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High School 101High School 101 You need 42 credits to graduate and earn You need 42 credits to graduate and earn

a diplomaa diploma How do you earn a credit?How do you earn a credit?

You earn a credit every time you pass a class. You earn a credit every time you pass a class. Each year you have the chance to earn Each year you have the chance to earn

betweenbetween

13-15 credits. 13-15 credits. You must pass CORE classes to graduate You must pass CORE classes to graduate

English, math, science, social studies, PEEnglish, math, science, social studies, PE You also need some ELECTIVE creditsYou also need some ELECTIVE credits

Classes you chooseClasses you choose

Core 40 DiplomaCore 40 Diploma

English 8 creditsEnglish 8 credits 2 credits during Freshmen year2 credits during Freshmen year

English 9 Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 English 9 Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters)trimesters)

Honors English 9 ( 2cr – over 2 trimesters)Honors English 9 ( 2cr – over 2 trimesters)

Teachers will recommend students for Teachers will recommend students for an English class.an English class.

Core 40 Diploma Core 40 Diploma

Science 6 creditsScience 6 credits 2 credits Freshmen year2 credits Freshmen year

Integrated Chemistry and Physics A & BIntegrated Chemistry and Physics A & B

Honors Biology (2Honors Biology (2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd Trimester) Trimester)

Students who are finished with Algebra I by the start of freshman Students who are finished with Algebra I by the start of freshman year will be placed in ICP Trimester 1. At the end of that year will be placed in ICP Trimester 1. At the end of that

Trimester, science teachers and administration will determine Trimester, science teachers and administration will determine which students will be placed in Honors Biology for the which students will be placed in Honors Biology for the

remainder of the year or which will continue for a second remainder of the year or which will continue for a second trimester of ICP.trimester of ICP.

Core 40 DiplomaCore 40 Diploma Math 6 credits (8 credits for AHD)Math 6 credits (8 credits for AHD)

2 credits during Freshmen year2 credits during Freshmen year Algebra I XY( 2 cr – accelerated over 2 trimesters)Algebra I XY( 2 cr – accelerated over 2 trimesters) Algebra I Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters)Algebra I Full Year ( 2cr – over 3 trimesters) Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters)Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters) Honors Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters)Honors Geometry( 2 cr – over 2 trimesters) Algebra II (2 cr – 2 trimesters)Algebra II (2 cr – 2 trimesters)

Teachers will recommend students for a Teachers will recommend students for a Math class.Math class.

Algebra in 8Algebra in 8thth grade will NOT count toward grade will NOT count toward your 6 math credits for a CORE 40 diplomayour 6 math credits for a CORE 40 diploma

Core 40 DiplomaCore 40 Diploma

Social Studies 6 creditsSocial Studies 6 credits This will start Sophomore year with 2 This will start Sophomore year with 2

credits in World Historycredits in World History

Core 40 Academic Honors Core 40 Academic Honors DiplomaDiploma

In addition to Core 40 requirementsIn addition to Core 40 requirements 2 more Math credits2 more Math credits 6-8 World Language credits6-8 World Language credits 2 Fine Art credits2 Fine Art credits ““C” or better in all classesC” or better in all classes GPA of 3.0 or betterGPA of 3.0 or better Complete 1 of the following:Complete 1 of the following:

Complete 2 AP courses and take AP examsComplete 2 AP courses and take AP exams Complete 2 Dual Credit courses resulting in 6 Complete 2 Dual Credit courses resulting in 6

college creditscollege credits Complete 1 AP course with the AP exam AND 1 Complete 1 AP course with the AP exam AND 1

Dual Credit course resulting in 3 college creditsDual Credit course resulting in 3 college credits

Core 40 Technical Core 40 Technical DiplomaDiploma

In addition to Core 40 requirements:In addition to Core 40 requirements: Earn 6 credits in the college and career prep courses Earn 6 credits in the college and career prep courses

in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:of the following: Pathway designated industry-cased certification or credentialPathway designated industry-cased certification or credential Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in Pathway dual credits from the list of priority courses resulting in

6 transcripted college credits6 transcripted college credits ““C” or better in all coursesC” or better in all courses GPA of 3.0 or betterGPA of 3.0 or better Complete 1 of the followingComplete 1 of the following

Any one of the options for the Core 40 with Academic Any one of the options for the Core 40 with Academic HonorsHonors

Receive specific scores on the Accuplacer Test, Receive specific scores on the Accuplacer Test, WorkKeys Test or Compass TestWorkKeys Test or Compass Test

FHS ELECTIVEFHS ELECTIVECOURSE COURSE

OFFERINGS OFFERINGS FOR FOR

FRESHMEN FRESHMEN 2016-20172016-2017

Art DepartmentArt Department

Intro 2-Dimensional Art Intro 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit)(1 trimester, 1 credit)

Advanced 2-Dimensional Art Advanced 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 (1 trimester, 1 credit)credit)

Honors Intro to 2-Dimensional Art Honors Intro to 2-Dimensional Art (1 trimester, 1 credit) (1 trimester, 1 credit)

Teacher recommendation onlyTeacher recommendation only

If you would like to take any higher level art class If you would like to take any higher level art class later on, you must complete the Intro and Adv. later on, you must complete the Intro and Adv.

classes first,classes first,

with a “B” or betterwith a “B” or better

Think you know everything aboutWord & PowerPoint?

Learn to work smarter—not harder.

Digital Application & Responsibility– Digital Application & Responsibility– AA

Textbooks are on a tablet device.

Digital Application & ResponsibilityDigital Application & Responsibility– BDon’t like math? What about letting Excel do your math for you?Make complicated calculations easy.

Do you want a career in a field that is growing by 15% per year?A Database Administrator position might be for you.Come learn the basics of Access. Textbooks are on a tablet

device.

Business Department

Provides the framework for future business & marketing coursesThree primary areas of focus:

Introduction to BusinessIntroduction to Business

Learn about the financial side of businessLearn about the financial side of business

*Recommended for students who have *Recommended for students who have completed Algebra Icompleted Algebra I before before freshman yearfreshman year

AccountingAccounting

Computer ProgrammingComputer Programming*Completion of Algebra I is required for this course

English DepartmentEnglish DepartmentSpeechSpeech

Speech involves the study and application of the basic principles and Speech involves the study and application of the basic principles and techniques of effective communication, which are often lost arts in today's techniques of effective communication, which are often lost arts in today's

technology-centered society. Students enrolled in speech class learn to technology-centered society. Students enrolled in speech class learn to become more proficient communicators in all four facets of language arts - become more proficient communicators in all four facets of language arts -

reading, writing, listening, and speaking.reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Theatre ArtsTheatre Arts

Students enrolled in Theatre Arts learn and apply basic concepts related Students enrolled in Theatre Arts learn and apply basic concepts related to the theatre, read and analyze scripts, create theatre pieces, and to the theatre, read and analyze scripts, create theatre pieces, and

develop acting skills. (Fine Arts credit)develop acting skills. (Fine Arts credit)

Technical TheatreTechnical Theatre

Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the processes Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the processes of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical

aspects of a production. The focus of this class during the first aspects of a production. The focus of this class during the first trimester is the fall play, while the focus during the third trimester is trimester is the fall play, while the focus during the third trimester is

the spring musical.the spring musical.

Fine Arts DepartmentFine Arts Department

FACS DepartmentFACS Department•Interpersonal Relationships (IPR)•Nutrition & Wellness•Preparing for College & Careers•Child Development

Foreign Language Foreign Language DepartmentDepartment

French I A & BFrench I A & B Spanish I A & BSpanish I A & B Spanish for Heritage Speakers A & BSpanish for Heritage Speakers A & B

If a student has spoken Spanish as a primary language at home and If a student has spoken Spanish as a primary language at home and desires to study Spanish, we recommend that she/he begin with desires to study Spanish, we recommend that she/he begin with Spanish for Heritage Speakers and then take upper level Spanish Spanish for Heritage Speakers and then take upper level Spanish classes based on teacher recommendation.  Spanish I is not an classes based on teacher recommendation.  Spanish I is not an appropriate class for someone who already speaks Spanish well.appropriate class for someone who already speaks Spanish well.

To enroll in a foreign language, a student To enroll in a foreign language, a student must have a “C” average in 8must have a “C” average in 8thth grade grade

EnglishEnglish

Technology and Technology and EngineeringEngineering

Introduction to Engineering Design Introduction to Engineering Design (EPICS)(EPICS)

Introduction to Design ProcessIntroduction to Design Process Introduction to ManufacturingIntroduction to Manufacturing Project Lead the Way: Introduction Project Lead the Way: Introduction

to Engineering Design to Engineering Design Completion of Algebra I is required for this Completion of Algebra I is required for this

coursecourse

Music DepartmentMusic DepartmentChoraleChorale

Beginning Choir – open to all studentsBeginning Choir – open to all students

ADV Choir (Fortissimo) – Auditions requiredADV Choir (Fortissimo) – Auditions required

Band, Orchestra and Band, Orchestra and More…More…

Band:•Percussion Ensemble (Band) – 2 Trimesters•Intermediate Band I, II, III – 3 Trimesters

•Jazz Ensemble – 1 Trimester•Mariachi Band – 1 Trimester

•Color Guard – 1 Trimester

Orchestra:•Intermediate Orchestra – 2 Trimesters•Instrumental Ensemble – 1 Trimester

General Music Classes:•Music Theory and Composition

•Beginning Piano•Intermediate Piano

•History of Rock•World Music

Physical EducationPhysical Education

All Freshman will take 2 trimesters All Freshman will take 2 trimesters of PE. This is required for all of PE. This is required for all Diploma types.Diploma types.

Beginning SwimBeginning Swim

Science DepartmentScience Department

PLTW Principles of Biomedical PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences A & BSciences A & B Must have a Teacher RecommendationMust have a Teacher Recommendation

Remember to pick your Remember to pick your courses wisely!courses wisely!

Make sure you have picked out a full Make sure you have picked out a full schedule with AT LEAST 6 alternate schedule with AT LEAST 6 alternate classes!classes!

Schedule changes will not be made Schedule changes will not be made once school has startedonce school has started We cannot stress this enough! Once We cannot stress this enough! Once

schedules are set NO changes are made schedules are set NO changes are made once the school year has begun!once the school year has begun!

Questions?Questions?

What to take away…What to take away…

1. Your choices now MATTER! They will 1. Your choices now MATTER! They will affect your next several years of high affect your next several years of high school.school.

2. Credits are IMPORTANT! You need 42 2. Credits are IMPORTANT! You need 42 and must pass CORE classes to graduate!and must pass CORE classes to graduate!

3. Failed CORE classes MUST be made 3. Failed CORE classes MUST be made up in summer schoolup in summer school

4. Class changes are NOT made once 4. Class changes are NOT made once school starts!school starts!