Class of 2015, 2016, 2017

1. Elgin High School Requirements For Graduation Class of 2015, 2016, 2017 Pre-registration Guide

2. Course Selection Sheets You should have your course selection sheet on your desk. 12th 11th ELL 12th 10th ELL 11th ELL 10th 9th Academy ELL 9th

3. Four years of English Three years of Math One year of Biology One year of Physical Science One semester of Health Seven semesters of Physical Education One year of U.S. History One semester of Economics One semester of Civics One year in either Art, Music, Foreign Language, Family Consumer Science, Bus. Ed., or Industrial Technology 8 semesters of electives PSAE Exams Jr. Year 40 total credits GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4. Courses Pre- Loaded Sophomores Juniors U.S. History Junior English Lunch Study Hall Seniors Civic Econ Senior English Lunch Study hall • PE • Health • Sophomore English • Lunch • Study hall • IPS

5. STANDARD COURSE LOAD • Standard course load is 6 classes. • You Must Carry At Least 5 Classes.

6. Circle your course selections using a PENCIL Get teacher’s signature!! Be sure to list two alternates for each elective Be sure you have taken the pre-requisite for an upper level course Discuss your choices with parents/guardians and get their signature Course Selection SheetElectives Only

7. Honors/AP Courses20 Advance Placement courses24 Honors courses • You can earn college credits if you do well on the AP test • These classes can boost your GPA • You will develop study habits that will prepare you for college • You will gain an edge in the college admissions process Summer Reading is Required

8. Honors courses Language Arts Math Honors Geometry 1-2 Honors Algebra 3-4 Honors Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry • Honors Freshman • Honors Sophomore • Honors Gifted World Literature • Honors Gifted American Literature • Honors Gifted Humanities Seminar Summer Reading is Required

9. Honors courses World Languages Science Honors Chemistry 1-2 Honors Physics 1-2 Honors Biology 1-2 • Honors German 5-6 • Honors German 7-8 • Honors French 5-6 • Honors French 7-8 • Honors Spanish 5-6 • Honors Spanish 7-8 • Honors Heritage Spanish 7-8

10. Honors courses Health Occupations Honors PLTW Principals of Engineering Honors Digital Electronics Honors PLTW Engineering Design & Development Technology Education • Honors Principals of Biomedical Science • Honors CNA • Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology

11. Advance Placement Courses Math Science A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A.P. Physics C A.P. Environmental Science the pre-requisites for these • A.P. Statistics • A.P. Calculus AB • A.P. Calculus BC Talk with your Counselor about courses.

12. Advance Placement Courses World Language Social Studies A.P. U.S. History A.P. World History A.P. Psychology A.P. European History A.P. Government & Politics: A.P. Microeconomics A.P. Macroeconomics A.P. Human Geography the pre-requisites for these • A.P. Spanish Language • A.P. Spanish Literature Talk with your Counselor about courses. May have Summer Reading

13. Advance Placement Courses Language Arts General Education A.P. Art History the pre-requisites for these • A.P. English Language & Composition • A.P. English Literature & Composition Talk with your Counselor about courses. Summer Reading is Required

14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION • 7 Semesters of PE required for graduation • 1 Semester of Health Education • PE Leader Program - two year commitment for Junior and Senior year. Teacher recommendation required. PE Exemptions: Limited granted Has not failed a PE course Marching Band 1 semester only Medical Must take a course that is required for college admission (12). Complete an application form then turn it in to the Guidance Office. Deadline is

15. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Activities Activities Soccer Flag Football Volleyball Basketball Floor Hockey Softball • Swimming • Fitness Testing • Dance • Track & Field • Badminton • Personal Fitness • Ultimate Frisbee • Yoga • Conditioning

16. Elective Course Offerings • The following slides are electives offered next school year at Elgin High School

17. VISUAL ARTSElectives Semester courses Full Year courses Ceramics 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Drawing 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Jewelry 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Photography 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Cartoon & Animation 1-2, 3-4 • Discovery Drawing & Painting • Discovery Photography • Discovery Sculpture

18. AVIDProgram • A full year elective credit class. • Focus on Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Reading. • Cornell Note taking • Enhances students success in all other classes. • College exploration. • AVID is offered all four years.

19. BUSINESS and COMPUTER EDUCATIONelectives Semester only course One year course Accounting College Accounting Cooperative Internship * • Intro to Global Business • Marketing • Computer Applications • Advance Computer App * • Multi Media & Design * • Web & Media Design * • Advance Web & Design * • Management & Entre

20. Family and Consumer Science Semester Course Full Year Course Fashion Construction & Textile 1 Fashion Construction & Textile 2 * Adv Fashion Construct & Textile* Interior Design Childhood Education Advance Child Education * Educational Internship * Intro Culinary Arts Culinary Arts * Advance Culinary Arts Culinary Arts & Restaurant Mge* • Child Development • Fashion Marketing & Merch

21. HEALTH OCCUPATIONSelectives Semester Courses Full Year Course Advance Health Care Science * Principals of Biomedical Science* CNA* (C in Bio, Good Attendance & Behavior) Human & Anatomy & Physio Healthcare Science Internship class * Healthcare Science Internship job * • Foundations of Health Care Science • Fundamentals of Human Anatomy

22. Language Arts Electiveselectives Semester Courses Full Year Courses Creative Writing Newspaper Yearbook Reading Strategies Technical Theatre • Speech • Debate • Acting 1 • Acting 2

23. Drivers Educationelective • Driver’s Ed Program consists of classroom and behind the wheel. • This is an non-credit course, pass/fail, semester grade only. • Failure in the classroom results in failure of both classroom & behind the wheel. • State of Illinois requires students to complete 30 hours of classroom, 12 hrs of simulation, & 4 hrs of behind the wheel. • A student must pass a vision exam & rules of the road test in order to qualify for a Learner’s permit at the beginning of the course. • A student must be at least a 1st semester sophomore (10 credits) earned in the previous two semesters. • Must be 15 years/8 months of age. • Birthdate requirement- See your counselor!

24. GENERAL EDUCATIONelective AP Art History • the ability to analyze works of art in context of historical evidence and interpretation, examining such issues as politics, religion, patronage, gender, and ethnicity. • an understanding of cross-cultural and global nature of art.

25. MATH ELECTIVES • Computer Program 1-2 (Java) • Computer Program 3-4 (C++)

26. MUSICelectives • Auditions are necessary for proper placement in band, choir, and orchestra • Students can choose: • Vast array of choirs, bands, and orchestras • Juniors and Seniors: Music Theory • Check with the Music Teachers for placement.

27. SCIENCE ELECTIVES Full Year courses A.P. Environmental Science A.P. Biology A.P. Chemistry A.P. Physics C *Physical Science course for graduation requirement. • Geology • Integrated Physical Science * • Chemistry 1-2 * • Honors Chemistry • Physics 1-2 • Honors Physics 1-2 • Environmental Science Check with teachers for recommended placement

28. Social Studies Electives Semester course Full Year course World History A.P. World History World Geography A.P. Psychology A.P. Human Geography A.P. European History • Intro to Law 1 • Law 2 • International Relations • Intro to Psychology • Sociology • AP Microeconomics

29. Technology Educationelectives Semester courses Full Year courses Production Woods Advance Production Woods 1* Advance Production Woods 2* Metals Technology Advance Metals Technology Automotive Technology Advance Automotive Technology Automotive Service* Honors PLTW Principals of Engineering Honors Digital Electronics Honors PLTW Engineering Design & Development • Automotive Fundamentals • Electrical Fundamentals • Production Technology

30. World Language Electives • FRENCH • GERMAN • SPANISH • SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR CLASSES WILL HAVE AN HONORS/AP OPTION Check College Admission Requirements! Two or more years of the same language is recommended

31. Late Arrival or Early Dismissal • JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!!!!!!! • Students MUST HAVE at LEAST 20 CREDITS • Students CAN NOT sign up for Late Arrival or Early Dismissal • Student must already have a study hall 1st or 8th hour on their schedule. • Schedules are generated by the computer.

32. Meeting with your Counselor • CHOOSE SELECTION CAREFULLY • You will be asked to sign your course selection sheet Students WILL NOT be able to change their elective course selections after meeting with their counselor!!!!!

33. Registration Schedule DON’T LOSE YOUR REGISTRATION SHEET This power point & video will be on our website in Guidance then click 2014 – 2015 registration

34. Counselors • Ms. Spear A – Ced • Mrs. Tomaso Cef – Gas • Mr. McCarthy Gat– Lia • Ms. Proia Lib – Pate • Ms. Capobianco Pati – Sand • Ms. Losowski Sani - Z • Mr. Aburto ELL & exited

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