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Course Selection 2014-2015

Course Selection 2014-2015. Helena High School. 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).

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Course Selection 2014-2015

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  1. Course Selection2014-2015 Helena High School

  2. 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.

  3. Advanced Diploma Requirements(Minimum 24 Credits) 4 English 4 Math (min. req. Alg. II w/ Trig) 4 Science (2 – Adv. Level- Chem, Physics, Anatomy, or AP) 4 Social Studies 1 P.E. Life ½ Health 1 Career Preparedness ½ Fine Art 2 Consecutive Foreign Language (i.e. Spanish I & II) MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS

  4. Regular Diploma Requirements(Minimum 24 Credits) 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 P.E. Life ½ Health 1 Career Preparedness ½ Fine Art MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS

  5. New Alabama Diploma Requirements (Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017) 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 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. Life ½ Health 1 Computer/Career Literacy

  6. 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

  7. Senior Opportunities US Government and Economics Summer Credit Program JSCC Math and English DE/DC for Senior Level Math and English Early Dismissal Program for employment, college, or internship opportunities

  8. Early Dismissal program • Seniors Only • Dismiss for 7th period or 7th/8th • Must have a 2.0 and be “on-track” to graduate in May • Parent Permission Form Required • Student should be employed, taking a college course, or participating in an internship program • If behavior, academic performance, or attendance become problematic, Early Dismissal Students will be required to stay at school for all 8 periods.

  9. Career Tech education • College and Career Center • CTE at Helena High • Cooperative Education • Pass BTA/Career Prep • Additional full year CTE course • Must be employed 15 hours per week

  10. Helena High SchoolAdvanced Programs Honors Classes Advanced Placement Classes (AP) Dual Enrollment Program

  11. 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

  12. College Opportunities Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit University of Montevallo College Ahead The University of Alabama Early College

  13. jefferson state dual enrollment/dual credit Speech/Psychology (PY 201 & SP 107: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA) Western Civilization I & II (HY 101 & 102: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA) Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry (MA 112 & 113: Prerequisite—24 ACT Math Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA) English Composition 1 & II (EH 101 & 102: Prerequisite—20 ACT English Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA) **Approximately $390.00 plus the cost of a book due August 2014 & December 2014

  14. Schedule Requests Timeline Pelham High School Course Selection Dates: • January 28th-30th: 9th-11th Grade Course Selection Meetings in English Classes • January 30th: 9th-11th Course Selection Parent Meeting at Helena Middle School • February 3rd: Counselors Begin Meeting with Students for Course Selection • February 7th: 9th -11th Course Selection Forms Due Helena Middle School Course Selection Dates: • February 17th: 8th Grade Course Selection Meetings in English Classes • February 18th: 8th Grade Course Selection Parent Meeting at Helena Middle • February 21st: 8th Grade Course Selection Forms Due • February 24th: Counselors Begin Meeting with Students for Course Selection • Rising Senior Parent Night March 20th at 6:30 P.M. **All Course Selection Changes must be made in writing by JUNE 6th**

  15. Shelby County SchoolsHigh School Academic Guide Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options. (Click on Photo to Access Academic Guide)

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