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Class of 2015 Welcome to Scheduling Orientation!. The Course Selection Book Has Helpful Info…. Course descriptions Career Pathway Information on prerequisites Graduation requirements Testing-out procedures Dual Enrollment Co-op Skill Center Co-Curricular Activities
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The Course Selection Book Has Helpful Info… • Course descriptions • Career Pathway • Information on prerequisites • Graduation requirements • Testing-out procedures • Dual Enrollment • Co-op • Skill Center • Co-Curricular Activities • http://www.swartzcreek.org • Go to: Click on “Schools”, “High School”, “Course Registration Guide”
Graduation Requirements • English 4 Credits (8 sem) • English 9, 10, 11, 12 or advanced level english class • World History 1 Credit (2 sem) • U. S. History 1 Credit (2 sem) • Government ½ Credit (1 sem) • Economics ½ Credit (1 sem)
Graduation Requirements • Algebra I 1 Credit (2 sem) • Geometry 1 Credit (2 sem) • Algebra II 1 Credit (2 sem) • Math Elective 1 Credit (2 sem) • Biology 1 Credit (2 sem) • Chem or Phys 1 Credit (2 sem) • Additional Science 1Credit (2 sem)
Graduation Requirements • Health 1/2 Credit (1 sem) • PE 1/2 Credit (1 sem) • Visual, Performing, Applied Arts: • 1 Credit (2 sem) • Electives 6 Credits (12 sem) • Online Learning Experience • TOTAL FOR GRADUATION = 23 CREDITS
Career Pathways • A career pathway is a plan designed by you to ensure what you learn in school each day is useful for your life. • Make sure you choose classes that support your career pathway. • Arts and Communications (AC) • Business, Management, Marketing and Technology (BMMT) • Engineering / Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EMIT) • Health Sciences (HES) • Human Services (HUS) • Natural Resources and Agriscience (NRA) • Please see page 8 in the Course Selection Book for details.
Skill Center Education Programs • Great opportunities for hands-on learning! • Transportation is provided. • See Course Selection Book for more detailed information on classes. • Your counselor will provide additional information regarding registration procedures.
Testing Out Procedures • High School credit may be earned in any course offered by the school by testing out. This applies to all SC courses. • Student must attain a 77% or above on the semester exam. • Forms are available in the counseling office they are DUE APRIL 13th
Sign up to see your counselor! 9th graders should end with a minimum of 5 credits10th graders should end a minimum of 11 credits11th graders should end with a minimum of 16 Behind On Credit?
Dual Enrollment • Allows a student to enroll in postsecondary for high school credit, or postsecondary credit, or both. • Eligibility: • Must be enrolled in at least one high school class. • Must take the PSAT or PLAN in 10th grade to dual enroll in 10th grade 2nd semester (qualifying scores are required; see course selection book) • If student decides not to take SC AP same subject course, he/she takes college course at own expense. • 3 - 4 credit college courses transfer to SC as 1.0 credit. • 1 - 2 credit college courses transfer to SC as 0.5 credit.
Scheduling • Starting next week students will meet with a counselor to discuss transcripts and select courses for next year. • Please bring your course selection sheet filled out with a total of 6 credits and 3 or more alternate classes listed.
Thank You for Listening Today! Have a great second semester!!