duPont Manual High SchoolScheduling 2014-15

Where to find scheduling information?

www.dupontmanual.com Click on Counselors, then

Scheduling You will find a copy of the High

School Planning Guide, full course descriptions, & this scheduling PowerPoint.

Pre-College CurriculumMinimum JCPS Graduation Requirements (pg. 2)

4 credits in English 4 credits in Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2

or more advanced math) 3 credits in Science (life, physical, earth/space) 3 credits in Social Studies (World Civ., U.S. History,

and one of economics, government, or geography) .5 credit in Health .5 credit in PE (or 1 year of Fundamentals of

Dance) 1 credit in Humanities (History Arts – reg. or ADV,

AP Art History, Spanish Humanities, 3-VA courses, or 4 -YPAS courses in one area)

Electives (include 2-3 credits of the same World Language)

Graduation Requirements for Out of State Colleges

Here are just a few states that have different requirements from Kentucky

Alabama Colleges – 4 years of Social Studies

Georgia Colleges – 4 years of Science Indiana & North Carolina – Require pre-

calculus Texas – .5 credits of Speech and .5 credits

of Economics

Other Diploma Requirements (pg. 2-3)

Meet the minimum requirements of the Kentucky Department of Education Program of Studies – 22 credits.

Complete the ILP to 100% each year and make sure your ILP addresses your college/career plans with a four-year sequence of courses.

Student must meet the college readiness benchmarks for English, Math, and Reading.

All students must show technology competency: MST & HSU will take Computer Applications J&C and VA will either demonstrate proficiency by scoring

at least 80% on the 8th grade technology assessment; or complete a Computer Applications course in high school.

Individual Learning Plan (pg. 2)

www.careercruising.com (On-line access for students & parents)

4- year plan for all studentsCareer InventoryInvestigate CareersResearch CollegesCreate a resume100% complete every

year for all year

College Readiness (pg. 3)

Students qualify for college readiness in the state of Kentucky by scoring the following:▪ English 18▪Mathematics 19▪ Reading 20

The ACT College Readiness Benchmark scores are required for students to have probability of success in credit bearing college courses with the following scores:▪ English 18▪Mathematics 22▪ Reading 22▪ Science 23

ACT Composite Mid 50th Percentile

Boston College 28-32Brown University 28-33Columbia University 28-33Duke University 29-34Eastern KY University 21George Washington Univ. 26-29Harvard 31-35Indiana University 23-28MIT 31-34Morehead St. University 21

Murray State University 24Tulane University 27-31University of Chicago 28-33University of Kentucky 21-27 University of Louisville 24University of Michigan 27-31University of N. Carolina 26-31Vanderbilt University 29-34Western Kentucky University 21Yale University 30-34

Career Pathways (pg. 3)

Students can complete a career major and receive a related industry certification/KOSSA to be considered career ready. Students must complete four courses in one of the following career pathways and pass the KOSSA test. Business Multi Media Business Management Computer Programming Web Development Fashion & Interior Design Consumer & Family Management

Course Level Descriptions (pg. 4)

Comprehensive Honors (HNR) Advance Program (ADV) Dual Credit Mathematics, Science & Technology (MST) Advanced Placement (AP)

*Try to balance difficulty of courses with your time and talents.

Commonwealth Diploma (pg. 4)

Successful completion of 22 credits in pre-college curriculum.

Successful completion of 4 Advanced Placement courses that must include: English – 1; Science or Math – 1; Foreign Language – 1; and 1 in additional course)

Successful completion of 3 AP Exams in the subject areas of completed AP Courses.

JCPS incentive program to encourage students to take more rigorous, accelerated courses.

Complete 12 advance program or AP courses in high school.

Complete 3 years of the same foreign language Complete one of the following: ADV History

Arts, AP Art History, Spanish Humanities, 3 VA courses, or 4 YPAS courses.

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in the program.

Students do not have to be Advance Program to take advanced classes.

per JCPS policy

Advance Program (ADV) - pg.5

Advanced Placement (AP)

Advanced Placement courses are labeled as AP courses.

AP courses are college-level courses taught in high school

AP courses have college level reading and writing assignments and have the most rigorous test and homework assignments.

If a student takes 4 AP courses in high school, then they have completed the most rigorous schedule at Manual.

At the conclusion of an AP course, you may elect to take the AP exam for that course and possibly earn college credit if the college you will be attending will accept AP scores.

AP classes are weighted – it is a good way to raise your GPA if you are successful in the course.

University of Louisville – AP Course Credit

AP Exam Required Exam Score

Awarded Course

*All courses Effective Fall of 2015

AP Eng Language 3 , 4, or 5 ENGL101 (3 hours)

AP Chemistry 3, 4, or 5 3-CHEM201(3 hrs); 4 or 5 CHEM201-202 (6hrs)

AP World History 3, 4, 0r 5 HIST 102 (3 hours)

AP US History 3, 4, or 5 HIST 211 – 212 (6 hours)

AP Calculus AB 3, 4, or 5 3 - MATH 180 (3 hrs); 4 or 5 MATH 205 (4hrs)

AP Spanish Language

4 or 5 4-SPAN 123 (4hrs); 5- SPAN 201-202 (6 hrs)

AP Biology 3, 4, or 5 BIOL 102 (3 hours)

AP Macroeconomics

3, 4, or 5 ECON 202 (3 hours)

AP Art History 4 or 5 ARTH 250 (3 hours)

AP Psychology 3, 4, or 5 PSYC 201 (3 hours)

AP Statistics 3, 4, or 5 MATH 109 (3 hours)

Grading System (pg. 5)

Standard ScaleA = 4 (93-100%)B = 3 (86 – 92%)C = 2 (79 – 85%)D = 1 (70 – 78%)U = 0 (0 – 69%)

College ScaleA = 5 (90-100%)B = 3.75 (80 – 89%)C = 2.5 (70 – 79%)D = 1.25 (60 – 69%)U = 0 (0 – 59%)

*Only AP Courses

Per JCPS Policy

Helpful Hints

If you see your grades slipping, try some of these interventions:

ESS (Extended School Services) work after school with a teacher Peer Tutoring (National Honor Society) work after school with

outstanding students Staying after school to work with your own teacher Form study groups with other members of your class Assignment notebooks and planners Structured study time at home. School is not the only place to

study and do homework Participate in class. Be visible and care about what you’re learning. Maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes proper diet, exercise,

sleep, and stay away from the use of illegal drugs and alcohol and anyone you know who may use them

KEES Scholarship Money

The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) is administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. KEES awards those students with an annual GPA of a 2.5 or higher and bonus award for their highest ACT score.

What to do if you fail a required class for graduation

Take the course again Take the course through JCPS e-School

($fee – no longer counts for NCAA)Take the course during Summer School

($fee)Take the course through Independent

study ($fee)

*See your counselor to sign up for the above.

NCAA Clearinghouse (pg. 6)

For students who wish to play sports in college No official college visits for sports until you

have registered with NCAA Clearinghouse Apply online at www.eligibilitycenter.org Make sure you complete the required core

courses listed in your booklet Make sure you have the minimum test scores

and GPA listed on the NCAA website. See Mrs. Johnston (Manual’s NCAA

Clearinghouse Coordinator) if you have any questions.

duPont Manual Magnet Programs

HSU – pg . 7J&C – pg. 8MST – pg. 9VA – pg. 10

High School University (pg. 7)

Students must complete at least 3 credits in one language other than English.

Students must demonstrate performance-based competency in technology. Each student must complete a Computer Applications course before graduation.

Students will demonstrate they are ready for post-secondary study by completing 4 advanced placement or dual credit courses.

If an HSU student is unable to complete the 4 AP courses; then the student must complete 1 AP/dual credit course and complete one of the career pathways listed on pg. 3.

Journalism & Communication (pg. 8)

Students must take 8 J&C courses.Students must take the following:

Journalism 1 Desktop Publishing Journalism 2 5 J&C electives (please see your

Planning Guide for courses & their descriptions)

Mathematics, Science, & Technology (pg. 9)

All MST students will complete a minimum of 4 years each of MST science and math.

Students will complete 2 years of computer science courses.

The following is a minimum sequence of required courses: MST Integrated, MST Chemistry, MST Biology, &

MST Physics MST Geometry, MST Algebra 2/Trig, MST

Precalculus, & AP Calculus

Visual Arts (pg. 10)

Students must take 9 visual art courses. Students must take the following:

Basic Design Drawing/Painting 1 Drawing/Painting 2 Ceramics and Sculpture Studio Art 3 Drawing 3 or AP Studio Drawing Painting 3 or AP 2-D Design Textiles 2, Printmaking 2, or AP 3-D

Design VA Art Elective (Required – please see courses

of courses & descriptions in the Planning Guide)

Scheduling Instructions

Students and their parents must assume the responsibility for providing the school with a schedule.

Students are responsible for meeting with their counselor and make up requirements previously failed.

All students are required to sign up for a full schedule (8 courses and 3 Alternates for electives – A1, A2, & A3).

For the teacher initial column on Course Request form, all students are encouraged to talk with their teacher about level placement for next school year.

Scheduling Directions

On the Student Course Request sheet:1. Print first and last name clearly2. Circle grade level for 2014-15 school year.3. Circle magnet4. Place your signature and have parent/guardian

place signature on appropriate line.5. Select 8 classes and note them with an ‘X’, and then

use a highlighter to highlight the 8 courses you have chosen.

6. Choose 3 alternate classes for your electives by writing A1, A2, & A3 in the X column.

7. Return the completed Student Course Request form to the Guidance Office by Friday, March 21.

English (pg. 15)

HNR English 2 ADV English 2

HNR English 3 ADV English 3 AP English Language & Composition

HNR English 4 ADV English 4 ADV English 4 (dual credit) AP English Literature & Composition

Electives: Oral Debate, Great Books, & Creative Writing

Humanities (pg. 17)

History Arts (comprehensive level) ADV History Arts AP Art History ADV Spanish Humanities 3 years of Visual Art courses 4 years of YPAS courses in one area

Health & Physical Education (pg. 16)

Health (.5) and PE (.5)Or Health (.5) and Fundamentals of Dance

(1 full year credit)

Electives: Foundations of Sport & Exercise (9-11th

grade) Advanced Physical Fitness (11-12th grade) Physical Education 2 (12th grade)

Mathematics (pg. 17)

Geometry HNR Geometry

Algebra 2 HNR Algebra 2 ADV Algebra 2

College Algebra

HNR Precalculus ADV Precalculus

HNR CalculusAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

Electives:AP StatisticsHNR Statistics

Science (pg. 18)

Biology HNR Biology ADV Biology

HNR Chemistry ADV Chemistry

Electives:HNR PhysicsADV PhysicsAP Physics

HNR Anatomy & PhysiologyADV Anatomy & PhysiologyAP Environmental ScienceAP Biology AP ChemistryADV Chemistry 2

Social Studies (pg. 20)

HNR World Civilization ADV World Civilization AP World History AP European History

HNR U.S. History ADV U.S. History AP U.S. History

Electives: Government & Politics AP U.S. Gov. & Pol. AP Comp Gov. & Pol.

Electives:EconomicsAP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

HNR PsychologyAP PsychologyHolocaustLawAfrican American HistoryGlobal Issues (Military History)

World Language (pg. 21)

Spanish: HNR, ADV and AP – Level 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

French: HNR, ADV and AP – Level 1, 2, 3, & 4

Latin: HNR, ADV and AP – Level 1, 2, 3, & 4

German: HNR and ADV – Level 1, 2, 3, & 4

Electives: Spanish Humanities, Greek, Arabic, & American Sign Language

Journalism & Communications (pg. 24)

Journalism Electives: (Require teacher approval) Journalism 1 & 2 Broadcast Journalism Oral Debate Newspaper Multi Media (Manual Red Eye) Photojournalism Creative Writing Film Studies Yearbook Media Internship Editorial Internship Digital Design

Mathematics, Science & Technology (pg. 25)

MST Electives: Computer Programming Web Design AP Computer Science Special Topics in Computer Science AP Physics MST Discrete Math AP Environmental Science AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Calculus BC

Visual Art Electives (pg. 26)

Visual Art 1, 2, 3, & 4 Crafts Computer Art/Graphic Design 3-D Art Photography 1 & 2 AP Art History

Career Pathway Courses in Business & Family & Consumer Science (Electives)

Business Education (pg. 15)

Computer Applications Accounting Entrepreneurship Business Management Marketing Multi Media Business Co-op

Family & Consumer Science (pg. 16)Life SkillsFashion & Interior Design 1 & 2Foods & NutritionAdvanced Foods 2Special Topics in Family & Consumer ScienceRelationship & Parenting

Youth Performing Art School (pg. 11)

YPAS Electives are found in all the YPAS Majors Dance Instrumental Music - Band Instrumental Music – Orchestra Instrumental Music – Guitar Instrumental Music – Piano Musical Theatre Theatre Vocal Music Music Theory

Scheduling Notes

Dual Credit courses (ADV English 4, Creative Writing, & ADV Precalculus) – requirements are 3.0 GPA and ACT =20 or PSAT =50

Ed Park Program – seniors interested in taking classes at the University of Louisville – requirements are 3.0 GPA and ACT 22. Students will need to give up 2 classes within their schedule one on White and one on Red days. There is a fee. Credit will not show on Manual transcript.

Seniors Aiding – Mark an X in the box for Student Aide

Co-op Program – Seniors please see Mr. Eastridge in Rm 211.

Exploring Colleges & Careers

Explore and ResearchColleges/Careers – Your Future!

Identify what you like to do – How do you want to spend the rest of your life?

Will you be happy with the financial resources available to you as a result of that career choice?

Gather as much information as you can from informal visits to colleges and attending college fairs.

Search college websites for minimum GPA and test score requirements – look at the school profile – do you match?

Refine what you possible college major may be and explore colleges strong in that area.

What careers are available to people with a degree in your chosen field?

Identify at least 10 Colleges/Universities you are interested in and spend this summer researching everything you can about those colleges.

College Admissions Criteria

Academic Rigor, Talent, and/or Mastery of Skills

Cumulative GPA Grades in Advanced

Placement Courses Grades in College Prep

Courses Grades in All Subjects ACT & SAT Test Scores Class Rank (JCPS does

not rank)

Essay or Writing SamplesHonors, Awards, etc.Counselor RecommendationsTeacher RecommendationsInterviews (if required)Community ServiceWork and Extra Curricular Activities

Questions

Student Course Request forms are due by March 21, 2014

in the Guidance Office

Please see your counselor if you have any questions.

Mrs. Marti Johnston (Last Names – A-G)

marti.johnston@jefferson.kyschools.us Mrs. Michelle Leslie (Last Names – H-O)

michelle.leslie@jefferson.kyschools.us Mrs. Amy Medley (Last Names – P-Z)

amy.medley@jefferson.kyschools.us