3. PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

4. Course Selection Welcome to the Junior Course Selection Process. The junior year is one in which careful planning must be done to ensure all requirements for your graduation are met. There are many important decisions to be made. It is imperative that you carefully follow the instructions.

5. Students are classified by the number of academic credits they have earned at the beginning of each year. Freshman Entering High School in the Fall of 2015 GradeCredit 90-5 10 5 ½ -11 ½ 11 12-18 ½ 12 19-above CLASS STANDING

9. How To Make Your Junior Course Selections

11.  1. Fill out your last name, first name.  2. Current English teacher and period you have English.  3. Fill out your grade level (for next year)  4. ****Note where you and your parents will sign the form. Personal Information

13. First Column (Fall) 1. Fill out course # 2. Fill out course name Second Column (Spring) 3. Repeat course # and course name 4. Obtain teacher initials as required. Course Selection List

15. List 3 alternates for your counselor to choose from. The first alternate will be chosen first. If you do not list alternates, the counselor will choose for you. List Alternates

17.  Please read the Schedule Change Procedure carefully…you will be following these guidelines for any changes you might request.  You will have an opportunity to view your choices during Course Verification homeroom later this spring. This will be your last time to make changes. CRHS Schedule Change Policy

20. All Juniors will take English 3. Choose one of the following: 0103 English 3 0113 AP English Lang* 0109 AP English Lang GT* ( * requires teacher signature) English

21. Which math should I take?

22. If currently in Geometry take Math Models or Algebra 2 0236 Math Models 0261 Algebra 2 0262 Algebra 2 Pre-AP* 0263 Algebra 2 Pre-AP/GT* ( * requires teacher signature) ( Please refer to your current math teacher for next year’s math course selection.) Math

23. If currently in Math Models take Algebra 2 0261 Algebra 2 0262 Algebra 2 Pre-AP* 0263 Algebra 2 Pre-AP/GT* ( * requires teacher signature) ( Please refer to your current math teacher for next year’s math course selection.) Math

24. If currently in Algebra 2 you can choose from: 0268 Discrete Math for Problem Solving 0283 Pre-Calculus or 0284 Pre/AP GT Pre- Calculus* 0293 AP Statistics or 0294 AP Statistics GT* 0271 AP Computer Science 1 ( * requires teacher signature) ( Please refer to your current math teacher for next year’s math course selection.) Math

25. Being on the Foundation Graduation Plan gives you many more options that your science teacher has discussed with you. If you are a college bound student, most colleges and universities require 4 years of science which include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as well as a 4 th science. Science

26.  It is important you are placed in the correct,ath and science classes. During your math and science classes, your teacher will visit wit you about their recommendation for next year.  The class recommended by your teacher is the one you should write down on your Course Request Worksheet. If you or your parents have question regarding your placement, please visit with you teacher and speak with your counselor. Math & Science Rec’s

27. All Juniors are required to take US History 0311 US History 0312 AP US History* 0314 AP USHistory GT* ( * requires teacher signature) Please remember that there is an EOC exam for US History. Social Studies

28. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to start your foreign language your Junior year. A minimum of two years of the same foreign language is required for graduation. Choose from the following: FrenchJapanese GermanAmerican Sign Language SpanishChinese Foreign Language

29. All students must have 1 year of Physical Education to meet graduation requirements Choose from the following: Individual & Team Sports or Aerobic Activity. There are alternate ways to receive PE credit such as off-campus PE, band, athletics, cheerleading (1 credit), and Cougar Stars (Drill Team; 1 credit). All athletics (non PE classes) require coach’s signature. Physical Education

30. All students are required to take one semester of Health to meet graduation requirements. 0505 Health Health

31. Electives must include a communication skills component, earned through  Professional Communications (1520)  Debate  Professional Standards in Agribusiness  Teen Leadership  Theatre  Dual Credit Speech

32. All students must have one full year of the same Fine Art. These classes can be used as elective credit after completion of the required fine art credit. Choose from the following: Band, Orchestra, Choir, Art, Theatre Arts, Tech Theatre, Floral Design, Dance, and Digital Arts Animation (Some courses may require teacher signature) Fine Art

33. Students are no longer required to take a technology class but are highly encouraged to enroll in a technology class as an elective choice. Technology Course (Computer Classes)

34. The remainder of the courses on the Course Request Worksheet may be used as electives. Some are one semester only and some are full year courses. Some require prerequisite and/or teacher approval. Miller Career and Technical Center courses require an application as well as campus Diversified Career Prep programs. Some require more than one period. (Jr./Sr. only) Please refer to the course catalogue for course descriptions. Electives

35. Choose three alternate courses/electives in case a course you have chosen is not offered. Alternate Selections

36. Looking ahead in the spring of your sophomore year you have the opportunity to apply for classes at Miller. If you plan on applying for the Practicum in Health Science – clinical rotation at Miller, you must take Principles of Health Science (8093) and Health Science 1 as prerequisites. For more information refer to the course catalogue and/or brochures in the counselor’s office. Miller Career Center

37. Your card must have all sections completed. Please write neatly. Please choose courses wisely, as staff is hired based on your course selections. Course Request Worksheets are due to your English teacher no later than January 29 to your English teacher. (Be sure to include you alternate selections) Course Request Worksheet 2016-2017

38. Enjoy Your Junior Year Class of 2018