88thth Grade Grade Parent NightParent Night

One DiplomaOne Diploma Alabama High School Diploma Alabama High School Diploma

with Honors Endorsement with Honors Endorsement A/B grade recommendationA/B grade recommendation One year One year of foreign language of foreign language Advanced math coursesAdvanced math courses Advanced science coursesAdvanced science courses Advanced English courses at Advanced English courses at

least two years (Honors and/or least two years (Honors and/or Dual Credit)Dual Credit)

Additional CTE computer Additional CTE computer coursecourse

25 total credits25 total credits Meets NCAA Clearinghouse Meets NCAA Clearinghouse

eligibilityeligibility

Alabama High School DiplomaAlabama High School Diploma C/D grade recommendationC/D grade recommendation Three credits must be earned Three credits must be earned

in any combination from the in any combination from the following areas:following areas:

• CTECTE• Foreign LanguageForeign Language• Arts EducationArts Education

Slower paced math courses Slower paced math courses availableavailable

Easier science courses Easier science courses availableavailable

25 total credits25 total credits Can attend collegeCan attend college

Diploma ChangesDiploma Changes All students will take Career Preparedness (new CTE All students will take Career Preparedness (new CTE

Computer Apps and Financial Literacy course with online Computer Apps and Financial Literacy course with online component)component)

Fine Arts is no longer required but can be takenFine Arts is no longer required but can be taken Three elective credits during 9-12:Three elective credits during 9-12:

Honors Endorsement- One year foreign language and additional Honors Endorsement- One year foreign language and additional CTE computer courseCTE computer course

Standard Diploma- Any combination of the following areas: CTE, Standard Diploma- Any combination of the following areas: CTE, Foreign Language, Art EducationForeign Language, Art Education

CTE (Career Tech Education) would include any Allen CTE (Career Tech Education) would include any Allen Thornton course or Mr. Palmer’s classes on campus. Thornton course or Mr. Palmer’s classes on campus.

Starting with 2013-14 school year, all year long classes Starting with 2013-14 school year, all year long classes will award 1.0 credit at the end of the course.will award 1.0 credit at the end of the course.

Grading ChangesGrading ChangesCourse Weight Course Weight

English 9 Honors 0.5 English 10 Honors 0.5

English 11 Honors 0.5 English 12 Honors 0.5

English AP 1 Dual Credit English 1

Algebra I 0.5 Geometry Honors 0.5

Alg II w/trig 0.5 Precalculus 0.5

Calculus AP 1 Dual Credit PreCal 1

Biology Honors 0.5 Chemistry 0.5

Chemistry AP 1 Dual Credit Chemistry 1

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 1 Spanish I 0.5

Spanish II 0.5 Other Foreign Lang. 0.5

99thth Grade Courses Grade Courses Four CoreFour Core

Math: Algebra I or Algebra AMath: Algebra I or Algebra A English: RegularEnglish: Regular Science: BiologyScience: Biology World HistoryWorld History

PEPE LifeLife

Career Preparedness Career Preparedness One elective creditOne elective credit

Drama (This will fulfill an Art requirement)Drama (This will fulfill an Art requirement)

1010thth Grade Courses Grade Courses

Four CoreFour Core Health/Dr. EdHealth/Dr. Ed 2 electives (May choose from Foreign 2 electives (May choose from Foreign

Language; CTE; Art Education)Language; CTE; Art Education) Advanced BTA for Honors DiplomaAdvanced BTA for Honors Diploma

1111thth & 12 & 12thth Courses Courses

Four CoreFour Core Dual Credit courses available Dual Credit courses available

3 credits of electives3 credits of electives PE counts every time taken.PE counts every time taken. Other electives can only be taken once for Other electives can only be taken once for

credit.credit. Can attend Allen Thornton or Central Can attend Allen Thornton or Central

Vocational SchoolVocational School

Math Courses Math Courses Honors EndorsementHonors Endorsement

99thth Algebra IAlgebra I Algebra IAlgebra I

1010thth Honors Honors GeometryGeometry

Honors Honors GeometryGeometry

1010thth/11/11thth Algebra II/TrigAlgebra II/Trig Algebra II/TrigAlgebra II/Trig

1212thth Pre-CalPre-Cal Math Math InvestigationsInvestigations

Math CoursesMath CoursesAlabama High School DiplomaAlabama High School Diploma

99thth Algebra AAlgebra A

1010thth Algebra BAlgebra B

1111thth GeometryGeometry

1212thth Algebra II or Alg w/ Algebra II or Alg w/ FinanceFinance

Science CoursesScience Courses

Honors Endorsement Honors Endorsement Advanced BiologyAdvanced Biology Chemistry Chemistry ZoologyZoology Anatomy/Physiology Anatomy/Physiology Forensic ScienceForensic Science

High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Physical science is not Physical science is not

required, but required, but recommendedrecommended

BiologyBiology Earth ScienceEarth Science Environmental Environmental

Science Science Or any science from Or any science from

honors endorsement honors endorsement listlist

CTE ElectivesCTE Electives Allen Thornton CoursesAllen Thornton Courses

Advertising DesignAdvertising Design Automotive ServiceAutomotive Service Collision RepairCollision Repair ElectronicsElectronics Precision MachiningPrecision Machining CosmetologyCosmetology Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts Health ScienceHealth Science WeldingWelding Building ConstructionBuilding Construction Cooperative Education Cooperative Education STEM – Pre-engineeringSTEM – Pre-engineering

Agriscience DepartmentAgriscience Department AgriscienceAgriscience Fish/Wildlife ManagementFish/Wildlife Management Environmental Environmental

ManagementManagement Construction Finishing & Construction Finishing &

Interior SystemsInterior Systems Aquaculture Aquaculture Animal ScienceAnimal Science Horticulture Horticulture

Additional ElectivesAdditional Electives

Art EducationArt Education Drama Drama Art Survey (ACCESS)Art Survey (ACCESS)

History DepartmentHistory Department World GeographyWorld Geography PsychologyPsychology SociologySociology Local HistoryLocal History

PEPE Business DepartmentBusiness Department

Advanced Business Advanced Business Tech ApplicationsTech Applications

Multimedia DesignMultimedia Design

ACCESS ElectivesACCESS Electives

AP CoursesAP Courses US HistoryUS History MacroeconomicsMacroeconomics US Government/PoliticsUS Government/Politics BiologyBiology StatisticsStatistics SpanishSpanish PsychologyPsychology Computer ScienceComputer Science Art HistoryArt History

FrenchFrench GermanGerman LatinLatin Mandarin ChineseMandarin Chinese AccountingAccounting Creative WritingCreative Writing Global StudiesGlobal Studies Personal FinancePersonal Finance Web DesignWeb Design JournalismJournalism

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

Lauderdale County Schools Four Year Plan for the Alabama High School Diploma

25 Credits Required for graduation/28 Available over 4 years

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Total

MATH (4) Algebra A Algebra B Geometry Algebra II

ENGLISH (4) (Specify if Honors/AP/DC course)

English 9 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

PE

Health

OTHER ELECTIVES 3 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 2 classes from: CTEArt Education Foreign Language PEDriver’s Ed

Pick any 3 classes from: CTEArt Education Foreign LanguagePE

Pick any 3 classes from: CTEArt Education Foreign LanguagePE

TOTALS 7 7 7 7 28

Postsecondary/Career Plans: (Check all that apply)

Graduation to Work Tech. School or Community College

4 Year College Military

Career Interest Areas: (From Explore Data, Kuder Test, or Personal Interest)

Welder Cosmetologist EMT Pipe Fitter

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

25 Credits Required for graduation/28 Available over 4 years

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Total

MATH (4) Algebra I Geometry Algebra II with Trig

Math Investigations or Pre-Cal

ENGLISH (4) (Specify if Honors/AP/DC course)

English 9 English 10Honors

English11Honors

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

PE

Health

OTHER ELECTIVES 3 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

Drivers Ed.

Pick 1 Elective: CTE or Art

PE

Spanish II (optional)

Additional CTE Computer Class

Pick 2 Electives: CTE or Art

PE

Pick 3 Electives: CTE or Art

PE

TOTALS 7 7 7 7 28

Postsecondary/Career Plans: (Check all that apply)

Graduation to Work Tech. School or Community College

4 Year College Military

Career Interest Areas: (From Explore Data, Kuder Test, or Personal Interest)

Physical Therapist Computer Tech CPA Nurse Practitioner

End of Course AssessmentsEnd of Course Assessments

Current courses requiring EOCCurrent courses requiring EOC English 9, 10, 11English 9, 10, 11 Algebra I and Algebra BAlgebra I and Algebra B Algebra IIAlgebra II Geometry and Geometry BGeometry and Geometry B

Scholarship InformationScholarship Information

DO NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATIONDO NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION FAFSA form must be completed each year. FAFSA form must be completed each year.

Based on completed tax return form.Based on completed tax return form. ResumeResume

Join clubsJoin clubs VolunteerVolunteer GPA/ACTGPA/ACT Be activeBe active

• Not just a member of club/organization- be responsible for Not just a member of club/organization- be responsible for activities conducted by club.activities conducted by club.

Scholarship InformationScholarship Information

AcademicAcademic Based on GPA/ACTBased on GPA/ACT Given by collegeGiven by college

• Usually considered Usually considered when applywhen apply

DepartmentDepartment Given by collegeGiven by college

• Must contact the Must contact the department for department for applicationapplication

Athletic Athletic Must meet eligibility Must meet eligibility

requirements (Honors requirements (Honors Endorsement for NCAA)Endorsement for NCAA)

Junior College gives more Junior College gives more money per scholarshipmoney per scholarship

LeadershipLeadership Based on minimum Based on minimum

GPA/ACTGPA/ACT Resume is vitalResume is vital Given by collegeGiven by college

Scholarship InformationScholarship Information

Register at fastweb.com, Register at fastweb.com, scholarships.com, and cappex.comscholarships.com, and cappex.com

AthleticAthletic Must register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.comMust register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

Place of employmentPlace of employment Major field of study scholarships from Major field of study scholarships from

private industryprivate industry Visit school web: www.lcschools.orgVisit school web: www.lcschools.org

Forms to be ReturnedForms to be Returned

Four year plan with Honors Endorsement Four year plan with Honors Endorsement checked “yes” or “no”checked “yes” or “no”

Math recommendation check sheetMath recommendation check sheet All forms must be signed by parent and All forms must be signed by parent and

studentstudent

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