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2013-2014 Senior Course
Selection
WednesdayJanuary 23, 2013
Period 3
Important Scheduling Dates:
January 23: Course information distributed
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Jan 30- Feb 6: Students return Course Selection Sheet to their counselor in English classes
Name__________________________________________ID #____________________ Phone #_________________Counselor_______________________________________
Diploma Goal: (Check One)___Core 40 ___ Academic Honors____Technical Honors
Plan after High School: (Check One)____4 year college ___2 year college ___Technical School ___Military ___Work
Career Goal_____________________________________
Things to remember when completing this form:
*Mark the box of the course you wish to take• Be sure you have completed the prerequisite for the
selected course(s)• Place the name of alternate courses on the front page BUT DO NOT MARK THE ALTERNATE COURSES ON THE INSIDE OF THE FORM• Follow teacher recommendations• Retake any required course you missed or failed• Schedule changes will be limited after May 2013
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
CLASS 1 EnglishEnglish
CLASS 2 Government Economics
CLASS 3 Math Math
CLASS 4
CLASS 5
CLASS 6
CLASS 7
CLASS 8 Resource Resource
Alt. Year
Alt. Sem. Alt. Sem.
Details of the Course Selection Sheet
X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem)
The X indicates that the course has a prerequisite. Please check the prerequisite in the Course Catalog and make sure you have completed the prerequisite course.
Details of 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 ; 1 credit
(2 sem) = Two semesters long ; 1 credit each semester
(2 sem – 2 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, two periods long ; 2 credits each semester
(2 sem – 3 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, three periods long; 3 credits each semester
(2 sem – 2 periods) at East = Two semesters long; 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 ; 3 credits each semester and will take three class periods each day
PLEASE NOTEEarly College, Mid-Year Graduation, and Online classes ALL require an additional application!!!!
Course CatalogFront Page: General Information:
• North Phone Numbers
• Scheduling Information & Instructions
Page 2: Academic Information & Athletic Eligibility:
• GPA/Honor Roll
• Graduation Exams
• Senior Project
• Early Graduation
• NCAA & NAIA Athletic Eligibility
BCSC DIPLOMA
REQUIREMENTS
Page 3
• 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
COURSE CATALOG– Departmental Course Listings– Departmental Course Flow Charts– Course Fees (based on previous year)– Course descriptions
• State Title• Course number• Course title• Grade level(s) the course is offered• Number of semesters• Credits per semester• Approximate Fee• Meets Diploma Requirement of:• Brief description
Page 6-ON
COURSE CATALOG
– Other course descriptors
• PREREQUISITES - must be met prior to being eligible for the course.
• RECOMMENDATIONS - should be considered prior to taking the course.
• DUAL CREDIT AGREEMENTS
Core 40 DiplomaCredits Years Courses
English 8 credits
4 years • Core 40 English
Math 6 credits
3 years• Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II
Science
6 credits
3 years
• Biology I• Core 40 Science• Chemistry I OR Physics I OR
Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses
SocialStudies
6 credits
• World History OR Geo. & History of World • US History• Government and Economics
PE 2 credits
•Two semesters
Health 1 credit • Health and Wellness
Core 40 DiplomaCredits Courses
DirectedElectives
5 credits
• World Languages• Fine Arts• Career-Technical Education
GeneralElectives
6 credits
• Any elective course
Additional 1 credit • Preparing for College &
Careers (formerly CARSS)
TOTAL Minimum of 40 credits
Core 40 Math• 2 math credits recommended during senior year (required by most colleges)
• 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 on diploma
• 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
• Earn 47 total credits
Core 40 with AHD Requirements
Complete one of the following:
1. 2 AP courses and 2 corresponding 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 1 AP course and 3 dual high school/college course credits (from the CTL)
Core 40 with AHD 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
• Earn 47 total credits
Core 40 with THD Requirements: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 THD Requirements
COLLECTION SCHEDULE: (subject to change due to weather)
Stover-January 30thStahl-January 31stCulp (periods 3 & 6)-January 31stCulp (periods 2 & 4)-February 6thChaplin-February 4thLindsey-February 5thWilliams-February 5thSanders-February 6th
GOOD LUCKCLASS OF
2014