2012-2013 Junior Course

Selection

ThursdayJanuary 19, 2012

Period 2 and 3

COURSECOURSESELECTIONSELECTION

SHEETSHEET

Important Scheduling Dates:Important Scheduling Dates:

January 19: Course information distributed

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Jan 26- Feb 2: Students return Course Selection Sheet to their counselor

Name__________________________________________ID #____________________ Phone #_________________Counselor_______________________________________Diploma Goal: (Check One)__General ___Core 40 ___Advanced ___Academic HonorsPlan after High School: (Check One)____4 year college ___2 year college ___Technical School ___Military ___WorkCareer Goal_____________________________________

Things to remember when completing this form:• Completed the prerequisite for the selected course(s)• Place the name of alternate courses in all requested locations• Follow teacher recommendations• Retake any required course you missed or failed• Schedule changes will be limited after May 2012

1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER

CLASS 1 AMERICAN LITURATURE AMERICAN LITERATURE ELECTIVE

CLASS 2 US HISTORY US HISTORY

CLASS 3 MATH MATH

CLASS 4

CLASS 5

CLASS 6

CLASS 7

CLASS 8 Resource ResourceResource

Alt. Year

Alt. Sem. Alt. Sem.

Details of the CourseDetails of the Courseon the Course Selection Sheeton the Course Selection Sheet

X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem)

Make a mark in this box if you want to select this course

Details of the CourseDetails of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet on the Course Selection Sheet

X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem)

This indicates the course has a prerequisite. Please check what the prerequisite is in the Course Catalog and make sure you have met the prerequisite.

Details of the CourseDetails of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet on the Course Selection Sheet

X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem)

This is the course number. It will help you identify the course in the Course Catalog.

Details of the CourseDetails of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet on the Course Selection Sheet

X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem)

This is the title of the course. CAUTION: A few courses have the same title with different course numbers. Check the Course Catalog to make sure you are indicating the correct course.

Details of the CourseDetails of the Course on the Course Selection Sheet on the Course Selection Sheet

X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem)

This tells you details about the length of the course

(1 sem) = One semester long worth 1 credit

(2 sem) = Two semesters long worth 1 credit each semester

(1 sem 1/2 cr/sem) = One semester long worth ½ credit

(2 sem – 2 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, two periods long worth 2 credits each semester

(2 sem – 3 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, three periods long worth 3 credits each semester

(2 sem – 2 periods) at East = Two semesters long worth 1 credit each semester. Due to transportation to East it will take two class periods each day.

(2 sem-3 cr/sem) at McDowell = Two semesters long worth 3 credits each semester and will take three class periods each day

C4 – Mrs. WeichmanC4 – Mrs. Weichman

Course Catalog

Front Page: General Information – Phone number - Index

Page 2: Academic Information & Athletic Eligibility

BCSC DIPLOMA

REQUIREMENTS

Page 3

•General

•Core 40

•Core 40 with Technical Honors

•Core 40 with Academic Honors

Educational PathwaysAdvanced Placement

Dual Credit / Early College

Global Studies

C4 Columbus Area Career Connection

McDowell Alternative

Competency Based Courses

Columbus Signature Academy

Page 4 & 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Page 5 & 6

•North Phone Numbers

•Freshmen Orientation

•Portfolio and Senior Presentation

•Grade Point Average & Class Rank

•ISTEP+ Graduation Qualifying Exam

•Summer School

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

Rigorous Preparation

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

Rigorous Preparation

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

PostsecondarySuccess

CollegeTechnical

School2-year School

ApprenticeshipMilitary

Workforce

Rigorous Preparation

Core 40 DiplomaCreditsCredits YearsYears CoursesCourses

EnglishEnglish 8 8 creditscredits 4 years4 years • Core 40 EnglishCore 40 English

MathMath 6 6 creditscredits 3 years3 years

• Algebra IAlgebra I

• GeometryGeometry

• Algebra IIAlgebra II

SciencSciencee

6 6 creditscredits 3 years3 years

• Biology IBiology I

• Core 40 ScienceCore 40 Science

• Chemistry I Chemistry I OROR Physics I Physics I OROR

Core 40 DiplomaCreditsCredits CoursesCourses

SocialSocialStudiesStudies

6 6 creditscredits

• World History World History OROR Geo. & History of World Geo. & History of World

• US HistoryUS History

• Government and EconomicsGovernment and Economics

PEPE 2 2 creditscredits

• Still two semestersStill two semesters

HealthHealth 1 credit1 credit • Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness

Core 40 DiplomaCreditsCredits CoursesCourses

DirecteDirecteddElectiveElectivess

5 5 creditscredits

• World LanguagesWorld Languages

• Fine ArtsFine Arts

• Career-Technical Career-Technical EducationEducation

GeneralGeneralElectiveElectivess

6 6 creditscredits

• Any elective courseAny elective course

LocalLocalReqtsReqts

TOTALTOTAL Minimum of 40 creditsMinimum of 40 credits

Core 40 Math• 2 math credits recommended during senior year

• 2 Core 40 math credits or 2 Physics credits must be completed in junior or senior year

• More rigorous academic preparation

• Best preparation for college

• Special recognition at graduation

• Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

• Complete all requirements for Core 40

• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits

• Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits

• Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits

• Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma

• Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above

AND…

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

Complete one of the following:

1. Four credits in AP courses and take AP exams

2.1200 combined SAT math & critical reading

3. 26 composite on ACT

4. Earn six dual high school/college course credits from the Core Transfer Library

5. Complete combination of two credits in AP courses and 3 dual high school/college course credits (from the CTL)

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

Students must complete a total of 47 credits

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma Requirements

• Combines rigor and relevance;

• Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship;

• Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit;

• Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

• Complete all requirements for Core 40, and

• Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, and

• Have a GPA of “B” or above, and

• Complete a career-technical program resulting in 8 or more credits, and

AND...

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

• Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B:

A. Take three specific WorkKeys assessments and score at a designated level;

B. Earn six dual high school/college credits in a technical area;

C. Complete either the Professional Career Internship course OR a Coop course;

D. Complete a industry-based work experience as part of 2 year CTE program; or

E. Earn a state approved industry certification.

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

Students must complete a total of 47 credits

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma Requirements

COURSE CATALOGCOURSE CATALOG– Course descriptions Course descriptions

•State TitleState Title•Course numberCourse number•Course titleCourse title•Grade level(s) the course is offeredGrade level(s) the course is offered•Number of semestersNumber of semesters•Credits per semesterCredits per semester•Approximate FeeApproximate Fee•Meets Diploma Requirement of:Meets Diploma Requirement of:•Brief descriptionBrief description

COURSE CATALOGCOURSE CATALOG

– Other course descriptors Other course descriptors

•PREREQUISITESPREREQUISITES - must be met prior to - must be met prior to being eligible for the course.being eligible for the course.

•RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS - should be - should be considered prior to taking the course.considered prior to taking the course.

•ARTICULATION AGREEMENTSARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Departmental SequencesDepartmental Sequences(Flow-charts)(Flow-charts)

• First page of each department in First page of each department in catalogcatalog

• Identifies sequence of courses based Identifies sequence of courses based upon entry level courseupon entry level course

FEE LISTINGSFEE LISTINGS

• APPROXIMATE FEE -based on 2011-12 APPROXIMATE FEE -based on 2011-12 fees.fees.

• May be considerably different than what May be considerably different than what is listed.is listed.

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