COURSE SELECTION2014-2015

KEEP IN MIND….. Colleges are more

concerned with GPA than curriculum (although they care about both).

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

• MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS

3 Credit Combination of Arts Education, Foreign Language, or Career Technology(Students are encouraged to take two consecutive courses)

1 P.E. Life½ Health1 Computer/Career Literacy

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 DE/DC 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 • Career Preparedness• Elective• Enrichment / Enhancement: Freshmen Forum

CAREER TECH EDUCATION

• College and Career Center (10th-12th)

• CTE at Helena High (10th-12th)

• Cooperative Education (11th – 12th)• Pass BTA/Career Prep• Additional full year CTE course• Must be employed 15 hours per week

HELENA HIGH SCHOOLADVANCED PROGRAMS

Honors Classes

Advanced Placement Classes (AP)

Dual Enrollment Program

HONORS & 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 MontevalloCollege Ahead

• The University of AlabamaEarly College

JEFFERSON STATE DUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT• Speech/Psychology (11th / 12th ) (PY 201 & SP 107: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA)

• Western Civilization I & II (11th / 12th) (HY 101 & 102: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA)

• Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry (12th) (MA 112 & 113: Prerequisite—24 ACT Math Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA)

• English Composition 1 & II (12th) (EH 101 & 102: Prerequisite—20 ACT English Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA)

**APPROXIMATELY $390.00 PLUS THE COST OF A BOOK DUE AUGUST & DECEMBER

Shelby County SchoolsHigh School Academic Guide

(Click on Photo to Access Academic Guide)

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