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Scheduling for 2015-2016
GRADE 9 & 10
Scheduling Timeline
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February 12th:
Teacher recommendations – core courses
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Today-Feb. 27th:
Select courses online
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Feb. 24th:
Parent Information Night/Course Fair
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Feb. 25th – April:
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End of May:
Counselor/student conferences – review
core courses and electives
Final deadline to make any changes!
Diplomas & Graduation Requirements
HB 5
Two Options:
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Foundation Plan
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Foundation with Endorsement Plan
- all students will start here
Foundation Diploma
Academic Areas
English
Credits
4
Social Studies
4 (3)
Mathematics
4 (3)
Science
3
Foreign Language/Computer Programming
2
Physical Education
1
Fine Art
1
Speech (TCS requirement)
.5
Bible (Credits vary by years in attendance)
4
Electives
6.5
Total
28
Foundation Program
English Language Arts Four credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Math M odels
Algebra II
Four credits
Science
Three credits
Biology
IPC or Advanced Lab Science Course
Advanced Science Course
Social Studies
Four credits
U.S. History
U.S. Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)
World Geography /World History I & II
Foundation with Endorsement
Diploma
Academic Areas
Credits
English
4
Social Studies
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Foreign Language
2
Physical Education
1
Fine Art
1
Speech (TCS Requirement)
.5
Bible (Credits vary by years in attendance)
4
Electives
3.5
Total
28
Two Endorsement Choices at TCS
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math)
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MULTIDISCIPLINAY
Each student must pick one, but you can
change your choice.
STEM
Includes courses directly related to:
 science, including environmental science
 technology, including computer science
 engineering
 advanced math
STEM
A total of 5 credits in math by successfully
completing Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, and two
additional math courses for which Alg. 2 is a
pre-requisite
OR
 A total of 5 credits in science by successfully
completing biology, chemistry, physics and
two additional science courses
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Allows a student to select courses from the
curriculum of each endorsement area and
earn credits in a variety of advanced courses
from multiple content areas sufficient to
complete the distinguished level of
achievement
Most TCS students will be in this category
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Must take Algebra II
Four credits in each of the foundation subject
areas to include English IV, and chemistry
and/OR physics OR
Four credits in advanced placement or dual
credit selected from English, math, science,
social studies, economics, languages or fine
arts
Distinguished Level of
Achievement
A student may earn a distinguished level of
achievement by successfully completing:
 four credits in mathematics, which must
include Algebra II
 four credits in science
 the remaining curriculum requirements
 the curriculum requirements for at least one
endorsement
Performance Acknowledgement
A student may earn a performance acknowledgment:
 for outstanding performance •in a dual credit course
(min. of 12 hours with a B or higher)
 in bilingualism and biliteracy
 on an AP test- score 3 or higher on a College Board
AP exam
 on the PSAT, the ACT-Plan, the SAT without writing
(score: 1250), or the ACT without writing (score: 28)
 for earning a nationally or internationally recognized
business or industry certification or license
Deciding Levels
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Teachers have submitted recommendations to
help in guiding your decision
Some of our courses have grade pre-requisites
as you move up through high school.
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To take AP/Dual Credit, you have to maintain at least
a B average in a Pre AP course. If you are in
Regular/Honors level, you have to have an A
average for one semester to jump levels.
Final Course Requests
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May 29, 2015 is the deadline to change
student course requests
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Student course requests will be considered
final after this date!
Schedule Changes Next Year
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Elective Changes
Level Changes
Schedule Changes - Electives
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Students who do not receive their first choice
in electives may be permitted to make
schedule changes
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Students who receive their first choice in
electives can not be permitted to change
their electives unless extenuating
circumstances exist
Schedule Changes – Academic
Levels
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Level changes will be considered on a case-bycase basis
Many factors are considered:
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Student input
Parent input
Counselor input
Overall course load
Teacher feedback
Availability of alternate courses
Post-secondary plans
Individual strengths & weaknesses
Final Considerations
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GPA = Grade Point Average
How is it determined?
Why is the 9th grade year important?
Be careful to not overload your schedule
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Try to achieve a nice balance!!
Grade Point Average
Grade
Regular
Honors
Pre-AP/AP/DC
A (90-100)
4
4.5
5
B (80-89)
3
3.5
4
C (75-79)
2
2.5
3
D (70-74)
1
1.5
2
F (0-69)
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GPA EXAMPLE
Grade
Points
English 1 Pre-AP
B
4
Biology 1 Pre-AP
C
3
Algebra 1 Pre-AP
C
3
Spanish 1
A
4
World 1
A
4
Point Total
18 / 5 courses
GPA
3.6
GPA EXAMPLE
Grade
Points
English I H
B
3.5
Biology I H
A
4.5
Algebra I H
A
4.5
Spanish I
B
3
World 1
A
4
Point Total
19.5/5 = 3.9
PARENT WEB
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You can view what your child has registered
for through Parent’s Web.
Go to “Student Information”
Click on “Course Requests”
If changes are made, be sure to click
“Continue”
You can make changes online until Feb. 27th.
ANY QUESTIONS??
You are now invited to the Great
Room to visit with teachers about
their courses. Thank you for
coming.