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Sophomores

Sophomores. Austin High School Registration 2014-2015. 2017. Class of. Grad Requirements. ENGLISH | 4 years/4 credits MATHEMATICS | 3 years/3 credits SCIENCE | 3 years/3 credits SOCIAL STUDIES | 4 years/4 credits PHY ED | 2 semesters/1 credit HEALTH | 1 semester/.5 credit

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Sophomores

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  1. Sophomores Austin High School Registration 2014-2015 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  2. Grad Requirements • ENGLISH | 4 years/4 credits • MATHEMATICS | 3 years/3 credits • SCIENCE | 3 years/3 credits • SOCIAL STUDIES | 4 years/4 credits • PHY ED | 2 semesters/1 credit • HEALTH | 1 semester/.5 credit • VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS • | 2 semesters/1 credit Total of 24 credits to graduate, take MCA’s 10/Reading; 11/Math, and plan to take the ACT Test offered at AHS your junior year. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  3. Minimum College Requirements • Riverland Community College, RCTC • ENGLISH | 4 years • MATH | 3 years • SCIENCE | 3 years • SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years • WORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language • Graduate from High School or GED • ACT or SAT test not required. ACT recommended if transferring to a university or going into selective program like Health Science. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  4. Minimum College Requirements • Seven State Universities who are part of MSCU • Bemidji State, Metropolitan State, Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Winona State • ENGLISH | 4 years • MATH | 3 years (recommend 4 years) • SCIENCE | 3 years • SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years • WORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language • Top 50% of class, Average GPA 3.3 “Selective” • ACT or SAT test • Composite of 21 or higher on ACT 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  5. Minimum College Requirements • U of M • ENGLISH | 4 years • MATH | 3 years (4 years recommended) • SCIENCE | 4 years • SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years • WORLD LANGUAGE | (2 years of same World Language) • Involved in Extra Curricular Leadership Opportunities • Top 10%-25% of class, Average GPA 3.75 “Competitive” • ACT or SAT test • Composite of 27 or higher on ACT 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  6. Minimum College Requirements • Private Colleges • GustavusAdolphus, St. Olaf, Carleton, Luther College • ENGLISH | 4 years • MATH | 3 years (4 years recommended) • SCIENCE | 3 years (4 years recommended) • SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years (4 years rec) • WORLD LANGUAGE | Individual College Recommendation(usually 3-4 years of same World Language) • Fine Arts | 2 years recommended • Extra curricular activities with leadership positions • Top 10% of class with GPA 3.6 or higher “Selective/Competitive” • ACT or SAT test • Composite of 27-31 or higher on ACT 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  7. World Languages • If you want to attend a 4-year college, keep in mind that 2 years of the same World Language are required by some and recommended by others. • Technical Colleges/2 year community colleges do NOT require a World Language. • A World Language is NOT required to graduate from high school. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  8. Concurrent Classes with Riverland CC • To qualify for RCC classes your Junior year: • Juniors | Must be in the top 1/3 of your class • (or score in the top 70% on a Nationally, Norm-referenced test) • Seniors |Must be in the top 1/2 of your class • (or score in the top 50% on a Nationally, Norm-referenced test) • Strong Grades • Take the Accuplacer Test • AHS offers 8 RCC college classes & 8 AP Classes • Class rank in the fall of your • sophomore year will determine your eligibility. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  9. Required Classes • Language Arts 10 |Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation • Math |Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation • Geometry/Algebra II • Any student who signs up for both of these in the same year MUST take four years of Math! 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  10. Required Classes • Biology or Pre-AP Biology | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation • Human Geography/US History I|Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation • Electives (3) • Health (if not taken in 9th Grade) 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  11. Special Education Students • Talk with your Special Education Case Manager regarding required course selections! 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  12. Electives • Consider Your Post High School plans… • What electives will help me the most in my future course of study or work? • Is there an area of study I am interested in pursuing, but don’t know a lot about it? Try an elective in that area. • Consider prerequisites now. • Schedule changes will be made only if there is an error or improper course placement in your schedule. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  13. Electives 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  14. Electives 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  15. Study Halls • If you currently struggle in your classes and/or are earning grades in the C-D range, or you have a lot of after school commitments please consider… • Taking a study hall. This built-in study time each day will allow you to stay on top of your homework. • Take time to develop good study habits. • No Credit will be earned for a study hall. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  16. Research Classes • Ask your teachers. They can help you decide if a class is a good choice for you. • Discuss with your family and older siblings. • See your counselor or assistant principal with questions. • What you chose will be what you keep. Choose carefully! 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  17. Language Arts 2017 *Students are recommended for this course. ** Students can take Jounalistic Writing as a junior and/or senior for both elective and writing credit in Language Arts. *** Students can meet the LA requirement by taking the following concurrent classes because each are worth .75 credit. RCC Humanities in 11th grade RCC Freshman English in 12thgrade/ RCC Speech in 12th grade. Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  18. Math Progression 3-year minimum 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  19. Math Progression 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  20. Science Progression 3-year minimum 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  21. Science Progression 3-year minimum 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  22. Social Studies Progression 4-year minimum 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  23. Your High School Transcript • Each student should have one set of permanent grades. • Each class passed is worth ½ credit • 7 classes = 3 ½ credits each semester 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  24. What if I fail a required course? • You are given an excellent opportunity to pass your classes at AHS. Summer School is your ONLY option for recovering credit lost from failureof a required course. There are two (2) sessions of summer school. 12 days in length. 8:00 – 1:00. Each session is worth ½ (.5)credit. • To be a 10th grader next year, you will need to complete a minimum of 5 credits by next fall. • To be eligible for sports 6 credits need to be completed! • Make 10th grade a great year! 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  25. Athletics at AHS • Austin High School offers the following competitive opportunities: 2017 We are a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and the Big 9 Conference. To be eligible to participate in a sport, students must comply with MSHSL as well as specific District rules. Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  26. Eligibility for Athletics AHS • In order to be eligible for sports, you must have accumulated the following credits: • Grade 9: End of 1st semester= 3 credits • Grade 10: Start of year= 6 credits/End of 1st semester=9 credits • Grade 11: Start of year= 12 credits/End of 1st semester= 15 credits • Grade 12: Start of year= 18 credits/End of 1st semester= 21 credits 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  27. Activities at AHS • Austin High School offers the following club opportunities: 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  28. Attendance Policy Excused Absences Unexcused Absences • Bring note within two days Tardies • 4 Tardies turn into lunch detention • Loss of Credit – Hold on Grades • No credit in any course where the student exceeds three (3) unexcused absences or exceeds nine (9) absences within a semester. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  29. Who are these people? • 9-10 Mrs. Schultz/Assistant Principal • 10th Mrs. Hale 10thGrade/Counselor • 9-12 Mrs. Baskin /Principal • 9-12 Mrs. Quednow-Bickler Activities Director 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  30. Completing the Course Request Form • Please: *See your core teachers in • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • for recommendations for next year. 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  31. Completing the Course Request Form • Select: • Three credits of electives. In addition you will need 3 credits of alternates or 6 semester classes. If there are no alternates chosen, we will select your electives. • You may list by priority in numeric order! Then input in that order through IC. • Select classes carefully as they will be a part of your schedule next year. Changes may NOT occur later!!!!!!!! 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  32. Registration Info Online • Go to the Austin High School websitehttp://www.austin.k12.mn.us/ • Click on Our Schools • Click on Austin High School • Click on Counseling • Scroll to and Click on CRG 14-15 FINAL COPY 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  33. Conference/Parent Involvement • Conferences are March 13 from 4-8 pm! • Talk with your parents regarding your course selections • Attend Conferences with your parents • Input Course Request for next year with your Connect Teacher over the following week 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

  34. Any other questions… ? 2017 Class of Empowering all learners for life!

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