Transcript Welcome to Scheduling Orientation!

Class of 2011
Welcome to Scheduling
Orientation!
The Course Selection Book
Has Helpful Info…
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Course descriptions
Career Pathway
Information on prerequisites
Graduation requirements
Testing-out procedures
Dual Enrollment
Co-op
Skill Center
Co-Curricular Activities
 http://www.swartzcreek.org
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Click on “Schools”, “High School”,
“Course Registration Guide”
Go to:
Graduation Requirements
English
4 Credits
(8 sem)
– English 9, 10, 11, 12 or advanced level english class
World History
U. S. History
Government
Economics
1 Credit
1 Credit
½ Credit
½ Credit
(2
(2
(1
(1
sem)
sem)
sem)
sem)
Graduation Requirements
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Math Elective
1
1
1
1
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Biology
1 Credit
Chem or Phys
1 Credit
Additional Science 1Credit
(2
(2
(2
(2
sem)
sem)
sem)
sem)
(2 sem)
(2 sem)
(2 sem)
Graduation Requirements
Health
PE
1/2 Credit
1/2 Credit
(1 sem)
(1 sem)
Visual, Performing, Applied Arts:
1 Credit
(2 sem)
Electives
6 Credits
(12 sem)
Online Learning Experience
TOTAL FOR GRADUATION = 23
CREDITS
MY FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Grade English
9th
English 9
or
Adv. English 9
Math
Science
World History
Intro Algebra 1
or
Algebra 1
Biology
or
Honors Biology
American Hist
or
AP American Hist
Algebra Concepts
or
Geometry
or
College Geometry
Physical Science
Physics
&
Physical Science
Chemistry
or
Honors Chemistry
Economics
&
Government
or
AP Government
Geometry
College Geometry
Algebra 2 A
Algebra 2 B
College Algebra 2
Trigonometry
Algebra 3 & Stats
Analysis
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
Honors Physics
Honors Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Social
Studies
10th
English 10
or
Adv. English 10
11th
English 11
or
Adv. English 11
12th
English 12
or
AP English
Math
Elective Elective
Health
Physical Education
Computer
Applications
1.0 VPAA
Career Pathways
A career pathway is a plan designed by you to ensure
what you learn in school each day is useful for your life.
Make sure you choose classes that support your career
pathway.
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Arts and Communications (AC)
Business, Management, Marketing and Technology (BMMT)
Engineering / Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EMIT)
Health Sciences (HES)
Human Services (HUS)
Natural Resources and Agriscience (NRA)
• Please see page 9 in the Course Selection Book for details.
Skill Center Education Programs
● Great opportunities for hands-on
learning!
• Transportation is provided.
• See Course Selection Book for more
detailed information on classes.
• Your counselor will provide additional
information regarding registration
procedures.
Testing Out Procedures
High School credit may be earned in
any course offered by the school by
testing out. This applies to all SC
courses.
Student must attain a 78% or
above on the semester exam.
Behind On Credit?
Sign up to see your counselor!
9th graders should end with a
minimum of 5 credits
10th graders should end a
minimum of 11 credits
11th graders should end with a
minimum of 16
Dual Enrollment
Allows a student to enroll in postsecondary for high
school credit, or postsecondary credit, or both.
Eligibility:
– Must be enrolled in at least one high school class.
– Must take the PSAT or PLAN in 10th grade to dual
enroll in 10th grade 2nd semester (qualifying scores
are required; see course selection book)
– If student decides not to take SC AP same subject
course, he/she takes college course at own
expense.
3 - 4 credit college courses transfer to SC as 1.0
credit.
1 - 2 credit college courses transfer to SC as 0.5
credit.
Scheduling
Starting tomorrow students will
meet with a counselor to discuss
transcripts and select courses for
next year.
Please bring your course selection
sheet filled out with a total of 6
credits and 3 or more alternate
classes listed.
Thank You for Listening
Today!
Have a great
second semester!!