Transcript Welcome Chiefs - George D. Chamberlain High School

WELCOME
CHIEFS
Freshmen Programming for
2012-2013
CHOOSING COURSES
Some classes are “required”, these core
classes will be based on previous test scores
and your grades. If you are concerned about
these recommendations – speak to your
teacher!
Some classes are “elective” . . .
Think about the following:
~what do I want to do after graduation?
~what is a course I might enjoy or want to learn
more about?
~is my schedule balanced?
~can I handle it?
SELECTION PROCESS
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Students will receive course selection
worksheets from the Guidance Department.
Students should review the CHS Curriculum
Guide. Available on the CHS Website.
Students should review their class choices with
their parent/guardian and make sure the
selection form is signed.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN
CHOOSING YOUR COURSES…
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Complete
24 credits, .5 on line
 2.0 state GPA
 Pass 10th grade FCAT reading,
Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology
end of course exams
 Passing score on state writing
assessment
24 CREDITS MUST
INCLUDE:
4 credits of English
4 credits of math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry, and
Algebra 2)
3 credits of science (biological, physical, elective)
3 credits of social studies
(.5 Am. Gov., World History, Am. History,
.5 Economics)
1 credit of HOPE
1 credit of a performing or fine art
Minimum of .5 credit of reading
Reading is based on 7th grade FCAT until
June when it is “reassessed”
Possible courses include:
Intensive Reading 1
Intensive Reading 2
Intensive Reading A
Read 180 (2 period block)
Critical Thinking Skills*/Advanced Communication*
Advanced Communication*/Advanced Reading* (honors)
Semantics & Logic* (honors)
COLLEGE PREPARATORY REQUIREMENTS
All required courses for graduation +
Minimum in math of
*Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
*2 years of the same World Language
18 academic credits in the areas of:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Language
TO BE COLLEGE READY . . .
Take the hardest classes you can!
 Honors
 Advanced Placement
Get Involved!
CHAMBERLAIN’S ADVANCED PLACEMENT
SCHOLARS PROGRAM - CAPS
Students in the CAPS program MUST take
a minimum of 8 AP courses and maintain an
un-weighted grade point average of 3.0
during their high school career.
 8th grade students interested in the CAPS
program MUST apply by April 5, 2012.
 Entrance requirements and application
available on www.chamberlaincaps.com
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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP
Florida Academic Scholars
• Medallion Scholars
• Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
For more information go to
www.FACTS.org
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Required Courses are . . .
Based on test scores, grades, and teacher
recommendations, every 9th grader will be
scheduled for:
English – all levels of English require summer reading
Math
Science
Social Studies (Am. Gov. and/or AP Human Geography)
Reading
ELECTIVE CHOICES
You will choose 8 electives in order of
preference, #1 being your first and most
important choice.
Not all electives will appear on your
schedule, some may be alternates.
Alternates may become part of your
schedule, so they MUST be classes you
are willing to take!
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP Human Geography
Earn college credit – rigorous
curriculum
Topics include: population studies, cultural
concepts, political geography, land use,
urbanization
ENGLISH
Journalism I–
foundation for the newspaper and yearbook
Creative Writing 1* & 2*
TV Production I
Journalism and TV Production meet the Performing Art requirement
SOCIAL STUDIES
Psychology1* and 2*
Sociology*
Holocaust Studies*
African-Am. History*
Latin-Am. History*
History of Vietnam War*
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HOPE Required to graduate (1 year course)
(Health Opportunities through Physical Education)
Electives: 1 semester in length
Team Sports*
Beginning Weight Training*
Basketball*
Soccer*
Volleyball*
Individual & Dual Sports*
DRIVER’S EDUCATION*
 9th
graders will not be scheduled
for Driver’s Ed. until second
semester.
 MUST be 15 years old by
January, 2013
 Must have a Social Security Card.
 Expect to pay an Insurance Fee.
WORLD LANGUAGES
French
German
Latin
Spanish
MUSIC & FINE ARTS
One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation
Symphonic Band
Instrumental Techniques
Concert Orchestra
Piano
Guitar
Chorus
Intro to Piano*
Acting I
TechnicalTheatre
ART
One credit in Performing Art is required for graduation
Creating 2 Dimensional Art*
Creating 3 Dimensional Art*
Drawing and Painting 1
Digital Imaging 1
3D Studio Art 1
AVID
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Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination
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Targets the academic
potential
Promotes rigorous
college prep
curriculum
Teaches skills for
college success
AGRICULTURE
Agri-Science Foundations 1
Veterinary Assisting 1
Ag Communications 2 (meets
performing art credit)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
Food Science Technology
 Nutrition & Wellness *
 Principles of Food Prep*
 Child Development*
 Parenting*
 Fabric Construction*
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CAREER & TECHNICAL
Culinary Arts 1
Carpentry and Cabinet Making 1
Cosmetology
Grooming/Salon*
Cosmetology2*
Marine ROTC
Leadership Ed 1
Leadership
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Information Technology
Course meets performing art credit
MARKETING
Academy of FinanceFinance and Business
Technology
Academy of Travel & TourismIntro to Travel
IMPORTANT!!!
Due
to the requirements of
the Class Size Reduction
Amendment, requests for
schedule changes may be
denied as classes reach
maximum legal capacity.
OTHER DETAILS
School
starts at 7:33 AM
Release time is 3:00 PM
Each period is 50 minutes
Lunch period is also 50
minutes
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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Complete your Course Selection Sheet.
Review with your parent/guardian.
Both you and parent sign the sheet.
Return completed sheet to your 8th grade
counselor.
Counselors from Chamberlain will be on campus in
February to program your classes for the 20122013 school year.
Be prepared!
QUESTIONS???
The curriculum guide, course
selection sheet, & power point are
on the Chamberlain website
http://chamberlain.mysdhc.org
This is our main means of
communication – check it often!