September 11, 2013

Each trimester class is worth .5 credit A and B parts of 2 trimester classes 2 tri classes can be tri’s 1 & 2, 1 & 3, or 2 &

3. Total credits required is 27- You must pass

90% of your classes in order to graduate on time.

4.0 credits required in English

4.0 credits required in Social Studies

3.0 in Science◦ 1.0 Physical Science 9◦ 1.0 Chemistry◦ 1.0 Biology

3.0 in Math (quite a few different scenarios)◦ 1.0 Geometry◦ 1.0 Algebra II or Intermediate AlgebraAnd◦ .5 Stats and .5 Algebra with Quadratics/Trig/etc.◦ Or 1.0 AP Statistics Or◦ 1.0 Advanced Algebra w/Stats (new next year)

Remember most 4 year colleges want at least Algebra II/Advanced Algebra

1.0 Arts Choice .5 Physical Education I .5 Physical Education II .5 Health Remainder= electives to equal 27.0

If you’re missing requirements see your counselor about getting scheduled into classes, or signing up for night school/ summer school

GRAD testing is required as well.◦ Writing test from grade 9◦ Reading test coming up in spring of grade 10◦ Math test coming up in spring of grade 11

◦ Need passing scores in all 3 subjects to earn a diploma

All 10th graders will take the PLAN test on October 10th during a late start.

No cost for testing.

For those college-bound and workforce bound

A Pre-ACT test- a powerful predictor of success on the ACT.

Looks at academic progress and is an early indicator of college readiness.

Areas tested: English Mathematics Reading Science

Help you plan for life after high school. Help with course selection for junior and

senior year. Show you the kinds of careers you may be

good at. Help you prepare for the ACT. Increase likelihood of being contacted by

colleges (if interested).

RIGOR! Think about AP classes if you’re planning on

college after high school.◦ Earn college credit◦ Exposure to college level work while in high

school◦ Help you build skills- useful across subject areas◦ Less college drop-outs◦ Don’t drop!

4 years of English 2 years of World Language- minimum 3 years of Science, Math, and Social Studies

◦ More is better- especially based on your interests◦ At least through Algebra II/Advanced Algebra

Rigor! It matters more than G.P.A. Well rounded

Naviance is a web-based resource for staff, students and parents that encourages and supports post high-school career and college planning.

You should have registered for your account on passport day. If you need to register stop in to the Career Center.

Transcript Requests College Visits Career and College research College application tracker Plus, many more features

By the end of your sophomore year, we would like you to complete the Career Cluster Finder and set 3 SMART Goals (more info in homeroom).

Bullying & Harassment of any kind is unacceptable within our family at Andover High School

It’s not right and it’s not what we stand for That means what you do, type or send online,

and what you say (no slurs of any kind- ever!) You’ve heard it many times before Take a stand and call it out when you see/hear it “Joking around” is not an excuse Incidents will be reported and addressed