2013-2014 Senior Course Selection

1. 2013-2014 Senior Course Selection Wednesday January 23, 2013 Period 3

2. Important Scheduling Dates: January 23: Course information distributed ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jan 30- Feb 6: Students return Course Selection Sheet to their counselor in English classes

3. Name__________________________________________ ID #____________________ Phone #_________________ Counselor_______________________________________ Diploma Goal: (Check One) ___Core 40 ___ Academic Honors____Technical Honors Plan after High School: (Check One) ____4 year college ___2 year college ___Technical School ___Military ___Work Career Goal_____________________________________

4. Things to remember when completing this form: *Mark the box of the course you wish to take • Be sure you have completed the prerequisite for the selected course(s) • Place the name of alternate courses on the front page BUT DO NOT MARK THE ALTERNATE COURSES ON THE INSIDE OF THE FORM • Follow teacher recommendations • Retake any required course you missed or failed • Schedule changes will be limited after May 2013

6. Details of the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) The X indicates that the course has a prerequisite. Please check the prerequisite in the Course Catalog and make sure you have completed the prerequisite course.

7. Details of the Course Selection Sheet X 11301 Algebra I (2 sem) This tells you details about the length of the course (1 sem) = One semester long ; 1 credit (2 sem) = Two semesters long ; 1 credit each semester (2 sem – 2 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, two periods long ; 2 credits each semester (2 sem – 3 cr/sem) = Two semesters long, three periods long; 3 credits each semester (2 sem – 2 periods) at East = Two semesters long; 1 credit each semester. (Due to transportation to East it will take two class periods each day.) (2 sem-3 cr/sem) at McDowell = Two semesters long ; 3 credits each semester and will take three class periods each day

8. PLEASE NOTE Early College, Mid-Year Graduation, and Online classes ALL require an additional application!!!!

9. Course Catalog • Front Page: General Information: • North Phone Numbers • Scheduling Information & Instructions • Page 2: Academic Information & Athletic Eligibility: • GPA/Honor Roll • Graduation Exams • Senior Project • Early Graduation • NCAA & NAIA Athletic Eligibility

10. Page 3 BCSC DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS • Core 40 • Core 40 with Technical Honors • Core 40 with Academic Honors

11. Page 4 & 5 Educational Pathways Advanced Placement Dual Credit / Early College Global Studies C4 Columbus Area Career Connection McDowell Alternative Competency Based Courses Columbus Signature Academy

12. Page 6-ON COURSECATALOG • Departmental Course Listings • Departmental Course Flow Charts • Course Fees (based on previous year) • Course descriptions • State Title • Course number • Course title • Grade level(s) the course is offered • Number of semesters • Credits per semester • Approximate Fee • Meets Diploma Requirement of: • Brief description

13. COURSE CATALOG • Other course descriptors • PREREQUISITES - must be met prior to being eligible for the course. • RECOMMENDATIONS - should be considered prior to taking the course. • DUAL CREDIT AGREEMENTS

14. Core 40 Diploma

15. Core 40 Diploma

16. Core 40 Diploma

17. Core 40 Math • 2 math credits recommended during senior year (required by most colleges) • 2 Core 40 math credits or 2 Physics credits must be completed in junior or senior year

18. Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma • More rigorous academic preparation • Best preparation for college • Special recognition on diploma • Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify

19. Core 40 with AHD Requirements • Complete all requirements for Core 40 • Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits • Earn 6-8 credits Core 40 world language credits • Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits • Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma • Have a cumulative GPA of a “B” or above • Earn 47 total credits

20. Core 40 with AHD Requirements • Complete one of the following: • 2 AP courses and 2 corresponding AP exams • 1200 combined SAT math & critical reading • 26 composite on ACT • Earn six dual high school/college course credits from the Core Transfer Library • Complete combination of 1 AP course and 3 dual high school/college course credits (from the CTL)

21. Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma • Combines rigor and relevance; • Prepares students for two year or four college, technical school, or apprenticeship; • Students gain marketable skills and, in many cases, college credit; • Student can earn both the Core 40 with Academic Honors and the Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma.

22. Core 40 with THD Requirements:Requirements • Complete all requirements for Core 40, and • Earn grade of “C” or above in courses that count toward the diploma, and • Have a GPA of “B” or above, and • Complete a career-technical program resulting in 8 or more credits, and • Earn 47 total credits

23. Core 40 with THD Requirements • Complete TWO of the following – one of which must be A or B: • Take three specific WorkKeys assessments and score at a designated level; • Earn six dual high school/college credits in a technical area; • Complete either the Professional Career Internship course OR a Coop course; • Complete a industry-based work experience as part of 2 year CTE program; or • Earn a state approved industry certification.

24. COLLECTION SCHEDULE: (subject to change due to weather) Stover-January 30th Stahl-January 31st Culp (periods 3 & 6)-January 31st Culp (periods 2 & 4)-February 6th Chaplin-February 4th Lindsey-February 5th Williams-February 5th Sanders-February 6th

25. GOOD LUCKCLASS OF 2014