Course Selection and RegistrationClass of 2016

February 2015

Grade 12

Counselors

Patty Devecka (A-K)Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)

TimelineFebruary 2nd - 13th - Counselors in SS classesFebruary 2nd – March 2nd - Online registration Mid-March – Course selections mailed homeMarch 31st – Last opportunity to make changes before summerLate July – Schedules posted onlineEarly August – Last chance to request changes before school starts.Students need to check their SCASD email!

Registration Considerations

What do you need to meet graduation requirements?

What do you need to meet college admission requirements?

How can you choose courses that will help you explore and/or develop your interests?

How can you keep a healthy balance in your life?

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Minimum Graduation Requirements

4 Credits Each Of English And Social Studies3 Credits Each Of Science And MathPhysical Education Each Year In High School – 1.8 creditsHealth – 1 creditIn-Class Driver’s Education - .2 creditsElectives – at least 5.5 creditsGraduation Project20 Community Service HoursMust Have A Total Of 22.5 Credits

Credits

At the end of 11th grade, you should have:

3 Credits of English3 Credits of Social Studies3 Credits of Science3 Credits of Math3 Courses of PE = 1.40 credits1 or 2 Courses of Health = .5 - 1 creditIn-class Driver’s education = .20 credits

Total Credits 14.50 minimum to move to grade 12

College Admission Considerations

Colleges Have Different Requirements– World Language - at least 2 years of the same language– Math – do you need Trig or higher?– Science – any special requirements?– Fine Arts – some schools require a credit

Requirements For NCAA

Military Academies - Call Congressman Thompson’s office at 814-353-0218

English

AP English Literature & Composition – Y205

CP English 12 – Y204

English 12 – Y203

Year long Courses(Choose One Course)

Semester Courses (Choose Two Courses)

College Writing CP English F/S 233

Modern Classics CP English F/S225

Speech & Debate CP English F/S210

Film and Media CP English* F/S224

SciFi/Fantasy CP English F/S 226

Creative Writing CP English F/S219 * Not NCAA Approved

OR

Social StudiesChoose two – each is .5 credit

AP Euro Hist: 1450 - F513AP Euro Hist: 1815 - S514 AP Government - F/S520AP Comparative Government - F/S499AP Psychology - F/S 524Adv. Economics - F/S506African American History* - F/S580Current Issues - F/S 507Economics - F/S 505Sociology - F/S 503Psychology - F/S523Democracy in Action - F/S 525Business Law 1 - F/S608Business Law 2/Ethics* - F/S598

* NOT NCAA Approved

MathAlgebra 2* - Y384

Precalculus -Y357

Adv. Precalculus - Y358

Adv. Honors Precalculus - Y359

Functions & Trig - Y354

Introductory Calculus - Y360

AP Calculus AB - Y361

AP Calculus BC - Y362

AP Computer Science* - Y366

AP Statistics - Y363

Advanced Topics Math - Y377*NOT NCAA Approved

SciencePhysics 1 - Y460AP Physics 1+ - Y461AP Physics C – M & EM - Y462Integrated Chemistry and Physics - Y456Adv. Chemistry 2 - Y459Adv. Oceanography - S471Adv. Geology - F468Adv. Genetics - S454Adv. Microbiology - F453Environmental Science - Y455Environmental Science I - Y472Adv. Physics and Engineering AET - Y479Anatomy and Physiology - Y753Res. Science and Engineering - Y476

Physical Education and HealthPE Required Every Year For One Semester

Health• Jr.-Sr. Wellness• Wake Up Jr.-Sr. Wellness (fall only

– 7-7:45 a.m.)• Virtual Health 2

• Select PE Offered Each Semester For .4 Credits• Fitness and Exercise Science• Wake Up Select PE (F/S – 7-7:45 a.m)• Lifeguarding• Virtual Select PE

New Courses for 2015-2016

Adv. Architectural Drafting and Design 4

Information Technology Entrepreneurship

Security +/Ethical Hacking – now a year long course

Personal Training/Exercise Science/Sports Nutrition – 2 credit course – includes .5 credit PE and Health

Journalism 1 – will now be a semester course for .5 credits – can be repeated

ELECTIVES

Electives help you explore your interests and passions

Anything beyond the basic required courses is considered an elective (i.e – a 4th math credit)

Consider CTC courses, Art, Music, Family and Consumer Science, Technology Education

Special Opportunities for 12th Grade

Diversified Occupations Sign up for both Y690 (Class) and Co-op class (CWE)

Learning Enrichment - See Mrs. Rand or Mrs. Campbell Complete an Application by May 1

Sample Block Schedule

TranscriptsMake sure your transcript is accurate

Is your personal information correct?

Are all courses you have taken listed?

Are grades correct?

Is anything on twice?

Are courses that you dropped still listed?

If you repeated a failed course, has the E been removed?

If you find errors, let your counselor know!

Timeline ReminderMake Course Selections by March 2

Changes to Recommended or Locked Courses require a parent signature

Final Chance to make changes before summer – March 31

Mid-August - last chance to make changes before school starts.

LOG ON NOW

http://www.scasd.org/courserequests

Remember !

Make Sure You Have the Minimum Credits to Graduate

Follow Your Teacher Recommendations

Talk With Your Counselor, If You Have More Questions

Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your Parents

Get in the habit of checking your school email!