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WELCOME FROM THE
L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Counseling Department Jessica Roussel – A-D
[email protected], 414-7914 Ashlee Pope – E-J
[email protected], 414-7911 Rebecca Lyons – K-N
[email protected], 414-7910 Trisha Callaway – O-R
[email protected], 414-6325 Geoff Harter– S-Z
[email protected], 414-7913 Cindy Garza, Counselor Secretary,
[email protected], 414-7912
Block SchedulingRegular School Day
A Day – Odd numbered classes (1, 3, 5, 7)
B Day – Even numbered classes (2, 4, 6, 8)
Lunch is determined by 5/6 period class
1/29:00 – 10:33
(93 min)
3/410:38 – 12:16
(98 min)
First Lunch12:16 – 1:01
5/612:21 – 1:54
(93 min)
5/61:05 – 2:38
(93 min)
Last Lunch1:54 – 2:38
7/82:43 – 4:16
(93 min)
Graduation RequirementsFreshman 2010-2011
Recommended Plan – 26 credits
Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26 credits
3 years of the same Foreign Language
PLUS 4 advanced measures
(see SSIG for details on advanced measures)
Recommended Plan
English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Science – 4 credits Social Studies –
4 credits Physical Education
– 1.5 credits
Language Other Than English – 2 credits
Fine Art – 1 credit Health - .5 credit Speech - .5 credit Elective Courses –
4.5
English (4 credits)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Mathematics (4 credits)
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4th Math Course (Math Modeling,
Advanced Math Reasoning, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, or Calculus BC)
If taking Math Modeling, it MUST be taken before Algebra II
Science (4 credits)
Biology Chemistry Physics or Principles of Technology, Fourth science class (IPC, Advanced Biotech,
SR&D Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, or Astronomy)
If taking IPC, it must be taken BEFORE Chemistry and Physics
IPC does NOT count toward the DAP (students who take IPC can double up on science later)
Social Studies (4 credits)
World Geography
World History
US History
Government
Economics
Physical Education (1.5 credits)
Includes Personal Fitness Can substitute Athletics, Drill Team (Belles),
Marching Band, Dance Guard, or Cheerleading Approved OCPE Waiver (Off Campus PE) Anderson Sports:
Baseball FootballBasketball SoccerCross Country SoftballTrack and Field VolleyballWrestling TennisGolf Swimming
Lacrosse is offered as an OCPE course
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – (2 credits for Recommended, 3 for
DAP) Any two (or three) levels of the same
language Spanish French German Latin Chinese
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Art
Dance
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Theatre Tech
Guitar
Songwriting
History of Rock and
Roll
Other Required Courses
Health (.5 credit)
Speech (.5 credit)
Must be Communication Applications
Elective Courses
Recommended – 4.5
Distinguished – 3.5
Any course taken beyond the required
amount becomes an elective
Elective Courses for 9th Graders Teen Leadership (AHS requirement) Greek Mythology Journalism Debate/ Public Speaking/ Oral Interpretation Business Information Management Digital and Interactive Media Graphic Design and Illustration Computer Programming Web Technologies Audio Video Production (Filmmaking) Engineering, Design, and Presentation (Robotics) Animation AVID Sports Medicine
Advanced Placement Courses
English – English III and English IV Mathematics – Calculus AB or Calculus BC and
Statistics Science – Biology II, Chemistry II, and Physics
B/C Social Studies – US History, US Government,
Macroeconomics, Psychology Languages – French IV, German IV, Latin IV,
Spanish IV, Spanish Literature V, Chinese IV Art – Studio Art, 2-D Studio Design Music – Music Theory
International Baccalaureate
IB Learners strive to be:Inquirers Open-mindedKnowledgeableCaringThinkers Risk-takersCommunicators BalancedPrincipled Reflective
Diploma – Need to take all Pre-AP classes Certificate – Need to be in Pre-AP in the IB areas Apply in the Spring of the Sophomore Year Do not have to have been in IB in middle school to
apply
Grade Point Average/Rank
GPA/rank will be determined by the following courses English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Science – 4 credits Social Studies – 4 credits Language other than English – 2 credits
If a student takes more than the required amount in a subject, the highest grades will be taken
End of Course Exams
EOC’s will be required in the following classes: English I, II, and III Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Biology, Chemistry, and Physics World Geography, World History, and United States
History EOC grade counts as 15% of the final course
grade A cumulative score will be required in each
subject (amount not determined yet) Can retake; however, only the first
administration will count for the GPA
Course Selections
Students are encouraged to select the most challenging courses they can handle in order to prepare for continuing their education through high school to college and beyond.Students are also encouraged to
choose electives based on their interests.
ClubsFellowship of Christian
AthletesFIFAFilm Analysis ClubFilm and Photography ClubFood for Thought Culinary
ClubFrench ClubFuture Teachers of AmericaGaming and Animation ClubGay Straight AllianceGerman ClubGreen ClubHarry Potter Culture ClubHip-Hop ClubJunior Statesmen of AmericaKey ClubKnitting for the Needy
Latin Club/Junior Classical League
Leadership CouncilLittle Dresses for AfricaLittle Theatre CompanyMu Alpha Theta, the National
Math Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor SocietyPhilosophy ClubPhysics ClubRed Cross ClubRiver WatchSpeech and Debate TeamTailgating ClubUltimate Frisbee ClubWriter’s ClubYoga Club
ACE ClubAdventure ClubAmigosAnime ClubArt ClubAstronomy ClubBallroom Dance ClubBike ClubBreakdancing ClubCheese Appreciation Club Chinese Culture ClubCookie ClubCreative Writing ClubCulinary Arts ClubDarfur Awareness ClubDistributive Education
Clubs of America (DECA)
Thinking about the Future Keep all report cards, test scores, and letters
of recommendations. Create a resume with all volunteer work, clubs,
athletics, awards, etc. and update regularly. Check to see if any middle school grades were
transferable to high school. Make sure your report card grades are correct. Find out how to qualify for NHS, Alpha Beta,
Language Societies, etc. Start thinking about college careers NOW. Get involved in an activity at school . Stay informed by visiting your counselor.
Get Connected AHS Website – andersononline.org
Teacher webpages Tutoring schedule for all teachers Links to extracurricular webpages
Trojan Times Sign up link on AHS website Weekly e-mail with calendar, notes from
principal, important notices, etc. Parent Connection
Check grades Get attendance alerts Will receive password information in the fall