Junior Class Course Selectionfor

Senior Year:2019 - 2020

Reminders!!!!

Take the SAT/ACT twice in the second half of the school year (during T2 and/or T3).SAT Test dates: ACT Test dates:

March 9th

April 9 at AHS Feb. 9th

May 4th April 13th

June 1st June 8th

August TBA July 13th

Continue to Research Colleges:

1. Course Selection Process• Student/parent input/Teacher

recommendation • Standardized test scores and

current performance• Post – secondary plans

2. Schedule changes• no level changes after 1st

trimester (5 days after RC posted)

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3. Appeal Process• Complete written appeal form –

return to your guidance counselor.

• Appeal reviewed by department supervisor, and possibly guidance supervisor.

• Denied appeals reviewed after final exams.

4. New Courses and course name changes – slides 6 through 10.

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Course Name Changes

AP Studio Art

AP Drawing

- Grades 11 & 12

- Prerequisite:Art Portfolio Development and/orteacher recommendation.

New Course SelectionsArt Department: AP Art History

- Explores the nature of art,art making, and response to art.

- Students experience,research, discuss, read and write about art, artistsand interpretations of art.

New Course SelectionsBusiness Department: Computing for College

- Designed for the college bound junior or senior with a solid understanding of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

- Students will be aided in the research of college majors and the college selection process (using Naviance).

- Meets financial literacy course requirement for graduation.

New Course SelectionsFamily and Consumer Sciences Department: Honors Culinary Arts 3

- Designed for students to advance their culinary skillsbeyond Culinary Arts 2.

- Students will gain knowledge in: stocks, sauces, hot and cold preparation, soups, desserts, pasta, poultry,meat and seafood preparation.

- Course includes: workplacereadiness, resume’ completion,application procedures, and the interview process.

New Course Selections

Music Department: Instrumental Music

- Replaces Music Lab.

- Designed for students who desire to begin playing or already play a band instrument and want an individualized music experience.

- Provides experience in creating/performing, analysis/judgment and explores historical, cultural and social concepts.

5. Departmental Course Offerings

Fill out the top section: Name, counselor, ID #, etc.

Lunch is not a class!

Start with 4 year course requirements:

Contemp LiteratureEnglish

If you still need a social studies requirement, add it here as well.

Level options: CP, HN, AP

Start with 4 year course requirements:

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H&PE 4

Health/Wellness

Seniors will no longer have a full trimester of health, but will have“Health updates” through the year.

Seniors who have completed 3 trimesters of health can take Dance as their H&PE requirement.

Math and Science selections:

Contemp Literature

H&PE 4Math -Science -

Study Hall

Mathematics

Science

Important note: Only AP level science courses are 6 credits. Honors and CP are 5 credits.

World Language orElective:

Contemp LiteratureH&PE 4Math -Science -

Study hall/labW. Lang or elective

World Language

Remember: Levels three and four of world languages are weighted at the

honors level.

Electives andalternates:

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H&PE 4Math -Science -

Study hallW. Lang or electiveElectiveElective

Remember you need 1 visual performing art class, 1 career course and 1 financial literacy class (indicated by the A, C, or A/C or F).

Electives andalternates:

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H&PE 4Math -Science -

Study hallW. Lang or electiveElectiveElective

Remember you need 1 visual performing art class, 1 career course and 1 financial literacy class (indicated by the A, C, or A/Cor F).

Electives andalternates:

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H&PE 4Math -Science -

Study hallW. Lang or electiveElectiveElective

English Electives

Social Studies

Electives andalternates:

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H&PE 4 Pre - calcPhysics

Study hallSpanish 4Abnormal PsychAnimation 2

AP PsychSociologyLaw/Criminal Just

Sculpture Creative writingFilm appreciation

Please select 6alternates! List them in order of importance/preference.

Remember to bring your completed course selection sheet to the meeting with your guidance counselor.

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6. Graduation Requirements● 4 years of English● 3 years of Math (Algebra 1, Geometry

and Algebra 2 minimum)● 3 years of Science (Physics and Chemistry or

Biology minimum)● 3 years of Social Studies● 4 years of Health and Physical

Education● 1 year of World Language● 1 year of visual/performing art● 1 year of a career exploration course● 1 Financial Literacy course

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7. Attendance policy – loss of credit 8. Promotion/retention policy 9. Academic Remediation (College and Career

Readiness Support)10. NCAA Clearinghouse (Div. I and II Colleges and

Universities)11. Eligibility, Athletics

and Activities12. Military Service Academies –

Military recruiters (lunch periods)

Any questions about course selection?

USE NAVIANCE!!!!

Your school email address.

n+5digit ID number or locker combo

Don’t stress out over your junior year!!!!

•Get things done!•Do your best in class!•Seriously consider course selection for next year.•Research colleges and majors.•Use Naviance!•Get involved!•Have fun!

Thank you!