Rising SophomoresCourse Selection Presentation

What you need to knowWhich core course to take next yearYour State Required ElectivesProcedure to turn in your course

selection sheet and 4 Year PlanChanges and updatesQuestions

Appointment Procedures Your appointment date/time is listed on your

transcript. Appointments last 5-10 minutes. BE ON TIME! Have your forms filled out completely with all

required signatures. If you do not turn in a course selection form, we

will create a schedule for you. The course selection guide is on the SPHS

website Description of courses Explanation of prerequisites or co-requisites

During your appointment time…

You will turn in your completed 4-year plan

AND you will turn in your course requests for next year:

Schedule Change Update Counselors will be available during

summer registration to make schedule changes.

Beginning the first day of school ALL schedule changes must be approved by the principal or designated administrator.

Please choose your courses wisely.

Math Algebra 1A/B now,

Principles of Geometry next

Algebra 1 now, Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry next

Pre-AP Geometry now, Algebra 2 w/trig or Algebra 2 w/trig Pre-AP next Teacher

signature is REQUIRED for

all math classes.

EnglishEnglish 9 now,

English 10 or Pre-AP English 10 next

Pre-AP English 9 now, Pre-AP English 10 or English 10 next

Teacher signature is REQUIRED for Pre-AP

English

ScienceBiology now,

Active Physics or Chemistry next

Pre-AP Biology now, Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry next

Teacher signature is REQUIRED for

Pre-AP Chemistry

HistoryWorld History 9

now, U.S. History 10 next

Pre-AP World History 9 now, AP U.S. History 10 or U.S. History 10 nextTeacher

signature is REQUIRED for

AP History

Required Electives PE 9 1.0 credit Health 0.5 credit Career Prep 1.0 credit

CTE/Foreign Language/Arts 3.0 creditsChoose any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education and/or Foreign Language courses.

Driver’s EducationNeed a permit to take Driver’s

EducationWrite on your course selection sheet

which semester you want to take Driver’s Education

Must complete 4 courses in one area

Recommend you complete one AP course Art History Music

Appreciation

Talk to your fine art teacher for more information

Fine Arts Academy

BandChoirArt

DanceTheater

ELECTIVESo 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 (AP Human Geography is listed in the History section)

Some of them require pre-requisites or teacher signatures so look CLOSELY

Cooperative EducationSee Mrs. Morgan (124)Instructional Support AideApplications in Guidance; see Ms. Johnson (123)Library AideSee Mrs. Utz (Library)Peer HelpersSee Mrs. Engates (JAG Room)Yearbook StaffSee Mrs. Rodgers (229)Scholars BowlSee Mr. Parker (110)

Electives that Require Applications

You MUST speak with these teachers if you wish to take any of these classes

You MUST choose 2 alternate electivesThey cannot be electives that require an interview/application processYou 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 itA 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!

AP ContractIf you are taking an AP course, you and your parents must sign an AP contract formOverride LettersIf 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

Make sure you 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!

Make sure you have 2 alternate electives on your Course Request sheet

Final Reminders

Any General Questions