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ALLATOONA

HIGH SCHOOL

2011-2012 Freshmen Registration Handbook

(Class of 2015)

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ALLATOONA HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

2011-2012

Scott Bursmith .......................................................... Principal Donald Holmes ................................. Assistant Administrator Benji Morrell ........ Athletic Director/Assistant Administrator Samuel Sanford ........................................ Assistant Principal Candace Wilkes ........................................ Assistant Principal

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to Allatoona High School — Home of the Buccaneers! We look forward to

your arrival in August 2011. We know that you will continue working hard during the

second semester of middle school to prepare yourself for the transition to high school.

Allatoona High is currently on a 4x4 Block schedule. This means that you will have four

classes that you take during semester one and four different classes that you take

during semester two. Each of the four blocks of instruction is 95 minutes long. A

typical schedule includes two core and two elective classes each semester. Health and

Personal Fitness (BPE) are half-credit classes, and students complete each of them in

concurrent 9-week quarters. (See sample schedules on page 5.)

When you enter high school, every class you take will affect your Grade Point Average

(GPA). Performing well in a class affects your GPA positively, while performing poorly

in a class affects your GPA negatively. Your academic performance also determines

whether or not you are promoted to the next grade. Students must earn credit in math,

science, and English each academic year and have accumulated a certain number of

overall credits to be eligible for promotion.

During registration, your teachers will recommend your core classes based upon

performance criteria and your academic achievement. You, with your parents’

assistance, will select your elective courses. It is important for you to choose courses

that interest you and do your best in all of your classes. If you have questions about

registration or course selection, then you and your parent(s) should attend our 8th

Grade Parent Night on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the Allatoona

High Theater. Your 8th grade counselor can also answer registration questions.

If you are interested in Honors or AP courses, please attend our Honors & AP

Showcase on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Allatoona Theater.

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REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS

Typically, all high school students take four core classes and four electives in each academic year. Your eighth grade teachers will evaluate your achievement level, work habits, and current grades to determine the academic core classes for which you should be registered. YOU must select your elective courses and alternates. Since all ninth grade students are required to take Health and Personal Fitness (BPE) as their first elective, you will need to select three more electives. Follow the steps listed below to complete the registration process: 1. Read this registration handbook completely including course descriptions. This information

will provide you with descriptions of the academic core courses and help you make good elective choices. Review and discuss elective choices with your parents.

Core courses are listed as a reference only and are marked with TR (Teacher Recommendation). Teachers use the CCSD Ninth Grade Placement Chart as a guide for recommending core classes. This chart can be accessed online:

http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/specialstudents/schoolcounseling/Advisement/PlacementChart2010-11NinthGraders.doc

Students who enroll in ―Combo Courses‖ (band, chorus, orchestra, NJROTC, and construction technology) must use TWO ELECTIVES for these courses and record both course numbers on their registration worksheet.

Since foreign language courses are elective, teachers do NOT recommend these courses. You must use one of your electives to select a foreign language.

2. Select three (3) elective courses and two (2) alternates from the elective courses listed in

the course section of this handbook. Using the Allatoona Elective Course Registration Worksheet (the orange page at the end of this registration handbook), record the course title and course number for each elective and alternate in the spaces provided. Sign the worksheet at the bottom in the space provided. Parents should review these courses and sign the completed registration worksheet at

the bottom in the space provided. Note: If you are recommended by your teacher to take an academic support class, then your

third elective will be replaced with the support class. 3. Return the completed and signed registration worksheet to your teacher. Your teacher will

check your elective and alternate course selections and attach the worksheet to the Official Registration Form that contains your academic core classes for which you have been recommended. Then the course requests will be input into the scheduling database.

*Students who do not return their Allatoona Elective Course Registration Worksheets will forfeit their opportunity to select their own electives.

4. WAIVER PROCEDURES: We will mail a Registration Verification form in late March or early April showing all classes (both academic core and electives) for which you are registered. If any of the courses listed on the form are incorrect, then follow the directions on the form to replace the course(s).

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High School Graduation Requirements (for students entering the 9th grade for

the first time in 2008-2009 and subsequent years) The State Board of Education offers one

common set of requirements for all students to earn a regular diploma. In order to receive a

diploma, students must satisfy these requirements and must also pass all five portions of the Georgia High School Graduation Test.

Subjects Georgia High School Diploma

English 4 Units Including: 1 Unit 9th Grade Literature/Composition 1 Unit American Literature/Composition 2 additional English units

Mathematics 4 Units Including: Math I or Accelerated Math I Math II or Accelerated Math II Math III or Accelerated Math III Math IV or AP Statistics or AP Calculus

Science

4 Units Including: 1 Unit Biology 1 Unit Physics 1 Unit Chemistry or Earth Systems or Environment Science 1 additional science unit

Social Studies 3 Units including: 1 Unit World History 1 Unit United States History ½ Unit American Government/Civics ½ Unit Economics

CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts 3 Units from any of these areas Though there is no foreign language requirement for the Georgia High School diploma, students planning to enroll in ANY post-secondary institution are strongly encouraged to earn two units of credit in the same modern language/Latin. NOTE: Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution MUST take two units of the same modern language/Latin. Students may earn three units of credit in a coherent sequence of CTAE course through a self-selected pathway leading to college readiness and a career readiness certificate endorsed by related industries.

Health and Physical Education 1 Unit Including: ½ Unit Health ½ Unit Personal Fitness

Electives 4 Units

TOTAL UNITS MINIMUM 23 Units

*Unit credit may be awarded for courses offered in the middle grades that meet 9-12 GPS requirements. *No course credit may be awarded for courses in which instruction is based on the GPS for grades K-8. *Completion of diploma requirements does not necessarily qualify student for the HOPE Scholarship Program.

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Sample schedules for Allatoona High School’s 4 x 4 block schedule Sample Schedule: Core & required courses and 3 elective courses – The following is a typical student’s schedule that includes the 4 core classes, health & BPE, and 3 electives. Sample Schedule: Band, Chorus, or Orchestra– Students who enroll in performing arts classes must use two electives and enter both course numbers on their registration form. Sample Schedule: Math Support – Students who are recommended for Math Support 1 will be registered for only two (2) of their three elective choices. Math 1 and Math Support 1 are taken concurrently for the entire year. Sample Schedule: NJROTC or Construction Technology – Students who choose these classes must use two electives and enter both course numbers on their registration form.

Fall Semester Spring Semester:

Homeroom Homeroom

1st Block: 9

th Lit/Composition Accelerated Math I

2nd

Block: Business Essentials Visual Art: Comprehensive

3rd

Block: Health(Q1)/Personal Fitness(Q2) Spanish II

4th

Block: Honors Biology World Geography

(Electives shown in italics.)

Fall Semester Spring Semester:

Homeroom Homeroom

1st Block: Math I Personal Fitness(Q3)/Health(Q4)

2nd

Block: French I Biology

3rd

Block: Concert Band 1 Concert Band 2

4th

Block: Honors 9th

Lit/Comp Pre-AP Social Studies

(Performing arts classes are taken both semesters)

Fall Semester Spring Semester:

Homeroom Homeroom

1st Block: Intro to Healthcare Biology

2nd

Block: Math 1/Math Support 1 Math 1/Math Support 1

3rd

Block: World Geography Health(Q3)/Personal Fitness(Q4)

4th

Block: Introductory PE 9th

Lit/Composition

(Math 1 and Math Support are taken both semesters)

Fall Semester Spring Semester:

Homeroom Homeroom

1st Block: World Geography Introductory PE

2nd

Block: Math I Biology

3rd

Block: Personal Fitness(Q1)/Health(Q2) 9th

Lit/Composition

4th

Block: Occup Safety & Fundamentals Intro to Construction

(OR) 4th

Block: NJROTC – Navy (NS1) NJROTC – Navy (NS2)

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2010-2011 Course Offerings for Incoming Freshmen

English: 9

th Literature/Composition

Honors 9th

Literature/Composition

ESOL 9th

Literature/Composition

Mathematics: Math I – (Algebra / Geometry / Statistics)

Math II – (Geometry / Algebra II / Statistics)

Accelerated Math I – (Geometry / Algebra II / Statistics)

Accelerated Math II – (Advanced Algebra / Geometry / Statistics)

Math Support I

Science: Biology

Honors Biology

Social Studies: World Geography

Pre-AP Social Studies

AP Human Geography

9th

Grd Requirement: Health (.5) / Personal Fitness-BPE (.5)

Electives: Foreign Languages: French I / French II / Honors French II

Latin I

Spanish I / Spanish II / Honors Spanish II

Fine Arts: Band I and Band II

Chorus I and Chorus II

Orchestra I and Orchestra II

Music Appreciation

Music Theory & Composition I

Fundamentals of Drama I

Visual Arts: Comprehensive

Career Technical: Foundations of Family & Consumer Science

Business Essentials

Computing in the Modern World

Introduction to Healthcare Science

Introduction to Engineering Drawing & Design

Occupational Safety & Fundamentals and Intro to Construction

JROTC – Navy (NS1 and NS2)

Phys Education: Introductory PE

Aerobic Dance

Body Sculpting

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English/Language Arts

Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

9th

Grade Lit/Comp is a college prep class which integrates composition,

grammar, and literature. It covers the writing process; the

development of vocabulary, speaking, listening, and

researching skills will also be included.

2 3 . 0 6 1 0 0 1 1

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

Honors 9th

Grade Lit/Comp is an accelerated college prep course designed for the

student who has a serious interest in the interpretation of

literature. It integrates writing, grammar and usage,

speaking and listening. It includes reading a variety of

literary genres: short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and

nonfiction. It also emphasizes oral and written response to

literature.

2 3 . 0 6 1 0 0 0 7

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

ESOL 9th

Grade Lit/Comp is a college prep class which integrates composition,

grammar and literature. It covers the writing process; the

development of vocabulary, speaking, listening and

researching skills will also be included. Adaptations in

presentation are made to accommodate ESOL students.

2 3 . 0 6 1 0 0 9 9

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

Mathematics

Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

Math I: Alg / Geom / Statistics First in the sequence of secondary mathematics courses

designed to ensure that students are college and work ready.

This course requires students to: explore the characteristics

of basic functions using tables, graphs, and simple algebraic

techniques; operate with radical, polynomial, and rational

expressions; solve a variety of equations, including

quadratic equations with a leading coefficient of one,

radical equations, and rational equations; investigate

properties of geometric figures in the coordinate plane; use

the language of mathematical argument and justification;

discover, prove, and apply properties of polygons; utilize

counting techniques and determine probability; use

summary statistics to compare samples to populations; and

explore the variability of data.

2 7 . 0 8 1 0 0 1 1

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

Math II: Geom / Alg II / Statistics Second in the sequence of secondary mathematics courses

designed to ensure that students are college and work ready.

This course requires students to: represent and operate with

complex numbers; use numerical, graphical, and algebraic

techniques to explore quadratic, exponential, and piecewise

functions and to solve quadratic, exponential and absolute

value equations and inequalities; use algebraic models to

represent and explore real phenomena; explore inverses of

functions; use right triangle trigonometry to formulate and

solve problems; discover, justify and apply properties of

circles and spheres; use sample data to make informal

inferences about population means and standard deviations;

and fit curves to data and examine the issues related to

curve fitting.

2 7 . 0 8 2 0 0 1 1

Accelerated

Math I

Or

Math I

and TR

1.0

EOCT

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Accel. Math I: Geom / Alg II / Stats This is the first in the sequence of mathematics courses

designed to ensure that students are prepared to take higher

level mathematics courses during their high school career,

including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced

Placement Calculus BC, and Advanced Placement

Statistics. It requires students to:

represent and operate with complex numbers; explore the

characteristics of basic functions utilizing tables, graphs,

and simple algebraic techniques; operate with radical,

polynomial, and rational expressions; solve equations,

including quadratic, radical, and rational equations;

investigate properties of geometric figures in the coordinate

plane; use the language of mathematical argument and

justification; discover, prove, and apply properties of

polygons, circles and spheres; utilize counting techniques

and determine probability; use summary statistics to

compare samples to populations; explore variability of data;

and fit curves to data and examine the issues related to

curve fitting.

2 7 . 0 9 1 0 0 0 3

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

Accel. Math II: Adv Alg / Geom / Stats This is the second in the sequence of mathematics courses

designed to ensure that students are prepared to take higher

level mathematics courses during their high school career,

including Advanced Placement Calculus AB, Advanced

Placement Calculus BC, and Advanced Placement

Statistics. It requires students to: explore the characteristics

of exponential, logarithmic, and higher degree polynomial

functions using tables, graphs, and algebraic techniques;

explore inverses of functions; use algebraic models to

represent and explore real phenomena; solve a variety of

equations and inequalities using numerical, graphical, and

algebraic techniques with appropriate technology; use

matrices to formulate and solve problems; use linear

programming to solve problems; use matrices to represent

and solve problems involving vertex-edge; use right triangle

trigonometry to formulate and solve problems; investigate

the relationships between lines and circles; recognize,

analyze, and graph the equations of conic sections;

investigate planes and spheres; use sample data to make

informal inferences about population means and tandard

deviations; solve problems by interpreting a normal

distribution as a probability distribution; and design and

conduct experimental and observational studies.

2 7 . 0 9 2 0 0 0 3

Accelerated

Math I

Or

Math II

and TR

1.0

EOCT

Math Support I The purpose of the Mathematics Support class is to address

the needs of students who have traditionally struggled in

mathematics by providing the additional time and attention

they need in order to successfully complete their regular

grade-level mathematics course without failing.

Mathematics Support is an elective class that should be

taught concurrently with a student’s regular Mathematics I

class.

2 7 . 0 4 4 0 0 1 1

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

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Science Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

Biology is a required course in which the students will learn and

understand biological functions and systems on the

cellular, genetic, evolutionary, systematic, and

ecological levels. Students will also be able to

implement applications of biological processes to

everyday situations.

2 6 . 0 1 2 0 0 1 1

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

Honors Biology is an accelerated course designed for students interested

in pursuing advanced sciences or careers in the science

or engineering fields. Students will learn and understand

biological processes that occur on the molecular,

cellular, systemic, and environmental levels. Students

will also be able to implement applications of biological

processes to everyday situations.

2 6 . 0 1 2 0 0 0 3

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

EOCT

Social Studies Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

World Geography provides an overview of physical and cultural

geography. An awareness of similarities and differences

in human needs and behaviors is developed. Geographic

education focuses on the themes of location on Earth’s

surface, place characteristics, relationships within

places, movement, regions that lead to an understanding

of social, economic, historic, geographical, and physical

features of the planet on which we live.

4 5 . 0 7 1 1 0 1 1

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

Pre AP Social Studies follows the Honors World Geography Curriculum. The

course also incorporates the World History Curriculum,

foundations to 1000 A.D. In addition, the course

introduces 9th

grade students to AP Social Studies skills,

including writing and critical thinking. The purpose of

the course is to prepare Social Studies students for AP

World History in the 10th

grade and follow the college

Board’s concept for an Advance Placement Pathway.

4 5 . 0 7 1 1 0 0 7

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

AP Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of patterns

and processes that have shaped human understanding,

use, and alteration of the Earth’s surface. Students

employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to

analyze human social organization and its environmental

consequences. Examines methods and tools geographers

use in their science and practice. Follows the Advanced

Placement Geography Curriculum.

4 5 . 0 7 7 0 0 9 5

TR and

9th

Grade

Placement

Chart

1.0

Special Education Students receiving services through the special education department have had an Individualized

Education Plan (IEP) developed to meet their educational needs. Each student should complete the

registration form with the help of his or her IEP team (parent, case manager, and regular education

teacher) to ensure that the requirements in the IEP are met.

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Required: Health and Physical Education

Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

Health (Contemporary Health Issues) provides a direct and factual approach to health

education that is practical, personal, and positive Health

topics include safety, drug education, nutrition, personal

health, growth and development building self-esteem

and relationship skills. By acquiring the knowledge,

attitudes, and skills necessary to a healthful life, students

learn to take responsibilities for their own health.

Personal Fitness (BPE) is designed to help students understand why exercise and

fitness are important in developing a healthy and active

lifestyle. The course will emphasize strategies for

maintaining good cardiovascular endurance, flexibility,

muscular strength and endurance, and body composition.

It will follow a conceptual approach dealing with the

following topics: the nature of fitness, assessing

individual fitness, developing and maintaining a life-

long fitness program, and developing an appreciation for

efficient movement by viewing it as both an art and a

science. Fitness progress and assessments will be made

utilizing POLAR Heart Rate Monitor technology to

determine cardiovascular fitness levels and their relation

to the individuals target heart rate zone.

1 7 . 0 1 1 0 0 9 8

3 6 . 0 5 1 0 0 9 8

All 9th

grade

students are

automatically

enrolled in

Health and

Personal

Fitness

0.5

0.5

Elective Courses

Choose three electives from the courses listed below and record the course name and course number on your Elective Registration Worksheet, the orange sheet located at the back of this booklet. Also, choose two alternate electives and record them on the worksheet in the space provided. Remember that “combo courses” are classes that are taken all year, and you must enter both course numbers on your worksheet.

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IMPORTANT: Though there is no foreign language requirement for a Georgia

High School diploma, students planning to enroll in ANY post-secondary institution are strongly encouraged to earn two units of credit in the same modern

language/Latin. Note: Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia

institution MUST take two units of the same modern language/Latin. (If you are interested in an out-of-state university, contact it directly for foreign language

requirements.)

Modern and Classical Languages

Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

French I is an introduction to the language and culture of France

and other French-speaking countries. The course will

enable students to attain a beginner’s level of

proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing,

with an emphasis on oral proficiency.

6 0 . 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 None 1.0

French II is designed to further develop listening, speaking,

reading and writing with an emphasis on oral

proficiency. The student will acquire a basic command

of key vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary

for limited personal communication as well as an

appreciation of diversity in the French-speaking world.

6 0 . 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 Grade of 75 or

higher in

French I

1.0

Honors French II is designed for the student who has demonstrated

superior facility in foreign language and offers a variety

of opportunities for enrichment and oral work.

6 0 . 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 Grade of 90 or

higher in

French I

1.0

Latin I is an introduction to the language and civilization of the

Romans. The course is designed to develop a

knowledge base composed of vocabulary, grammar,

translation, derivatives, mottoes, abbreviations,

quotations, life in ancient Rome and mythology.

6 1 . 0 4 1 0 0 1 1 None 1.0

Spanish I is an introduction to the language and culture of Spain

and other Spanish-speaking countries. The course will

enable students to attain a beginner’s level of

proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing,

with an emphasis on oral proficiency.

6 0 . 0 7 1 0 0 1 1 None 1.0

Spanish II is designed to further develop listening, speaking,

reading and writing with an emphasis on oral

proficiency. The student will acquire a basic command

of key vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary

for limited personal communication as well as an

appreciation of diversity in the Spanish-speaking world.

6 0 . 0 7 2 0 0 1 1 Grade of 75 or

higher in

Spanish I

1.0

Honors Spanish II is designed for the student who has demonstrated

superior facility in foreign language and offers a variety

of opportunities for enrichment and oral work.

6 0 . 0 7 2 0 0 0 3 Grade of 90 or

higher in

Spanish I

1.0

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Fine Arts Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

Band I and Band II are the entry level Band performance classes that focus

on the basic fundamentals of tone production, music

reading, and performance. The band class focuses on the

development of the combined ensemble.

*COMBO COURSE: Students use two (2) electives

and enter both courses on their

registration worksheet. 5 3 . 0 3 6 1 0 9 9

5 3 . 0 3 6 2 0 9 9

8th

Grade

Band

1.0

1.0

Chorus I and Chorus II provides opportunities to develop performance skills and

knowledge in choral singing. Covers performance and

production, analysis and theoretical studies, historical

and cultural contributions and influences, creative

aspects of music and appreciation of music. Organizes

objectives for self-paced progress through all four levels.

Stresses individual progress and group experiences.

*COMBO COURSE: Students use two (2) electives

and enter both courses on their

registration worksheet. 5 4 . 0 2 1 1 0 9 9

5 4 . 0 2 1 2 0 9 9

None

1.0

1.0

Orchestra I and Orchestra II are the entry level orchestra performance classes that

focus on the basic fundamentals of tone production,

music reading, and performance. The classes focus on

the technical development of the string instrument and

the development of the combined ensemble.

*COMBO COURSE: Students use two (2) electives

and enter both courses on their

registration worksheet. 5 3 . 0 5 6 1 0 9 9

5 3 . 0 5 6 2 0 9 9

8th

Grade

Orchestra

1.0

1.0

Music Appreciation is a study of music literature and styles that is intended

to raise awareness of music fundamentals and the role of

music in our world. Introduces production and

performance; covers terminology and idioms, elements

of music, perceptive listening and attitudes and

appreciation. Stresses the ability to become a literate

consumer and the ability to speak and write about music.

5 3 . 0 1 4 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Music Theory & Composition I is a study of the rudiments and vocabulary of music.

Topics will include notation, intervals, scales, chord

construction, melodic and rhythmic dictation, four-part

writing, and ear-training. Introduces the fundamentals

of organized sound. Emphasizes rules of Western music

composition and offers opportunities to create original

works. May include using computers for composition.

5 3 . 0 2 1 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Fundamentals of Drama I serves as prerequisite for other theatre/drama courses.

Develops and applies performance skills through basic

vocal, physical and emotional exercises; includes

improvisation and scene study and related technical art

forms.

5 2 . 0 2 1 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Visual Art: Comprehensive introduces art history, criticism, aesthetic judgment &

studio production to the beginning art student.

Emphasizes the ability to understand & use the elements

of art & principles of design through a variety of media

processes both 2-D and 3-D. A chronological study of

the history of art and criticism accompanies the studio

experiences.

5 0 . 0 2 1 1 0 9 9 None 1.0

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Career Technical Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

Fnd of Family & Consumer Science is a course designed to assist students in developing the

core knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership,

human development, family and parenting education,

consumer economics and resource management, housing

and living environments, nutrition and foods, textiles

and apparel, and career preparation.

Pathway Courses: Fnd of Family & Consumer Science

1. Foundations of Interior Design

2. Interior Design Furnishings, Material, Components

3. Textile Science

2 0 . 4 0 1 0 1 9 9 None 1.0

Business Essentials is a foundations course for the Small Business

Development Pathway. The course will help students

build a strong knowledge base and develop management

skills as they study forms of business ownership,

functions of management, budgeting and finance,

technology, communications, legislation, leadership and

teamwork, marketing, and economics.

Pathway Courses:

1. Business Essentials 1. Business Essentials

2. Accounting I 2. Legal Environment Busins

3. Accounting II 3. Entrepreneurial Ventures

0 6 . 4 1 6 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Computing in the Modern World develops basic skills in information technology, software

systems management, operating systems, data

communications, networking, the Internet, and basic

concepts of programming. Students also develop an

awareness of the social, ethical, and legal issues in the

information technology field.

Pathway Courses:

1. Computing Modrn Wrld 1. Computing Modrn Wrld

2. Beginning Programming 2. Fund of Web Design

3. Intermed. Programming 3. Advanced Web Design

1 1 . 4 1 3 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Introduction to Healthcare Science provides students with the initial exposure to healthcare

science skills in the areas of health, wellness, and

preventive care. Medical terminology, microbiology,

and basic life support skills are emphasized.

Pathway Courses:

1. Intro to Healthcare Sci 1. Intro to Healthcare Sci

2. Therapeutic Services 2. Sports/Physical Med I

3. Nursing Essentials 3. Sports/Physical Med II

3. General Medicine (formerly Sports Medicine)

2 5 . 5 2 1 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Intro to Engineering Drawing & Design is an introductory course and a pre-requisite to all other

Engineering Design and Drawing courses. Emphasis is

placed on safety, correct use of tools and equipment,

drafting media, sketching, lettering, fundamentals of

CAD and multi-view drawings.

Pathway Courses:

1. Intro Engineering Draw

2. Architectural Drawing I

3. Architectural Drawing II

4 8 . 5 4 1 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

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Occupational Safety & Fundamentals is the first course in the construction core curriculum

that encompasses the basics and fundamentals of

common skills spanning a variety of construction

occupations. These basic skills include safety,

mathematics, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading.

Introduction to Construction

The second course will acquaint students with the four

major technical occupations that are available in the

building industry (carpentry, electrical, masonry, and

plumbing).

*COMBO COURSE: Students use two (2) electives

and enter both courses on their

registration worksheet. 4 6 . 5 4 5 0 0 9 9

4 6 . 5 4 6 0 0 9 9

None

1.0

1.0

JROTC Navy (NS1) – Cadet Field Manual includes the study of naval heritage, organization, sea

power and naval history from colonial times to the

1850’s, the study of naval ship missions & organization,

an introduction to navigation and maritime geography,

basic seamanship including rig and shipboard watch

procedures, military drill w/rifles, & physical devlpmnt.

JROTC Navy (NS2) – Intro to NJROTC includes the study of nautical plotting, rules and

regulations, and aids to navigation, as well as the study

of American maritime history from 1860 to the end of

World War I. Other topics covered include naval career

planning, leadership development, oceanography,

physical development, military drills, commands

shipboard evaluations, health and first aid, physical

fitness, and military drill and ceremonies.

*COMBO COURSE: Students use two (2) electives

and enter both courses on their

registration worksheet. 2 8 . 4 2 1 0 0 9 9

2 8 . 4 2 2 0 0 9 9

NJROTC

Student/Parent

Agreement

Form

1.0

1.0

Physical Education Course Name/Description Course Number Prerequisite Units

Introductory Physical Education focuses on and enhances skills in any combination or

variety of team sports, lifetime sports, track and field

events, outdoor education experiences, rhythmic/dance,

recreational games, gymnastics, and self-defense. It

further promotes methods to attain a healthy and active

lifestyle. The Introductory PE Course may be used as a

pre-requisite for other course offerings (i.e., team sports,

lifetime sports, outdoor ed,, and weight training)

3 6 . 0 1 1 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Aerobic Dance is designed to introduce students to a rhythmic program

of activities and health related fitness. The course will

provide a balance of instruction each week developing

cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular

strength and endurance. Activities may include rhythmic

jogging, running, aerobic dance, slimnastics, stretching

exercises, and creative movement exercises.

3 6 . 0 5 3 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

Body Sculpting is designed to redefine the shape of the body through

specific exercises in order to attain desired body image.

This course offers students the knowledge and skills

necessary to reach their physical goal and improve their

appearance and self-concept without engaging in risky

behaviors such as fad diets, pills, etc.

3 6 . 0 5 6 0 0 9 9 None 1.0

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***Core courses are listed in the student registration handbook as a reference only. Students do not choose

their core courses. Eighth grade teachers use the CCSD 9th

Grade Placement Chart, current grades, work

habits, and academic performance to determine in which courses students should be placed. Please discuss

core recommendations with your 8th

grade teacher for that class.

***Foreign Language IS an elective and must be entered on this form. Your teacher does NOT enter it.

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Return this completed registration worksheet to your teacher. Your teacher will attach it to the official

registration form.

Allatoona High School

2011-2012 ELECTIVE COURSE REGISTRATION WORKSHEET Directions: 1. Complete the student data box.

2. Use the “2011-2012 Freshmen Registration Handbook” to select electives 2, 3, & 4. Enter them in the spaces provided. Also choose two (2) alternate electives. Note: Elective 1 has already been entered. Health and BPE are required classes for graduation, and all 9th grade students are enrolled in these two courses.

3. Both student and parent sign this form at the bottom in the space provided.

4. Return the completed form to your teacher.

Student Name __________________ , _______________ ___ Cobb Student ID# ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Last First MI (6 or 7 digits) Address _______________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________

Parent Name _______________________________________ Phone ________________________

Course Name Course Number

Elective 1 Health (0.5 credit)

Personal Fitness – BPE (0.5 credit)

Elective 2

Elective 3

Elective 4

Alternate 1

Alternate 2

1 7 0 1 1 0 0 9 8

Every effort will be made to schedule the courses selected above. In some cases, the classes selected result in

a scheduling conflict. If the conflict cannot be eliminated, one or both of the alternate courses will be used to

replace the course(s) causing the conflict. Courses listed as alternates can appear on your schedule!

3 6 0 5 1 0 0 9 8