1. Class of 2020 Make good choices now!

2. High School 101 You need 42 credits to graduate and earn a diploma You need 42 credits to graduate and earn a diploma How do you earn a credit? How do you earn a credit? You earn a credit every time you pass a class. You earn a credit every time you pass a class. Each year you have the chance to earn between Each year you have the chance to earn between 13-15 credits. 13-15 credits. You must pass CORE classes to graduate You must pass CORE classes to graduate English, math, science, social studies, PE English, math, science, social studies, PE You also need some ELECTIVE credits You also need some ELECTIVE credits Classes you choose Classes you choose

3. Core 40 Diploma English 8 credits English 8 credits 2 credits during Freshmen year 2 credits during Freshmen year English 9 Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters) English 9 Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters) Honors English 9 ( 2cr – over 2 trimesters) Honors English 9 ( 2cr – over 2 trimesters) Teachers will recommend students for an English class. Teachers will recommend students for an English class.

4. Core 40 Diploma Science 6 credits Science 6 credits 2 credits Freshmen year 2 credits Freshmen year Integrated Chemistry and Physics A & B Integrated Chemistry and Physics A & B Honors Biology (2 nd and 3 rd Trimester) Honors Biology (2 nd and 3 rd Trimester) Students who are finished with Algebra I by the start of freshman year will be placed in ICP Trimester 1. At the end of that Trimester, science teachers and administration will determine which students will be placed in Honors Biology for the remainder of the year or which will continue for a second trimester of ICP.

5. Core 40 Diploma Math 6 credits (8 credits for AHD) Math 6 credits (8 credits for AHD) 2 credits during Freshmen year 2 credits during Freshmen year Algebra I XY( 2 cr – accelerated over 2 trimesters) Algebra I XY( 2 cr – accelerated over 2 trimesters) Algebra I Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters) Algebra I Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters) Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters) Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters) Honors Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters) Honors Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters) Algebra II (2 cr – 2 trimesters) Algebra II (2 cr – 2 trimesters) Teachers will recommend students for a Math class. Teachers will recommend students for a Math class. Algebra in 8 th grade will NOT count toward your 6 math credits for a CORE 40 diploma Algebra in 8 th grade will NOT count toward your 6 math credits for a CORE 40 diploma

6. Core 40 Diploma Social Studies 6 credits Social Studies 6 credits This will start Sophomore year with 2 credits in World History This will start Sophomore year with 2 credits in World History

7. Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma In addition to Core 40 requirements In addition to Core 40 requirements 2 more Math credits 2 more Math credits 6-8 World Language credits 6-8 World Language credits 2 Fine Art credits 2 Fine Art credits “C” or better in all classes “C” or better in all classes GPA of 3.0 or better GPA of 3.0 or better Complete 1 of the following: Complete 1 of the following: Complete 2 AP courses and take AP exams Complete 2 AP courses and take AP exams Complete 2 Dual Credit courses resulting in 6 college credits Complete 2 Dual Credit courses resulting in 6 college credits Complete 1 AP course with the AP exam AND 1 Dual Credit course resulting in 3 college credits Complete 1 AP course with the AP exam AND 1 Dual Credit course resulting in 3 college credits

8. Core 40 Technical Diploma In addition to Core 40 requirements: In addition to Core 40 requirements: Earn 6 credits in the college and career prep courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: Earn 6 credits in the college and career prep courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: Pathway designated industry-cased certification or credential Pathway designated industry-cased certification or credential Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in 6 transcripted college credits “C” or better in all courses “C” or better in all courses GPA of 3.0 or better GPA of 3.0 or better Complete 1 of the following Complete 1 of the following Any one of the options for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Any one of the options for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Receive specific scores on the Accuplacer Test, WorkKeys Test or Compass Test Receive specific scores on the Accuplacer Test, WorkKeys Test or Compass Test

9. FHS ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS FOR FRESHMEN 2016-2017

10. Art Department Intro 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) Intro 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) Advanced 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) Advanced 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) Honors Intro to 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) Honors Intro to 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) Teacher recommendation only Teacher recommendation only If you would like to take any higher level art class later on, you must complete the Intro and Adv. classes first, with a “B” or better

11. Think you know everything about Word & PowerPoint? Learn to work smarter—not harder. Digital Application & Responsibility– A Textbooks are on a tablet device. Digital Application & Responsibility Digital Application & Responsibility– B Don’t like math? What about letting Excel do your math for you? Make complicated calculations easy. Do you want a career in a field that is growing by 15% per year? A Database Administrator position might be for you. Come learn the basics of Access. Textbooks are on a tablet device. Business Department

12. Provides the framework for future business & marketing courses Three primary areas of focus: Introduction to Business Learn about the financial side of business *Recommended for students who have completed Algebra I before freshman year Accounting Computer Programming *Completion of Algebra I is required for this course

13. English Department Speech Speech involves the study and application of the basic principles and techniques of effective communication, which are often lost arts in today's technology-centered society. Students enrolled in speech class learn to become more proficient communicators in all four facets of language arts - reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Theatre Arts Students enrolled in Theatre Arts learn and apply basic concepts related to the theatre, read and analyze scripts, create theatre pieces, and develop acting skills. (Fine Arts credit) Technical Theatre Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the processes of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. The focus of this class during the first trimester is the fall play, while the focus during the third trimester is the spring musical. Fine Arts Department

14. FACS Department Interpersonal Relationships (IPR) Nutrition & Wellness Preparing for College & Careers Child Development

15. Foreign Language Department French I A & B French I A & B Spanish I A & B Spanish I A & B Spanish for Heritage Speakers A & B Spanish for Heritage Speakers A & B If a student has spoken Spanish as a primary language at home and desires to study Spanish, we recommend that she/he begin with Spanish for Heritage Speakers and then take upper level Spanish classes based on teacher recommendation. Spanish I is not an appropriate class for someone who already speaks Spanish well. If a student has spoken Spanish as a primary language at home and desires to study Spanish, we recommend that she/he begin with Spanish for Heritage Speakers and then take upper level Spanish classes based on teacher recommendation. Spanish I is not an appropriate class for someone who already speaks Spanish well. To enroll in a foreign language, a student must have a “C” average in 8 th grade English

16. Technology and Engineering Introduction to Engineering Design (EPICS) Introduction to Engineering Design (EPICS) Introduction to Design Process Introduction to Design Process Introduction to Manufacturing Introduction to Manufacturing Project Lead the Way: Introduction to Engineering Design Project Lead the Way: Introduction to Engineering Design Completion of Algebra I is required for this course Completion of Algebra I is required for this course

17. Music Department Chorale Beginning Choir – open to all students ADV Choir (Fortissimo) – Auditions required

18. Band, Orchestra and More… Band: Percussion Ensemble (Band) – 2 Trimesters Intermediate Band I, II, III – 3 Trimesters Jazz Ensemble – 1 Trimester Mariachi Band – 1 Trimester Color Guard – 1 Trimester Orchestra: Intermediate Orchestra – 2 Trimesters Instrumental Ensemble – 1 Trimester General Music Classes: Music Theory and Composition Beginning Piano Intermediate Piano History of Rock World Music

19. Physical Education All Freshman will take 2 trimesters of PE. This is required for all Diploma types. All Freshman will take 2 trimesters of PE. This is required for all Diploma types. Beginning Swim Beginning Swim

20. Science Department PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences A & B PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences A & B Must have a Teacher Recommendation Must have a Teacher Recommendation

22. Remember to pick your courses wisely! Make sure you have picked out a full schedule with AT LEAST 6 alternate classes! Make sure you have picked out a full schedule with AT LEAST 6 alternate classes! Schedule changes will not be made once school has started Schedule changes will not be made once school has started We cannot stress this enough! Once schedules are set NO changes are made once the school year has begun! We cannot stress this enough! Once schedules are set NO changes are made once the school year has begun! Questions? Questions?

23. What to take away… 1. Your choices now MATTER! They will affect your next several years of high school. 1. Your choices now MATTER! They will affect your next several years of high school. 2. Credits are IMPORTANT! You need 42 and must pass CORE classes to graduate! 2. Credits are IMPORTANT! You need 42 and must pass CORE classes to graduate! 3. Failed CORE classes MUST be made up in summer school 3. Failed CORE classes MUST be made up in summer school 4. Class changes are NOT made once school starts! 4. Class changes are NOT made once school starts!