grayson.k12.ky/gchs

1. Registration – Class of 2011-2013 www.grayson.k12.ky.us/gchs

2. Minimum Graduation Requirements 4 Credits English 3 Credits Math 3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Science 1 Credit Arts & Humanities ½ Credit Health ½ Credit Physical Education 11 Credits Electives 26 Total Credits

3. Pre – College Curriculum In addition to minimum graduation requirements: • 2 years of the same foreign language • “rigorous” electives

4. 11 AP Classes 2010-2011 • AP English III – Language & Composition • AP English IV – Literature & Composition • AP Calculus • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science* • AP Human Geography • AP European History/World Civilization • AP US History • AP French* • AP Studio Art * only two trimesters

5. ECTC Dual Credit Classes 2010-2011 • English 101(Both 101 & 102 will take place of English III or IV- must be taken in same school year to substitute) • English 102 • European History 104 & 105 • College Algebra Math 109 • Precalculus Math 160 • Business Math 105 (will not transfer to 4 year university) • Technical Math 115 (will not transfer to 4 year university) • Contemporary College Math 145 (will transfer to WKU) (All Dual Credit Courses require a minimum ACT or Compass score-- found in the course description guide) **Will not transfer to Centre, Tranys., and some out-of-state universities. Check with Mr. Meredith.

6. AP Most are 3 trimesters Pay and pass exam to get college credit Very rigorous (Mixture of many college courses in one) Credit excepted nationwide Weighted GPA= More KEES $ Dual Credit All are 1 trimester Meet ACT/Compass requirements, pay tuition, and pass course to receive college credit Entry-level college course Credit may not be transferable to all colleges No weighted GPA AP vs. Dual Credit

7. GCHS Graduation Requirements 4 Credits ENGLISH English 180 A/B or English I A/B English 2 A/B or Honors English 2 A/B English 3 A/B or Honors English 3 A/B or AP English 3 A/B/C or English 101/102 English 4 A/B or Honors English 4 A/B or AP English 4 A/B/C or English 101/102 3 Credits MATH Algebra I A/B or Honors Geometry 9 A/B Geometry A/B or Honors Geometry A/B Algebra II A/B or Honors Algebra II A/B math elective (Class of 2012 and beyond) (a math course must be taken each year of high school)

8. Math Progression Standard:Pre-College/Advanced: Algebra I Honors Algebra I Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II Honors Algebra II Senior Math Precalculus AP Calculus

9. Graduation Requirements (cont.) 3 Credits SOCIAL STUDIES Integrated Social Studies A/B World Civilization A/B or AP European History A/B/C US History A/B or AP US History A/B/C 3 Credits SCIENCE Integrated Science A/B Biology A/B or Honors Biology A/B Chemistry A/B or Honors Chemistry A/B (a science course must be taken through the junior year) 1 Credit ARTS & HUMANITIES (grade 10, 11, or 12) ½ Credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION I (grade 9) ½ Credit HEALTH (grade 9) 11 Credits ELECTIVES 26 TOTAL CREDITS

10. What is the trimester? • 12 weeks (3) • 65-70 minute classes • 3X5 Schedule

11. What is a 3 X 5 Trimester?

12. 10th Grade Music Schedule

13. 11th Grade AP Schedule

14. 10th Grade Vo-Tech Schedule

15. 4 – Year Plan - Minimum FreshmanSophomore English 1A/B 1 English 2 A/B 1 Algebra I A/B 1 Geometry A/B 1 Int. Soc. Studies A/B 1 World Civilization A/B 1 Integrated Science A/B 1 Biology A/B 1 Health/PE 1 Electives-7 3.5 Electives-5 2.5 JuniorSenior English 3 A/B 1 English 4 A/B 1 Algebra II A/B 1 Math Elective .5 US History A/B 1 Electives-12 6 Chemistry I A/B 1 Arts & Humanities A/B 1 Electives-5 2.5

16. 4 – Year Plan – College Prep FreshmanSophomore English 1 A/B 1 Honors English 2 A/B 1 Algebra I A/B 1 Honors Geometry A/B 1 Integrated Soc. Studies A/B 1 World Civilization A/B 1 Integrated Science A/B 1 Honors Biology A/B 1 Health/PE 1 Foreign Language I A/B 1 Electives -5 2.5 Electives-5 2.5 JuniorSenior Honors English 3 A/B 1 Honors English 4 A/B 1 Honors Algebra II A/B 1 Math Elective .5 US History A/B 1 Electives-12 6 Honors Chemistry I A/B 1 Arts & Humanities A/B 1 Foreign Language II A/B 1 Electives-3 1.5

17. 4 – Year Plan – Very Rigorous FreshmanSophomore English 1 A/B 1 Honors English 2 A/B 1 Honors Geometry A/B 1 Honors Algebra II A/B 1 Integrated Science A/B 1 AP European Hist/World Civ A/B/C 1.5 Integrated Soc. Studies A/B 1 Honors Biology A/B 1 Health/PE I 1 Foreign Language II A/B 1 Foreign Language I A/B 1 Electives-4 2 Electives-3 1.5 JuniorSenior AP English 3 A/B/C 1.5 AP English 4 A/B/C 1.5 Precalculus A/B 1 AP Calculus A/B/C 1.5 AP US History A/B/C 1.5 AP Foreign Language A/B 1 Honors Chemistry I A/B 1 Electives-7 3.5 Arts & Humanities A/B 1 Foreign Language III A/B 1 Elective-1 .5

18. Registration Forms • Grade Specific • 10th Grade: Yellow • 11th Grade: Blue • 12th Grade: Pink • Failed Courses • Career Interest • Career Academies • CABLE • STEAM • Honors/AP • 15 Courses and 6 Alternates • Teacher Signatures • AP Courses • Yearbook • Journalism • Independent Study Art • Advanced Weightlifting • Special Education-Resource Classes • Co-Op • Forms need to be signed by parents and turned into Activity teachers by Wednesday, March 10.

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