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Course Selection for 2014-2015 SENIORS
Course Selection for 2014-2015
SENIORS
You have two separate, mandatory appointment times
The one on top is with Mr. Prater, our College and Career Specialist
The one stamped on your transcript is your appointment time with your counselor to place your course requests for the 2014-2015 school year
Mandatory Appointments
Appointment date/time with your counselor is listed on your transcript
Appointments last about 5 minutes eachBE ON TIME!Have your form filled out completely with all
necessary signaturesIf you do not turn in a course selection form, we
will create a schedule for youThe Course Selection Guide is on the SPHS website
Descriptions of coursesExplanation of prerequisites or co-requisites
Course Selection Appointments
During your appointment time…You will turn in your
completed 4-year plan
AND you will turn in your course requests for next year:
English 4 years in sequence (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th)
Social Studies 4 credits (required: W. History, US History 10 and 11, Gov/Econ)
Math 4 credits (must include: Alg I, Geometry, Alg II)
Science 4 credits (must include: Biology and either Active Physical Science or
Chemistry) 1 year of PE ½ credit of Health 1 year of a Fine Art Either 1 year of BTA, one semester of Computer Apps, or a passing
score on the Computer Lit Test 24 minimum credits
Graduation Requirements
At least two (2.0) credits of a foreign language in the same language
Science credits that must include at least one (1.0) credit of Chemistry or Physics
Math credits that must include at least one (1.0) credit of Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
A minimum of 26.0 earned total credits
Diploma Endorsements: Advanced Academic
At least four (4.0) credits that meet one of the following criteria: Two (2.0) credits of a foreign language in the same language and
two (2.0) credits in a college-level course (i.e., Advanced Placement, or Dual Enrollment classes)
Three (3.0) credits of a foreign language in the same language and one (1.0) credit in a college-level course (i.e., AP or Dual Enrollment)
At least two (2.0) credits of science that meet one of the following criteria: One (1.0) credit in Chemistry and one (1.0) credit in Physics OR One (1.0) credit in Chemistry and one (1.0) credit in an AP science
courseAt least one (1.0) credit in math at the Pre-Calculus levelCumulative GPA of 3.0 or higherA minimum of 28 earned total credits
Diploma Endorsements:HCS Seal of Scholastic Excellence
Alabama Career Technical Education EndorsementAt least three (3.0) credits in a sequenced
Career Technical Education program of studyA minimum of 24.0 earned total credits
Alabama Advanced Career Technical Education EndorsementAt least three (3.0) credits in a sequenced
Career Technical Education program of studyMath credits that must include at least one
(1.0) credit in Algebra 2 with TrigonometryA minimum of 24.0 earned total credits
Additional Diploma Endorsements
AP Contract If you are taking an AP course, you and your parents must
sign an AP contract formOverride Letters
If your teacher or counselor doesn’t recommend for you to take a course, then you and your parents will have to sign an override letter. This letter will remain on file with your counselor.
**All of these forms will be in the Guidance Office. If you need either of these forms, you MUST bring the completed and signed form with you to your appointment.
Additional Forms You May Need to Bring to Your Course Selection Appointment:
EnglishEnglish 12AP English Literature 12
You MUST get the signature of your current English teacher for approval
You will be required to take the AP exam in MayDual Enrollment English 101/102
Through Jeff State Community CollegeRequires at least a 3.0 GPAYou MUST get the signature of your current English
teacher for approvalYou must also have an ACT English sub-score of at least
20, OR pass the COMPASS placement test at JSCC
Regular OptionUS Government
(semester) ANDEconomics
(semester)
AP US Government (semester) You MUST get the signature
of your current history teacher for approval
You will be required to take the AP exam in May
AP Macro Economics (semester) You MUST get the signature
of your current history teacher for approval
You will be required to take the AP exam in May
HistoryAdvanced Placement
Option
Math CoursesAlgebraic Connections
Algebra II Non-TrigAlgebra with Finance
Algebra II w/ Trig
Discrete MathPre-Calculus
Pre-APAlgebra II w/ Trig
Pre-CalculusPre-AP Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus ORPre-AP Pre-Calculus
CalculusAP Calculus AB/BCAP Statistics
Pre-Calculus Math Team
Comprehensive Math Team
ALL MATH COURSES REQUIRE
A TEACHER SIGNATURE!!!
REMEMBER
Make sure you have taken (1.0) Biology and (1.0) of either Active Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics
… these are REQUIRED for graduation!
Science
No Pre-RequisitesEarth ScienceEnvironmental
Science
Anatomy & Physiology
ForensicsAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Physics 1AP Physics CAP Environmental
Science
Science Courses AvailablePre-Requisites Required
Please check the Course Selection Guide on the SPHS website for a full list of elective descriptions. Elective descriptions may be spread out
throughout the Course Selection Guide depending on the course content (i.e., AP Human Geography is listed in the History section)
Some of them require pre-requisites or teacher signatures so look CLOSELY
Electives
Electives that Require Applications
Cooperative Education See Mrs. Morgan (124)
Instructional Support Aide Applications in Guidance; see
Ms. Johnson (123) Library Aide
See Mrs. Utz (Library) Peer Helpers
See Mrs. Engates (JAG Room) Yearbook Staff
See Mrs. Rodgers (229) Scholars Bowl
See Mr. Parker (110)
***DISCLAIMER: just because you get a teacher signature, it doesn’t mean you are automatically in the class!
You MUST speak with
these teachers if you wish to take any of
these classes
Computer Science PrinciplesListed in Course Selection Guide under “Career Tech”Pre-Requisite is Algebra II w/ Trig
JSCC Dual Enrollment—The Culinary and Hospitality InstituteListed in Course Selection Guide under “Career Tech”See Ms. Melany Morgan (Room #124) with questions
Intro to PharmacyPre-Requisite of Health Science Foundations
Fashion Design IIIBand Courses: Percussion Ensemble & Chamber Ensemble AP Art HistoryStrength and Conditioning for girls
New Electives:
Senior Release
On track for the Advanced Academic DiplomaMay be released for up to two elective periods per
day (either late arrival or early departure)2.50 MINIMUM GPANo more than 3 unexcused absences or discipline
referrals the previous semesterYou MUST be using the release time to further
your personal educational goals in at least one of the following ways:Participating in private instruction in academic,
athletic, or artistic pursuitsWorking in a paid job or internship opportunity
related to future career goalsVolunteering for a community service agency
SENIOR RELEASE: REQUIREMENTS
• Pick up an application in Guidance BEFORE your Course Selection appointment time
• Fill out ALL parts of the form • Don’t forget to fill
out the “rationale for requesting release time” section—VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!
• Bring the completed form to your course selection appointment
• Dr. Jarnagin has final approval
Zero Period
Available Classes:Pre-CalculusAlgebra 2 w/ TrigEnglish 12English 12 Dual
Enrollment Senior EMT (Health
Science Academy)Fashion (either 1 or 2)AP Government/AP
EconomicsJazz Band
Busses will NOT run during this time so you must have a ride or drive
You cannot remain on campus after your classes are finished for the day
You have the option to take 8 courses if you would like
Your parent’s signature on your course request sheet is their approval for your zero period class
Zero PeriodAdditional Information:
You MUST choose 2 alternate electives They cannot be electives that require an interview/application process You also must make sure that you meet the pre-requisites for the
course (if necessary)
Why do I have to choose alternate electives? A course you chose won’t fit in your schedule (this happens OFTEN!) A course you chose doesn’t “make” and we will no longer offer it A course you chose is full You make or do not make a team/elective required by try-outs
Remember… while you are out for the summer, we are here working on your schedules! Please help us by giving us a few options you would be OK with in the event that one of these situations happens with your schedule!
Alternate Electives
Don’t forget to have a parent initial your 4 Year Plan and sign your Course Request sheets– it is State Mandated to have a parent signature on file!
Don’t forget to make sure you have 2 alternate electives on your Course Request sheet
If you want to do Senior Release, be sure you bring the completed form to your course selection appointment!
Remember that you have 2 mandatory appointments coming up—one with Mr. Prater, and one with your counselor! Please be on time!
Final Reminders…
If you have any other questions…Mrs. ThomasonStudents with the last names [email protected]
Mrs. JonesStudents with the last names [email protected]
Mrs. AgostiniStudents with the last names [email protected]
Mr. PraterCollege and Career
