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88thth Grade Grade Parent NightParent Night
One DiplomaOne Diploma Alabama High School Diploma Alabama High School Diploma
with Honors Endorsement with Honors Endorsement A/B grade recommendationA/B grade recommendation One year One year of foreign language of foreign language Advanced math coursesAdvanced math courses Advanced science coursesAdvanced science courses Advanced English courses at Advanced English courses at
least two years (Honors and/or least two years (Honors and/or Dual Credit)Dual Credit)
Additional CTE computer Additional CTE computer coursecourse
25 total credits25 total credits Meets NCAA Clearinghouse Meets NCAA Clearinghouse
eligibilityeligibility
Alabama High School DiplomaAlabama High School Diploma C/D grade recommendationC/D grade recommendation Three credits must be earned Three credits must be earned
in any combination from the in any combination from the following areas:following areas:
• CTECTE• Foreign LanguageForeign Language• Arts EducationArts Education
Slower paced math courses Slower paced math courses availableavailable
Easier science courses Easier science courses availableavailable
25 total credits25 total credits Can attend collegeCan attend college
Diploma ChangesDiploma Changes All students will take Career Preparedness (new CTE All students will take Career Preparedness (new CTE
Computer Apps and Financial Literacy course with online Computer Apps and Financial Literacy course with online component)component)
Fine Arts is no longer required but can be takenFine Arts is no longer required but can be taken Three elective credits during 9-12:Three elective credits during 9-12:
Honors Endorsement- One year foreign language and additional Honors Endorsement- One year foreign language and additional CTE computer courseCTE computer course
Standard Diploma- Any combination of the following areas: CTE, Standard Diploma- Any combination of the following areas: CTE, Foreign Language, Art EducationForeign Language, Art Education
CTE (Career Tech Education) would include any Allen CTE (Career Tech Education) would include any Allen Thornton course or Mr. Palmer’s classes on campus. Thornton course or Mr. Palmer’s classes on campus.
Starting with 2013-14 school year, all year long classes Starting with 2013-14 school year, all year long classes will award 1.0 credit at the end of the course.will award 1.0 credit at the end of the course.
Grading ChangesGrading ChangesCourse Weight Course Weight
English 9 Honors 0.5 English 10 Honors 0.5
English 11 Honors 0.5 English 12 Honors 0.5
English AP 1 Dual Credit English 1
Algebra I 0.5 Geometry Honors 0.5
Alg II w/trig 0.5 Precalculus 0.5
Calculus AP 1 Dual Credit PreCal 1
Biology Honors 0.5 Chemistry 0.5
Chemistry AP 1 Dual Credit Chemistry 1
Physics 0.5 Forensic Science 0.5
Genetics 0.5 Anat. and Physiology 0.5
Marine Science 0.5 Zoology 0.5
Dual Credit History 1 Spanish I 0.5
Spanish II 0.5 Other Foreign Lang. 0.5
99thth Grade Courses Grade Courses Four CoreFour Core
Math: Algebra I or Algebra AMath: Algebra I or Algebra A English: RegularEnglish: Regular Science: BiologyScience: Biology World HistoryWorld History
PEPE LifeLife
Career Preparedness Career Preparedness One elective creditOne elective credit
Drama (This will fulfill an Art requirement)Drama (This will fulfill an Art requirement)
1010thth Grade Courses Grade Courses
Four CoreFour Core Health/Dr. EdHealth/Dr. Ed 2 electives (May choose from Foreign 2 electives (May choose from Foreign
Language; CTE; Art Education)Language; CTE; Art Education) Advanced BTA for Honors DiplomaAdvanced BTA for Honors Diploma
1111thth & 12 & 12thth Courses Courses
Four CoreFour Core Dual Credit courses available Dual Credit courses available
3 credits of electives3 credits of electives PE counts every time taken.PE counts every time taken. Other electives can only be taken once for Other electives can only be taken once for
credit.credit. Can attend Allen Thornton or Central Can attend Allen Thornton or Central
Vocational SchoolVocational School
Math Courses Math Courses Honors EndorsementHonors Endorsement
99thth Algebra IAlgebra I Algebra IAlgebra I
1010thth Honors Honors GeometryGeometry
Honors Honors GeometryGeometry
1010thth/11/11thth Algebra II/TrigAlgebra II/Trig Algebra II/TrigAlgebra II/Trig
1212thth Pre-CalPre-Cal Math Math InvestigationsInvestigations
Math CoursesMath CoursesAlabama High School DiplomaAlabama High School Diploma
99thth Algebra AAlgebra A
1010thth Algebra BAlgebra B
1111thth GeometryGeometry
1212thth Algebra II or Alg w/ Algebra II or Alg w/ FinanceFinance
Science CoursesScience Courses
Honors Endorsement Honors Endorsement Advanced BiologyAdvanced Biology Chemistry Chemistry ZoologyZoology Anatomy/Physiology Anatomy/Physiology Forensic ScienceForensic Science
High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Physical science is not Physical science is not
required, but required, but recommendedrecommended
BiologyBiology Earth ScienceEarth Science Environmental Environmental
Science Science Or any science from Or any science from
honors endorsement honors endorsement listlist
CTE ElectivesCTE Electives Allen Thornton CoursesAllen Thornton Courses
Advertising DesignAdvertising Design Automotive ServiceAutomotive Service Collision RepairCollision Repair ElectronicsElectronics Precision MachiningPrecision Machining CosmetologyCosmetology Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts Health ScienceHealth Science WeldingWelding Building ConstructionBuilding Construction Cooperative Education Cooperative Education STEM – Pre-engineeringSTEM – Pre-engineering
Agriscience DepartmentAgriscience Department AgriscienceAgriscience Fish/Wildlife ManagementFish/Wildlife Management Environmental Environmental
ManagementManagement Construction Finishing & Construction Finishing &
Interior SystemsInterior Systems Aquaculture Aquaculture Animal ScienceAnimal Science Horticulture Horticulture
Additional ElectivesAdditional Electives
Art EducationArt Education Drama Drama Art Survey (ACCESS)Art Survey (ACCESS)
History DepartmentHistory Department World GeographyWorld Geography PsychologyPsychology SociologySociology Local HistoryLocal History
PEPE Business DepartmentBusiness Department
Advanced Business Advanced Business Tech ApplicationsTech Applications
Multimedia DesignMultimedia Design
ACCESS ElectivesACCESS Electives
AP CoursesAP Courses US HistoryUS History MacroeconomicsMacroeconomics US Government/PoliticsUS Government/Politics BiologyBiology StatisticsStatistics SpanishSpanish PsychologyPsychology Computer ScienceComputer Science Art HistoryArt History
FrenchFrench GermanGerman LatinLatin Mandarin ChineseMandarin Chinese AccountingAccounting Creative WritingCreative Writing Global StudiesGlobal Studies Personal FinancePersonal Finance Web DesignWeb Design JournalismJournalism
LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2013-2014 (Class of 2017) STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING WORKSHEET (Four-year Plan)Student Name ___One-Diploma _____ Grade ___NO Extra-curricular ______________-
Parent’s Signature ___Want to attend CTE_______ Date ____________________________There is only one diploma option. However, there is an Honors Endorsement* which will be a seal on the diploma. Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have the
Honors Endorsement. Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? ________ Yes ___X___ No
Lauderdale County Schools Four Year Plan for the Alabama High School Diploma
25 Credits Required for graduation/28 Available over 4 years
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Total
MATH (4) Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra II
ENGLISH (4) (Specify if Honors/AP/DC course)
English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
SCIENCE (4) Biology Physical Science Zoology Env. Sci
SOCIAL STUDIES (4) World History US History 10 US History 11 Govt/Econ
REQUIRED ELECTIVES (2.5)Health (.5)L.I.F.E. PE (1)Career Preparedness (1)
Career Preparedness
PE
Health
OTHER ELECTIVES 3 must be from CTE, ART, and/or Foreign Language (Select 3.5 other electives to total 6.5 electives) This would include Athletic PE/Band and Drivers Ed. (.5)
Drama Pick any 2 classes from: CTEArt Education Foreign Language PEDriver’s Ed
Pick any 3 classes from: CTEArt Education Foreign LanguagePE
Pick any 3 classes from: CTEArt Education Foreign LanguagePE
TOTALS 7 7 7 7 28
Postsecondary/Career Plans: (Check all that apply)
Graduation to Work Tech. School or Community College
4 Year College Military
Career Interest Areas: (From Explore Data, Kuder Test, or Personal Interest)
Welder Cosmetologist EMT Pipe Fitter
Student Name __Honors Endorsement ____ Grade _NO Extra-curricular___________-Parent’s Signature ____________________ Date ____________________________
There is only one diploma option. However, there is an Honors Endorsement* which will be a seal on the diploma. Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have the Honors Endorsement. Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? ___X_____ Yes ______ No
25 Credits Required for graduation/28 Available over 4 years
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Total
MATH (4) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II with Trig
Math Investigations or Pre-Cal
ENGLISH (4) (Specify if Honors/AP/DC course)
English 9 English 10Honors
English11Honors
English 12
SCIENCE (4) Biology Chemistry Zoology Anat/Phy
SOCIAL STUDIES (4) World History US History 10 US History 11 Govt/Econ
REQUIRED ELECTIVES (2.5)Health (.5)L.I.F.E. PE (1)Career Preparedness (1)
Career Preparedness
PE
Health
OTHER ELECTIVES 3 must be from CTE, ART, and/or Foreign Language (Select 3.5 other electives to total 6.5 electives) This would include Athletic PE/Band and Drivers Ed. (.5)
Drama Spanish I
Drivers Ed.
Pick 1 Elective: CTE or Art
PE
Spanish II (optional)
Additional CTE Computer Class
Pick 2 Electives: CTE or Art
PE
Pick 3 Electives: CTE or Art
PE
TOTALS 7 7 7 7 28
Postsecondary/Career Plans: (Check all that apply)
Graduation to Work Tech. School or Community College
4 Year College Military
Career Interest Areas: (From Explore Data, Kuder Test, or Personal Interest)
Physical Therapist Computer Tech CPA Nurse Practitioner
End of Course AssessmentsEnd of Course Assessments
Current courses requiring EOCCurrent courses requiring EOC English 9, 10, 11English 9, 10, 11 Algebra I and Algebra BAlgebra I and Algebra B Algebra IIAlgebra II Geometry and Geometry BGeometry and Geometry B
Scholarship InformationScholarship Information
DO NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATIONDO NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION FAFSA form must be completed each year. FAFSA form must be completed each year.
Based on completed tax return form.Based on completed tax return form. ResumeResume
Join clubsJoin clubs VolunteerVolunteer GPA/ACTGPA/ACT Be activeBe active
• Not just a member of club/organization- be responsible for Not just a member of club/organization- be responsible for activities conducted by club.activities conducted by club.
Scholarship InformationScholarship Information
AcademicAcademic Based on GPA/ACTBased on GPA/ACT Given by collegeGiven by college
• Usually considered Usually considered when applywhen apply
DepartmentDepartment Given by collegeGiven by college
• Must contact the Must contact the department for department for applicationapplication
Athletic Athletic Must meet eligibility Must meet eligibility
requirements (Honors requirements (Honors Endorsement for NCAA)Endorsement for NCAA)
Junior College gives more Junior College gives more money per scholarshipmoney per scholarship
LeadershipLeadership Based on minimum Based on minimum
GPA/ACTGPA/ACT Resume is vitalResume is vital Given by collegeGiven by college
Scholarship InformationScholarship Information
Register at fastweb.com, Register at fastweb.com, scholarships.com, and cappex.comscholarships.com, and cappex.com
AthleticAthletic Must register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.comMust register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com
Place of employmentPlace of employment Major field of study scholarships from Major field of study scholarships from
private industryprivate industry Visit school web: www.lcschools.orgVisit school web: www.lcschools.org
Forms to be ReturnedForms to be Returned
Four year plan with Honors Endorsement Four year plan with Honors Endorsement checked “yes” or “no”checked “yes” or “no”
Math recommendation check sheetMath recommendation check sheet All forms must be signed by parent and All forms must be signed by parent and
studentstudent
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