Counselors

10th GradeCourse Selection for 2017-2018

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Mrs. Low Mrs. Bessonov

714.220.3052

low_ j@auhsd.us

714.220.3067

bessonov_v@auhsd.us

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1 English 1 HP English 2 HP English Language &

Composition AP

English Literature

AP

2 Math Math Math Math

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Bus Sys & Tech/

Health Science

(1 semester of each)

World History

HP or European

AP

US History AP American Govt. AP/

Economics HP or AP

4 Biology HP Chemistry HP Advanced Science Pathway 3

5 World Language 2 World Language 3 Pathway 2 Elective

6 PE 1 PE 2 Elective Elective

7 Elective (select 2)

• Learning Skills

• Visual/Performing Art

• Pathway

Pathway None None

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Optional Elective

(available on a

very limited basis)

None None

High School Course Template

Instructions for making 10th Grade Course Requests

Course Work – 7 classes required8 CLASSES ON A LIMITED BASIS ONLY VAPA, YEARBOOK, ASB, GAMUT AND SPEECH/DEBATE (NOT GUARANTEED)

These courses are already set in your schedule:

English 2 HP

Chemistry HP (weighted course)

Homeroom Advisement (Cluster)

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10th Grade: Social Sciences

These courses require you to make a choice (select one):

o European History AP (seat based or online (5 spots only)

o World History/Cultures/Geography HP

European History AP

It is recommended that you have an A or B in 9th grade English.

This is a challenging college-level course.

Students are expected to complete the course by taking the AP exam.

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AP Courses

“With AP, students are able to experience the rigors of college-level studies while they still have the support of a high school environment. Resourceful and dedicated AP teachers help their students develop and apply the skills, abilities and content knowledge they will need later in college. What’s more, by participating in AP, your child has the opportunity to earn college credit and to stand out in the college admission process.”

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AP Exams

• Students are expected to take the AP exam for all AP classes in which they are enrolled.

• 2016-17 Fees: Each AP exam costs $93.

• Fee Reductions: Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch also qualify for an AP fee reduction and pay $5 per AP exam.

• College credits may be earned when students pass an AP exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5.

• Each college has their own individual AP credit policy.

UC Irvine UCLA USC

Government and PoliticsEarns 4 quarter units elective credit.

Satisfies American History and Institutions requirement. Applies as one course toward Foundations of Society and Culture (Earns 4 quarter units).

Credit given for scores of 4 or 5 for ALL AP exams. Four elective semester credits.

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10th Grade: Math

Do not select math on your course selection contract.

Sophomores are placed in a math course based on 9th grade math grades.

Math course options include:

Math 3 P

Math 3-4 HP

Math 4 P

Math 4-5 HP

Math 5 P

Pre-Calculus P

Pre-Calculus HP

Calculus AB AP

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10th Grade: World Language

World Language requires you to make a selection

Most sophomores choose to continue in the language that they have been studying because you must complete through level 3 of a world language.

Native speakers may be able to advance.

See Mr. Kim for Korean in room 302

See Mrs. Stephan for Spanish in room 303

The level is determined by your successful completion (C or better) of the previous level and/or teacher recommendation.

If you completed level 3 in the 9th grade, you may take an Advanced Placement class in 10th grade or you may decide not to take world language.

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PE Options

Take PE during the day as a regular class.

If you are an athlete, select PE 2 for Athletes and list which sports you play.

We will try to give you PE 7 or 8th period (no guarantee.)

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Pathway Information

If you are not already in a pathway this year (16-17), YOU MUST select one out of the options listed below.

Please rank your choices. (1-4) 1 being your first choice.

Pathway offerings include:

Biomedical

Business

Engineering

Software & Systems Development

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Business Pathway

Year 1: Business and Marketing

This course gives students a broad introduction to business concepts, followed by a deeper dive into marketing techniques that companies use to develop and sell their products.

UC approved elective

Year 2: Accounting

This course provides students with a strong foundation in basic accounting theory and procedures, and will include the accounting cycle for a service and merchandising company.

Year 3: Virtual Enterprise

Virtual Enterprise (VE) is a simulated business that is set up and run by students (“employees”) to prepare them for working in a real business environment. In addition to the running of the virtual business, students will have the opportunity to explore careers through internships or job shadowing in their field of interest, allowing them further opportunity to understand business careers.

UC-approved elective

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Biomedical Pathway

Year 1: Principles of Biomedical Science

In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science pathway, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person.

UC-approved lab science

Year 2: Human Body Systems

Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis.

UC-approved lab science

Year 3: Medical Interventions

Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Students will have the opportunity to do an independent research project with a mentor from the biomedical industry.

UC-approved lab science

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Engineering Pathway ***

Year 1: Introduction to Engineering Design

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hand on projects. They work individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

UC-approved elective 10

Year 2: Principles of Engineering****

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

UC-approved elective 11

Year 3: Specialization courses: To be determined based on student interest (civil engineering & architecture with other possibilities including aerospace engineering, biological engineering, computer integrated manufacturing, and digital electronics).

UC-approved elective 12

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Software & Systems Development Pathway

Year 1: Exploring Computer Science This course is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an

exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Pending UC approval

Year 2: AP Computer Science Principles

This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to creative aspects of programming, using abstractions and algorithms, working with large data sets, understandings of the Internet and issues of cyber security, and impacts of computing that affect different populations.

UC-approved elective

Year 3: Mobile Development

This course serves as the capstone course in this pathway. The course will introduce students to application development for mobile devices via programming. Students will learn about the various constraints facing mobile application designers, both with respect to hardware and to user expectation.

Students will be introduces to the java programming language, android studio, and the android SDK and API.

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10th Grade: Optional Elective

• Taking an elective requires an 8th period and is available on a very limited basis. (VAPA, Yearbook, Gamut, ASB & Speech and Debate only.)

• Rank electives 1-5 on course selection contract.

• For choir and instrumental music, you select the program and the teacher will place you in the appropriate class.

• For other electives, please be aware if an application or election/appointment is required.

• ASB, Gamut, & Yearbook require an application or election. You do not need to rank any of these #1.

• Students on Academic Probation for the Fall 2017 semester will have College Career Readiness as their 8th class.

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Online Courses

Space is extremely limited ~ 5 seats available in each course.

Students will be selected on a lottery basis with first priority given to seniors & juniors.

• In order to be considered for the lottery, you must …Rank AP Computer Science Principles online as your #1 elective choice.

• If you would like AP Computer Science Principles and are willing to take seat-based or online, rank BOTH the seat-based and online class #1. Handwrite a note by the class to indicate which one you prefer.

• Student lottery lists will be posted outside the counseling office based on the requests for online classes. You will then need to verify that you are on the lottery lists. It is your responsibility to check this list.

• Your counselor will contact you to register for an online course, if you “win the lottery.”

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Online Course Offerings17

See Mrs. Spencer for more information about online classes.

AP Computer Science Principles(code.org)

AP American Gov’t & Politics

Accounting Principles 1 P

Graphic Communications P

Myth and the Hero’s Journey P (sem 1) & Dystopian Literature (sem 2)

English 9 HP Research/Social Entrepreneurship P

AP English Language

English 11-Design the American Dream P (elective only)

AP English Literature

European History AP

Psychology AP

Psychology P

Reading Movies: Film Literacy P

AP Statistics

Exploring Computer Science

Cultural Expression in America-Ethnic Studies P

Important Information

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Please select your classes carefully!

Do NOT make your selections based on teachers. Teachers may teach different classes from year to year.

You are making a year-long commitment to enroll in the courses you select. You may not drop a class because you change your mind or do not like the grade you earn first semester.

All students in an AP class are expected to complete the course by taking the AP exam.

Please discuss your choices with your parents.

If you have questions, make an appointment to meet with your counselor.

We will put this presentation on Haiku.

You must have your course selection card complete by Feb. 27.

We will be meeting with all 9th graders individually in your science class for you to turn in your course selection card.

Signing In

Go to the website californiacolleges.edu Go to the Sign In box

Your account name is: auhsd and then your ID# Example: auhsd1234567

Enter your password - your password is your birthdate in the following format: Example: MMDDYYYY

Click Sign In If this is your first time, you will be asked to change

your password DO NOT change your password. Re-enter your birthdate using the format

above Under RETRIEVING YOUR PASSWORD

Select a question and answer it DO NOT do any optional parts

4-Year Plan

Click on High School Planning

4-Year Plan

Click on Your Plan of Study

4-Year Plan

Click on Create your course plan

4-Year Plan

Click on Create a plan of study from scratch

Click on Show all defined requirements

4-Year Plan

Click on Choose this set under UC Minimum Eligibility Requirements

4-Year Plan

Click on a box to add a course

4-Year Plan

Select your course using the drop down menu

Credits and Status will automatically be filled in

Add the year you plan to take the course

Select Semester as the term type

Be sure to click Add Coursebefore you hit Save

4-Year Plan

Here is an example

4 Year Plan

Grade 7 Done!Grade 8 Done!Grade 9 Done!Grades 10-12 Fill in classes

Plan to take classes that interest YOU!