Transcript February 29 Scheduling Meeting

Graduation Requirements
English
History
Math
Science
Bible
PE/Health
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Electives
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits *
3 credits
3 credits
.5 credit each
1 credit
2 credits**
4 credits
*most colleges, including UMBC and College Park, require 4
**international students do not have to take a foreign
language.
B range
3.0 - 3.9
C range
2.0 - 2.9
D range
1.0 - 1.9
A range
4.0+
A
B
C
D
Regular
Class
Honors
Class
AP
Class
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
English 9 or Honors English 9
English 10 or Honors English 10
English 11 or Honors English 11
English 12 or AP English
ENGLISH
4 credits
9th grade
World History
10th grade
Modern European History
AP European History
AP Government
11th grade
US History or
AP US History
Electives:
Humanities (11th/12th)
Civics
HISTORY
3 credits
All students MUST have
Algebra and Geometry to graduate.
MATH
3 credits
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra 2
Geometry
Trig/Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AB Calculus BC
Important:
While you only
need 3 math credits
to graduate, we
recommend taking
Math all four years
if you plan on
attending college!
1 must be Biology
+2 additional credits:
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
SCIENCE
3 credits
9th grade
Covenant Theology
10th or 11th
Foundations of Faith*
Culture & Ethics*
12th grade
Western Civ /World Views
*If you take both, the extra
counts as elective credit.
New elective for 11th and 12th grades!
Ministry and Missions
BIBLE
3 credits
1 credit PE/Health
(.5 credit of each)
1 credit of Fine Arts
Studio Art
Web Design
Drama
Symphonic Band
Chamber Choir
Dance
Digital Photography
Theatre Appreciation
Music Theory
PE/HEALTH & FINE ARTS
All students must take:
French or Spanish
I, II, III, IV and V Honors
8th graders:
If you took Spanish or
French I in 8th grade,
you must take levels
II and III in high school.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
2 credits
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
4 additional credits in any given subject area that are taken in
addition to required courses
May be in any category (English, math, history, etc)
For example:
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Phys Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Algebra 2
Geometry
Trig/PreCalc
AP Calculus AB
Computer Applications
Web Design
Digital Photography
Robotics/Progr 1-3
Psychology
Yearbook 1-3
Speech/Debate
Studio Art 1-3
Dance
Symphonic Band
Chamber Choir
Drama
Creative Writing
Music Theory
Theatre Appreciation
Pop Culture/Mass Media
Missions & Ministry
Real World Money Mgmt
Mentorship
Student Assistant Electives
Teacher
Assistant*
Chapel
Technician
Preschool
Assistant
Media
Assistant
Office
Assistant
Starting in 11th grade, you should check to see if
colleges you are interested in might require…
Additional math credit
 Additional lab science credit
Additional foreign language credit
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Ivy league and top-tier colleges
EXPECT students to have 4 years
each of math, English, science
and history, and at least two
AP courses!
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
…WILL YOU HAVE ANY?
Some colleges have specific requirements
that may not be met by our diploma
standards.
• Select academically challenging courses…but ones in which you are
capable of succeeding!
• 11th graders…look carefully to be sure you are getting your graduation
requirements in
• Some courses are filled by seniority
• Some courses may not be available due to enrollment/scheduling
constraints
• You may NOT get credit for the same course twice, and you cannot
repeat a course to earn a higher grade
• Study hall is only for students with AP courses
• 7th period study hall is only for students who participate in CCA team
sports
o
Must earn “B” or better to progress
to the next level in high school
o
Must take 3 additional math credits
while in high school
o
Must take 2 additional foreign
language credits in high school
You must earn a grade of “C” in order to
advance to the next course
(That is 70% or higher)
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Algebra II
80+ Biology
Algebra II
Trig-Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics
9th Grade
PreAlgebra
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Algebra
II**
Geometry
Algebra
II**
Geometry
TrigPreCalculus
Algebra
II**
Geometry
TrigPreCalculus
AP Calculus
AB
Geometry
TrigPreCalculus
AP Calculus
AB
AP Calculus
BC
Algebra I*
Algebra I*
*Intermediate Algebra can be taken between Algebra I and II.
**Honors Statistics can be taken after Algebra II.
9th Grade
Physical Science
10th Grade
Biology
11th Grade
Chemistry
Environ Science
12th Grade
Physics
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
9th Grade
Biology
10th Grade
Chemistry
11th Grade
Physics
AP Chemistry
12th Grade
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Physics
Physics
• English 9 or English 9 Honors
• World History
• Covenant Theology
• PE/Health
• Science (Physical Science or Biology)
• Math (Algebra I or Algebra II)
• Foreign Language I or II
• English 10 or English 10 Honors
• Modern Euro History, AP Euro History,
or Civics
• Culture & Ethics
• Math
• Science
• Foreign Language
• Other Elective
• English 11 or English 11 Honors
• US History or AP US History
• Math
• Science
• Fine Art
• Elective
• Elective
• English 12 or AP English Lit
• Western Civilization/World Views
• Math*
• Science*
• Elective
• Elective
• Elective
*While math and science are not required all four years,
they are strongly recommended if you plan on attending college!
More difficult work
 At least 1 hour of
homework per night in
each AP class
 An extra challenge
 Increased confidence and
skill
 An extra 1.0 added to
your GPA for that class

Able and motivated
students
 Students who are
particularly interested in
the subject
 10th-12th grades only
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 Students who wish to take a course outside of
Chapelgate may submit a detailed letter outlining
reasons for taking the course no later than June 30.
Failed a course
Course not offered at Chapelgate
 All alternate credit courses must be approved prior to
registering for/beginning the course!
 Student’s schedule will be made based on courses
completed at Chapelgate, and will be changed only
after completion of summer school course.
 If you plan on seeking an alternate credit course, you
and your parent should make an appointment to see
Mrs. Barrett.
You must choose 7 classes
For 10th, 11th, 12th graders: you need 3 alternates
in order of priority in case one of your first
selections is full
Must have parent/guardian signature
Must be registered for 2016-17 school year
School schedule will
be made based on
course requests we
have received by
March 11!
 Complete your course selection form
 Have your parents sign it
 Turn it in to Media Center/Guidance no later
than Friday, March 11