8th Grade Parent Night

8 Grade Parent Night th One Diploma  Alabama High School Diploma with Honors Endorsement         A/B grade recommendation One year of foreign language Advanced math courses Advanced science courses Advanced English courses at least two years (Honors and/or Dual Credit) Additional CTE computer course 25 total credits Meets NCAA Clearinghouse eligibility  Alabama High School Diploma   C/D grade recommendation Three credits must be earned in any combination from the following areas: • • •     CTE Foreign Language Arts Education Slower paced math courses available Easier science courses available 25 total credits Can attend college Diploma Changes    All students will take Career Preparedness (new CTE Computer Apps and Financial Literacy course with online component) Fine Arts is no longer required but can be taken Three elective credits during 9-12:   Honors Endorsement- One year foreign language and additional CTE computer course Standard Diploma- Any combination of the following areas: CTE, Foreign Language, Art Education CTE (Career Tech Education) would include any Allen Thornton course or Mr Palmer’s classes on campus  Starting with 2013-14 school year, all year long classes will award 1.0 credit at the end of the course Grading Changes Course Weight Course Weight English Honors 0.5 English 10 Honors 0.5 English 11 Honors 0.5 English 12 Honors 0.5 English AP Dual Credit English Algebra I 0.5 Geometry Honors 0.5 Alg II w/trig 0.5 Precalculus 0.5 Calculus AP Dual Credit PreCal Biology Honors 0.5 Chemistry 0.5 Chemistry AP Dual Credit Chemistry Physics 0.5 Forensic Science 0.5 Genetics 0.5 Anat and Physiology 0.5 Marine Science 0.5 Zoology 0.5 Dual Credit History Spanish I 0.5 Spanish II Other Foreign Lang 0.5 0.5 Grade Courses th  Four Core      PE    Math: Algebra I or Algebra A English: Regular Science: Biology World History Life Career Preparedness One elective credit  Drama (This will fulfill an Art requirement) 10 Grade Courses th     Four Core Health/Dr Ed electives (May choose from Foreign Language; CTE; Art Education) Advanced BTA for Honors Diploma 11 & 12 Courses th  Four Core   th Dual Credit courses available credits of electives    PE counts every time taken Other electives can only be taken once for credit Can attend Allen Thornton or Central Vocational School Math Courses Honors Endorsement 9th Algebra I Algebra I 10th Honors Geometry Honors Geometry 10th/11th Algebra II/Trig Algebra II/Trig 12th Pre-Cal Math Investigations Math Courses Alabama High School Diploma 9th Algebra A 10th Algebra B 11th Geometry 12th Algebra II or Alg w/ Finance Science Courses  Honors Endorsement      Advanced Biology Chemistry Zoology Anatomy/Physiology Forensic Science  High School Diploma      Physical science is not required, but recommended Biology Earth Science Environmental Science Or any science from honors endorsement list CTE Electives  Allen Thornton Courses             Advertising Design Automotive Service Collision Repair Electronics Precision Machining Cosmetology Culinary Arts Health Science Welding Building Construction Cooperative Education STEM – Pre-engineering  Agriscience Department        Agriscience Fish/Wildlife Management Environmental Management Construction Finishing & Interior Systems Aquaculture Animal Science Horticulture Additional Electives  Art Education    Drama Art Survey (ACCESS) History Department       World Geography Psychology Sociology Local History PE Business Department   Advanced Business Tech Applications Multimedia Design ACCESS Electives  AP Courses          US History Macroeconomics US Government/Politics Biology Statistics Spanish Psychology Computer Science Art History           French German Latin Mandarin Chinese Accounting Creative Writing Global Studies Personal Finance Web Design Journalism Lauderdale County Schools Four Year Plan for the Alabama High School Diploma LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2013-2014 (Class of 2017) STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING WORKSHEET (Four-year Plan) Student Name _One-Diploma _ Grade _NO Extra-curricular Parent’s Signature _Want to attend CTE _ Date There is only one diploma option However, there is an Honors Endorsement* which will be a seal on the diploma Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have the Honors Endorsement Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? Yes _X _ No 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade MATH (4) Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra II ENGLISH (4) (Specify if Honors/AP/DC course) English English 10 English 11 English 12 SCIENCE (4) Biology Physical Science Zoology Env Sci SOCIAL STUDIES (4) World History US History 10 US History 11 Govt/Econ REQUIRED ELECTIVES (2.5) Health (.5) L.I.F.E PE (1) Career Preparedness (1) Career Preparedness Health OTHER ELECTIVES must be from CTE, ART, and/or Foreign Language (Select 3.5 other electives to total 6.5 electives) This would include Athletic PE/Band and Drivers Ed (.5) Drama Pick any classes from: CTE Art Education Foreign Language PE Driver’s Ed Pick any classes from: CTE Art Education Foreign Language PE Pick any classes from: CTE Art Education Foreign Language PE TOTALS 7 7 Postsecondary/Career Plans: (Check all that apply) Graduation to Work Tech School or Community College Year College Military Career Interest Areas: (From Explore Data, Kuder Test, or Personal Interest) Welder Cosmetologist EMT Pipe Fitter Total 25 Credits Required for graduation/28 Available over years PE 28 Student Name Honors Endorsement Grade _NO Extra-curricular _Parent’s Signature Date There is only one diploma option However, there is an Honors Endorsement* which will be a seal on the diploma Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have the Honors Endorsement Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? _X _ Yes No 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Geometry Algebra II with Trig Math Total 25 Credits Required for graduation/28 Available over years MATH (4) Investigati ons or Pre- Cal ENGLISH (4) (Specify if Honors/AP/DC course) English English 10 Honors English11 Honors English 12 SCIENCE (4) Biology Chemistry Zoology Anat/Phy SOCIAL STUDIES (4) World History US History 10 US History 11 Govt/Econ REQUIRED ELECTIVES (2.5) Health (.5) L.I.F.E PE (1) Career Preparedness (1) Career Preparedness Health OTHER ELECTIVES must be from CTE, ART, and/or Foreign Language (Select 3.5 other electives to total 6.5 electives) This would include Athletic PE/Band and Drivers Ed (.5) Drama Spanish I Spanish II (optional) Drivers Ed Additional CTE Computer Class Pick Electives: CTE or Art PE TOTALS PE Pick Elective: CTE or Art PE Pick Electives: CTE or Art PE 7 7 Postsecondary/Career Plans: (Check all that apply) Graduation to Work Tech School or Community College Year College Military Career Interest Areas: (From Explore Data, Kuder Test, or Personal Interest) Physical Therapist Computer Tech CPA Nurse 28 Practitioner End of Course Assessments Current courses requiring EOC  English 9, 10, 11  Algebra I and Algebra B  Algebra II  Geometry and Geometry B Scholarship Information    DO NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION FAFSA form must be completed each year Based on completed tax return form Resume     Join clubs Volunteer GPA/ACT Be active • Not just a member of club/organization- be responsible for activities conducted by club Scholarship Information  Academic   Department  Athletic  Based on GPA/ACT Given by college • Usually considered when apply     Must meet eligibility requirements (Honors Endorsement for NCAA) Junior College gives more money per scholarship Leadership  Given by college  • Must contact the department for application  Based on minimum GPA/ACT Resume is vital Given by college Scholarship Information   Register at fastweb.com, scholarships.com, and cappex.com Athletic     Must register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com Place of employment Major field of study scholarships from private industry Visit school web: www.lcschools.org Forms to be Returned    Four year plan with Honors Endorsement checked “yes” or “no” Math recommendation check sheet All forms must be signed by parent and student THANK YOU FOR COMING ... Honors Endorsement Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? Yes _X _ No 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade MATH (4) Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra II ENGLISH (4) (Specify if... Honors Endorsement Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? _X _ Yes No 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra I Geometry Algebra II with Trig Math Total 25 Credits Required for... for graduation/28 Available over years PE 28 Student Name Honors Endorsement Grade _NO Extra-curricular _Parent s Signature Date There is only one diploma option