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Choosing courses for high school

How do I begin?Some classes are “automatic” (ACR) and will be printed on the back of the Course Selection Sheet. Some classes are elective.

Questions to think about when choosing electives… What do I want to do after I graduate? What is my vocational track? What are some things I might enjoy? Is my schedule balanced? Can I handle it?

Complete 24 credits2.0 GPA4 on FCAT WritesPass 10th grade FCAT 2.0 Reading, Algebra 1 and the EOC, (end of course exam) to receive credit for the class. Geometry and Biology the EOC is 30% of student’s final grade.

Graduation Requirements

4 credits of English (ACR)4 credits of Math (1 must be Algebra 1)

[ACR]3 credits of Science (biological, physical,

elective) (ACR)3 credits of Social Studies (ACR) (American Government*, World History,

American History, Economics*)1 credit of Health Opportunities through

Phys Ed (HOPE)1 credit of Performing Fine ArtMinimum of ½ credit of reading (ACR)

Basic Graduation Requirements

Required courses for graduation:Math must include

Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2

2 years of the same foreign languageRecommend at least 18 academic

creditsEnglish Science Foreign

LanguageMath Social Studies

College Prep

Accelerated graduation program

May graduate in 3 yearsMust declare intent by the end of 9th grade

See your counselor for more information

18 Credit Option

Florida Academic Scholars

Medallion ScholarsGold Seal Vocational

Scholars www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/SSFAD/bf/

Bright Futures $cholarships

Automatic Course Requests will include recommendations for:

EnglishMathSocial Studies (American Gov.)ScienceReading (minimum ½ credit required for

graduation)

We recommend you choose HOPE *(*Required PE for graduation)

9th grade Courses

Elective Choices

You will choose 5 electives in order of preference. # 1 being your first choice. Not all electives will appear on your schedule, some may be alternates. However, alternates may become part of your schedule, so they should be classes you are willing to take.

* Indicates a semester course (you must choose two).

AP Human Geography +Earn college credit – rigorous curriculum

Topics include: population studies, cultural concepts, political geography, land use, urbanization

(+ Must be taken in conjunction with the East West Traditions class.)

Advanced Placement

Social Studies Electives

African American Studies*

East West Traditions*

Physical EducationHOPE (Health Opportunities through Physical Education)Required to graduate (1 year course)Substitutions for HOPE - 2 years of ROTC Electives: 1 semester in length

Team Sports* Recreational Activities* Weight Training* Beginning Wrestling* Basketball* Soccer*

Driver’s Education* Semester 1(Must be 15 by August 25th)Semester 2 (Must be 15 by January 15th)

Advancement

Via

Individual

Determination

AVIDTargets the

“academic middle” with potential

Promotes a rigorous college prep curriculum

Commitment to a four year program

Teaches fundamental skills necessary to be successful in college

2 years of the same language required for college admissions

SpanishFrench

American Sign Language

World Languages

One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation

Band DramaOrchestra StagecraftGuitarChorusArt*Creative Photography*

Music/Fine Arts

Agriscience Foundations (Introductory course to all Ag. Classes)

Ag. Communications Vet Assist. 1Ag Tech. 1

Agriculture

Child Development*Parenting Skills*Early Child Ed . 1Grooming & Salon*/Cosmetology 2* (Nails)

Family & Consumer Science

Medical Skills and Services An introduction to health careers

Health Occupations

Drafting & Design

Construction Tech.Auto Mechanics

Computer Tech.

Carpentry 1

Technology

Computer Skills*Business Skills*Web Design 1

Computing for College & Careers

Accounting1

Business Technology

Army ROTC

2 years = HOPE and Performing Art

Special Programs

1 English 1 Honors2 Geometry Honors3 Biology 1 Honors4 Am Gov Hon/Semantics5 HOPE6 Spanish 17 KBS/Child Development

Sample Schedules

1 English 12 Algebra 1B3 Biology4 Intensive Reading

1805 Intensive Reading

1806 KBS/Am Gov7 JROTC 1

1 English 1 2 Algebra 13 Biology4 Am Gov/Parenting5 HOPE6 Adv Comm. Meth/Adv Rdg7 Art 2 D/Driver’s Ed.

Sample Schedules

1 English 12 Geometry3 Grooming/Cos 24 Intensive Reading

A5 Biology6 Team Sports/Am

Gov7 Drama

Raider Motto: Failure Is Not An OptionTake the hardest classes you

can!Honors

Advanced PlacementAttendance is critical

Get Involved!

Due to the requirements of the Class Size Reduction Amendment, requests for schedule changes may be denied as classes reach maximum legal capacity!

IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

Fewest required courses – 4.5

Most required courses – 6

What’s left is your choice and becomes your “electives”

7 period day:

Schools starts at 7:30 AM

Release time is 2:55 PM

Each class is approximately 50 minutes

Lunch is 40 minutes (4 A or 4 B)

Other details

Questions?

The Course Selection Guide is on the school’s websitehttp://plantcity.mysdhc.orgListed under Publications on the left side of the webpage.