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“REGISTRATION for SOPHOMORE YEAR”

Assumption High School Student Services presents ,. “REGISTRATION for SOPHOMORE YEAR”. During this session we will discuss: Course Requirements for graduation Credit Detail Department Offerings ACT. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION.

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“REGISTRATION for SOPHOMORE YEAR”

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  1. Assumption High School Student Services presents, “REGISTRATION for SOPHOMOREYEAR”

  2. During this session we will discuss: • Course Requirements for graduation • Credit Detail • Department Offerings • ACT

  3. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION All students in grades 9-12 must take at least 6.5 credits each year unless approved by administration.

  4. CREDIT DETAIL Your CREDIT DETAIL includes a listing of all of the courses you have taken and in which you are enrolled. Make sure you have met all of the requirements for graduation. English 1 1.0 9th English 2 1.0 10th English 3 1.0 11th English 4 1.0 1 semester must be writing (Catalog p. 15) Fine Arts 1 1.0 Health 1 .5 Math 1 3.0 Physical Education 1 2.0 Religion 1 2.0 Faith Seminar 2.0 Science 3 3.0 Physical and Life Science Social Studies 1 3.0 World Civilization, US History 1 semester of Government Elective Credits 5.5 Overall Credit Summary 26 required (minimum)

  5. DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION Faith Seminar .25 HS credit per quarter Required during 1 quarter of each semester. Theology 10 .25 HS credit per quarter Required during 1 quarter of each semester Semester 1: Living the Paschal Mystery Semester 2: Continuing the Mission of Christ Service: 10 hours of approved service per semester Catalog: 11-13

  6. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Required: 4 credits for graduation Required for Sophomores: Advanced Literature and Composition 1 HS credit per year Electives: Literature Appreciation .5 HS credit* College Course: Public Speaking 3 credits and .5 HS credit *May be repeated. Catalog: 14-17

  7. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Required for graduation: Minimum of 3 credits Generally including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Algebra 2 for Calculus, and Geometry as a basis for additional coursework Options for Sophomores: Pre-Algebra 1 HS credit per year Algebra I 1 HS credit per year Transition Algebra 1 HS credit per year* (Prerequisite: Algebra I) Algebra II 1 HS credit per year (Prerequisite: strong grasp of Algebra I concepts) Algebra II for Calculus 1 HS credit per year (Prerequisite: strong grasp of Algebra I concepts) Geometry 1 HS credit per year Algebra III .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Algebra II) College Courses: Introduction to Statistics 3 credits and .5 HS credit (Prerequisite: Math ACT of 22 or comparable ALEKS score) * Not a core course Catalog: 18-21

  8. MATH SEQUENCES GENERAL COLLEGE-BOUND COLLEGE-BOUND Not Mathematically Option I Oriented Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra Algebra I Algebra I Algebra II Algebra I Geometry *Transition Algebra *Geometry Geometry TransitionAlgebra Algebra III Statistics Algebra II *Students may take Transition Algebra and Geometry for a full year simultaneously to better reinforce Algebra skills prior to taking Algebra II. 1st Semester 2nd Semester

  9. MATH SEQUENCES COLLEGE BOUND ACCELERATED ACCELERATED Option 2 8th Grade 9th Grade Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra II for Calculus Algebra II for Calculus Algebra II *Geometry Pre-Calc and Trig Geometry Geometry Calc I (AP Calc) Calc and/or Statistics Pre-Calc and Trig Math for Liberal Arts Statistics 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester Calc I (AP Calc) *Geometry is recommended but not required if students take Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry. Students may also take Algebra II or Algebra II for Calculus and Geometry simultaneously. Calc and/or Statistics 1st Semester 2nd Semester

  10. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE Required for graduation: Minimum of 3 credits including 1 credit of biological science and 1 credit of physical science Options for Sophomores: Physical Science 1 HS credit per year (Prerequisite: Biology) Essentials of Chemistry 1 HS credit per year (Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra I) Zoology .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Biology) Earth Science .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Biology) Environmental Science .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Biology) Catalog: 22-25

  11. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES Required for graduation: Minimum of 3 credits including World Civilizations, US History, and 1 semester of Government plus .5 elective. Options for Sophomores: US History 1 HS credit per year OR AP US History 1 HS credit per year Electives: Sociology .5 HS credit per semester Psychology .5 HS credit per semester Current Issues .5 HS credit per semester Law .5 HS credit per semester 20th Century Wars .5 HS credit per semester College Course: Introduction to Sociology 3 credits and .5 HS credit Catalog: 26-30

  12. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Foreign Language is not required for high school graduation; however, 2-3 years of the same foreign language may be required for college admission. 4 years is optimal. Options for Sophomores: Spanish 1 1 HS credit per year Spanish 2 1 HS credit per year Spanish 3 1 HS credit per year See Student Services concerning other foreign language questions. Catalog: 31-33

  13. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Business and Vocational Ed. are not required for high school graduation; however, classes in these areas offer real-life experiences and 21st century job skills. Options for Sophomores: Consumer Economics .5 HS credit per semester* Marketing .5 HS credit per semester* Computer Applications .5 HS credit per semester* Game Program .5 HS credit per semester* *Not a core course College Courses: Principles of Accounting 3 credits and .5 HS credit Introduction to Business 3 credits and .5 HS credit Personal Finance 3 credits and .5 HS credit (Prerequisite: Algebra I) Catalog: 34-36

  14. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS MUSIC Students are required to take a minimum of 2 semesters of Fine Arts for graduation. Courses are available in both Music and Visual Arts. Options for Sophomores: Band 1 HS credit per year Choir 1 HS credit per year Half Band/Choir 1 HS credit per year Music Theory I .5 HS credit per semester Music Theory II .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Music Theory I) College Course:Music Appreciation 3 credits and .5 HS credit Catalog: 37-41

  15. DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS VISUAL Students are required to take a minimum of 2 semesters of Fine Arts for graduation. Courses are available in both Music and Visual Arts. Option for Sophomores: Art Foundations .5 HS credit per semester Drawing/Painting .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Art Foundations) Ceramics .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Art Foundations) Graphic Arts .5 HS credit per semester (Prerequisite: Art Foundations) College Course: Art Appreciation (Prerequisite: Art Foundations) 3 credits and .5 HS credit per semester Catalog: 39-41

  16. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4 years of PE and 1 semester of Wellness are required for graduation. PE .25 HS credit per quarter Required during 1 quarter of each semester. Options: Lifetime Fitness Competitive Fitness Weight Training Wellness: .5 HS credit Catalog: 42-44

  17. ACT INFORMATION Think about taking the ACT. Access the ACT website at actstudent.org. Register to take the test. Get test tips and take practice tests. Find your ACT scores. Get college planning, financial aid, and career planning information. Attend ACT Club.

  18. ACT INFORMATION School Code161-089 UPCOMING ACT Dates: April 13, 2019 @AHS June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019 September 14, 2019 October 26, 2019 December 14, 2019 Registration deadlines are approximately 1 month prior to the test date. Check actstudent.org.

  19. QUESTIONS Registration materials are due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019If you have any questions, just drop by Student Services.We would be happy to help you!

  20. So, now that you know how to do the work, let’s find the solution!

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