COURSE SELECTION CLASS OF 2020

KEEP IN MIND …… Colleges are concerned

with GPA as well as curriculum. Students who take advanced coursework will score higher on the ACT.

Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type)

Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high “A” in the previous course.

Follow your teachers’ recommendations concerning your course selection.

NEW ALABAMA DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

(BEGINNING WITH COHORT CLASS OF 2017)4 English4 Math4 Science4 Social Studies

1 P.E. Life½ Health1 Computer/Career Literacy

3 Credit Combination of Arts

Education, Foreign Language,

or Career Technology(Students are encouraged

to take two consecutive

courses)

Seniors take ACT WorkKeys

Juniors take the ACT

Sophomores take ACT Aspire

ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT FOR THE NEW ALABAMA DIPLOMA

(BEGINNING WITH COHORT CLASS OF 2017)

Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry

Two consecutive years of the same foreign language

Minimum .5 credit of a fine art course

Minimum 2 AP or Dual Enrollment/Duel Credit including one in a core academic area

COURSE SELECTION HHS Schedule— 7 Credit Classes / 1 Enrichment Period

• English: English 9 or Honors English 9• Math: Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry, Honors

Geometry• Science: Biology, Honors Biology• History: World History, Honors World History• PE Life or Band (2 years of band)• Career Preparedness• Elective

CAREER TECH EDUCATION• College and Career Center (10th-12th)

• CTE at Helena High (10th-12th)

• Cooperative Education (11th – 12th)

• Pass Career Prep• Must be employed 10 hours per week

HELENA HIGH SCHOOLADVANCED PROGRAMS

Honors Classes

Advanced Placement Classes (AP)

Dual Enrollment Program

HONORS AND AP COURSES

•Rigor•Ability vs. Ambition/Determination

•Prerequisite Requirements•Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0)

•Waiver•Honors Curriculum•Advanced Placement Curriculum

•AP Program Agreement

COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

• Jefferson State Community College

Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit•University of Montevallo

College Ahead• The University of Alabama

Early College

JEFFERSON STATEDUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT

11th and 12th Grade• Speech (SP 107) and Psychology (PY 201) Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA• Western Civilization I (HY 101) & II (HY 102) Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA

12th Grade• Pre-Calculus Algebra (MA 112) & Trigonometry (MA

113) Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT Math Sub-Score• English Composition 1 (EH 101) & II (EH 102) Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT English Sub-Score

**APPROXIMATELY $405.00 PLUS THE COST OF A BOOK DUE AUGUST & DECEMBER

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLSHIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC

GUIDE

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Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options.

ATTENDANCE Impacts achievement Bring a note within 3 days of absence for

it to be excused (This include check-ins and check outs). INOW blocks grade input on dates with unexcused absences.

Please do not schedule trips during exam week. (Last week of school in December and May)

9TH GRADE STRUGGLESStudying Students should never “not have

homework” They can review notes/study

Time Management/Organization Use Agenda/Phone

Balancing Extra Curricular/Social

CLASSROOM GRADING PLAN

Ex: Major Learning:Tests,Projects, Papers

Ex: Quiz, Labs, Assignments

Ex: homework, classwork

Should include varied types of assessment as well as multiple opportunities for students to

demonstrate their understanding of skills & content.

QUESTIONS