Academic Planning Night
February 19, 2015“Supported by a culturally rich and
academically rigorous community, Aloha High
School graduates students college and
career ready.”
Jenn Townsley, M.Ed.
10 years Caseload CounselorAdvanced Placement
CoordinatorDual Credit ProgramsCollege & Career Readiness
CounselorCareer Information SystemAVID Coordinator &
Counselor
Graduation Requirements
Essential Skills:Reading, Writing, & Math
24 Credits Extended Application
(Senior Project) and CIS lessons
Semester Schedule
8 classes, 90 minutes7 min. passing periodsGold Days: 1, 3, 5, 7Blue Days: 2, 4, 6, 8
(Tutorial)Tutorial (Writing Lab,
Science Lab, Math Lab, Test Makeup Center)
Transcripts (9th-11th)Do not detach your transcript
from your forecasting form
Grade Replacement - D, F, or W/F replaced by N if a C or better is earned in the same course
Transcript video at end of presentation
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID): Scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more AP Exams in certain content areas
AP Scholars (3 or higher on three or more AP Exams)
Other AP Scholar Awards
Earning College Credit
Score of 4 on AP Biology = 12 college credits!
Score of 3 on AP Spanish = 12 college credits!
Score of 3 on AP US History = 8 college credits!
Dual Credit Program
Earn free Portland Community College (PCC) credits by taking classes at AHS!
Last year AHS students earned 1,199 free PCC Dual Credits!
Procedures: Use the Course Descriptions found on the AHS Counseling
website to learn about options. https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/aloha/academics/Pages/Counseling.aspx
Select classes totaling 7 credits (this does not include Access Tutorial)
Place an A in the box next to your 5 alternate course selections.
Course selections decide schedule and hiring
In April you will be able confirm your selections and request any final changes in your StudentVUE account.
No schedule changes may be requested during the summer or in September
Sign your form and put your college/career goal on the back
Language Arts 4 credits required for high school graduation
Colleges require all College Prep courses & grades of C or better
All courses are NCAA approved and college prep except Reading & Writing Lab
9th grade options:
Lit & Comp 9, Advanced World Literature
10th grade options:
Lit & Comp 10, Advanced American Literature
Essential Skills: Reading & Writing
Newspaper & Yearbook – Elective credit
Social Science 3 credits required for high school graduation
9th Grade Options
AP Human Geography, Human Geography
10th Grade Options (Not Required)
AP Comparative Government, AP European History
11th Grade Options
AP US History, US History, American Studies
12th Grade Options
AP Government, Government
AP Microeconomics & AP Macroeconomics, Economics
Science 3 credits required for graduation Minimum of 4 credits are recommended for
students considering a career in math or science Most colleges require 2 years of lab science:
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Human Anatomy, AP Environmental Science
Science electives include Zoology, Intro to Genetics, Intro to Marine Systems, Intro Astronomy, and Electronics
Science: 9th & 10th 9th Grade Options:
-Physics
-STEM Chemistry if you scored 21 or higher on Math or Science EXPLORE test
-AP Physics 10th Grade Options:
-Biology
-AP Biology
-AP Environmental Science (in addition)
Science Partial Day Options
Health Careers I (11th, 12th)
-Online Application (on forecasting form)
-Enroll in Human Anatomy & Physiology Advanced Health Careers (12th only)
-6 clinical rotations in community Field Biology
-Online Application (on forecasting form)
Math 3 credits required for high school
graduation 4 credits are recommended for all
students, especially those considering a career in math or science
Colleges only accept grades of C or better
9th Grade Options:Algebra IAccelerated GeometryAdvanced Algebra IIPre-CalculusAP Calculus AB
Essential Skill: Math
PE/Health
1 credit of Health required for high school graduation
Health electives include First Aid, Wellness, Sports Medicine, and Human Performance
1 credit of PE required for high school graduation
9th:Health 1 & Fitness Team (PE1)
10th: Health 2 & PE2
-Aerobics
-Strength Training: fall or spring
-Team Sports
World Language
Languages offered: French, German, Mandarin & Spanish
Colleges require at least 2 credits of the same World Language with grades of C or higher
Native Spanish speakers also have option of Spanish Lit/Comp I/II/III or AP Spanish – please take the Spanish assessment
.5 Career Education Credit1. Seniors must complete an
Extended Application (Senior Project) Select a bolded course on your
forecasting sheet or choose EA Seminar
Write on your forecasting form how you did, or how you will you do your EA
2. Students must complete all required CIS Activities
ElectivesFill in your schedule with
electives that interest youMake sure the total the
number of credits is 7, unless you are an AVID student. AVID students have 6 credits to select.
Place an A next to your five alternate classes
Procedures AHS students turn in forecasting
forms tomorrow; 8th grade students turn in forecasting forms next week
You will be able to see your selections and any changes we make this April in StudentVue. Some students may notice intervention courses added into their schedule to help ensure they meet all of their graduation requirements.
No class changes will be made in the summer nor in September
Get Involved in Clubs & Activities!!
Creative Writing Model UNKey Club Photo clubABC Club National Art Honor SocietyAnime club Christian Students UnitedAsian Culture club Mult. Cultural SoccerGuitar club Japanese clubGay/Straight Alliance Amnesty InternationalNational Honor Society Latino LeadershipLacrosse DramaGerman club Analani’s (Dance Team)Ski/Snowboarding team
*create your own club!
Get Involved in Athletics!
- Swimming: Men & Women-Basketball: Men & Women-Soccer: Men & Women-Track: Men & Women-Water Polo: Men & Women-Cross Country: Men & Women-Golf: Men & Women-Tennis: Men & Women-Football - Basebal-Softball - Cheerleading- Wrestling - Volleyball
Hoping to play sports in college? Go to the AHS Counseling website for
log-in instructions about CoreCourseGPA.com (to make sure you’re taking the right courses in order to be eligible to be a college athlete)
Register though the NCAA clearinghouse website
Work with your coaches and counselor to make sure you’re on the right track
• Visit our website:http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/aloha/
• Check out the AHS YouTube Channel
• Like us on Facebook: AHS Aloha High School• Follow us on Twitter:
@AlohaHighSchool
AHS Social Media
• Advancement Via Individal Determination– 1st in immediate family to attend college– Historically under-represented in 4-year
colleges– Low income
• 8th graders apply through middle school– 9th graders next year: 60 students
• 9th graders apply through AHS– 10th graders next year: 30 students– Applications available on the Counseling
Table– Due to me in CCC by Friday, March 20,
2015
AHS AVID
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