1. Course Selection for 2015-2016

2. On the cover of your white envelope is a stamp with your appointment time with me. Meetings will be in my office in Guidance. PLEASE BE ON TIME TO YOUR APPOINTMENT!

3. Appointment date/time with me is stamped on your white envelope. Appointments last about 10 minutes each. BE ON TIME! Have your forms filled out completely with all necessary signatures. If you do not turn in a course selection form, I will create a schedule for you. The Course Selection Guide is on the SPHS website: Descriptions of courses Explanation of prerequisites or co-requisites

4. You will turn in your completed 4-year plan AND you will turn in your course requests for next year:

7. English 4 years in sequence (9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and 12 th ) Social Studies 4 credits (required: World History, US History 10 and 11, and Government/Economics) Math 4 credits (must include: Alg I, Geometry, & Alg II) Science 4 credits (must include: Biology and either Active Physical Science or Chemistry) 1 year of PE LIFE Athletes: PE Ath LIFE ½ credit of Health 1 year of Career Preparedness (or an Academy equivalent) 3.0 total credits of any combination of: Fine Art Foreign Language Career Technical (examples: FACS, Fashion, Housing, Health Science, Engineering, etc.) 24 minimum credits

8. At least four (4.0) credits that meet one of the following criteria: Two (2.0) credits of a foreign language in the same language and two (2.0) credits in a college-level course (i.e., Advanced Placement, or Dual Enrollment classes) Three (3.0) credits of a foreign language in the same language and one (1.0) credit in a college-level course (i.e., AP or Dual Enrollment) At least two (2.0) credits of science that meet one of the following criteria: One (1.0) credit in Chemistry and one (1.0) credit in Physics OR One (1.0) credit in Chemistry and one (1.0) credit in an AP science course At least one (1.0) credit in math at the Pre-Calculus level Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher A minimum of 28 earned total credits

9. AP Contract If you are taking an AP course, you and your parents must sign an AP contract form. Override Letters If your teacher or counselor doesn’t recommend you to take a course, then you and your parents will have to sign an override letter. This letter will remain on file with your counselor. **These forms are in your packet. If you need either of these forms, you MUST bring them—completed and signed by a parent—with you to your appointment.

10. VIRTUAL CLASSES

11. Virtual classes will be scheduled for either Zero, 1 st, 6 th, or 7 th period. Students will note on their course selection form what class period they prefer. However, the class period is not guaranteed and will be based on availability in the master schedule. The course teacher will be a Hoover City Schools teacher, and he/she will have Spain Park office hours during the class period to offer assistance to students as needed. While most of the work will be done at home/online, students may be required to report to the school for class meetings or to complete assignments, but students would have advance notice from the teacher of these meetings.

12. Students who choose to take virtual classes must be driven and self-motivated. Students will be expected to take initiative and visit the course teacher during his/her office hours to get help when needed. Students must have regular access to the internet. Unless students are attending a class meeting or working with the teacher during office hours, students enrolled in a virtual course should make plans to be OFF CAMPUS during the class period. So, you will not be able to sit in the SPHS library each day and work on your virtual class.

13. Virtual Core Classes English 11 US History 11 Health (semester) German I Spanish 2 French 2 Psychology Virtual Electives

14. CORE ACADEMIC CLASSES

15. English 11 English 11, Virtual AP English Language 11 You MUST get the signature of your current English teacher for approval. You will be required to take the AP exam in May.

16. Regular Option United States History 11 Regular Virtual AP United States History 11 Requires the signature of your current APUSH 10 teacher Must take AP exam in May APUSH 11 will be offered in Zero Period Advanced Placement

17. Principles of Geometry Geometry Algebraic Connections Geometry Algebra 2 Trig Pre-AP Geometry Algebra 2 Trig or Pre-AP Algebra 2 Trig Algebra 2 Trig Pre-AP Algebra 2 Trig Algebra 2 Trig Math TeamPre-Calculus Math Team Pre-Calculus or Pre-AP Pre-Calculus

18. ALL MATH COURSES REQUIRE A TEACHER SIGNATURE!!!

19. Make sure you have taken (1.0) Biology and (1.0) of either Active Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics REQUIRED … these are REQUIRED for graduation!

20. No Pre-Requisites Earth Science Environmental Science Anatomy & Physiology Forensics AP Biology 2 period course, only one credit AP Chemistry 2 period course, only one credit AP Physics 1 AP Environmental Science Pre-Requisites Required

21. Please check the Course Selection Guide on the SPHS website for a full list of elective descriptions. Elective descriptions may be spread out throughout the Course Selection Guide depending on the course content (i.e., AP Human Geography is listed in the History section) Some of them require pre-requisites or teacher signatures so look CLOSELY

22. IT Academy Current juniors will start with IT Academy 2 Graphic Design/Web Design Projects include: Webpage design (using Dream Weaver) Drawing logos Designing newspaper ads Editing photos and graphics with Photo Shop Juniors will start with Finance Academy 3 Accounting Provides a comprehensive introduction to basic financial accounting. See Course Selection Guide (online) for further details. Finance Academy

23. Trades Academy Students interested in a vocational career Examples: Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Manufacturing Technology, Welding, and Culinary Arts Students will be able to select a vocational career for an in-depth introduction. The class will be an online course taken at school. The class will be provided by community colleges associated with Spain Park High School (Jeff State Community College, Lawson State Community College)

24. Rising Juniors who are currently in Health Science Foundations & have current HSA teacher approval can choose from these pathways: Sports Medicine Intermediate Emergency Services Therapeutic Services For further questions regarding Health Science Academy, see Mr. Zajac in Room 104.

25. German I (Virtual) Computer Science Principles Introduction to central ideas of computing and computer science AP Computer Science Must have taken Algebra 2 Trig Will pay for and take the AP Exam in May Dietetics In-depth study of the science of food (nutrition, weight control, maintenance of good health and the preparation of food, etc.) Ceramics 1 & 2 (Ceramics no longer requires Art I as pre-requisite) ACT Prep (semester course) Interior Design I (year-long course) Choosing, furnishing, and maintaining a home Fashion Design (must have taken Fashion this year) Gaining efficiency in sewing skills/techniques Fashion Media (must have taken Fashion this year) Explores factors related to the retail industry and fashion business Dual Enrollment Culinary & Hospitality Institute at Jeff State Community College

26. Cooperative Education See Mrs. Bertella (Rm 124) Instructional Support Aide Applications in Guidance; see Ms. Varner (Rm 123) Library Aide See Mrs. Utz (Library) Peer Helpers See Mrs. Engates (Rm 126 or 119) Application at front desk Yearbook Staff See Mrs. Rodgers (Rm 229) Scholars Bowl See Mr. Parker (Rm 110) DISCLAIMER: just because you get a teacher signature, it doesn’t mean you are automatically in the class! Please make sure you have chosen alternate electives! These courses require a TEACHER SIGNATURE! You will NOT be put in the class without one!

28. Available Classes: English 11 APUSH 11 AP Biology (Zero Period and 1 st Period) Spanish 2 Spanish 3, Pre-AP French 2 These courses are subject to change—they will be available based on how many students sign up to take them as a zero period course. Busses will NOT run during this time so you must have a ride or drive. You cannot remain on campus after your classes are finished for the day. You have the option to take 8 courses if desired. You must turn in a Zero Period Contract during your course selection appointment. Additional Information:

29. You MUST choose 2 alternate electives They cannot be electives that require an interview/application process You also must make sure that you meet the pre-requisites for the course (if necessary) Why do I have to choose alternate electives? A course you chose won’t fit in your schedule (this happens OFTEN!) A course you chose doesn’t “make” and we will no longer offer it A course you chose is full You make or do not make a team/elective required by try-outs Remember… while you are out for the summer, we are here working on your schedules! Please help us by giving us a few options you would be OK with in the event that one of these situations happens with your schedule!

30. Don’t forget to have a parent initial your 4 Year Plan and sign your Course Request sheets Don’t forget to make sure you have 2 alternate electives on your Course Request sheet

31. Mrs. Agostini 11 th Grade Counselor eagostini@hoover.k12.al.us