Scheduling2011-2012

DIRECTIONS:• Complete this form and obtain parent

signature during the week of February 22-25.• This form will be collected on Friday

afternoon.• Online registration begins the week of

February 28-March 4.• Students cannot have more than one Study

Hall each semester.• Parent signature is required before

registration is approved.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)• English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)• Math = 3-4 credits (9,10,11,12)• Science = 3 credits 1 must be Biology (9,10,11,12)• World Cultures = 1 credit (10)• American History = 1 credit (11)• American Government/Economics = 1 credit (12)• Physical Education = ½ credit OR PE Waiver (9,10,11,12)• Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)• Computer Science = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)• Fine Arts = 1 credit (9)

Level Names

G General AcademicsCP2 College Preparatory 2CP1 College Preparatory 1ACP Advanced College

PreparatoryH HonorsAP Advanced Placement

FY = Full Year CoursesSEM = Semester Courses

Course description catalog available on the

Elder Guidance website.

ReligionREQUIRED COURSES:

Sophomore Year: Christology and Church History

Junior Year: Moral Issues and RELIGION ELECTIVE

Senior Year: Lifestyles and RELIGION ELECTIVE

Religion Electives:Social Justice

Death/LifeComparative Religions

Human SexualityCommunity Service

EnglishEnglish is required each year. Your current teacher will

recommend your level for next year.

Social StudiesREQUIRED COURSES:

Sophomore Year: World Cultures (English teacher will recommend this course level)

Junior Year: American History

Senior Year: American Government and Economics

MathematicsCourses available:

G – Integrated Math 1-4

CP2 – Algebra/Geometry Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3, Algebra 2

CP1 – Algebra 1, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry

ACP – Algebra 1, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus

H - Algebra 1, Geometry/Trigonometry, Algebra 2, High School Calculus

AP – Calculus AB, Calculus BC

ScienceCourses available:

G – Physical Science, Introduction to Biology

CP2 – Physical Science, Introduction to Biology, Environmental Earth Science, Physiology

CP1 – Biology, Chemistry, Physics,

ACP – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Astronomy

H – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, College Biology

AP – Chemistry, Physics B, Physics C

Foreign Language

*If this is your first year taking a Foreign Language you MUST see the teacher for approval and submit a copy of your most recent report card to that teacher.

*Most 4-year Colleges/Universities require 2 or more years of the same language.

Fine ArtsCourses available:

Art 1-2

Band 1-4

Beginning Band

Choral Music 1-4

*There are a number of Fine Arts electives such as: AP Studio Art: Drawing, AP Studio Art 2-D Design, Steel Drum Music 1-4, Music Theory, and Film Production. You must obtain teacher approval for these courses.

PE and HealthAll students must complete 1 semester of Health class.

All students must complete 2 semesters of Physical Education class OR 2 seasons of athletics OR 2 seasons of Marching Band. No

combinations are accepted.

*If you are using the PE Waiver please complete the section on the recommendation worksheet.

*See your counselor immediately if you have questions about the PE Waiver.

Computer ScienceAll students much complete a semester of Computer Science.

Mobile Computing (formerly Computer Literacy) does not count toward this requirement.

• A complete schedule fills 7 bells.• You may only sign up for 1 Study Hall per semester.• All electives offered are listed on the back of the

recommendation worksheet. Be aware of courses that require teacher approval.

• Course descriptions can be found on the Guidance website.

• There are prerequisite courses required for some subjects. Check course descriptions for information.

• If you are interested in playing sports in college don’t forget about NCAA eligibility when choosing your classes. See your counselor if you have questions.

REMINDERS!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)Math = 3-4 credits (9,10,11,12)Science = 3 credits 1 must be Biology (9,10,11,12)World Cultures = 1 credit (10)American History = 1 credit (11)American Government/Economics = 1 credit (12)Physical Education = ½ credit OR PE Waiver (9,10,11,12)Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)Computer Science = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)Fine Arts = 1 credit (9)

FY = Full Year CoursesSEM = Semester Courses

Course description catalog available on the Guidance website.

PARENT SIGNATURE

Be sure to have a parent sign your proposed schedule by Friday!