SELECTING CLASSES for 2013-2014

- VHS Scheduling -SELECTING CLASSES for 2014 - 2015TODAY : Receive MATERIALS From January 31 March 3Counselors Visit English ClassesCollect Schedule SheetsCheck Diploma Requirements Answer Questions

Scheduling Materials :Schedule Sheet Classes, English RecsDiploma Requirements Sheet CORE 40, Academic Honors, Technical HonorsList of Required Classes for Next Year, Core 40SCIENCE Classes Chart year by year guideNew VHS Courses Sheet 8 New includes Vocational ChangesPNC / VHS Dual Credit Class Information Classes - Costs - Application Process Summer School Registration Form / Classes Transcript with GPA & Credit Checklist GPA = Semester Grades Only

CORE 40 Diploma 40 Credits8 Credits ENGLISH 6 Credits MATH 6 Credits SCIENCE 6 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES 1 Credit HEALTH & WELLNESS 2 Credits PE I and II (Freshman PE) 5 Credits DIRECTED ELECTIVES Any Combination: World Languages, Fine Arts, Career/Tech6 Credits ELECTIVES Career or Academic 40 CREDITS TOTAL Minimum

ACADEMIC HONORS Diploma 47 Credits, 3.0 GPA 40 Credits CORE 40 Diploma2 Additional MATH Credits: Precal, Calc or Stats2 FINE ARTS Credits: Music, Art, Dance, Theater6-8 World Language Credits: 3 yrs or 2 yrs + 2 yrsADDITIONAL Academic Honors Requirements Complete 1 of 6 Options - see Diploma SheetSAT (1200 CR & Math only) or ACT Scores (26 Comp)AP Classes (4 VHS credits) + AP EXAMSIB Classes (4 VHS credits) + IB EXAMSDual Credit Classes (6 college credits)

Technical Honors Diploma Class of 2015**Requirements Different for 2016+

Complete Core 40 Requirements3.0 GPA -- all 47 Tech Honors RequirementsCOMPLETE 2 of the following: 1 must be A or BWorkKeys Test: Reading & Appl Math Level 6; Info Level 5Complete 6 College Credits in DUAL CREDIT from Technical Class(es)Complete Prof. Career Internship or Coop Ed Course (2 cr)Complete industry-based work exp. in 2-yr. voc/tech progr.Earn State-Approved, industry-recognized certification

Vocational Program /Technical Ed Current Grades 10 & 111. Information Booklet class descriptions, 6 credits per year, locations, Dual Credit, Certifications2. Vocational APPLICATION Return to Guidance Counselor with Schedule Sheet ** DEADLINE: Feb. 133. OPEN HOUSE Info Sheet - Wednesday, Feb 3 - 8 9 a.m. -- Bus to Career Center only Available must sign up in advance or 6:30 7:30 p.m. Attend with a PARENT**ALL Voc Applicants MUST Complete FULLSchedule with VHS Classes Notification in Early APRIL

SCHEDULE SHEETS COLLECTED in Jan. 31 Feb. 24 COUNSELORS Visit ENGLISH CLASSES to provide information & answer questionsASK English Teacher for Exact DateAll Classes Should be Written on the Schedule Sheet Course # # and NameEnglish Recs Marked on SheetCheck Diploma Requirements VOCATIONAL Classes Listed Gr 11 & 12 SIGN UP FOR FULL DAY VHS CLASSES

SCHEDULE SHEET Sample - Gr 12ENGLISHFollow Teacher RecommendationE50300 _X_ Themes in Literature E50130 ____ Eng. Lit/Comp, AP/IB H* DCE50420 _X_ Speech DC -- disregard Rec if already takenE50040 ____ American LiteratureE50060 ____ CompositionE50390 ____ Journalism E50460 ____ Valenian E50090 ____ Creative WritingE50100 ____ Debate HE50410 ____ Adv. Speech & Comm. HE50440 ____ Adv. Debate H

Grade 11ENGLISHsee Teacher RecommendationE50040 __X__ American LiteratureE50060 __X _ CompositionE50020 ____ American Lit./U.S. History*+ This class fulfills Amer Lit/Comp non-honors diploma requirement; S50490 US History must also be takenE50230 AP English Language & Comp H*E50500 ____ World Literature IB HL H* E50090 ____ Creative WritingE50390 ____ Journalism E50460 ____ Valenian* (yearbook)E50100 ____ Debate HE50420 ____ Speech DC Honors Students E50410 ____ Adv. Speech & Communication HE50440 ____ Adv. Debate H

Grade 10 SAMPLE Schedule SheetSCIENCE for students NOW in BIOLOGY IC52050 ____ Biology I* C52340 ____ Integrated Chem & Physics (ICP)* C52120 ____ Chemistry I (2)* C52160 ____ Chemistry I Pre-IB (1)* C52260 ____ Physics I*C52300 ____ AP Physics A*SCIENCE Options Only for 9th Grade Chemistry studentsC52520 ____ Biology II: AP (1)* DC (year 1 of IB HL)C52480 ____ Anatomy & Physiology (1)* (year 2 of IB HL)C52210 ____ Environmental Science AP (1)* DCC52490 ____ Biology II: Zoology*C52510 ____ Chemistry II: AP IB SL (Honors) DCC52180 ____ Earth Space Science I* DC C52300 AP Physics A *

SUMMER SCHOOLREGISTRATION WHITE FORMMarch 11 147:00 7:30 a.m.UPSTAIRS Media Center

REMINDERS:Review DIPLOMA and YOUR CREDITS Core 40 ? Technical Honors? Academic Honors? Go to VHS WEBSITE for Course Info ASK CURRENT TEACHERS about Future Classes, Ideas, RecommendationsWrite CLASSES on SCHEDULE SHEET based on your DIPLOMA and Career PlansVOCATIONAL APPLICATION & Visit --Required for Technical / Career ProgramsSUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION March 11-14 -- Specific DAYS for Each Grade

VHS Website:www.valpo.k12.in.usInformation onClasses, Diplomas,