Transcript Class of 2014

Class of
2017
Tartan 4 Year Plan
• Turn to page 54 and write in all the classes you
are taking during 9th grade.
Recommended Course of Study
Grade 10
English 10 (3)
World History (3)
Geometry (3)
Biology (3)
*Phys. Ed
*Arts
Electives
*Arts/Phys. Ed can also be taken as a Junior or Senior
Required Courses
English (pg. 30)
• English 10A, 10B, 10C
• Accelerated English 10A, 10B, 10C*
*expected to take AP Language as juniors &
AP Literature as seniors
Students should discuss their options with their current English teacher if
they have questions
Required Courses
Math
(pg. 35)
If you are currently
in Algebra:
Geometry ABC
Or
Accel. Geometry
AB/ Accel. Algebra
2A/Trig*
If your are currently
in Geometry:
Algebra 2 ABC
Or
Algebra 2 ABC/Trig
(college bound)
If you are currently in
Accel. Geom:
Accel. Algebra 2B/
Trig/Accel Pre-Calc AB
* Please notice recommendation of B average or better for success in the
Accelerated math track. Students should talk with their current math
teacher if they have any questions.
Algebra 2 w/
Trigonometry
College Prep
Accelerated
Algebra 2 /
Accelerated PreCalculus
College Prep
Required Courses
Physical Education
(pg. 23)
Choose 1:
•Lifetime Activities
•Strength Training
•For Athletes I*
•For Personal Fitness I*
*If you are participating in a sport which requires strength
training, you should register for the correct trimester. For example, Football
Players should take Strength Training for Athletes I-Fall . If you are not participating in
athletics you should register for Strength Training for Personal Fitness I.
Required Courses
Science (pg. 41)
•Biology I, II, III
If you are currently taking
Biology you will need to register
for Chemistry. Please see your
counselor or Biology teacher if
you have questions.
Required Courses
Social Studies
(pg. 44)
•World History
•AP World History*
*College level course taught in the high school by specially trained teachers. You may earn
free college credits depending on the score you receive on the exam in May and the college
you will be attending after high school. Please notice the recommended GPA of 3.5 or
higher for success in the AP class. Talk with your Social Studies teacher if you have questions.
Required Courses
Arts
You will need to take at least 2 credits listed on page 7 under The
Arts before graduation. If you are planning on attending a 4
year college/University immediately after high school, these
credits will need to be “Fine Arts”, which are any Art or Music
Courses.
College Entrance Requirements
Some colleges or universities require additional
courses than what is needed for your diploma.
Typical requirements are listed on page 10.
For example: most 4 year colleges require at least
2 years of the same world language, a full year of
fine arts (3 trimesters), at least 3 full years of
science (9 trimesters) and 4 full years of English
(12 trimesters).
NCAA
(pg.11)
• College Bound student athletes who are
interested in playing sports at the college level
for an NCAA Division I or II school must qualify
through the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• www.eligibilitycenter.org
Electives
• Once you have registered for all required classes, the
remainder of the classes you register for are electives.
• Choose electives based on the following criteria:
– Courses that will help you prepare for post high school
education
– Courses that will help you prepare for your future career
– Courses that you are interested in and enjoy
• You will need to choose 18 courses
Alternates
• You will now pick 4 alternate choices. The
alternates are used if one of your 18 choices
does not fit in your schedule. These choices
should be classes that you are interested in
taking but are not your top choices.
Schedule Changes
Qualifies
•Medical or physical
restrictions
•Computer Error
•Academic
misplacement
•Acceptance into
academic program
(BPA, DECA, Skills USA, 916,PSEO)
Doesn’t Qualify
•Change Teachers
•Change Lunches
“Don’t like the
elective anymore”
•Change Hours
Zero Hour Options
• Tartan Offers several courses at 7:00 am.
• Courses that may be offered include Physical
Education options and Career Investigations.
Registration Forms will be available in the
spring.
Tartan 4 Year Plan
• Turn to page 54 and write in the classes you
are registering to take during 10th grade.
• Please continue with grades 11 and 12 by
writing in classes that you are planning on
taking. This is a rough draft only. Each year
you will update your 4 year plan.
Recommended Course of Study gr. 11
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American Literature 1 and 2
Communications
World History
Advanced Algebra
Chemistry
Writing Elective*
Phys. Ed. Elective*
Arts Elective*
Electives
*These courses can be taken either junior or senior years.
Recommended Course of Study gr. 12
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English Electives
Writing Elective*
Political Science
Economics
Phys. Ed.*
Arts*
Math –many colleges require 4 years of math
Electives
*These courses can be taken either junior or senior year.
Registration
• You will be registering on
Jan. 28th or 29th with the
counselors during your
English class.
• Bring your registration
book and 4 year plan with
you.
• Your need to discuss your
choices with your parents
before registering.