Our Purpose today…Learn 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 year

Graduation Requirements

1. Earn 22.5 credits (various subject areas)2. Pass HSPE/EOC (Reading, Writing, Biology,

Algebra or Geometry)3. Complete Culminating Project (Portfolio)

Graduation Credit Requirements

4 credits Language Arts (English)2.5 credits Social Studies (US Hist, World Studies, Glob Iss, Civics; + .5 more for college)3 credits Mathematics (College: Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra min.)2 credits PE/Health2 credits Science (1 Lab Science, 1 Non Lab Science; College 2 lab sciences)1 credit Occupational (CTE courses)1 credit Fine Arts 7 credits Electives22.5 credits Total________________________________________________________2 Credits World Language (Colleges require this in addition to above)

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

Course Catalog

Course catalog available on school web site Index of courses in back of catalog Description of courses in detail (alphabetically)

Course codes, prerequisites, teacher permission An example of a course description

Course Catalog Index Page

Course Description Example

LAN220 & 221: LANGUAGE ARTS - 10OPEN TO: 10 One Year CoursePREREQUISITE: None Language 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 signature The 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. Instructor’s signature.

4 Year Plan

4 Year planning form helps us plan our courses Need this form filled out to register for classes Course codes must be included on this form Parents must sign this form before registering for

classes Courses that require teacher permission must be

initialed on form This 4 Year Plan form available on school web site Let’s take a look at this form and how it appears

filled out

Grade 9 Example

Grade 10 Example

10th Grade Example Completed

 First Semester

ExamplesSecond Semester

Examples First Semester   Second Semester

Grade 10: Code Title Code Title Code TitleT.

Sign Code TitleT.

Sign

1 LAN220 LA 10 Lan221 LA 10  LAN220 Lang A10   LAN221 Lang A10  

2 SOC202 US History SOC203 US History 2 SOC202 US Hst    SOC203 US History  

3 SCI202 Biology 1 SCI203 Biology 2 SCi202 Biology 1   SCI203 Biology 2  

4 MAT210 Geometry 1 MAT211 Geometry 2 MAT210 Geom 1   MAT211 Geometry 2  

5 CTE361 Vis Com 1 CTE371 Drawing 1  CTE361 Vis Com1   CTE371 Drawing 1  

6 FOR603 Spanish 3 FOR604 Spanish 4 FOR603 Span 3    FOR604 Spanish 4  

4 Year Plan/Registration 10th Grade

Alternate Core Subjects

Alternate Elective Courses

Alternate PE Courses

SCI 300/301 Chemistry LAN 500 Acting 1 PHY 207 Basketball

SCI 503 Environmental Sci CTE 331/332 Culinary Arts PHY 213 Field Sports

SOC 202/203 US History ART 110 Ceramics PHY 502 Human Survival

MUS 401 Beginning Guitar PHY 205 Aerobics

Questions1. What classes need a teacher’s signature? (catalog, posted list)2. What classes count as an Occupational Education? (CTE coded)3. What is a non lab science class? (catalog description)4. How am I placed in a math class? (levels, placement test)5. How many years of world language should I take? (College, 2 yrs)6. If I want to play college sports, what do I need to know about

the NCAA requirements? (check out requirements in the Course Catalog)7. What is a transcript, why is it important, and what does one look

like?8. Any Questions?????