1) I will know what the requirements for graduation are.

2) I will become familiar with the information provided in the curriculum guide.

3) I will forecast for courses for next year.

4) I will take home my forecasting materials and discuss my choices with my parents.

What You Need to graduate

Total 23 credits

English 4 Math 3 Alg 1 (1) Geometry (1) Algebra 2 (1) The third credit may be completed through

election of an alternative math credit that leads to a specific career goal identified in the High School and Beyond Plan.

Social Studies 3

World Themes (1) U.S. History (1) CWP (1)

Science (Lab) 2 Occupational Education 1 Physical Education 1.5 Health-Wellness .5 Visual or Performing Art (Same) 1 Electives 6.5 Culminating Project & Culminating

Assessment Portfolio (CAP) .5

READING & WRITING PASS READING AND WRITING HSPE

MATH PASS TWO MATH END-OF-COURSE

EXAMS (Algebra I and Geometry)

SCIENCE

END OF COURSE EXAM(Biology)

.5 credit is earned for each class, each semester.

6 classes per semester is 3.0 credits

(.5 credit x 6 classes)3.0 credits x 2 semesters = 6.0

credits for 1 year

End of 9th = 6.0 credits (at least 5.5)End of 10th = 12.0 credits (at least 11.0)End of 11th = 18.0 credits (at least 16.5)

You must have at least 16.5 credits when you start your 12th grade year to be on track to graduate.

You have been assigned an English class and a Math class.

You will all take one semester of NextTools-this class has also been added for you

Most of you will choose a Science class.

Most of you will choose one or two elective courses.

First and Last NameMiddle School NameEmail address (yours or parent’s)

FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY

You have been assigned an English class. It is either 1 or 2 periods.

Circle the entire English Class box

Flip page over - write down English under the Semester 1 column and Semester 2 column.

You have been assigned a Math class, or classes (might have a Math Lab).

Circle the Math box.

Flip page over - write down Math under the Semester 1 column and Semester 2 column.

Most students will take a Science class.

Choices: Integrated Science If recommended by your Science

teacher, you may take Pre-AP Biology

Example: Integrated Science (p. 51)Course Code: 7161/7162 (Sem 1/Sem 2)Open to grades: 9-10-11Length: 2 SemestersCredit Earned: 1 Science__________________________________ Flip page over - write down your selected

science class under the Semester 1 column and Semester 2 column.

NextTools is required for 9th grade. It is 1 semester, and worth .5 credit You will need to choose another 1

semester class to take in the other semester.

Many students choose a PE class for .5 credit, or one of the many .5 Occupational Education or Art Options.

____________________________Flip page over, enter Next Tools in

Semester 1 column / course code 4206

Depending on how many classes you have, you can now choose from a number of elective classe\(s) that may interest you.

Most will have 2.5 credits

Remember to look at whether the class is offered for .5 credit (1 semester), 1.0 credits (whole year), or you may be able to choose .5 or 1.0.

Visual & Performing Arts (p.58) Classes must be taken for the FULL YEAR (1.0 credit).

Fitness (PE) (p.38) Classes can be taken for a semester, or for the full year (.5

or 1.0 credit).

World Language (p.63) If you plan to attend a 4 year college or university

directly from High School, you will need 2.0 credits of the same language. You may choose to take a Language course next year.▪ American Sign Language (ASL)▪ French▪ Spanish

Check the listings for other electives to determine if a class is taken for a semester, or for the full year.

Choose 3 alternate courses that you would like in the case you do not get all of your first picks.

YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO GET ALL OF THE CLASSES YOU CHOOSE, SO IF YOU DO NOT PICK ALTERNATES, WE CHOOSE COURSES FOR YOU.

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

ENGLISH ENGLISH

MATH MATH

SCIENCE SCIENCE

NEXT TOOLS PE/ART

Choice 5 Choice 5

Choice 6 Choice 6

Alternate Alternate

Alternate Alternate

Alternate Alternate

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

2121 ENGLISH 9 2122 ENGLISH 9

M3101 Algebra I M3102 Algebra I

7161 Integrated Science 7162 Integrated Science

4206 NextTools 6171 PE

1511 Spanish 1 1512 Spanish 2

0311V Photography 0312V Photography

Alternate Alternate

Alternate Alternate

Alternate Alternate

Now it is time to enter the classes you chose into the computer

Directions for doing this will be given to you

We will go through the directions step by step with you

After you have entered in all your classes-raise your hand for assistance. We’ll help with printing.

Keep the copy of your forecasting requests

Take it home and go over it, and the curriculum guide with your parents/guardians.

Leave the colored forecasted sheet with Bay Counselors