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Before selecting your junior year classes, it is important to understand the requirements, pay attention to high school regulations, prepare for graduation, and be aware of new course offerings. This guide provides essential information and tips for choosing the right classes.
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THINGS TO THINK ABOUTbefore picking classes College Requirements – MATH !!!!!!! Mizzou Additional Requirements: Math - 4 units(Algebra I or higher) Foreign Language - 2 units Missouri State Math – 3 units including Algebra 2 SEMO Math – 3 units
Junior ScheduleBefore You Choose Pay Attention – follow direction Know high school requirements Transcripts – student portal/academic history Be ready for after graduation – 2 years
SCWest Sports Eligibility for Fall • 80% of maximum allowed credits • 3.5 credits or 7 classes • With Academic Lab can’t fail any class, without Academic Lab can only fail 1 classes.
Junior Classification 14 Credits are needed to be on target to graduate
Graduation Requirements Requires 28 Credits Including the following: • 4 English • 3 Math • 3 Social Studies • 3 Science • 1 PE • .5 computer apps/ Computer Science • .5 Health • .5 Personal Finance • 1 Practical Art • 1 Fine Art • US & MO Constitution • Page 5 of enrollment book
Classes with Fees • Recreational Games • Outdoor Ed – fishing license • Mr. Jackson’s classes • Clothing
ELECTIVE CREDITS • Everything becomes an elective credit after you have the required number for graduation. • 4th math, 4th science, 3rd PE, 3rd fine art...etc
WHAT’S NEW • AP Computer Science • Medical Interventions • Civil Engineering and Architecture • Integrated Math • College Algebra • AP Statistics • Advanced Design and Machine Processes (name change) • Advanced Robotics (name change) • Graphic Electronic Media (9-10 only) • Video Production Live • Video Production Short Film • Band • Art 2 (learn about world art)
Project Lead the Way • Computer Science Essentials • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Computer Science A (NEW) • Intro to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering • Civil Engineering Architecture (NEW) • Principles of BioMedical Science • Human Body Systems • Medical Interventions (NEW)
English • English 3 • AP Lang. & Comp -summer reading-AP exam • AP Lit. &Comp. - summer reading-AP Exam College credit depending AP exam score Talk to English teachers about AP Classes English Electives– speech, debate, creative writing, journalism
Government or AP Government • AP exam is about $90, registration is in the fall, exam is in May. • Must pass either regular or AP Gov’t to graduate.
Social Studies • Sociology ½ • Economics ½ • Psychology 1 ½ • Psychology 2 ½ • Cultural Geography1/2 • Law and You ½ • Contemporary Issues ½ • AP European History 1 • AP World History 1 • AP Psychology 1 *(College credit granted depending on AP exam score)
Mathematics • Algebra 2 1 • Algebra 2 Lab 1 elective • Honors Algebra 2 1 • Pre Calculus 1 • Algebra 3 1 • Integrated Math 1 • AP Statistics 1 • College Algebra 1 Talk to your current Math teacher for the best placement
Science • Chemistry or Honors Chemistry • Honors Physics • Applied Science • Biology 2 - 1 (chemistry) • Forensic Science ½ (chemistry) • Environmental ½ (chemistry) • AP Biology • AP Chemistry & lab
Languages • French • German • Spanish
Practical Arts • FACS - Housing & Int. design 1/2 - Clothing 1/2 - Foods 1/2 - Child Development 1/2 - Human Relations 1/2 • Technology Education - PLTW Civil Engineering Architecture 1.0 - Home Repairs 1/2 -Robotics 1/2 -Video Production live/ short film1.0 - Design and Machine Process 1.0 -Intro to Engineering Design (PLTW) 1.0 - Adv. Robotics 1.0 - Adv. Design and Machine Process 1.0
Practical Arts (Business Education) • Word Processing 1/2 • Intro to Computer Science 1 • PLTW Computer Science Essentials 1 PLTW Computer Science Principles 1 • PLTW AP Computer Science 1 • PLTW AP Computer Science A 1 • Digital Imaging/Graphic Des. 1/2 • Digital Video and Motion Graphics 1/2 • Accounting 1 1 • Desktop Publishing 1/2 • Business Management 1/2 • Business Law 1/2 • Web Design 1/2 Check Prerequisites
Fine Arts • Art 1 1/2 • Art 2 1/2 • Cer/Scul. 1 1/2 • Cer/Scul. 2 1/2 • Draw/Paint. 1 1/2 • Draw/Paint. 2 1/2 • Photography (camera) 1/2 • Creative Graphic Design 1/2 • Choir (approval) 1 • Drama 1&2 1/2 • Tech Theater 1/2 • Actor’s Studio 1/2 • Band /Orchestra/Choir 1
AP/College Classes • These classes will help you be prepared in college • Get college credits at a reduced price • They do REQUIRE 1 to 1.5 hours of homework/reading a night • Summer Reading • Help available • Differences • BE SURE –now/later are always different • No Schedule Changes in the Fall
SCHEDULE SELECTION • Current/future teachers • Other Students • Parents • Academic History • Time Management/extracurricular • NO SCHEDULE CHANGES
Lewis and Clark/ CAPS • If you applied for Lewis and Clark or CAPS for the next school year, make your schedule as if you DO NOT GET IN. • We will contact you when we know who gets in.
Download SCW Enrollment Book • Review Academic History • Pre-requisites • Alternates – Choose 4
CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN(Fine Arts) 1/2 unit; 9-12; prerequisite:Introduction to Art 1 The field of graphic design ranges from animation to advertising, game design to illustration.Graphic designers produce ideas and experiences with images, text and graphics, and all of these topics will be covered in this course. Students will learn how to use design elements and composition in creating digital artwork with programs and applications. Visual communication will be explored by studying the power of color, the impact of lettering, and the importance of design.
COUNSELORS • New/transfer in students • We are here to assist you • We always try to check you requests • Computer Lab • Patience • Transcript
Cum Laude Recognition • Summa Cum Laude- 4.25 • Magna Cum Laude – 4.05 • Cum Laude – 3.85 • Page 6 in enrollment book
Stay Connected • Google Classroom • Twitter – SCW_Guidance • Facebook – SCW Guidance • Website - Guidance
National Collegiate Athlete Association (NCAA) • D -1 ,D-2, NAIA and NJCAA • eligibilitycenter.org • Non Eligible courses are noted in the course descriptions of the enrollment book. • Check our website for links to register.
SCWest IS A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ … and so are YOU!
A+ • Sign up anytime in the front office. See Mrs.Gramann. Don’t wait until you are a senior. Students must graduate with a 95% attendance rate, earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher, score proficient on a Math EOC or ACT math score along with GPA, complete SAMS class and good citizenship with no drug or alcohol abuse
A+ Program Benefits • The state pays for A+ scholarships to community colleges and state vocational technical schools. • In addition, several 4-year state colleges and universities are giving A+ scholarships. • 4 years to use A+
Enrollment Deadline Online Enrollment during all English classes beginning Jan 22nd – 25th Return form to English Teacher
What Now??? Download the enrollment book from Google classroom. Compare and review all required credits to graduate with academic history. Complete Enrollment form using the course guide cheat sheet to assist in course options. Use Enrollment book to assist with what you do in class, what colleges need, etc. Turn in completed form to English teacher!