem or Phys1 Credit (2 sem) Additional Science 1Credit(2 sem)

5. Graduation Requirements Health1/2 Credit (1 sem) PE 1/2 Credit (1 sem) Visual, Performing, Applied Arts: 1 Credit (2 sem) Electives6 Credits (12 sem) Online Learning Experience TOTAL FOR GRADUATION = 23 CREDITS

6. MY FOUR-YEAR PLAN GradeEnglish SocialStudies MathScienceElectiveElective 9 th English 9 or Adv. English 9 World History Intro Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Biologyor Honors Biology Health Physical Education 10 th English 10 or Adv. English 10 American Hist or AP American Hist Algebra Concepts orGeometryor College Geometry Physical Science Physics & Physical Science Chemistry or Honors Chemistry ComputerApplications 11 th English 11 or Adv. English 11 Economics&Governmentor AP Government Geometry College Geometry Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B College Algebra 2 Trigonometry Algebra 3 & Stats AnalysisCalculusChemistryPhysics Honors Physics Honors Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry 1.0 VPAA 12 th English 12 or AP English Math

7. Career Pathways A career pathway is a plan designed by you to ensure what you learn in school each day is useful for your life. Make sure you choose classes that support your career pathway. Arts and Communications (AC)Arts and Communications (AC) Business, Management, Marketing and Technology (BMMT)Business, Management, Marketing and Technology (BMMT) Engineering / Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EMIT)Engineering / Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EMIT) Health Sciences (HES)Health Sciences (HES) Human Services (HUS)Human Services (HUS) Natural Resources and Agriscience (NRA)Natural Resources and Agriscience (NRA) Please see page 9 in the Course Selection Book for details.Please see page 9 in the Course Selection Book for details.

8. Skill Center Education Programs ●Great opportunities for hands-on learning! Transportation is provided.Transportation is provided. See Course Selection Book for more detailed information on classes.See Course Selection Book for more detailed information on classes. Your counselor will provide additional information regarding registration procedures.Your counselor will provide additional information regarding registration procedures.

9. Testing Out Procedures High School credit may be earned in any course offered by the school by testing out. This applies to all SC courses. Student must attain a 78% or above on the semester exam.

10. 9 th graders should end with a minimum of 5 credits 10 th graders should end a minimum of 11 credits 11 th graders should end with a minimum of 16 9 th graders should end with a minimum of 5 credits 10 th graders should end a minimum of 11 credits 11 th graders should end with a minimum of 16 Behind On Credit? Sign up to see your counselor!

11. Dual Enrollment Allows a student to enroll in postsecondary for high school credit, or postsecondary credit, or both. Eligibility: –Must be enrolled in at least one high school class. –Must take the PSAT or PLAN in 10 th grade to dual enroll in 10 th grade 2 nd semester (qualifying scores are required; see course selection book) –If student decides not to take SC AP same subject course, he/she takes college course at own expense. 3 - 4 credit college courses transfer to SC as 1.0 credit. 1 - 2 credit college courses transfer to SC as 0.5 credit.

12. Scheduling Starting tomorrow students will meet with a counselor to discuss transcripts and select courses for next year. Please bring your course selection sheet filled out with a total of 6 credits and 3 or more alternate classes listed.

13. Thank You for Listening Today! Have a great second semester!!