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Course Selection 2014-2015

Course Selection 2014-2015. Helena High School. KEEP IN MIND…. Colleges are more concerned with GPA than curriculum (although they care about both). . Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type).

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Course Selection 2014-2015

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  1. Course Selection2014-2015 Helena High School

  2. KEEP IN MIND….. • Colleges are more concerned with GPA than curriculum (although they care about both). • Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type) • Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high “A” in the previous course. • Follow your teachers’ recommendations concerning your course selection.

  3. New Alabama Diploma Requirements (Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017) 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies MUST TAKE END OF COURSE TESTS 3 Credit Combination of Arts Education, Foreign Language, or Career Technology (Students are encouraged to take two consecutive courses) 1 P.E. Life ½ Health 1 Computer/Career Literacy

  4. Advanced Academic Endorsement for the New Alabama Diploma(Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017) Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry Two consecutive years of the same foreign language Minimum .5 credit of a fine art course Minimum 2 AP or DE/DC including one in a core academic area

  5. Course Selection HHS Schedule— 7 Credit Classes / 1 Enrichment Period • English: English 9 or Honors English 9 • Math: Algebra IA, Algebra I, Geometry, Honors Geometry • Science: Biology, Honors Biology • History: World History, Honors World History • PE Life or Band • Career Preparedness • Elective • Enrichment / Enhancement: Freshmen Forum

  6. Career Tech education • College and Career Center (10th-12th) • CTE at Helena High (10th-12th) • Cooperative Education (11th – 12th) • Pass BTA/Career Prep • Additional full year CTE course • Must be employed 15 hours per week

  7. Helena High SchoolAdvanced Programs Honors Classes Advanced Placement Classes (AP) Dual Enrollment Program

  8. Honors & AP Courses Rigor Ability vs. Ambition/Determination Prerequisite Requirements Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0) Waiver Honors Curriculum Advanced Placement Curriculum AP Program Agreement

  9. College Opportunities Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit University of Montevallo College Ahead The University of Alabama Early College

  10. jefferson state dual enrollment/dual credit Speech/Psychology (11th / 12th ) (PY 201 & SP 107: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA) Western Civilization I & II (11th/ 12th) (HY 101 & 102: Prerequisite—3.0 GPA) Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry (12th) (MA 112 & 113: Prerequisite—24 ACT Math Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA) English Composition 1 & II (12th) (EH 101 & 102: Prerequisite—20 ACT English Sub-Score and 3.0 GPA) **Approximately $390.00 plus the cost of a book due August & December

  11. Schedule Requests Timeline Helena Middle School Course Selection Dates: • February 17th: 8th Grade Course Selection Meetings in English Classes • February 18th: 8th Grade Course Selection Parent Meeting at Helena Middle • February 21st: 8th Grade Course Selection Forms Due • February 24th: Counselors Begin Meeting with Students for Course Selection **All Course Selection Changes must be made in writing by JUNE 6th**

  12. Shelby County SchoolsHigh School Academic Guide Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options. (Click on Photo to Access Academic Guide)

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