Our Purpose today is to

Our Purpose todayLearn how to earn my HS diplomaReview Graduation requirementsBecome acquainted with the 4 Year PlanResource the Course CatalogChoose courses for next yearLearn how to register for classes next yearGraduation RequirementsEarn 22.5 credits (various subject areas)Pass HSPE/EOC State tests (Reading, Writing; Biology, Algebra or Geometry)Complete Culminating Project (Portfolio)

Graduation Credit Requirements4 creditsLanguage Arts (English)2.5 creditsSocial Studies (US Hist, Glob Iss, Civics; + .elective)3 creditsMathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.)2 creditsPE/Health2 creditsScience (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences)1 creditOccupational (CTE courses)1 creditFine Arts 7 creditsElectives22.5 creditsTotal________________________________________________________2 CreditsWorld Language (Colleges require this in addition to above)

Remember: 1 year = 1 credit; 1 semester = .5 credit

Course CatalogCourse catalog available on school web siteIndex of courses in back of catalogDescription of courses in detail (alphabetically)Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permissionAn example of a course descriptionCourse Catalog Index Page

Course Description ExampleLAN220 & 221: LANGUAGE ARTS - 10OPEN TO: 10 One Year CoursePREREQUISITE: NoneLanguage Arts 10 is an integrated study of literature and writing with a focus on preparation for the writing WASL. As they read short stories, plays, poetry, novels, and essays, students will increase reading skills. Students will review and expand their knowledge and use of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary building, multi-paragraph expository and persuasive writing, and test taking strategies.LAN230 & LAN231: LANGUAGE ARTS 10 - HONORS OPEN TO: l0PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in previous English classTeacher/Counselor signatureThe skills taught in this class will prepare students for AP Language and AP Literature. Students will work with literature and writing through the higher level thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Literature will be drawn from the classics. In addition to novels studied as a class, students will participate in extensive outside reading. Writing as an on going process will be studied. Vocabulary building for SAT and life will be emphasized. SUMMER READING IS REQUIRED.LAN514 & LAN515: NEWSPAPER STAFFOPEN TO: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester or Full Year Course.* *May fulfill one semester only of 11, 12 grade high school English requirement except for staff photographers and graphic artists who will receive elective credit. Course does not satisfy four year college or NCAA entrance requirement.PREREQUISITE: A or B grade in journalistic writing (exception: photographers) and application. Instructors signature.4 Year Plan4 Year planning form helps us plan our coursesNeed form filled out to register for classesCourse codes must be included on this formParents sign this form before registering for classesCourses that require teacher permission must be initialed on formThis 4 Year Plan form available on school web siteLets take a look at this form and how it appears filled out

Grade 9 ExampleFirst Semester ExamplesSecond Semester ExamplesFirst SemesterSecond SemesterGrade 9:Code TitleCode TitleCode TitleT. InitialCode TitleT. Initial1Lan120 LA 9LAN121 LA 9LAN120 LANG ARTS 9LAN 121 LANG ARTS 92Gen101 OrientationPHY500 HealthGEN101 ORIENTATIONPHY500 HEALTH3MAT120 Algebra 1MAT121 Algebra 2MAT120 ALG 1MAT121 ALG 24SCI110 Sci LinksSOC101 World Stud.SCI100 SCI LINKSSOC101 WLD HST5CTE401 DraftingPHY100 Into to PECTE401 DRAFTING 1PHY100 INTRO PE6FOR601 Spanish 1FOR602 Spanish 2FOR601 SPANISH 1FOR602 SPANISH 210th Grade Example CompletedFirst Semester ExamplesSecond Semester ExamplesFirst SemesterSecond SemesterGrade 10:Code TitleCode TitleCode TitleT.SignCode TitleT.Sign1LAN220 LA 10Lan221 LA 10LAN220 Lang A10LAN221 Lang A102SOC202 US HistorySOC203 US History 2SOC202 US HstSOC203 US History3SCI202 Biology 1SCI203 Biology 2SCi202 Biology 1SCI203 Biology 24MAT210 Geometry 1MAT211 Geometry 2MAT210 Geom 1MAT211 Geometry 25CTE361 Vis Com 1CTE371 Drawing 1CTE361 Vis Com1CTE371 Drawing 16FOR603 Spanish 3FOR604 Spanish 4FOR603 Span 3FOR604 Spanish 44 Year Plan/Registration 10th GradeAlternate Core SubjectsAlternate Elective CoursesAlternate PE CoursesSCI 300/301 ChemistryLAN 500 Acting 1PHY 207 BasketballSCI 503 Environmental SciCTE 331/332 Culinary ArtsPHY 213 Field SportsART 110 CeramicsPHY101 Coed PEMUS 401 Beginning GuitarPHY 205 AerobicsQuestionsWhat classes need a teachers signature? (catalog, posted list)What classes count as an Occupational Education? (CTE coded)What is a non lab science class? (catalog description)How am I placed in a math class? (levels, placement test)How many years of world language should I take? (College, 2 yrs)Do I have to take a PE course? (2 years/credits)If I want to play college sports, what do I need to know about the NCAA requirements? (check out requirements in the Course Catalog)What is a transcript, why is it important, and what does one look like?Your question?