2019-2020

The Goalto create “Ready Graduates”

prepared for success after high school in college, career training programs, the military, or immediate transition to the work force earning above minimum wage

“Ready Graduates”Meet one of the following:

• Score 21 or higher on the ACT or

• Complete 4 EPSOs or

• Complete 2 EPSOs + earn industry certification or

• Complete 2 EPSOs + ASVAB designated score (currently 31)

CHS Early Post

Secondary Opportunities (EPSOs)

• Advanced Placement (AP)

• Statewide Dual Credit (SDC)

• Local Dual Credit (LDC)

• Dual Enrollment (DE)

• Capstone Industry Certification-Aligned

Advanced Placement and

Statewide Dual Credit

• Access to rigorous college-level work

• Opportunities to earn college credit

• Develop advanced research and communication skills

• Tap creative, problem-solving and analytical potential

• Develop time management and study skills

Additional 5 Points Added to Grade in AP Classes for Students Taking the AP Exam

(Estimated Cost $94 – Due October 1)

Additional 4 Points Added to the Grade in SDC Classes

(All students take the online challenge exam at no charge.)

Advanced Placement

Arts

AP Art HistoryAP Studio Art: 2-D Design AP Studio Art: 3-D Design AP Studio Art: Drawing

EnglishAP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition

MathAP CalculusAP Statistics

Sciences

AP Biology AP ChemistryAP Environmental Science AP Physics: Algebra-Based

Social Studies

AP European History AP Human GeographyAP United States History AP Government & Politics

Statewide Dual Credit

• SWD World History (HIST 1220)

• SWD American History II (HIST 2020)

• SWD Pre-Calculus (MATH 1730)

• SWD Criminal Justice (CRMJ 1010)

Local Dual CreditMechatronics I & II

Columbia State Community College

Additional 4 Points Added to the Grade in LDC Classes

Who: Juniors and Seniors eligible for the Dual Enrollment Grant

What: Classes that count for high school credit and/or college credit

Where: Columbia State (CSCC) and

TN Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) – on the CHS campus

Dual Enrollment

CHS TCAT Classes• Accounting

• Construction

• Digital Graphics Design

• Nursing

See the Curriculum Guide for steps to dual enrollment

at Columbia State Community College.

• Auto Maintenance & Repair

• Cosmetology

• Electromechanical Technology (Mechatronics)

Additional 4 Points Added to Grade for DE Classes

HONORS CLASSES• Challenging, faster pace, greater depth

• Extensive, challenging reading and writing requirements (pre-class reading for English)

• Independent study and outside research projects

• Strong computational and problem solving skills for math classes

Additional 3 Points Added to Grade for Honors Classes

• February 25Class meetings - Practice forms distributed

• February 22 – 28Homeroom to work on forms

• March 1, 4 - 6 Online registration during English classes

(Students turn in the colored registration forms.)

Registration Dates

Graduation Requirements• English 4• Math 4• Personal Finance .5• Wellness & PE 1.5• Science 3• Social Studies 3• Foreign Language 2• Fine Arts 1• Elective Focus 3

22 Credits

Other Requirements: ACT and Civics test

9th 1st year 0 - 4.5 credits

10th 2nd year 5 - 9.5 credits

11th 3rd year 10 - 14.5 credits

12th 4th year 15 or more credits

Student Classification

4 Credits Required

9th English I (or Honors or CCCA Pre-AP)

10th English II (or Honors or CCCA Pre-AP)

11th English III (or Honors or AP)

12th English IV (or Honors or AP)

English

4 Credits Required

9th Algebra I*

10th Geometry*

11th Algebra II* (or Bridge)

12th Additional Math

You must take math every year!

Math

3 Credits Required9th Biology I

10th Physical Science (Additional Lab Science)

11th/12th Chemistry I

Science

3 Credits Required

9th World History & Geography or SWDC World History, AP European History, or AP Human Geography

11th US History & Geographyor SWDC American History II, AP US History, or CSCC HIST 2020

12th Economics - .5 creditor Marketing I

12th US Government & Civics - .5 creditor AP Government & Politics, American Business Legal Systems (.5 credit,) or three years in JROTC

Social Studies

2 Credits Required*

• Spanish I & II

• Latin I & II

* In the same foreign language

Foreign Language

1 Credit RequiredAP Art History General Music

Band Theater Arts

Dance Visual Art

Digital Arts & Design Vocal Music

Fine Arts

1.5 Credits Required*• Lifetime Wellness 1 credit

• Additional PE .5 credit (May be met by sports or other activity)

*Met by 2 full years JROTC

Wellness

.5 credits required*

* Met by 3 full years JROTC

Personal Finance

3 Credits above Core Requirements• Accounting• Advanced Placement• A/V Productions Broadcasting• Auto Maintenance & Repair• Coding• Construction• Cosmetology• Criminal Justice & Correction• Culinary Arts• Cybersecurity• Digital Arts & Design

• Fine Arts• Health Science: Nursing Services• Health Science: Sport & Human

Performance• Humanities• Leadership in Government: NJROTC• Marketing Management• Math & Science• Mechatronics• Veterinary & Animal Science

9th and 10th grades are a time to explore programs offered. Students must finalize their focus area by the end of the sophomore year.

Focus Area

CHS SCHOOL DAY

• 4 blocks each day

• Advisor/Advisee & Lion Time

• 4 classes each semester

• 8 credits per year

Block Fall Spring

1 English II Physical Science

2 Geometry Foreign Language I

3 Fine Art Personal Finance/PE I

4 Elective Elective

TYPICAL 10TH SCHEDULE

Block Fall Spring

1 English III SDC American History II

2 Algebra II Foreign Language II

ACT Prep Chemistry I

4 Focus Area Class Elective

TYPICAL 11TH SCHEDULE

Block Fall Spring

1 English IV Economics/Government

2 Advanced Math Focus Area Class

Elective Elective

4 Elective Elective

TYPICAL 12TH SCHEDULE

• Print all information using a pencil.• Designate Focus Area.• Bubble 8 classes.• Choose 2 alternate classes.• Only select classes from the list of courses

in the guide.• Obtain parent/guardian signature.• Return colored form at online registration.

Registration Form

July 9

Schedule Pickup

12th 8:00 – 10:00

11th 10:00 – 12:00

10th 1:00 – 3:00➢ Report errors/concerns➢ Parking permits if eligible

(9th Grade Orientation/Schedules July 11)

General Reminders• Take advantage of every opportunity to

prepare for and take the ACT.• Take challenging courses to better prepare

for secondary options.• Want to get into a good college or play sports

in college? Focus on your GPA. (The NCAA does not accept credit recovery classes!)

• Carefully consider class choices and alternates. Changes will not be made unless the school has made an error.

Sophomore Year Reminders• Take the ACT if you plan to Dual Enroll at CSCC

in 11th. Complete CSCC registration in the spring for fall classes in your Junior year.

• Choose your electives carefully. At the end of this year, you must choose your Focus Area.

• Explore careers, colleges, and tech schools of interest.

• Participate in school activities/sports and community service opportunities to build your resume for post high school applications.

Junior Year Reminders• Use the ACT test prep class to improve your

knowledge and test taking skills. Take the free ACT test in the spring. The ACT is a graduation requirement.

• Complete registration in the spring if you plan to Dual Enroll at CSCC in the fall.

• Explore careers and begin visits to colleges and tech schools of interest.

• Continue to build your resume for post high school applications with school activities/sports and community service.

Senior Reminders• Take the free ACT test in the fall. You may

improve your score and your scholarship opportunities.

• Summer - Complete visits to colleges and tech schools of interest.

• Fall – Complete post-secondary, TNPromise, and FAFSA applications for next school year.

• Spring – Attend mandatory TNPromisemeeting; complete community service. Finalize post high school plans.

No Excuses!Opportunities for Training and Education after High School:

TN Promise 2 years at a TN community or technical college

HOPE 21 ACT or 3.0 GPA =4 years at a TN postsecondary institution