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Lee Williams High School

Registration

for 2015-16

classes

Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 years (8 classes) World History 1 year (2 classes)Math 4 years (8 classes) algebra 1, geometry algebra 2, another mathScience 3 years (6 classes) biology and 2 choicesPE/health 1 year ( 2 classes)Fine Art 1 class*CTE/Vocational 1 class*2 Fine Art for university, no CTE required

Required Electives Done?

PE/HEALTHCTE + FINE ART

orFINE ART– 1 credit for universityWORLD LANGAUGE– 2 credits for university

What electives should I take?Need

to retake a core class?

Want to complete a

CTE Program of

Study?

Need to make up credits?

Take 7th period class online E2020 class during school year.

Complete 65 volunteer hours for one-half elective credit.

Take summer school:one credit per summer through KUSD.

Apply for alternative campus options:PACEPALSPASS

Transcript and Grad Profile Notes

From your Guidance Counselor READ THEM!

Read notes!

Graduation Requirement Profile

Required 22 credits

Completed .5 credit each

In Progress second semester

Needed for next year

Totals left to graduate

Senior Release Time 5 or less credits

Total credits5.00 to start 10th grade

10.00 to start 11th grade

16.00 to start 12th grade

SOPHOMORE CORE

English 2GeometryBiologyWorld HistoryElectiveElective

JUNIOR CORE

English 3Algebra 2 ScienceUS HistoryElectiveElective

11th & 12th ADVANCED STUDIES

AS CambridgeAP Advanced PlacementDC Dual Credit

All MCC DC classes require qualifying score on Compass test.

 

SENIOR CORE

English 4Personal Finance or Discrete/Probability

and StatisticsCivics and EconomicsElectiveElective or Release HourElective or Release Hour(S)

Qualify for release time?

Do you have 5 or less credits required for senior year?

Circle your preference on registration form!

1st period 1st and 6th periods1st and 2nd periods5th and 6th periods6th period

GPA Summary• Cumulative - average of all

high school courses• Both GPA’s are the same if

you have no honors or Cambridge

• Weighted will be higher with honors or Cambridge Class

• Rank - weighted GPA out of every student in your class. graduating class.

Cumulative GPA of 3.6

or higher will walk in honor white robes at

graduation!

Traditional Diploma22 Credits completed at the end of your senior year

4 Credits of Math

4Credits of English

3 Credits of Science

3 Credits of Social Studies

0.5 Credits of Fine Arts

0.5 Credits Vocational

1 Credit P.E./ Health

6 Elective Credits

Honors Diploma22 Credits competed by the end of your senior year, plus:

Must complete 3 credits of AP, AS, or A level classes

Must have a 3.25 GPA or higher

Must have completed 10 or more credits in the core subjects in honors level courses (Honors, Cambridge, Dual Credit, or AP) during 9-12th grades

List of approved courses can be found in your Course Catalog

Fill out an application for the Honors Diploma and turn it in to the Guidance Office

Cambridge AICE Diploma

22 Credits completed at the end of your senior year, plus:

You must take and pass AS &/or A level exams equaling 6 credits (class of 2016) or 7 credits (class of 2017) in 4 Categories

Math & Science

Languages

Arts & Humanities

Interdisciplinary & Skills Based Subjects

Global Perspectives is a required class beginning 2017

See your Guidance Counselor if you would like more information on this Diploma option

New Electives Academic Decathalon (First Semester)Grades:  9-12This course is designed to prepare students for the rigorous Academic Decathlon, an AIA-sanctioned interscholastic competition held each year in the Spring.  Students will be exposed to a diverse curriculum which includes topics in Mathematics, Economics, Literature, Science, Social Science, Art, and Music.  Students will also prepare speeches and essays for competition.  

Speech & Debate (Second Semester)

This course is designed to prepare students for competitive speech and debate. Its goal is to improve students’ skills in speaking, listening, composing, and reasoning through practical experiences and applications, especially during scheduled competitions.  It will feature an emphasis on forensics which will necessitate extensive practice and rehearsal in oral performances such as humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, duo interpretations in humorous and dramatic, duet acting, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, original oratory, congressional debate, public forum debate, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.

New Electives Introduction to Philosophy (Dual Enrollment)

Grades:  10-12

Prerequisites:  Must have passed the Reading and Writing portions of the Compass Test

Course Description:  This course is a study of the major philosophers, philosophical questions, and methods of the western philosophical tradition. Topics covered will include the nature of philosophy, human nature, reality and being, god, knowledge, truth, ethics, freedom, politics, and art.

 Ethics (Dual Enrollment)

Grades:  10-12

Prerequisites:  Must have passed the Reading and Writing portions of the Compass Test

Course Description:  This course is a study of the principle problems of moral and social philosophy.

Career & Technical Education

Business Management and AdministrationTechnical TheatreGraphic Arts, YearbookSports MedicineInformation Technologies (Computers)Automotives Firescience

• Nursing WAVE/JTED - MCC

• Firescience WAVE/JTED – MCC

• Visual Communications WAVE/JTED – MCC

• Welding WAVE/JTED – MCC

• Production Technician WAVE/JTED – MCC

BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY!Completed pre-registration formCompleted applications for assistant, student council and/or yearbook

ENGLISH CLASS Monday, March

30

Completed WAVE/JTED application by 3/27/15For MCC dual credit, take Compass test at college campus