COURSE SELECTION2014-2015

KEEP IN MIND…..

Colleges are more concerned with GPA than curriculum (although they care about both).

Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type)

Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high “A” in the previous course.

Follow your teachers’ recommendations concerning your course selection.

Advanced Diploma Requirements(Minimum 24 Credits)

4 English

4 Math (min. req. Alg. II w/ Trig)

4 Science (2 – Adv. Level- Chem, Physics, Anatomy, or AP)

4 Social Studies

1 P.E. Life

½ Health

1 Career Preparedness

½ Fine Art

2 Consecutive Foreign Language (i.e. Spanish I & II)

• MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS

Regular Diploma Requirements (Minimum 24 Credits)

4 English

4 Math

4 Science

4 Social Studies

1 P.E. Life

½ Health

1 Career Preparedness

½ Fine Art • MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS

New Alabama Diploma Requirements

(Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017)4 English

4 Math

4 Science

4 Social Studies

• MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS

3 Credit Combination of Arts

Education, Foreign Language,

or Career Technology(Students are encouraged to

take two consecutive courses)

1 P.E. Life

½ Health

1 Computer/Career Literacy

Advanced Academic Endorsement for the New Alabama Diploma

(Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017)

• Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry

• Two consecutive years of the same foreign language

• Minimum .5 credit of a fine art course

• Minimum 2 AP or DE/DC including one in a core academic area

SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES

• US Government and Economics Summer Credit Program

• JSCC Math and English DE/DC for Senior Level Math and English

• Early Dismissal Program for employment, college, or internship opportunities

EARLY DISMISSAL PROGRAM• Seniors Only• Dismiss for 7th period or 7th/8th • Must have a 2.0 and be “on-track” to graduate in May• Parent Permission Form Required• Student should be employed, taking a college course,

or participating in an internship program• If behavior, academic performance, or attendance

become problematic, Early Dismissal Students will be required to stay at school for all 8 periods.

CAREER TECH EDUCATION

• College and Career Center

• CTE at Helena High

• Cooperative Education• Pass BTA/Career Prep• Additional full year CTE course• Must be employed 15 hours per week

HELENA HIGH SCHOOLADVANCED PROGRAMS

Honors Classes

Advanced Placement Classes (AP)

Dual Enrollment Program

HONORS & AP COURSES• Rigor• Ability vs. Ambition/Determination• Prerequisite Requirements• Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0)• Waiver• Honors Curriculum• Advanced Placement Curriculum• AP Program Agreement

COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

• Jefferson State Community College

Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit

• University of Montevallo

College Ahead

• The University of Alabama

Early College

JEFFERSON STATE DUAL ENROLLMENT/DUAL CREDIT

• Speech/Psychology (PY 201 & SP 107: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA)

• Western Civilization I & II (HY 101 & 102: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA)

• Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry (MA 112 & 113: Prerequisite—24 ACT Math Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA)

• English Composition 1 & II (EH 101 & 102: Prerequisite—20 ACT English Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA)

**APPROXIMATELY $390.00 PLUS THE COST OF A BOOK DUE AUGUST 2014 & DECEMBER 2014

Shelby County SchoolsHigh School Academic Guide

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Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options.

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