PRESENTATION NAME

Haltom High School2014-2015

COUNSELORSA C Ms. ForrestD G Ms. Knight-GouldH Ma Ms. MullinsMb Q Ms. RigginR Sa Ms. CarrollSb Z Ms. Cooper

2GRADUATION PLANS Recommended PlanEnglish 4.0 credits Math 4.0 creditsScience 4.0 creditsSocial Studies 4.0 creditsHealth 0.5 creditsSpeech 0.5 creditsLanguage Other Than English 2.0 creditsPE 1.0 creditsFine Arts 1.0 creditsTech App 1.0 creditsElectives 4.0 credits

GRADUATION PLANDistinguished Achievement PlanEnglish 4.0 credits Math 4.0 creditsScience 4.0 creditsSS 4.0 creditsHealth 0.5 creditsLOTE 3.0 creditsSpeech 0.5 creditsPE 1.0 creditsFine Arts 1.0 creditsTech App 1.0 creditsElectives 3.0 credits4 Advanced Measures

GRADUATION PLANSMinimum Plan

DETERMINED BY A COMMITTEE

COURSE SELECTIONGet out the two part form titled COURSES FOR 2014-2015

Also get out the paged titled HALTOM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COURSE SELECTION SHEET

WRITE FIRMLY!!!!

ATTENTION !!!!DONOT ERASE

REQUIREMENTS9th and 10th graders MUST take 7 classes.11th graders - 6 classes if credits allow.12th graders classes to equal 5 credits.

OFF PERIODSOnly allowed for 11th and 12th graders.By counselor and parent approval as credits allow.On course selection form you must write OFF PERIOD in a blank along with what period you are requesting off.Cannot be during the middle of the day.

ENGLISH(9th) English I, English 1 PAP (Q)

English 2, English 2 PAP (Q)

(10th) English 2, English 2 PAP (Q)

English 3 or English 3 AP

(11th )English 3 or English 3 AP

English 4, English 4 AP or TCC English

TCC ENGLISH Dual creditReceive 9 college hoursMust have an 80% or better GPA.

ENGLISHWrite the English class you wish to take now on the course request sheet.

MATH9TH GRADERSAlgebra 1 or Algebra 1 PAP (Q)

Geometry, Geometry PAP (Q)

MATH9th graders

Geometry, Geometry PAP (Q) Algebra 2, Algebra 2 PAP (Q)

MATH10th gradersGeometry, Geometry PAP (Q)Or

Algebra 2, Algebra 2 PAP (Q) Math Models

MATH11th graders

Algebra 2, Algebra 2 PAP (Q)

Math choices from course selection sheet.

MATHWrite your math choice on the course request sheet now.

(If you have questions about which math class you should take, ask your current math teacher for advice.)

SCIENCE9th graders

Biology, Biology PAP (Q)

Chemistry, Chemistry PAP (Q)

SCIENCE10th gradersChemistry, Chemistry PAP (Q)

Physics, AP Physics I or Principles of Technology

(Principles of Technology may substitute for Physics and is only offered at BCTAL)

SCIENCE11th graders

Physics, PAP Physics Fourth Science (All listed on course selection sheet)

Or Chemistry Physics

SCIENCEWrite your Science choice now on the course request sheet.

SOCIAL STUDIES (9th) World Geography, World Geography PAP (Q) World History, World History PAP (Q), or World History AP

(10th) World History, World History PAP (Q), World History AP US History or US History AP

(11th) US History, US History AP Gov/Eco, AP Gov/AP Eco, TCC GOV

SOCIAL STUDIESWrite your Social Studies choice now on the course request sheet.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISHSpanishSpanish for Native SpeakersFrenchAmerican Sign LanguageLatinMandarin Chinese

OTHER CHOICESHealth (0.5) creditsProfessional Communications (0.5) creditsFine Arts (1.0)Technology Applications (1.0) credits these courses are designated by (*)Physical Education (1.0)

ELECTIVESAny course taken above and beyond the requirements.BISD offers the Educational Planning for Life guide on-line for reference.www.birdvilleschools.net

ALTERNATESRequest a alternate course.

If you do not choose an alternate, it will be chosen for you if one of the classes you choose will not be offered next year.

ONLINE COURSE SELECTION

ONLINE COURSE SELECTIONYou have received directions on how to enter your course requests through Family Access.You have also been given your login and passwords.If a computer is not available for you at home, please go to the library before school, after school, or at lunch.Many teachers will give you an opportunity during class time to complete this task if you cannot do it from home.

FINISHING UPIn February, the counselors will begin meeting with each student to firm up choices, make sure that those choices are congruent with your respective graduation plan, and answer any questions about course selections or requirements.

At this time, fill the course request sheet out completely.

PROCEDURETurn in the white copy to your teacher when finished.Take the yellow copy home with you along with your login and password for online registration through Family Access.Make sure that you fill form out completely with 7 classes and 1 alternate.Thank you!

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