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State Requirements for Graduation

Class of 2011. State Requirements for Graduation. And their impact on Student Schedules with respect to Band. State Requirements. Background Information Applies only to class of 2011 and future classes Legislated 2006: Effective 2007-2008 1 credit = one full year completed course

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State Requirements for Graduation

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  1. Class of 2011 State Requirementsfor Graduation And their impact on Student Scheduleswith respect to Band

  2. State Requirements • Background Information • Applies only to class of 2011 and future classes • Legislated 2006: Effective 2007-2008 • 1 credit = one full year completed course • There are 24 credits possible in a standard 6- period schedule over a four-year span

  3. State Requirements • All Students required to achieve: • 4 Credits of English (English 9, 10, 11, 12) • 4 Credits of Mathematics (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Elective) • 3 Credits of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Elective) • 3 Credits of Social Studies (Global Cultures, US History • Economics/Civics) • 1 Credit of Physical Education/Health • 1 Credit in the Visual, Performing and Applied Arts • (VPAA) • An Online Experience

  4. Econ Civics What does this look like? State Requirements Eng 9 Eng 10 Eng 11 Eng 12 English 16 credits Alg I Geom Alg II Math Math Bio Chem Sci VPAA Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Science Social Studies Glob US Hist PE & Health Physical Education & Health

  5. State Requirements • Total of 16 Credits requiredfor graduation. • How will they fit into your schedule?

  6. 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 Show Me: All Requirements (16) in OPEN Schedule 6 credits per year x 4 years = 24 credits available

  7. 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 Econ Civics 10 11 12 Show Me: All Requirements (16) in OPEN Schedule PE & Health Eng 9 Alg I Bio Elect Elect Eng 10 Geom Chem Glob Elect Elect Elect Eng 11 Alg II Sci US Hist Elect VPAA Elect Eng 12 Math Elect

  8. Implications • You MUST plan ahead! • Make a FOUR YEAR plan. NOW. • You MUST have a direction or goal. • Create your own Education Development Plan (EDP). • Failing a course will severely limit your choices.

  9. Can My Student Take Band? • YES! YES! YES! • Students are REQUIRED have at least one year of VPAA • There is only a one credit difference between ABHS’s previous graduation requirements and the state of Michigan’s. • 3 years of marching band can be used to waive one semester of PE • Student still required to take Health

  10. Sample Schedules

  11. 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 Econ Gym Civics Health 10 11 12 Sample #1 Band and Language Emphasis (“College Prep”) Eng 9 Alg I Bio Foreign Language Band Eng 10 Geom Chem Glob Foreign Language Band Elect Eng 11 Alg II Sci US Hist Band Eng 12 Math Band Sci Elect

  12. Sample #1 Comments • Band meets 1 credit VPAA Requirement (State) • 3 credits of marching band will waive 0.5 credit of PE Requirement. • Typical “College Prep” schedule for most disciplines • Includes 4 sciences where only 3 are required.

  13. 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 Econ Gym Civics Health 10 11 12 Sample #2 Band and 2 hour block courses (classes such as CAD and Health Occupations) Eng 9 Alg I Bio Glob Band Eng 10 Geom Chem US Hist Foreign Language Band Voc Voc Eng 11 Alg II Sci Band Eng 12 Math Voc Voc Band

  14. Sample #2 Comments • Band meets 1 credit VPAA Requirement (State). • 3 credits of marching band will waive 0.5 credit of PE Requirement. • Allows for courses that require two hour blocks (Foods, Electronics, CAD, Engine performance/repair, Hospitality management, health occupations). • One credit of additional elective options (such as foreign language).

  15. 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 Econ Gym Civics Health 10 11 12 Sample #3 Band and Jazz Ensemble Eng 9 Alg I Bio Glob Band Eng 10 Geom Chem US Hist Band Foreign Language Foreign Language Jazz Band Band Eng 11 Alg II Eng 12 Math Sci Elect Jazz Band Band

  16. Sample #3 Comments • Band meets 1 credit VPAA Requirement (State). • 3 credits of marching band will waive 0.5 credit of PE Requirement. • Additional electives can be added with creative scheduling options. • Many high school Juniors and Seniors in Jazz Ensemble participate with this schedule already.

  17. Available Options • Dual-Enrollment at a Community College • Opt-Out / End-of-Course Exam • Summer School • Voluntary Community College Courses

  18. PLAN AHEAD!

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