2014-15 new year scheduling orientation for rising 9 th grade oneonta high school
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2014-15 New Year Scheduling
Orientation for Rising 9th Grade
Oneonta High School
Rising Freshman and Sophomores OCS New Diploma Options
Beginning with 2017 Graduation Cohort
• Alabama State Diploma
• Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Academic Endorsement
- 1 Foreign Language Credit
- Pre-Calculus
- One AP Course Credit
• Alabama State Diploma with Oneonta City Advanced Academic Endorsement(OHS requirement for Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Historian)
- 2 Foreign Language Credits (same language)
- Additional Math above Pre-Calculus
- Three AP Course Credits (any combination)
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
This one approach to the Alabama High School Diploma removes the need for endorsements or the Alabama Occupational Diploma. The focus will be on the coursework taken that necessitates a clearly articulated and individualized four-year high school plan built for each student based on the results from the EXPLORE academic and career interest assessment and middle school coursework.
AREAS OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS CREDITS
English Language Arts English 9, 10, 11, and 12 or any AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent option of these courses 4
MathematicsAlgebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II w/ Trig or Algebra II, or their equivalent.Additional course(s) to complete the four credits in mathematics must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics or CTE/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses.
4
ScienceBiology and a physical science The third and fourth science credits may be used to meet both the science and CTE course requirement and must be chosen from the Alabama Course of Study: Science or CTE/AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses
4
Social Studies World History, U.S. History x 2, and Government/Economics or AP/IB/postsecondary equivalent courses. 4
Physical EducationLIFE (Personal Fitness)One JROTC credit may be used to meet this requirement
1
Health Education Alabama Course of Study: Health Education 0.5
Career Preparedness Career Preparedness Course (Career and Academic Planning, Computer Applications, Financial Literacy) 1
CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education
Students choosing CTE, Arts Education, and/or Foreign Language are encouraged to complete two courses in sequence. 3
Electives 2.5
Total Credits Required for Graduation 24
3
Math Chart
OHS Electives• Required courses are priority.
• Electives will be considered once requirements are met.
• Possible electives include:• Career Tech Courses – Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Ashby, and Coach Pass
• Foreign Language – Spanish
• Arts – Varsity Band and Music & Drama
• Physical Education – LIFE and Advanced
• Driver’s Education (10th Grade)
• Yearbook and Broadcasting (interview process)
• ACCESS Courses (available to 10th – 12th grade students)
ACCESS Distance Learning for 10th-12th Grade Students
Web-Based (Online) Courses – Counselor Approval
• Additional Foreign Languages – French I, German I, Latin I
• Web Design I (full year; prerequisite computer application or keyboarding)
• Creative Writing (½ credit) & Journalism (½ credit)
• Psychology (½ credit) & Sociology (½ credit) (11th and 12th grade students who are reading on grade level)
• Computer Programming BASIC I (½ credit; prerequisite Algebra I and Geometry) & Arts Survey (½ credit) or Personal Finance (½ credit)
Dual Enrollment for 10th-12th Grade StudentsOHS partners with Snead State Community College and Wallace State Community College. This
program is available to OHS 10th-12th grade students who have received approval from their high school and meet requirements to receive both college credit and high school credit. All tuition, books, and fees are the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Dual Enrollment packets are available in the high school counselor’s office on a quarterly basis for completion and returned to the high school counselor by the deadline listed on the packet. Please check website for availability and deadline under Counselor’s Corner Calendar.
High School Courses College Course
College Course
Timeline Timeline
11th Grade US History HIS201 HIS202 Summer after completing 10th Gr US History
During junior year
PreCalculus MTH112 MTH113 Summer after completing Algebra II with Trig
During school year after completing Algebra II with Trig
Calculus MTH125 MTH126 Summer after completing PreCalculus or MTH112 and MTH113
During school year after completing PreCalculus or MTH112 and MTH113
12th Grade English ENG101 ENG102 Summer after completing 11th Gr English
During senior year
Your 2014-15 Ninth Grade Registration Form must be complete, signed by your parent, and returned to your first period teacher by Thursday, March 20th. If you do not return your form, a schedule will be created for you based on your requirements for graduation.
Note: Please make sure you list alternate courses.
