Future Junior & Senior

Course Selection

2019-20

Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4.0 credits

Social Science(Must pass US History, Civics or AP Gov’t US, & Constitution test)

2.0 credits

Math 3.0 credits

Science 2.0 credits

Health/PE 3.5 credits

Consumer Ed 0.5 credit

Electives 9 credits

Total of 24 credits

CREDITSTo be a… You must

have…It’s recommended you have…

Sophomore 5 Credits 6 credits

Junior 11 Credits 12 credits

Senior 17 Credits 18 credits

HS graduate 24 Credits REQUIRED TO HAVE 24 CREDITS!!!

What’s New Next YearNew Courses:• AGR/SCI - PSAA (Physical Science Applications in Agriculture)

○ Course will focus on Chemistry and Physics applications of science as they apply to agriculture

○ Take as either an Ag or Science course

• FACS - Intro to Education (Dual Credit course!) ○ Course will focus on the American education system and

on teaching as a profession.

• MAT - Intro to Statistics (Dual Credit course!) ○ Course will focus on mathematical reasoning and the

solving of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills and appreciation

○ Requires a B or higher in Algebra 2 or a C or higher in Honors Algebra 2

What’s New Next Year

Course Name Changes: (Not a curriculum change)

Intro to Logic - replaces Social IssuesCulinary II - replaces Food for Thought

PE Name Changes:Sports & Fitness - replaced Fitness & SportsLifetime Fitness - replaced Lifetime Fitness & Exercise

What’s New Next YearBlended Courses

1. Similar to college classes - a significant amount of work completed outside of classroom

2. Expose students to a flexible schedule to help them transition to college or the workplace

3. Organization, communication skills, and self-advocacy are required for these courses.

4. In advance, teachers let students know the days they will report to the classroom (required attendance days) and the days in which students have the flexibility to work outside the classroom (flex days). Usually averages to about 3-4 days in class with 1-2 days of flex.

**If your grade is below a C, you will be required to attend classes all days in order to get the assistance you need.**

What’s New Next YearBlended Courses

Courses listed below can be taken as Blended courses. You must select the Blended section of the course in Career Cruising if you wish to be considered for a blended option.

Composition I/II - Dual CreditIntro to Oral Communication - Dual CreditAdvanced AccountingAP Calculus ABWestern Civilization - Dual CreditPersonal Investment & FinanceSports & Entertainment MarketingEarth & Space SciencePhysics Intro to Education - Dual CreditCollege AlgebraChild DevelopmentBlended P.E.Agribusiness Management JournalismSpanish 4

Dual CreditNew to Dual Credit:● Apply and Assess by December 21, 2018!

Eligible Last Year but no DC classes:● No further action needed (check with counselor)

Current DC student:● No further action needed (unless adding DC math,

may need assessment)

When requesting these courses in Career Cruising, a counselor will have

to approve the courses before you can submit.

Junior English OptionsCourse currently taking Grade in the course Course to take next

year

English II Any grade English III

English II B or higher AP English Language & Composition

Honors English II D or Lower English III

Honors English II C or Higher AP English Language & Composition

Senior English OptionsYear-Long Courses:

College English Bridge (base) AP English Literature Journalism & Newspaper

Semester-Long Courses:

English 4: CompositionEnglish 4: Literature Philosophy & Literary CriticismCreative WritingTheater I & IIAdvanced Acting & DirectingLiterature of the Silver ScreenComposition I (Dual Credit)Composition II (Dual Credit)Introduction to Oral Communications (Dual Credit)Introduction to Humanities (Dual Credit)Advanced Speech

MATH• Geometry -Standard, in Construction• Algebra 2 – Fundamental, Standard, Honors

• STEM Trig• College Algebra • Honors Pre-Calculus • Finite / Prob & Stats• Finite Math (Dual Credit)• Intro to Statistics (Dual Credit)

• AP – Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Science Principles

**Talk to your math teacher for recommendations

ScienceCourse currently taking

Course options next year (based on teacher recommendation)

Biology or Honors Biology

Chemistry or Honors ChemistryPSAABSAA

Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

PhysicsMolecular and Structural BiologyChemistry IIFundamentals of Chemistry (Dual Credit)Environment Earth (Dual Credit option also)Biological EngineeringEarth & Space ScienceBSAAPSAA

Physics

Molecular and Structural BiologyChemistry IIFundamentals of Chemistry (Dual Credit)Environment Earth (Dual Credit option also)Biological EngineeringEarth and Space Science AP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics C

Social Studies ElectivesOne semester each

• International Relations• Social Issues• Economics• Human Geography• Psychology• Sociology• Civics• AP Psychology (Psych & B or higher in all Social Studies classes)

• AP Government US (B or higher in all Social Studies classes)

• AP Government Comparative (B or higher in all Social Studies classes)

• AP Geography (Human Geography & B or higher in all Social Studies classes)

• Western Civilization to 1500 (Dual Credit)• Western Civilization since 1500 (Dual Credit)

PE• PE Exemption

– Application required w/coach signature– IHSA activity/sport including Marching Band– Only for semester you are in the activity/sport– Winter sports - choose semester

• Options:– Sports & Fitness – Lifetime Fitness – Personal Development – Dance Fitness– Water & Land Activities– Advanced Aquatics– Swim Guard– Lifestyle Management (a full year course!)– Unified Physical Education (C or higher in all PE courses)– Blended PE (must select in Career Cruising, C or higher)

• NO CHANGES AFTER MARCH 22nd!

CONSUMER EDUCATION-STATE OF ILLINOIS REQUIREMENT

Successful completion of any of the following courses/programs fulfills the State Consumer

Education requirement for highschool graduation:

✓ Introduction to Business (9, 10) - 1 year✓ Consumer Education (11, 12) - 1 semester✓ Personal Investment & Finance (11, 12) - 1 semester

✓ Agribusiness Management (11, 12) - 1 year✓ Work Program Class/Work Program (11,12) – 1 year

Junior & Senior Electives• Agriculture (Veterinary Science, PSAA)

• Art (Yearbook)

• Business• Computer Science• English (Theater, Journalism, dual credit options)

• Family and Consumer Science (Intro to Education dual credit)

• Foreign Language• Math (Intro to Statistics dual credit)

• Music (American Popular Music, AP Music Theory, Music Theory II)

• Technology

Junior & Senior Options• BACC (applications in counseling office - first come/first serve)

• Work Program (applications in counseling office)

• Internship Program (SENIORS) (Must apply by December 14th!)

• STEM Concentration (p. 18 in Course Guide)

• Technology Concentration (p. 18 in Course Guide)

• Dual Credit (application & assessment deadline 12.21.2018)

• Zero Hour (must select in Career Cruising)

• Blended Courses (must select in Career Cruising)

STEM ConcentrationStudents who take 8 semesters of STEM classes (see class list below) will obtain a STEM Designation. Students must take a total 6 semesters with at least 2 semesters from Group 1, and 2 semesters from Group 2 before being eligible for the STEM Capstone course (12th grade)Group 1 AGR 101/102 Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR) AGR 151/152 Agricultural Science AVT 501/502 Geometry and Construction CSC 151/152 Computer Science Essentials CSC 771/772 AP Computer Science Principles CSC 781/782 AP Computer Science (JAVA) MAT 811/812 STEM Trigonometry SCI 861/862 Biological Engineering SCI 811/812 Environmental Earth dual credit

Group 2 TEC 081/082 Technology Concepts TEC 411/412 Introduction to Engineering Design TEC 421/422 Principles of Engineering TEC 431/432 Civil Engineering and Architecture TEC 561/562 Machining Operations TEC 741/742 Cabinetmaking

STEM Capstone - Senior Year2 semesters

*Must take Capstone to earn the STEM Concentration

Technology ConcentrationStudents who take 6 semesters of classes that fall under the technology concentration (see class list below) will obtain a Technology Concentration designation.

Local businesses will consider students with the technology concentration as stronger candidates for technology related positions than other applicants without the concentration.

BUS 901 Web Page Design CSC 151/152 Computer Science Essentials CSC 771/772 AP Computer Science Principles CSC 781/782 AP Computer Science (JAVA) TEC 081 Technology Concepts TEC 201 Digital Media Production TEC 231 Advanced Digital Media Production TEC 411 Introduction to Engineering Design TEC 421 Principles of Engineering (dual credit) TEC 431 Civil Engineering and Architecture (dual credit)

BACCBloomington Area Career Center

• 3 hours of your day• 2 credits/year• Variety of vocational courses

- listed in Course to Career Guide• Applications required

- ASAP - available in Counseling office• Bus transportation provided

- not for zero hour section, must provide own• Watch for prerequisites

- Culinary, Metalworking, Construction, Computer Technology & Networking

• Approval Required: Do not list this in your course requests

Work Program• 3-4 hours of your day• Work Program Class required • Application required (counseling office)

• 2 credits per year for Work Program and 1 credit for Work class

• Must have a job by the time school begins

• Must have own transportation• Meets Consumer Ed. Requirement

Typical Jr/Sr ScheduleCore Courses BACC Work Program

English English English

Math Math Math

PE PE PE

Science Elective Work Program Class

Social Studies BACC course Work

Elective BACC course Work

Elective or SH BACC course Work

Disclaimer: Order will be randomized not in the order suggested above!

What’s Next?1. Start NOW– YOU will use Career Cruising

to enter course requests2. Enter courses in CC by January 11th, but

do not submit.3. January 14-25 – You will meet with your

counselors during your English class to review your course selection and submit!

4. January 27 - all requests MUST be SUBMITTED & finalized

5. March: Communication with parents regarding course requests available on Skyward Family Access

Changes?

• After you submit your requests, see your counselor to make a course request change

• March 22: Last day to make a change in your course selection for ALL OF NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

Log-in info for Career Cruising

Username: U5-your SIS #

Password: whatever you have created or date of birth (mmddyy)

Link to Career Cruising found on NCHS Counselors Website or below

Follow this link (if signed into Google): https://sso.careercruising.com/page/openidconnect