Course Selection for

2016 - 2017

For the Class 2017

Recommended HS Diploma (RHSP) Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP)

English I-IV English I-IV

4 credits Math (incl Alg 1, 2, and Geo) 4 credits Math (incl Alg 1, 2, and Geo)

4 credits Science (incl Bio, Chem, Physics) 4 credits Science (incl Bio, Chem, Physics)

4 credits (5 courses) Social Studies 4 credits (5 courses) Social Studies

1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Physical Education

2 credits in the same Foreign Language 3 credits in the same Foreign Language

1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Fine Arts

½ credit Speech (Comm App./Prof. Comm) ½ credit Speech (Comm App./Prof. Comm)

5.5 Elective credits 4.5 Elective credits

26 Total Credits 26 Total Credits

Quickly check your credits

LOTE—2 credits of the same language (3 for DAP)PE—1 creditFine Arts—1 credit

Do not count local credits when figuring out your 26 credits—state only

Required and electivesDecide courses for next

year!

Start with the basics…English I English II English III English IVAlgebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Cal/Alg IIIAlgebra I Geometry Math Models Algebra IIGeometry Algebra II Pre-Cal AP Calculus/Ap Statistics

Biology IPC Chemistry PhysicsBiology Chemistry Physics Other

Other = AP Biology, Food Science, Environmental System, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensic Science

Start with the basics…W. Geo W. History US Hist Gov/EcoLOTE I LOTE IIArt, Theater Arts, Band, and/or ChoirPE or Athletics

Now that you have made sure you have the basics…

Choose programs you want to continueBand, Choir, Theater, Art?Athletics? Sports Medicine?

(remember, commitment to a program is favorable on an application for college or employment)

Now that you have made sure you have the basics…

Choose programs you want to pursue as a career interest.Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources—

Animal ManagementAg. BusinessWelding

Choose programs you want to pursue as a career interest.

Business and Industry--

Baking & Pastry Arts

Business Administration & Finance

Money Matters, Accounting, BIM

Fashion Design

Video Production, Video Game Design

Public Services

Now that you have made sure you have the basics…

Off Periods

If you have passed all portions of the STAAR EOC’s and are current on credits, then you may be eligible for “off periods.”

Seniors—Up to two periods off

1st or 8th OR 1st and 2nd OR 1st and 8th OR 7th and 8th

Pre-AP/AP coursesChallenge yourself!Ask your teacher what you would need to do to be successful in a Pre-AP/AP course. These courses are widely known for preparing you for college success.These courses require a contract to be signed by you and your parent. These will be available after course selection.

Dual CreditYou have been notified if you qualify to enroll in dual credit courses (must have at least a 3.0 GPA )

Indicate those choices when you sign up for classes (on the list)

You must complete all steps or you will be removed from those courses

Denton ISD’s ATCSign up as if you have NOT been accepted

Once you are accepted, we will confer with you about your choices

Applications are now open for ATC. The forms are available in the Counseling Center.

Access your emailReady to sign up?

There is a link in your email!Click on the link and it will take you to a Google Form where you can sign up for next year’s courses. Just follow directions!!

Yes! You can change your mind!Once you have hit submit, you will get an email that tells you where to go if you wish to change your request. The deadline to make changes is….

Deadline for initial

changes…March 1

AlternatesThere is a place to choose alternates for next year. IF you do not choose alternates, we will choose them for you and you will not be able to change them!

DISCLAIMER…All courses are subject to:

Availability of properly certified teachersScheduling conflictsA minimum number of students per class

OTHER INFORMATION

Failed courses?After grades have been finalized, the counselors will place you in any courses you need for graduation. You will forfeit off periods and/or elective courses.

Courses requiring teacher approval

If you have not conferred with teachers requiring applications or approval, you will be removed from their list and put in one of your alternates

Deadline for course selection is March 1

Deadline for course selection is March 1

Especially for Parents• SAT & ACT• College Visits• Many college applications open

August 1st

• FAFSA will open October ’16• College & Career Night – March

24th

• Email communication