1. AHS Course Selection 2012-2013 Class of 2016

2. Graduation Requirements Recommended High School Program 26 credits

3. Required Courses 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Math Models, and any Math course with Algebra 2 as a prerequisite) 4 credits of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and a science elective) 4 credits of Social Studies

4. 2 credits of the SAME World Language 1 credit of Fine Art 1 credit of Physical Education ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Speech (communication applications) Debate is NOT speech 5 credits of Electives

5. World Language 2 credits Both credits must be in the same language Languages offered: Spanish French Sign Language ( beginning 10 th grade)

6. Should I take a World Language? We strongly encourage you to wait on taking a world language-unless you are doing very well (A or high B) in your current ELA class.

7. Fine Arts 1 credit Must be full credit of one of the following –Choir –Band –Orchestra –Dance –Theatre Arts –Music History (PRE-AP only offered to 11/12 grades) –Art (beginning 10 th) –Music Theory ( beginning 10 th) –Art History (AP) (beginning 11 th )

8. Physical Education 1 credit Pe class-You may earn only 1 credit from a traditional PE team sport or individual sport class. (One and Done) Substitutions *Athletics *Marching Band (fall semester) *ROTC *Dance Team (Angels) *Cheerleading (fall semester) ***Students may earn 4 credits of athletics***

9. Electives 5 credits If they are in addition to what is required, they are considered an elective. –Ex. Additional World Language, Computer course, Touch System Data, Debate, Orchestra

10. Remember you need: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of World Language 1 credit of PE ½ credit of Speech ½ credit of Health 1 credit of Fine Arts 5 credits of Electives See page 10 of program guide TOTAL: 26

11. Pre-AP/GT Do not OVERLOAD yourself! Please consider these courses only for subjects in which you excel. It is important to understand some of these courses have summer readings. These courses have heavy time commitments, nightly homework assignments.

12. Criteria for Pre-AP/GT Class!  For ENGLISH/ALGEBRA 1 students must have A in course and 85+ on final exam.  For HISTORY, students must have a A in History & English and an 85+ on the final exam.  For BIOLOGY, students must have an A in Science & English and an 85+ on the final exam.  This criteria is set for students who are NOT currently enrolled in GT/Pre-AP courses at the middle school. If you think there is a chance you will level up once the semester begins-you should complete the required ELA summer reading

13. Create a 4 year plan Use Your Course Guide to help you plan for the courses you need and would like to take at AHS See page PG 2/3 of course guide.

14. GET INVOLVED-Do not wait until your senior year to join activities! * Volunteer YES Service Organization at school * Join a club/team at school *Part time jobs

15. Where do I register for my classes? Will open on January 25 th and commence on February 6 th. Information will be given to you by your 8 th grade counselor on how to register for classes online.

17.  Choose electives wisely!!!  Elective schedule changes are not permitted after you have made online verifications.  You cannot drop a year long course at semester.

18. HOW CAN I MAKE A CHANGE? March 1st-you will have access to review your course selection online. All changes must be submitted in writing to your 8 th grade counselor by March 9 th. Please understand March 9 th is your last opportunity to change an ELECTIVE course.

19. Thinking about Summer School? FBISD Summer school Please see your middle school counselor for this info in the spring.

20. Department Representatives Overview

21. STAAR-End of Course

22. STAAR-EOC Tested Courses ELA: English I English II English III Social Studies: World Geography World History US History Math: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Science: Biology Chemistry Physics e

23. STARR The score on an EOC assessments counts for 15% of the final course grade Grading: –Term Averages (1 st, 2 nd grading period, etc.) –Semester Averages (includes semester exam) –Year Average (S1 and S2 average –Final Course Grade (includes EOC score) www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

24. Semester 1 Average Term 1 (43%) + Term 2 (42%) + Sem. Exam (15%) =S1 Avg. Semester 2 Average Term 3 (50%) + Term 4 (50%) = S2 Avg. 2 Example: Semester 1 average = 84 Semester 2 average = 90 (84 + 90)/2 = 87 (year end average) The final course grade will be determined by counting the year end average as 85% of the final course grade and the EOC score as 15% of the final course grade. Final course grades in courses without an EOC exam will not include this calculation. Example: Year end average = 87 EOC score = 92 (87 x 0.85) + (92 x 0.15) = 87.75 (88 Final Course Grade)

25. AHS WEBSITE/ACCESS For up-to-date info and answers to many of your questions- On line program guide: http://www.fortbendisd.com/departments/academics/curriculum/home Please refer to our WEBSITE

26. Reminder!!! Return Course Selection Sheets-January 25 th. 8 th Grade Parent Night/Elective Fair- Tuesday, January 24th @ 6:30 pm AHS auditorium

27. Questions & Answers/Information World Language Social Studies English Math Science Special Education Counselors STARR/EOC Fine Arts Career & Technology Business DECA Red Cross FLO/SAIL FFA NJROTC Speech Athletics Booster Clubs YES