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Welcome Class of 2014!

Welcome Class of 2014!. Future Juniors!. Schedule . 5--- 75 minute periods. Most Core classes are year long English III, Chemistry, Math (Alg. I, Geometry, Inter. MA, Alg. II) U.S. History All AP Courses.

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Welcome Class of 2014!

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  1. Welcome Class of 2014! Future Juniors!

  2. Schedule • 5--- 75 minute periods. • Most Core classes are year long English III, Chemistry, Math (Alg. I, Geometry, Inter. MA, Alg. II) U.S. History All AP Courses

  3. Semester CoursesHAVPAPhysical ScienceAll Elective Courses (except Band, Choir and Orchestra)

  4. Graduation Requirements • 26 Total Credits • 4 English (Eng. I, II, III, IV) • 4 Math (must include Alg. I, Geometry, and Alg. II) (Alg. II is REQUIRED!) • 3 Social Studies (Soc. Studies Survey, World Civ., U.S. History) • 3 Science (Integrated Sci., Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry)

  5. 1 Visual and Performing Arts (HAVPA) • 2 World Languages (Chinese I, II, Spanish I, II or French I, II) • 1 Fitness and Wellness • 8 Electives -- 4 of which must be in a career pathway AND a technology competency course. (refer to your course directory)

  6. Have you planned for your 2 credits of World Language? • Have you planned for your 4 elective course Career Pathway? Refer to your course directory.

  7. NEW THIS YEAR! • 2 Block Course at JCTC • Students will enroll in a pathway, not individual courses. • JCTC will assign students to courses. • If you took a singleton course and want to continue that pathway, meet with your counselor during the actual registration to discuss options. • You will not be able to take back to back blocks, JCTC will accommodate juniors only with scheduling each semester.

  8. Graduation Distinctions • KENTUCKY SCHOLARS Distinction In addition to Jess. Co graduation requirements, you must take Physics2 credits of the same foreign language A Social Studies Elective Please let Mrs. Heady know if you are pursing this diploma.

  9. COMMONWEALTH DIPLOMA • The State of Kentucky no longer offers the Commonwealth Diploma.

  10. Commonly Asked Questions • Yes, it’s true. You will only be able to take one elective your junior year. • AP Courses are weighted grades A = 5 quality points B = 4 quality points C = 3 quality points D = 2 quality points F = 0 quality points

  11. Accelerated Courses are also weighted! • A = 4.5B = 3.5C = 2.5D = 1.5F = 0

  12. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship KEES Base Award Amounts For each year you earn a 2.5 or better GPA, you can earn the base amount listed below. For instance, a high school freshman who earns a 3.5 GPA would have a $375 scholarship for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds.

  13. ACT Bonus Award Amounts You can earn a bonus award for an ACT score of 15 or above. For example, a KEES-eligible student who has a score of 25 would earn an additional $393 for each year of college.

  14. Scheduling Timeline • All English II classes will report to a computer lab to schedule on Tuesday, February 29. • You will us Infinite Campus to request courses this year! • Counselors will be available in the lab for questions! Last names A-F: Mrs. Heady (SCI Lab)Last Names G-O: Mrs. McMillen (MA Lab)Last Names P-Z: Ms. Daugherty (ENG Lab) • You will log into IC, follow directions on tips sheet and request courses.

  15. Have your electives ready! • Choose your top elective choices. • Have at least 4 alternates chosen. • Do your classes match your career interest inventory? (ILP?) • Does your schedule reflect rigor? • How will colleges view your senior schedule? • Bring your IC login information.

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