HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Course Selection

All students will sign up for the 4 required core classes = English, Math, Science, Social Studies.

Add 4 additional courses for a total of 8 periods each semester. (In the preferred order 5,6,7,8)

Think about additional REQUIRED courses like P.E., Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Technology, Speech, Health and the Next Course in your Endorsement Sequence (Get those out of the way!!!)

Write in the course number carefully and fill in the course name. *******ASK your teachers for required signatures!!!

You may or may NOT be recommended for the level of course you want.

THIS FORM DUE BACK ON MARCH 6, 2020 INTHE OFFICE WITH PARENT SIGNATURE and ANYREQUIRED SIGNATURES!!

Make sure you have selected 8 classes and at least 3 alternates as electives are not guaranteed to work in your schedule.

If you do not select courses and alternates, they will be selected for you and you WILL NOT be allowed to make changes.

ALL Core Classes and most Electives are YEAR LONG COMMITMENTS - Can’t drop or switch at semester!!

Get SIGNATURES for all classes that have an “√” (THIS INCLUDES ALL HONORS/BAND/ATHLETICS/& MANY ELECTIVES)

DUE Date: MARCH 6th, 2020 IN THE OFFICE!!!!!

Must have Parent, Student and Teachers’ signatures

Next years’10th & 11th graders must sign up for 8 CLASSES Next years’ 12th graders must sign up for a minimum of 6 on campus classes. Seniors, this is the year you may be eligible for up to TWO privilege periods: Early

Release (7th& 8th) or Late Start (1st & 2nd.) or a combo (1st & 8th). ◦ You must be passing all classes, have credits in line for graduation, and have passed your

EOC Exams. ◦ Should you experience attendance problems or grade problems you will not be eligible to

continue with your privilege periods (or work periods).◦ Additionally – you may not be eligible for ER or LS if you are not College/Career Ready. (See

next slide)

Seniors In Athletics – If you are in the athletic period for a fall ONLY sport - YOU MUST SELECT a class/elective for the SPRING semester…You will be removed from the athletic period at Christmas and pick up this class/elective for the spring semester.

Peer Assistant (SENIORS ONLY) – You must get signed permission by the teacher on your course selection sheet to be approved for a PA period. You do NOT get to pick the period.

Choose 3 alternates so that YOU pick your alternates and you don’t get stuck with what is left over.

The master schedule will be set based on your requests. Therefore, if you receive the courses or alternates you request, you will not be allowed schedule changes.

Requesting a course does not guarantee that it will be offered next year.

◦ TSI (Math 350, Reading 351, Writing 340/4 essay)

◦ ACT – Composite Score 23 with 19 English/19 Math

◦ SAT – 480 EBRW & 530 Math

◦ Nationally Recognized Industry Based Certification

◦ 3 on an AP Exam

◦ Complete 9 hours of Dual Credit in any subject

◦ Complete 3 hours Dual Credit English

◦ Complete 3 hours Dual Credit Math

If you have not achieved College/Career Readiness there will be a TSI Class offered as an elective to prep for either TSI Math or TSI Reading/Writing.

Your ER or LS privilege may be taken to achieve College/Career Readiness.

Regular English 1,2,3,4-no prerequisites/no signatures required, no summer assignments

Honors English 1 & 2 – summer reading required; must have teacher signature to be placed in the class; To get the +1 grade points, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester in the course

AP English 3 & 4—summer reading required; must have teacher signature to be placed in the class. To get the +2 grade points, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester in the course;

Dual Credit Senior English 1301/1302—must qualify for admission into KC (TSI ASSESSMENT or be TSI Exempt); to get +1 grade point, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester. In order for the KC English class to “make” on campus with a teacher there must be a minimum of 15 students sign up or the course will be delivered via web based instruction.

English 1Honors Eng. 1

English 2Honors Eng. 2

English 4AP English 4

KC English 1301/1302

English 3AP English 3

STAAR TEST REQUIRED!!

DISTINGUISHED MATH SEQUENCES(4 MATHS TO INCLUDE ALG 2):◦ Algebra 1◦ Geometry or Honors Geometry◦ Financial Math◦ Algebra 2 or Honors Alg 2◦ Independent Study in Math◦ Pre-Calculus◦ AP Calculus◦ KC Math 1314/KC Math 1342

If you fail your ALG 1 EOC…The next school year you will be placed in the ALG 1 Connections class for remediation.

Math classes with a “√” required a teacher’s signature. ALL MATH CLASSES ARE A ONE YEAR COMMITMENT – Can’t drop or switch at

semester!! KC Math 1314/Math 1342—must qualify for admission into KC (TSI ASSESSMENT

or be TSI Exempt); to get +1 grade point, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester. The course will be delivered via web based instruction. BOTH SEMESTERS ARE REQUIRED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL (IF THIS IS YOUR 4th

MATH REQUIREMENT). These courses are acceptable for the STEM Math Endorsement.

STEM: You must have 5 credits of math for the STEM (Math) Endorsement to include Algebra 2 plus you must take Chemistry AND Physics.

Financial Math is NOT acceptable on the STEM Math Endorsement nor is it accepted by the NCAA.

If you don’t know which course to select, ask your math teacher…they can give you honest feedback. Get signatures where required.

Select the MOST APPROPRIATE MATH COURSE that is recommended for you based on your abilities and not for social reasons.

ALGEBRA 1

GEOMETRY

Algebra 2

PreCalculusInd. Study in Math 1

ISM2/3: KC Math 1314/KC Math 1342

ALGEBRA 1

GEOMETRY

Algebra 2

FINANCIALMATH *

ALGEBRA 1 (8th Grade)

HONORSGEOMETRY

HonorsAlgebra 2

PreCalculusKC Math

1314/Math 1342

AP CalculusISM2/3: KC Math 1314/Math 1342

Algebra 2PreCalculus

Ind. Study in Math 1

Financial MathAlgebra 2

Honors Algebra 2

HONORSGEOMETRY

Ind. Study in Math 1PreCalculus

ISM2/3: KC Math 1314/KC Math 1342

*Financial Math is not acceptable on the STEM MATH Endorsement or Accepted by the NCAA.

STAAR TEST REQUIRED!!

STEM: You must have 5 credits of science for the STEM (Science) Endorsement plus Alg 2. (Biology, Chemistry AND Physics plus 2 additional science courses)

IPC is NOT an acceptable science credit on the STEM science endorsement.

DISTINGUISHED SCIENCE SEQUENCES-All other endorsements -(4 Sciences TO INCLUDE: Biology, Chemistry or Physics plus two additional sciences):◦ Biology or Honors Biology◦ IPC◦ Chemistry or Honors Chemistry◦ Physics or Honors Physics◦ Astronomy◦ Forensic Science◦ Anatomy & Physiology◦ AP Biology◦ AP Chemistry

4 Required Sciences

BiologyHonors Biology

ChemistryHonors Chemistry

3RD SCIENCEChemistry or Physics

Biology/IPC*

IPC*/Biology

4th SCIENCE

*IPC is not accepted on the STEM Science Endorsement – 5 credits of science to include: Alg. 2, Chemistry & Physics

4th SCIENCE

STAAR TEST REQUIRED!!

Possible 3rd or 4th Sciences:Chemistry or Honors ChemistryPhysics or Honors Physics*AP Biology (Weighted)*AP Chemistry (Weighted)Forensic ScienceAnatomy & PhysiologyAstronomy*AP Biology & AP Chemistry will be offered on a rotating cycle (only one course will be offered each year)

W. GeographyHonors W. Geography

WORLD HISTORYAP WORLD HISTORY

US HISTORYAP US HISTORYKC US History

GOVT/ECONAP GOVT/AP ECON

KC Govt/EconSTAAR TEST REQUIRED!!

Classification Credits: ◦ 6.0 – to be classified as a sophomore

◦ 12.0 – to be classified as a junior

◦ 18.0 – to be classified as a senior

Your GPA will include semester grades taken in high school from the four core areas English, math, science, social studies, & foreign language, along with any course designated Advanced Placement (AP).

GPA Scale: 4.0=100 3.0=90

2.0=80 1.0=70

Honors & AP Classes – summer reading required; must have teacher signature to be placed in the class; To get the +1 or the +2 grade points, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester in the course

In order for any KC class to “make” on campus with a teacher there must be a minimum of 15 students sign up or the course will be delivered via web based instruction. For any KC class you must qualify for admission into KC (TSI ASSESSMENT or be TSI Exempt); to get +1 grade point, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester.

Credits are earned for courses taken in high school – even elective courses!

26 of the “RIGHT” credits are required for graduation from Spring Hill High School

All students enter high school on the Distinguished Plan with an endorsement. This endorsement will be reflected and printed on the final high school transcript.

Each student will have 8 class periods per day

Students have the opportunity to earn 8 credits per year during the school day.◦ 1 semester course = ½ Credit◦ Full year course = 1 Credit

English = 4.0 credits Math = 4.0 credits (must include Alg. 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2) Science = 4.0 credits (must include Biology plus Chemistry or

Physics) Social Studies = 4.0 credits Foreign Language = 2.0 credits of the same language Fine Arts = 1.0 credit PE = 1.0 credits Technology Applications = 1.0 credit Professional Communication = ½ credit Health = ½ credit Electives 4 credits or more Total 26.0 credits

For the STEM Endorsement – students must take Algebra 2, Chemistry AND Physics

A student may earn a performance acknowledgement that will be printed on the student’s final transcript for outstanding performance:

A score of 3 or above on a College Board AP Exam A score on the PSAT test that recognizes a student as a

“Commended Scholar” or higher Earning scores of 1310 on the SAT exam Earning a Composite score on the ACT exam of 28

(Excluding the writing subscore) Successfully completing at least 12 hours of college

academic dual credit courses with a grade of 80 (3.0) or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Earning a nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification or license.

An associate degree while in high school

Ask your teacher in each subject. They know your abilities, study habits and potential!◦ If you are planning to take AP level courses, prepare for them by

taking Honors courses.◦ AP Courses provide college level curriculum and require more

homework/projects etc. Students are required to take an AP exam in May to receive an AP score. By law, Texas colleges and universities are required to accept a “3” on an AP exam to award college credit but the “GRADE” earned is decided upon by the Texas college or university.

◦ Each college outside of Texas decides what score is needed to be awarded college credit.

◦ Honors/AP Courses have summer reading/work required◦ AP courses receive +2 GPA points if semester grade is 70% or

higher.◦ Dual Credit/Honors courses receive +1 GPA points if semester

grade is 70% or higher.

KILGORE COLLEGE: (KILGORE CAMPUS, KC-LONGVIEW CAMPUS or ONLINE)

Students participating in the dual credit program will be responsible for all required expenses (tuition, fees, and books) and providing their own transportation to and from any off campus classes.

Students must qualify for admission into KC (TSI ASSESSMENT or be TSI Exempt)

In order for any KC class to “make” on campus with a teacher there must be a minimum of 15 students that sign up or the course will be delivered via web based instruction. Courses offered on-campus during the school year: ◦ ENGLISH 1301/1302

◦ US HIST 1301/1302

◦ GOVT 2305 / ECON 2301

◦ MTH 1314 / 1342

To get +1 grade point, you must earn a minimum of a 70 each semester.

KC WEB DELIVERY ONLY DURING SCHOOL YEAR: (ONE PERIOD)◦ TEXAS GOVT 2306 – Early College Admission ONLY *

◦ MUSIC APPREC 1306 – Early College Admission ONLY *

◦ ART APPREC 1301 – Early College Admission ONLY *

◦ SPEECH 1315 – replaces high school Professional Communications *

◦ PSYCH 2301 – replaces high school Psychology*

◦ SOCIO 1301 – replaces high school Sociology*

◦ ECON 2301 replaces high school Economics

◦ PHYS 1401/PHYS 1402 – replaces high school Physics

**These courses will not be figured into the overall grade point average (GPA)

East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy: (Juniors/Seniors) The East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy will offer two dual credit pathways. Please see your counselor for more information and the registration process.

Precision Machining Technology – (delivered by TSTC)

◦ MCHN 1302-Print Reading for Machining Trade

◦ MCHN 1300-Basic Machine Shop

◦ MCHN 1320-Precision Tools and Measurement

◦ MCHN 2303-Computer Numerical Controls

Instrumentation & Electrical – (delivered by Kilgore College)

◦ DFTG 1325-Blueprint Reading and Sketching

◦ ENTC 1347-Ergonomics and Safety

◦ ELPT 1311-Basic Electrical Theory

◦ INTC 1353-Analog Controls II

Must take before you graduate…

Professional Communications offered here at the high school or you can take Dual Credit Speech 1315 starting the summer prior to the Junior year and beyond at Kilgore College (Kilgore/Longview/or Online)

This is a ONE semester class. If you select this class, you must also choose another ONE semester class to go with it.

Dual Credit classes—must qualify for admission into KC (TSI Assessment); you must earn a minimum of a 70 to earn high school credit.

This is a SHHS Local Graduation Requirement

This is a ONE semester class. If you select this class, you must also choose another ONE semester class to go with it.

Must have at least ONE credit before you graduate.

Art 1

Band 1

Theater 1

Must have 2 semesters of PE/Athletics totaling 1.0 credit

PE Substitutions: 2 semesters in Band-fall semester only, Cheer Class, Dance Class

If you are in Athletics, you can earn up to 4.0 credits for participation in the athletic program.

GIRLS ATHLETICS – SIGNATURE REQUIRED for participation (From Coach Lewis)

BOYS ATHLETICS – SIGNATURE REQUIRED for participation (From Coach Louvier)

Must have 2 years of foreign language Cannot skip a year between levels… 9th graders - If you are in Spanish 1 now -you

need to take Spanish 2 next year. 10th graders - If you have not begun your foreign

language, then select Spanish 1. If you are in Spanish 1, then write Spanish 2 Spanish 3 is still a viable course and you will

receive a +1 on the GPA for earning a 70 or higher each semester.

“√” COURSES LISTED MUST HAVE TEACHER RECOMMENDATION.

*Special Topics in Language and Culture is a class that is teacher & committee recommended & is not recognized by the NCAA

All STUDENTS who fail the 9th, 10th or 11th grade STAAR tests in the Spring semester will be required to enroll in a Connections class during the following school year, in place of an elective class.

Seniors…if you haven’t passed all required state assessments or if your credits are not in order then you CANNOT have Early Release/Late Start until the test is PASSED and credits are on track for graduation.

Seniors…AT ANY TIME IN YOUR SENIOR YEAR - if your attendance, credits, or college/career readiness is an issue the privilege of having Early Release and/or Late Start including work period(s) for those in Career Prep will be taken from you until you are back on track for graduation.

◦ STEM – MATH (5 credits of Math to include Algebra 2-plus Chemistry AND Physics)

◦ STEM – SCIENCE (5 credits of Science to include Algebra 2 – plus Chemistry AND Physics)

◦ Business & Industry –Alg. 2, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

◦ Public Services - Alg. 2, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

◦ Arts & Humanities - Alg. 2, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

◦ Multidisciplinary Studies - Alg. 2, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Math: 5 credits of Math (plus Chemistry AND Physics)

◦ Algebra 1

◦ Hon. Geometry/Geometry

◦ Hon. Alg 2/Algebra 2

◦ Pre-Calculus

◦ AP Calculus, Ind. Study in Math, KC Math 1314/1342

Science: 5 credits of Science (Biology, Chemistry AND Physics, and Algebra 2 plus two additional science courses)

◦ Biology/Honors Biology

◦ Chemistry/Honors Chemistry

◦ Physics/Honors Physics

◦ A&P, Astronomy, Forensic Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry

◦ A&P, Astronomy, Forensic Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry

4 elective courses

PLUS:

OPTION 1: 4X4 Curriculum

4 English{English 1,2,3,4}, 4 Math courses(must include Alg. 2), 4 Science courses (to include Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics), 4 Social Studies

OPTION 2: AP OR DUAL CREDIT

Students take four(4) AP or four dual credit courses for four(4) credits in English{English 1,2,3,4,} Math, Science, Social Studies, or Fine Arts

Carpentry◦ Principles of Construction

◦ Construction Tech 1(X2)

◦ Construction Tech 2 (X2)

◦ Career Prep 1

Electrical◦ Principles of Construction

◦ Electrical Tech 1

◦ Electrical Tech 2 (X2)

◦ Career Prep 1

Welding◦ Introduction to Welding◦ Welding 1 (X2)◦ Welding 2 (X2)◦ Career Prep 1

Accounting & Financial Services◦ Principles of Business,

Marketing, & Finance, Money Matters, or BIM 1

◦ Accounting 1◦ Accounting 2◦ Career Prep 1 or Financial

Math

Culinary Arts◦ Principles of Hospitality and

Tourism or Intro to Culinary Arts

◦ Culinary Arts (X2)◦ Advanced Culinary Arts (X2)◦ Career Prep 1

Digital Communications◦ Principles of Arts, A/V

Technology & Communications

◦ Audio/Video Production 1◦ Audio/Video Production 2◦ Practicum of Audio/Video

Production

Information Technology◦ Principles of Information

Technology◦ Internetworking Technologies

1◦ Networking◦ Internetworking Technologies

II or Practicum Cybersecurity◦ Principles of Information

Technology◦ Foundations of Cybersecurity◦ Digital Forensics◦ Cybersecurity Capstone or

Practicum

Band 1 – Art 1 – Theater 1

Band 2 – Art 2 – Theater 2

Band 3 – Art 3 – Theater 3

Band 4 – Art 4 – Theater 4

Health Science◦ Principles of Health Science

◦ Medical Terminology

◦ Health Science Theory

◦ Anatomy & Physiology

The College Board’s AP Capstone is an innovative and engaging college-level program for high school students that complements and enhances discipline-specific AP courses. It’s built on two new courses—AP® Seminar and AP Research—that immerse students in the practice of critical skills needed to distinguish themselves in college and life. AP Capstone is the pinnacle of the high school experience, encouraging a passion for learning and transforming students into curious, collaborative, and independent thinkers with skills that are valued and sought after by colleges and universities.

AP Capstone Diploma

Students wanting to graduate with the AP Capstone Diploma must score a 3 or higher on both AP Capstone exams (AP Seminar & APResearch) in addition to scoring a 3 or higher on 4 additional AP exams.

AP Capstone Certificate

Students who score a 3 or higher on both AP Capstone exams (AP Seminar & AP Research) but not the 4 additional AP exams, will beawarded the AP Capstone Certificate.

AP Capstone Courses

COURSE TITLE: AP Seminar

GRADE PLACEMENT: 10-11

PREREQUISITE: none

CREDIT: 1.00

DESCRIPTION: This foundational course, typically taken in grade 10 or 11, provides students with opportunities to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate, and communicate using various media. Students explore real-world issues through a variety of lenses and consider multiple points of view to develop deep understanding of complex issues as they make connections between these issues and their own lives. Students read articles, research studies, and foundational and philosophical texts; listen to and view speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experience artistic and literary works to gain a rich appreciation and understanding of issues. Teachers have the flexibility to choose appropriate themes that allow for deep exploration based on student interests, local and civic issues, global or international topics, and concepts from other AP courses.

COURSE TITLE: AP Research

GRADE PLACEMENT: 11-12

PREREQUISITE: AP Seminar

CREDIT: 1.00

DESCRIPTION: The second course in the AP Capstone experience allows students to design, plan, and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest. Through this inquiry and investigation, students demonstrate the ability to apply scholarly understanding to real-world problems and issues. Students further the skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information to build, present, and defend an argument.

Principles of Information Technology

Electrical Technology 2 (double blocked)

Dance 1 – NON PACESETTER

AP Research – only if you have received credit for AP Seminar.