COURSE SELECTION 10 TH Grade Class of 2022
CHANGES CHANGES CHANGES DO NOT GIVE ADVICE TO YOUNGER STUDENTS AS THE COURSES HAVE CHANGED No longer an ILE option New English 10/West Civilization Enriched Block New Business Course options New Leader s Mindset course New Manufacturing Experience
COURSE GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS 1. Description of each course 2. Arrowhead Graduation Requirements 3. Info on Arrowhead Experiences ONLY Available online at arrowheadschools.org
How to Find Information 1. Go to school website: arrowheadschools.org 2. Click Academics 3. Click Counseling/Careers 4. Click on left hand side Course Info & Selection This is where you can find all Course Guide Step by Step Directions 2019-2020 Selection Sheets 2019-2020 Summer School Information
Arrowhead Graduation English 8 Credits Social Studies 6 Credits Science 6 Credits Math 6 Credits Health 1 Credit Physical Education 3 Credits Fine Art 2 Credits Career and Technical Education 2 Credits Additional 16 Credits TOTAL: 50 Credits (minimum)
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER These tips will help you receive an accurate schedule
Year Long Classes Make sure you sign up for both semesters of full year classes!
Semester Long Classes are taken only once!! What is this? *
Various Meeting Times 40 Minutes Daily Block Alternate Day 60 Minutes (AP US, AP Euro, AP English Lang) Details in the Course Guide
Must Select AT LEAST 7 Each Semester (6.5 if taking AP) ***Lunch and Study Hall will be added later***
Course Planner in Career Cruising Log into your career cruising Click on Choose my courses, or my course plan. Course Planning Tutorial Optional (3 mins) This is a planning tool only and does not count as your official course requests!!!
English 8 credits Read course descriptions before selecting
Social Studies 6 credits US History (or AP US History) 1 and 2 REQUIRED 5 Soc. St. Topics: Geography, Civics, History, Economics, Behavioral Science
Science 6 credits 2 Semesters of Physical Science REQUIRED 2 Semesters of Life Science REQUIRED 2 other semesters REQUIRED Watch math prerequisites!
Math 6 Credits Must have C- or better to move to next level Read descriptions for more details ASK CURRENT TEACHER FOR INPUT!!!
Fine Arts 2 Credits from ANY Art Music Acting (NC)
Art Emphasis on DESIGN. Be aware of prerequisites, new this year.
Music ***Most instrumental music courses are by audition only***
Career and Technology 2 Credits from ANY Business & Marketing Technology & Engineering Family and Consumer Ed. ***Options may vary by semester***
Business and Marketing ***Pay attention to which semester you are choosing the course Semester 1 Semester 2
Technology and Engineering Coed OR Female Sections available for IEM and MEM. Year-long courses Semester 1 Semester 2
Engineering Experience Intro to Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanics (IEM) Manufacturing Experience Intro to Engineering and Manufacturing Manufacturing and Engineering with Materials (MEM) Pg. 12 & 13 in Course Guide
Family and Consumer Ed. ***Pay attention to which semester you are choosing the course Semester 1 Semester 2
Health Science Experience Health Science Coursework Health Occupations Medical Terminology Food and Nutrition Science Coursework Biology Chemistry Communications / Interpersonal Coursework Developing Relations Management World of Business Pg. 16 & 17 in Course Guide
Physical Education and Health PE: 3 different courses in 3 different years REQUIRED May take more for credit 1 Credit of Health REQUIRED Summer School counts for the next year Semester 1 Semester 2
General Electives They DO count towards the 50 credits you need to graduate They Do NOT count for a specific graduation requirement (except Acting which counts towards a Fine Arts credit) Semester 1 Semester 2
Computer Science These are General Elective Credits There is an application for AP Computer Science A, has already been due (Jan 17 th ) Page 28 of the Course Guide Prerequisites for Computer Science Methods (B or better in Geom., and concurrent enrollment in Adv. Alg.)
World Languages All Courses are Year Long SOLID C (75%) NEEDED TO MOVE ON TO NEXT LEVEL Semester 1 Semester 2 ***not required for graduation
Global Experience Pg. 13 in the Course Guide An experience that prepares students for success in a global society with skills in: Global themes Perspectives of self and others Communication with different people and cultures Taking action on issues of global significance 10 th grade courses that are considered part of the Global Experience: Continuing in current Foreign Language course (level 2 or higher) A Second Foreign Language Economics Global Relations British Literature
Post High School Plans Select courses to fulfill college admission requirements, explore future career goals, work on skills, etc.
CHECK GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY
Online Course Selection 2018-19 Step by step instructions online Starts February 1 st, 5pm - Friday February 8 th, 5pm ALL ONLINE COURSE SELECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th
Summer School Open February 5 th at 5pm Arena Scheduling (FIRST COME FIRST SERVED) Grade Replacement with an R notation
For summer school selections, click Arena Scheduling Click Schedule
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