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Fordson High Junior Year Scheduling Class 2018

Get on track for graduation with the educational development plan for the Class of 2016. Learn about scheduling, graduation requirements, collegiate academy program, and AP courses.

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Fordson High Junior Year Scheduling Class 2018

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  1. Junior Year SchedulingClass 2018 Fordson High Tractors

  2. Graduation Requirements 8 semesters of Language Arts 6 semesters of Social Studies 6 semesters of Science 8 semesters of Mathematics 2 semesters of Phys. Education 4 semesters (or equivalent) of World Language 16 semesters of Elective courses (including Computer Applications and 2 semesters of any Visual, Performing or Applied Arts courses)

  3. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN for the Class of 2016

  4. Are you on track? 23 credits Required to graduate • 6 credits to be classified as a Sophomore • 12 credits to be classified as a Junior • 17 credits to be classified as a Senior If you lose credits due to a failing grade or attendance, you will not be classified as a Junior next year. After you make up the courses needed, you will be reclassified again and hopefully jump up to the correct grade level in your senior year.

  5. Collegiate Academy Program What is the Collegiate Academy Program? Earn a high school diploma and a 2 year associates degree 1year after HS graduation, for FREE. Who can apply? Invitation to apply is based on successful completion of 9th and 10th grades (no failures), and PSAT (April 13th) test scores. What should I do now? Turn in a completed course selection sheet and wait for a letter inviting you to apply for the Collegiate Academy.

  6. Advanced Placement National college-level curriculum One year commitment Summer assignments 1+ hour homework/night per AP class Graded on a 5.0 scale AP Exam score may result in college credit Considered in college admission decision No dropping AP classes after June 30th, 2016!

  7. Advanced Placement Courses English Lang & Composition Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Calculus AB Studio Art US History US Government Computer Science (DCMST) Statistics (DCMST) Calculus BC (DCMST)

  8. LANGUAGE ARTS Requirement 611050 621060 Lang Arts 5, 6 or AP Lang & Comp

  9. SOCIAL STUDIES Requirement 612050 U.S. Government Or AP Government (full year) 622070 U.S. Economics Or Intro to Marketing sequence

  10. SCIENCE Requirement Physics ►Chemistry (recommended) Honors Chemistry► Honors Physics (recommended) Other science electives: Forensic Science - full year Anatomy/Physiology - full year AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Science MBCC – full year CTE program DCMST 10 > DCMST 11

  11. MATHEMATICS Requirement Geometry ►Algebra 2 (1 year) Honors Algebra 2 ► PreCalculus Algebra 2 ► Trig/PreCalculus or Statistics Students planning to take AP CALCULUS in their senior year must take PreCalculus

  12. World Language Requirement Four semesters (2 credits) of the same World Language. Arabic French Spanish

  13. Course Offerings • Journalism • AP Environmental Science– full year • School Store

  14. Visual, Performing and Applied Arts • 2 semesters required • Art Courses • Wood Tech • Auto Courses • Home Technology • Music / Band • Welding Courses • Yearbook • Foods/Child • Journalism • School Store • MBCC

  15. Physical Education Electives Required Prerequisite: 2 semesters PE 9/Health PE/HEALTH 10-12 (Sem 1 for students completing requirement) SPORTS TECH (Sem 2 w/coach authorization 10-11) AEROBICS/WGTS (Sem 1 boys, Sem 2 girls) TEAM SPORTS ( Sem 1 & 2 Currently Power Sports) REC SPORTS ( Sem 1, Sem 2 )

  16. PREPARING STUDENTS OF TODAY FOR THE CAREERS OF TOMORROW Berry Career Center berry.dearbornschools.org/enroll

  17. Berry Career Center • Easy enrollment using Course Selection Sheet • Bus transportation is provided • All programs are 1 year long • Choose courses of interest (1, 2 or 3 classes) • Can select up to 3 hours at Berry • 1-2-3rd or 4-5-6th hours • Hospitality Program also runs 2-3-4th hours

  18. Berry Career Center • Software Specialist is approved for Computer Apps Credit • All career courses meet the Visual Performing & Applied Arts (or “Art Class”) credit for graduation • All career courses provide the opportunity to earn College Credit (HFCC Credits) after Graduation • All career courses focus on preparation for College and Future Employment in specific career fields • Seniors can earn a MBCC Honors Graduation Cord

  19. Clubs & Activities SkillsUSA HOSA IVD Kids Against Hunger

  20. Academics

  21. Berry Career Center Academic Courses (1 hour classes) • 11th Grade U.S. Government/U.S. Economics • Meets Social Studies Graduation Requirement • 12th Grade Language Arts 7/8 • Meets Language Arts Graduation Requirement • Individual needs easily accommodated using Edgenuity (E2020) courses

  22. Hospitality Studies

  23. Berry Career Center Hospitality Studies (2 or 3 hour block classes) • Hospitality Studies YEAR I • Hospitality StudiesYEAR II • (Second Year Program is available with instructor approval)

  24. Design Technology

  25. Berry Career Center Technology Courses (all 2 hour block classes) • Design Concepts YEAR I • (choose both DESIGN 2D&DESIGN 3D to elect 2-hour block) • Software Specialist YEAR I • (Second Year Programs in both areas are available with instructor approval)

  26. Health Sciences

  27. Berry Career Center Health Courses all 2 hr classes except Pre-Pharmacy/Medical Terminology • Pre-Pharmacy/Medical Terminology • Dental Assisting I • Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy • Medical Assisting • Medical Careers I (Allied Health YEAR I) • (Second Year Programs are available with instructor approval)

  28. Berry Career Center Elective Courses (1 hour classes) • Elective Classes • Design 2D or 3D (1-hour Technology) • Pre-Pharm/Medical Terminology • Dual Enrollment • Directed Study • Co-op

  29. Course Request Pick-up      Share your course selections with your parents and get their input. Mrs. Gass will meet with students individually, after spring break, to go over course requests for 2016-17 school year. Bring your course selections sheets to this counseling session in LA4 class.

  30. 6 courses must be selected for each semester NCAA Eligibility information – check the website There are no guarantees which courses will actually be taught in the fall Select classes that will support your career goal Keep in mind that colleges evaluate your senior year selections – choose wisely! Schedule changes will not be made in the fall. Don’t even ask !! Course Selection Procedure

  31. Remind Mrs. Gass To: 81010 @mrsmlg

  32. Community Service • Not a graduation requirement • Not a college admission requirement • If you would like hours included on your transcript use the FHS community service logs located in the Guidance Center • This information may be used for NHS application, college essays, scholarship application

  33. School Involvement *athletics and/ or clubs*the most successful students are involved in more than just their academics*colleges want to admit students who are contributing members of their high schools and communities

  34. Dual Enrollment What is Dual Enrollment? Dual Enrollment allows high school students to take college classes. Students attend high school, but go to the college for 1 or more college classes in place of electives. Who can Dual Enroll? Students who are on track for graduation. Students who have not failed a HFC class.

  35. Dual Enrollment Student Responsibility: You cannot add/drop HFC courses without your counselor signing the form. You must exit FHS during DE periods HFCC classes cannot interfere/conflict with FHS classes (lunch, late arrival) Courses must be 3 credit hour minimum Must follow School Code of Conduct You must attend the orientation hosted by HFC.

  36. FHS Schedule • 1st 7:20-8:20 • 2nd 8:25-9:25 • 3rd 9:30-10:30 • 4th 10:35-12:05 • 5th 12:10-1:10 • 6th 1:15-2:15

  37. FHS Late Arrival Schedule • 1st 8:20-9:10 • 2nd 9:15-10:05 • 3rd 10:10-11:00 • 4th 11:00-12:30 • 5th 12:35-1:20 • 6th 1:25-2:15

  38. Dual Enrollment Registration Process Research classes www.HFCC.edu - Programs know your pre-requisites review equivalency tables Verify with universities the DE classes they accept Fill out registration form w/signatures Return registration form to your counselor REGISTRATION OF CLASSES BEGINS APRIL 4TH. Must make a HawkMail account. Adding/Dropping classes without permission will result in no more DE. Dropping a class can also result in student paying for class.

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