Transcript AP Courses - Fort Thomas Independent Schools

9th & 10th Grade Students
Highlands High School
Parents Scheduling Meeting
Mrs. Trinity Walsh
9/10 Counselor
Scheduling Packet
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Received TODAY at school
◦ Recommendation Sheet
◦ Electives Sheet
◦ 4-Year Academic Plan
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Received last week
◦ Course Catalog
◦ AP Course Information Sessions
Basic Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits
 Math – 4 credits
 Science – 3 credits
 Social Studies – 3 credits
 Fine Arts – 1 credit
 Health – ½ credit
 Physical Education – ½ credit
 Electives – 6 credits
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Student Classification
Freshman  Sophomore = 5 credits
 Sophomore  Junior = 10 credits
 Junior  Senior = 16 credits
 Senior  GRADUATION = 22 credits
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Class Rank & GPA
Your Grade Point Average, or GPA, is simply the average of your
cumulative grades at then end of each semester of school. Some
courses have more “weight” based upon the level of course.
Your class rank is your standing in relation to ALL of the other
students in your grade.
Refer to PAGE 8 in the Course Catalog for specifics.
This starts right away !!!
At the beginning of your
FRESHMAN YEAR!!!
Exam Exemptions
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Refer to PAGE 11 in the Course Catalog
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Earn 95 or higher in 2nd Semester
Earn 85 or higher in 1st Semester
6 or fewer absences
Must be in attendance even if exempt
Must take at least 2 final exams, 1 must be in
Core Content Area
Eligibility
Students can not be failing more than one
course to eligible for extracurricular
activities (this includes: sports, music
groups, clubs, school sponsored groups,
AND school dances)
 College Athletic Eligibility (NCAA)
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◦ www.eligibiltycenter.org
◦ Students interesting playing college athletics
should let their counselor know as soon as
they can.
Special Diploma Considerations
Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
 The Commonwealth Diploma
 Highlands High School Advanced
Curriculum
 HHS Major of Intensive Study
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Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
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English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
◦ Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Elective
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Science – 3 credits
◦ Life, Earth, or Physical Science
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Social Studies – 3 credits
◦ World Civ., US History, Government
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Health – ½ credit
Physical Education – ½ credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Electives – 5 credits
The Commonwealth Diploma
22 Credits
 Course Requirements
 English – 4 credits
 Math – 4 credits
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◦Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Elective
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Science – 3 credits
◦Life, Earth, Physical Science
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Social Studies – 3 credits
◦World Civ., US History, Government
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Health – ½ credit
Physical Education – ½ credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Electives – 5 credits
◦3 rigorous courses
◦Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop Computer Literacy
AP Courses
• 4 AP courses with minimum grade of “C”
• English, Science, Foreign Language, Elective
 AP Exams
• Successful Completion of AP Exams
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HHS Advanced Curriculum
Completion of Kentucky’s Pre-College
Curriculum
 Completion of 10 “Advanced” Courses
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◦ “AP” Courses can be substituted for
“Advanced” Courses
Completion of 2 “AP” Courses
 Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.75
 Awarded Seal on Diploma and Noted in
Graduation Program
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HHS Major of Intensive Study
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Completion of a presentation and defense of
a Senior Thesis Project.
Completion of “Senior Seminar” Course
Completion of at least 4 courses in the
intended research area with a minimum
average of “B” (85).
Completion of Kentucky’s Pre-College
Curriculum
Students wear Honor Cord at graduation
and Noted on Diploma and Final Transcript
STUDENT:
HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
SOPHOMORE (2013) RECOMMENDATION/SCHEDULE REQUESTS
REQUIREMENTS
4. WORLD CIVILIZATION – choose ONE
1. ENGLISH
Full
230110
English II
1 credit
Full
230111
Pre-AP English II Adv.
1 credit
Full
450837
World Civilization
1 credit
Full
450876
*AP World History
1 credit
Full
450876
*AP World History EB
7:00am – 8:00am
1 credit
2. MATHEMATICS
Full
270801
Applied Algebra I
1 credit
Full
270304
Algebra I
1 credit
Full
270802
Applied Geometry
1 credit
Full
270401
Geometry
1 credit
Full
270402
Geometry Advanced
1 credit
Full
270803
Applied Algebra II
1 credit
Full
270311
Algebra II
1 credit
Full
270312
Algebra II Advanced
1 credit
Full
270501
Pre-Calculus
1 credit
Full
270502
Pre-Calculus Advanced
1 credit
Full
302601
Applied Biology
1 credit
Full
302698
Biology I
1 credit
Full
302699
Biology I Advanced
1 credit
ELECTIVES
If you are a student who is taking a foreign language, your recommendation is below. Choose one (1) more
elective from the attached electives course sheet and list below. Also, choose two (2) alternate elective
courses for the elective course.
5. WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVE
Full
161109
Spanish II
1 credit
Full
161126
Spanish II: Language & Culture
1 credit
Full
160509
German II
1 credit
Full
160510
German III Advanced
1 credit
If you are NOT a student taking foreign language, choose two (2) electives below, and choose two (2)
alternates for each of the courses.
6. ELECTIVE
Course #
3. SCIENCE
Course Title
P
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
7. ELECTIVE – For NON Foreign Language Students OR EB AP World History
*All Advanced Placement (AP) courses require that the student must attend an informational session,
complete an application if necessary and the AP test for that subject must be taken. The student will
assume the cost for the AP test.
Course #
Course Title
P
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
STUDENT:
HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIOR (2012) RECOMMENDATION/SCHEDULE REQUESTS
REQUIREMENTS
ELECTIVES
1. ENGLISH
If you are a student who is taking the 2nd year of a foreign language, your recommendation is below. If you
are moving on to the 3rd year of a foreign language choose this below. Choose one (1) more elective from
the attached electives course sheet and list that course below.
Full
230113
English III
1 credit
Full
230114
English III Advanced
1 credit
Full
161109
Spanish II
1 credit
Full
230167
*AP English Lang./Comp.
1 credit
Full
161126
Spanish II: Language & Culture
1 credit
230166
*AP English Lang./Comp. EB
7:00am-8:00am
1 credit
Full
160110
Spanish III Advanced
1 credit
Full
160509
German II
1 credit
Full
160510
German III Advanced
1 credit
5. WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVE
Full
2. MATHEMATICS
Full
270802
Applied Geometry
1 credit
Full
270401
Geometry
1 credit
Full
270803
Applied Algebra II
1 credit
Full
270311
Algebra II
1 credit
Full
270312
Algebra II Advanced
1 credit
Full
270501
Pre-Calculus
1 credit
Full
270502
Pre-Calculus Advanced
1 credit
If you are NOT a student taking foreign language OR you are taking Early Bird AP English Lang./Comp.
choose two (2) electives below, and choose two (2) alternates for each of the courses.
6. ELECTIVE
Course #
Course Title
P
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
7. ELECTIVE – For NON Foreign Language Students OR EB AP Lang./Comp.
3. SCIENCE
Course #
Full
304598
Applied Chemistry
1 credit
Full
304523
Chemistry I
1 credit
Full
304599
Chemistry I Advanced
1 credit
4. US HISTORY
Full
450812
US History
1 credit
Full
450814
AP American History
1 credit
Course Title
P
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
A
Full
1 credit
*All Advanced Placement (AP) courses require that the student must attend an informational session,
complete an application if necessary and the AP test for that subject must be taken. The student will
assume the cost for the AP test.
IF YOU HAVE A DESIRE TO ATTEND McCORMICK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DURING
YOUR JUNIOR & SENIOR YEARS, CHECK HERE.
Early Bird English BUT No Foreign Language???
10th & 11th Grade Courses
REQUIRED COURSES – 4 periods
 English – full year
 Math – full year
 Science – full year
 Social Studies – full year
 Sophomores – World Civilization
 Juniors – US History
ELECTIVE COURSES – 2 periods/ 3 periods
 Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Family & Consumer Science, Business,
Technology, Mass Communications
EARLY BIRD COURSE
 Sophomores – AP World History – full year
 Juniors – AP English Language & Composition – full year
 7:00am – 8:00am
 Enables students to take an additional course (7 period day)
Scheduling Steps
Scheduling Recommendations given out at the PARENT
MEETING on January 21st at 7:00PM.
 Review recommendations for English, Math, Science
 Select Electives
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◦ Use the Electives Sheet
Select Alternates – 2 for each course. Alternates CAN be the
same for each course.
 Write the course number and course title on
Recommendation/Scheduling Sheet
 Complete the 4-Year Academic Plan
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◦ Use the Course Catalog and Electives Sheet
Meet with counselor to review choices and plans if needed.
 Scheduling paperwork DUE FEBRUARY 9!
 Schedule choices are final.
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AP Courses
What is AP?
 What AP Courses can I take?
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◦ AP World History - Sophomore
◦ AP American History – Junior
◦ AP Electives
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What is the benefit?
Early Bird
What are Early Bird Courses?
 What Early Bird Courses can I take?
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◦ Sophomore – EB AP World History
◦ Junior – EB AP American Language & Comp.
◦ Senior – EB AP American Literature & Comp.
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What is the benefit?
College Planning
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Know yourself…..
◦ What are your strengths?
◦ What do you like to do?
◦ What are your reasons for attending college?
Set parameters for the type of
school you are looking for.
Size
 Location (rural vs.
urban)
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◦ Distance from home.
Majors
 Activities
 Campus housing
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Food!
 Make-up of student
population
 Additional learning
experiences
(internships,
exchange programs)
 What about the
cost???
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Research, Research, Research
Visit the Guidance Office
 Review the information you receive in the
mail.
 Research colleges, careers, scholarships,
and financial aid via the internet, library,
phone calls, etc.
 Sign up to attend one of the College
Representative Visits in the Guidance
Office during the school day
 Attend a college fair
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College Search engines on the
Internet
www.act.org
 www.collegeboard.com
 Highlands Guidance Website
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◦ www.prephq.com
◦ PrepHQ
 Sophomores created username and password this
year. At the beginning of next year, students will
receive a refresher course and update on using
PrepHQ. Juniors can sign up on their own.
Admission Policies
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Almost all colleges and universities have
requirements regarding admission
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Application Process
Essay Materials
Certain Grade Point Averages
Certain Classes Taken
Entrance Tests Taken / Test Scores
What do I do with ALL of that
information?
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Organize the information/pamphlets you
receive in the mail into three groups:
◦ Really Interested
◦ Somewhat Interested
◦ Not at all Interested – “Pitch Pile”
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Maintain a file of all the schools you are
interested in and have visited, listing the
pros and cons of each.
Make a Visit
Plan to make visits to the colleges themselves
◦ Colleges and Universities can ALL look beautiful,
educational and entertaining, in a catalogue, but until
you actually step-foot on the campus you may not
know what the school is “really” like.
 Visit all types of schools, even if they do not meet all of
your parameters
◦ You will always learn more about the school by
visiting the campus, whether they are in session or
not.
 Visit on DAYS OFF (Holidays, Teacher In-Service,
Summer, etc.)
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Entrance Tests and Scores
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Almost all colleges and universities have
requirements when it comes to taking
some sort of entrance test.
◦ These tests are usually the ACT or SAT.
◦ Many schools will take one or the other, but
we suggest that you take BOTH tests.
◦ Cincinnati State has their own entrance test –
COMPASS.
◦ Gateway Community & Technical College will
accept ACT or SAT or you can take the COMPASS
test upon arrival.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Work Hard!
 All universities will have a listing of their
scholarships. These “In-House” awards may
have special applications, deadlines and criteria.
Your research of the college should give you
these answers.
 “Outside” scholarships are those awards not
directly affiliated with a college. These
scholarships are announced at school and
posted on our website , when we are made
aware of them.
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Meeting with Your Counselor
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Can email or call anytime
◦ [email protected]
◦ 859.815.2605
 9/10 Counselor
◦ [email protected]
◦ 859.815.2604
 11/12 Counselor