Austin High School Registration 2014-2015 Empowering all learners for life!

Juniors

Austin High School Registration

2014-2015

Empowering all learners for life!

Grad Requirements

ENGLISH | 4 years/4 creditsMATHEMATICS | 3 years/3 creditsSCIENCE | 3 years/3 creditsSOCIAL STUDIES | 4 years/4 creditsPHY ED | 2 semesters/1 creditHEALTH | 1 semester/.5 creditVISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

| 2 semesters/1 credit

Total of 24 credits to graduate,MCA tests: 9/Writing; 10/Reading; 11/Math, plus taking the ACT offered next year at AHS


Minimum College Requirements


Riverland Community College, RCTC

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years SCIENCE | 3 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 yearsWORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language

Graduate from High School or GEDACT or SAT test not required. ACT

recommended if transferring to a university or going into selective program like Health

Science.


Seven State Universities who are part of MSCUBemidji State, Metropolitan State, Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Winona State

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years (recommend 4 years)SCIENCE | 3 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 yearsWORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language

Top 50% of class, Average GPA 3.3 “Selective”ACT or SAT test

Composite of 21 or higher on ACTEmpowering all learners for life!


U of M

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years (4 years recommended)SCIENCE | 4 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 yearsWORLD LANGUAGE | (2 years of same World Language) Involved in Extra Curricular Leadership Opportunities

Top 10%-25% of class, Average GPA 3.75 “Competitive”ACT or SAT test

Composite of 27 or higher on ACTEmpowering all learners for life!

Minimum College RequirementsPrivate CollegesGustavus Adolphus, St. Olaf, Carleton, Luther College

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years (4 years recommended)SCIENCE | 3 years (4 years recommended)SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years (4 years rec)WORLD LANGUAGE | Individual College Recommendation(usually 3-4 years of same World Language)

Fine Arts | 2 years recommendedExtra curricular activities with leadership positions

Top 10% of class with GPA 3.6 or higher “Selective/Competitive”

ACT or SAT testComposite of 27-31 or higher on ACTEmpowering all learners for life!

World LanguagesIf you want to attend a 4-year

college, keep in mind that 2 years of the same World Language are required by some and recommended by others.

Technical Colleges/2 year community colleges do NOT require a World Language.

A World Language is NOT required to graduate from high school.


PSEO Classes with Riverland CC

To qualify for RCC classes your Junior or Senior year:

• Juniors | Must be in the top 1/3 of your class(or score in the top 70% on a Nationally, Norm-referenced test)• Seniors |Must be in the top 1/2 of your class(or score in the top 50% on a Nationally, Norm-referenced test)• Accuplacer Testing with scores in identified

ranges • AHS offers 8 concurrent RCC college classes • Class rank in the fall of your sophomore and

junior year will determine your eligibility.Empowering all learners for life!

Required Classes

• Language Arts | Teacher Recommendation Literature and LA Elective. These are semester classes-one full credit needed for the year.

• Math | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation (1 credit)

• Geometry/ Algebra II/Pre-Calculus


Required Classes

• Science | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation (1 credit)

• Chemistry or Everyday Chemistry• Physics• Social Studies | Next class in progression

and/or Teacher Recommendation (1 credit)• Global Insights

• Electives (3 credits)• Health (if not taken)


Special Education Students

Talk with your Special Education Case Manager regarding required course selections!


ElectivesConsider Your Post High School plans…

What electives will help me the most in my future course of study or work?

Is there an area of study I am interested in pursuing, but don’t know a lot about it? Try an elective in that area.

Consider prerequisites now. Choose carefully as schedule changes will be

made only if there is an error or improper course placement in your schedule.


ElectivesAGRICULTUREIntro to AFNRAgriculture LeadershipCASE: Animal ScienceCASE: Plant ScienceLandscapingSmall Animal Care & Mgmt.

ARTBasic Drawing

Studio Art

3-D Design

Adv. 3-D Design1

Draw & Paint Studio

Adv. Draw & Paint1 Channel 4 News

Video Production I1 Video Producti on II 1

Photography IPhotography I I 1Senior Studio Art 1Yearbook

BUSINESSExplorations I & IIInto to Bus. & MarketingWord ProcessingAccountingMarketing & Sales IManagement & Mkt II Classroom1

Management & Mkt II Internship1

MentorshipWork Based Learning-OJT1

Work Based Learning-Seminar1

FACSExplorations I & IIIntroduction to Foods Working with Young ChildrenWorking with Young Children II1

FACS (continued)Careers

Communication & Relationships

Baking and Patisserie1

Foods: Culinary1

Housing and Interior Design

Life Skills

Working with Young Children II I 1

Language ArtsDramaCreative Writing

Conti nued on the next sl ide…

1 Prerequisite Required

Meet Visual & Performing Arts Requirements

Junior electi ves


ElectivesMUSICPrep Orchestra

Concert Band

Mixed Choir

Wind Ensemble1

Concert Choir1

Concert Orchestra1

Symphony Orchestra1

Treble Choir1

Advanced Music I1

Advanced Music II1

PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTHPacker Fitness Club1

Strength Training1

Team and Individual Sports1

SCIENCEAnatomy and Physiology1

SOCIAL STUDIESAt Issue: Modern World EventsCriminal Justi ceSociology

TECHNOLOGYExplorati ons I & I I

Graphic ArtsManufacturing & MetalworkManufacturing & Metalwork II1

Woodworking Technology IWoodworking Technology II1

Basic Building Construction I

Graphic Arts II1

Graphic Arts III1

Graphic Mentorship1

Manufacturing & Metalwork1

Power Systems IPower Systems II 1

TECHNOLOGY (conti nued)Principles of TechnologyTransportati on Tech I 1

Transportati on Tech II 1

Woodworking Tech I I I 1

Basic Building Constructi on II 1

WORLD LANGUAGESFrench ISpanish 1 Spanish 21

Spanish for Native Speakers Spanish for Native Speakers IISpanish for Native Speakers IIIFrench II1

Spanish III1

French IV1

Spanish IV1

STUDY HALL (no credit) One Semester Both Semesters


Study HallsIf you currently struggle in your classes and/or are earning grades in the C-D range, or you have a lot of after school commitments please consider…

Taking a study hall. This built-in study time each day will allow you to stay on top of your homework.

Take time to develop good study habits.

No Credit will be earned for a study hall.


Research Classes

Ask your teachers. They can help you decide if a class is a good choice for you.

Discuss with your family and older siblings.

See your counselor or assistant principal with questions.

What you chose will be what you keep. Choose carefully!


Language Arts


* Students are recommended for this course.** Students can take Jounalistic Writing as a junior and/or senior for both elective and writing credit in Language Arts.*** Students can meet the LA requirement by taking the following concurrent classes because each are worth .75 credit.

RCC Humanities in 11th gradeRCC Freshman English in 12th gradeRCC Speech in 12th grade.

Math Progression3-year minimum

2- or 4-year college, university, or work/vocational program

4-year college or university ; accelerated

Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra

Geometry Advanced Geometry

Algebra II Honors Algebra II

Pre-CalculusHonors Pre-Calculus

AP Statistics & Functions

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

College Algebra Prep


Math Progression


Science Progression3-year minimum

TECHNICAL 2-YEAR COLLEGE 4-YEAR COLLEGE

Non-Science Careers Science Careers

Physical Science Physical Science Pre- AP Physical Science

Pre- AP Physical Science

Biology Biology Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Biology

Everyday Chemistry Everyday Chemistry Pre- AP Chemistry or Chemistry Pre –AP Chemistry

Physics Physics AP Biology AP Biology

Pre-AP Physics Anatomy & Physiology

Pre-AP PhysicsEmpowering all learners for life!

Science Progression3-year minimum


Social Studies Progression4-year minimum


Your High School Transcript

Each student should have one set of permanent grades.

Each class passed is worth ½ credit

7 classes = 3 ½ credits each semester


What if I fail arequired course? You are given an excellent opportunity to

pass your classes at AHS. Summer School is your ONLY option for recovering credit lost from failure of a required course. There are two (2) sessions of summer school. 12 days in length. 8:00 – 1:00. Each session is worth ½ (.5)credit.

To be a 10th grader next year, you will need to complete a minimum of 5 credits by next fall.

To be eligible for sports 6 credits need to be completed!

Make 10th grade a great year! Empowering all learners for life!

Athletics at AHSAustin High School offers the following competitive opportunities:

Baseball Football Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Track

Boys’ Basketball Boys’ Golf Softball Girls’ Track

Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Golf Boys’ Swimming/Diving

Volleyball

Dance Team Boys’ Hockey Girls’ Swimming/Diving

Wrestling

Cross Country Girls’ Hockey Boys’ Tennis Cheerleading

Girls Gymnastics Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis Bowling

We are a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and the Big 9 Conference.

To be eligible to participate in a sport, students must comply with MSHSL as well as specific District rules.


Eligibility for Athletics AHS


In order to be eligible for sports, you must have accumulated the following credits:

• Grade 11: Start of year= 12 credits/End of 1st semester= 15 credits

• Grade 12: Start of year= 18 credits/End of 1st semester= 21 credits

Activities at AHSAustin High School offers the following club opportunities:

Art Club Jovenes De Valor Skills USA

Austinian Knowledge Bowl Student Council

Choice/Diversity Club Math League Student Union

DECA Music Youth Leadership

Drama Club National Honor Society (NHS)

Go Green Club

Exchange Club (AFS) Prom Key Club/Science Olympiad

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sentinel Speech/Debate


Attendance PolicyExcused AbsencesUnexcused Absences Bring note within two days

Tardies 4 Tardies turn into lunch detention

Loss of Credit – Hold on GradesNo credit in any course where the student

exceeds three (3) unexcused absences or exceeds nine (9) absences within a semester.


Completing the Course Request Form

Please: *See your core teachers in • Language Arts • Math• Science• Social Studies

for recommendations for next year. (Must sign up for full load of classes = 8 credits, which includes a 2-3 credits of alternates)


Completing the Course Request Form

Select:Four (4), 1 credit Electives (or combination to equal this)(This includes alternates)You may list by priority in numeric order!Select classes carefully as they will be a

part of your schedule next year. Changes may NOT occur later!!!!!!!!


Registration Info Online

Go to the Austin High School website http://www.austin.k12.mn.us/

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Conference/Parent Involvement

• Input Course Request for next year with your Connect Teacher over the following weeks

• Conferences are March 13 from 4-8 pm!• Talk with your parents regarding your

course selections• Attend Conferences with your parents


Any other questions…

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Austin High School Registration 2014-2015 Empowering all learners for life!