Course Selection 2014-2015
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COURSE SELECTION2014-2015
KEEP IN MIND…..
Colleges are more concerned with GPA than curriculum (although they care about both).
Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type)
Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high “A” in the previous course.
Follow your teachers’ recommendations concerning your course selection.
Advanced Diploma Requirements(Minimum 24 Credits)
4 English
4 Math (min. req. Alg. II w/ Trig)
4 Science (2 – Adv. Level- Chem, Physics, Anatomy, or AP)
4 Social Studies
1 P.E. Life
½ Health
1 Career Preparedness
½ Fine Art
2 Consecutive Foreign Language (i.e. Spanish I & II)
• MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS
Regular Diploma Requirements (Minimum 24 Credits)
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Studies
1 P.E. Life
½ Health
1 Career Preparedness
½ Fine Art • MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS
New Alabama Diploma Requirements
(Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017)4 English
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Studies
• MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS
3 Credit Combination of Arts
Education, Foreign Language,
or Career Technology(Students are encouraged to
take two consecutive courses)
1 P.E. Life
½ Health
1 Computer/Career Literacy
Advanced Academic Endorsement for the New Alabama Diploma
(Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017)
• Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry
• Two consecutive years of the same foreign language
• Minimum .5 credit of a fine art course
• Minimum 2 AP or DE/DC including one in a core academic area
SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES
• US Government and Economics Summer Credit Program
• JSCC Math and English DE/DC for Senior Level Math and English
• Early Dismissal Program for employment, college, or internship opportunities
EARLY DISMISSAL PROGRAM• Seniors Only• Dismiss for 7th period or 7th/8th • Must have a 2.0 and be “on-track” to graduate in May• Parent Permission Form Required• Student should be employed, taking a college course,
or participating in an internship program• If behavior, academic performance, or attendance
become problematic, Early Dismissal Students will be required to stay at school for all 8 periods.
CAREER TECH EDUCATION
• College and Career Center
• CTE at Helena High
• Cooperative Education• Pass BTA/Career Prep• Additional full year CTE course• Must be employed 15 hours per week
HELENA HIGH SCHOOLADVANCED PROGRAMS
Honors Classes
Advanced Placement Classes (AP)
Dual Enrollment Program
HONORS & AP COURSES• Rigor• Ability vs. Ambition/Determination• Prerequisite Requirements• Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0)• Waiver• Honors Curriculum• Advanced Placement Curriculum• AP Program Agreement
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
• Jefferson State Community College
Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit
• University of Montevallo
College Ahead
• The University of Alabama
Early College
JEFFERSON STATE DUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT
• Speech/Psychology (PY 201 & SP 107: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA)
• Western Civilization I & II (HY 101 & 102: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA)
• Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry (MA 112 & 113: Prerequisite—24 ACT Math Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA)
• English Composition 1 & II (EH 101 & 102: Prerequisite—20 ACT English Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA)
**APPROXIMATELY $390.00 PLUS THE COST OF A BOOK DUE AUGUST 2014 & DECEMBER 2014
Shelby County SchoolsHigh School Academic Guide
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Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options.
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