Scheduling for 2015-2016

GRADE 9 & 10

Scheduling Timeline

February 12th: Teacher recommendations – core courses

Today-Feb. 27th: Select courses online

Feb. 24th: Parent Information Night/Course Fair

Feb. 25th – April: Counselor/student conferences – review core courses and electives

End of May: Final deadline to make any changes!

Diplomas & Graduation RequirementsHB 5

Two Options:

Foundation Plan

Foundation with Endorsement Plan- all students will start here

Foundation Diploma

Academic Areas Credits

English 4

Social Studies 4 (3)

Mathematics 4 (3)

Science 3

Foreign Language/Computer Programming 2

Physical Education 1

Fine Art 1

Speech (TCS requirement) .5

Bible (Credits vary by years in attendance) 4

Electives 6.5

Total 28

Foundation Program

English Language Arts Four credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course

Mathematics Four credits Algebra I Geometry Math M odelsAlgebra II

Science Three credits Biology IPC or Advanced Lab Science CourseAdvanced Science Course

Social Studies Four credits U.S. History U.S. Government (one-half credit) Economics (one-half credit)

World Geography /World History I & II

Foundation with Endorsement Diploma

Academic Areas Credits

English 4

Social Studies 4

Mathematics 4

Science 4

Foreign Language 2

Physical Education 1

Fine Art 1

Speech (TCS Requirement) .5

Bible (Credits vary by years in attendance) 4

Electives 3.5

Total 28

Two Endorsement Choices at TCS

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

MULTIDISCIPLINAY

Each student must pick one, but you can change your choice.

STEM

Includes courses directly related to: science, including environmental science technology, including computer science engineering advanced math

STEM

A total of 5 credits in math by successfully completing Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, and two additional math courses for which Alg. 2 is a pre-requisite

OR A total of 5 credits in science by successfully

completing biology, chemistry, physics and two additional science courses

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement

Most TCS students will be in this category

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Must take Algebra II Four credits in each of the foundation subject

areas to include English IV, and chemistry and/OR physics OR

Four credits in advanced placement or dual credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, languages or fine arts

Distinguished Level of Achievement

A student may earn a distinguished level of

achievement by successfully completing: four credits in mathematics, which must

include Algebra II four credits in science the remaining curriculum requirements the curriculum requirements for at least one

endorsement

Performance Acknowledgement

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment: for outstanding performance •in a dual credit course (min.

of 12 hours with a B or higher) in bilingualism and biliteracy on an AP test- score 3 or higher on a College Board AP

exam on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT without writing

(score: 1250), or the ACT without writing (score: 28) for earning a nationally or internationally recognized

business or industry certification or license

Deciding Levels

Teachers have submitted recommendations to help in guiding your decision

Some of our courses have grade pre-requisites as you move up through high school. – To take AP/Dual Credit, you have to maintain at least

a B average in a Pre AP course. If you are in Regular/Honors level, you have to have an A average for one semester to jump levels.

Final Course Requests

May 29, 2015 is the deadline to change student course requests

Student course requests will be considered final after this date!

Schedule Changes Next Year

Elective Changes Level Changes

Schedule Changes - Electives

Students who do not receive their first choice in electives may be permitted to make schedule changes

Students who receive their first choice in electives can not be permitted to change their electives unless extenuating circumstances exist

Schedule Changes – Academic Levels

Level changes will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Many factors are considered:– Student input– Parent input– Counselor input– Overall course load– Teacher feedback– Availability of alternate courses – Post-secondary plans– Individual strengths & weaknesses

Final Considerations

GPA = Grade Point Average How is it determined? Why is the 9th grade year important? Be careful to not overload your schedule

– Try to achieve a nice balance!!

Grade Point Average

Grade Regular Honors Pre-AP/AP/DC

A (90-100) 4 4.5 5

B (80-89) 3 3.5 4

C (75-79) 2 2.5 3

D (70-74) 1 1.5 2

F (0-69) 0 .5 1

GPA EXAMPLE

Grade Points

English 1 Pre-AP B 4

Biology 1 Pre-AP C 3

Algebra 1 Pre-AP C 3

Spanish 1 A 4

World 1 A 4

Point Total 18 / 5 courses

GPA 3.6

GPA EXAMPLE

Grade Points

English I H B 3.5

Biology I H A 4.5

Algebra I H A 4.5

Spanish I B 3

World 1 A 4

Point Total 19.5/5 = 3.9

PARENT WEB

You can view what your child has registered for through Parent’s Web.

Go to “Student Information” Click on “Course Requests” If changes are made, be sure to click

“Continue” You can make changes online until Feb. 27th.

ANY QUESTIONS??You are now invited to the Great Room to visit with teachers about their courses. Thank you for coming.