EDINA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 Registration Class of 2020
Angela Kieffer Taylor Johnson Dylan Hackbarth Lisa Burnham Sandy Schmidt Bill Hicks
Course Catalog You may find the course catalog at: http://www.edinaschools.org/ehscounseling_registration Use this site to look up course descriptions, requirements, and other specific information related to scheduling. Link to registration on EHS website.
EHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS #1-43 SEMESTER CREDITS GRADES 9-12 #2 Graduation Assessment Completion of a college entrance exam (ACT+Writing or AccuPlacer)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT #1 43 SEMESTER CREDITS ARE REQUIRED GRADES 9-12 ENGLISH (8 credits) SOCIAL STUDIES (7 credits) SCIENCE (6 credits) MATH (6 credits) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit) Grade 9 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit) Grades 10-12 HEALTH (1 credit) Grades 9-12 FINE ARTS (2 credits) Grades 9-12
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS 9TH GRADE Pre-AP ENGLISH 9 (2 credits) 10TH GRADE Pre-AP ENGLISH 10 (2 credits) 11TH GRADE UNITED STATES LITERATURE (2 credits) 12TH GRADE ENGLISH ELECTIVES One from Group A & one from Group B (2 credits)
SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS 9TH GRADE GOVERNMENT (2 credits) ECONOMICS (2 credits) 10 TH GRADE WORLD HISTORY, AP WORLD HISTORY, OR AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (2 credits) 11TH GRADE US HISTORY OR AP US HISTORY (2 credits) 12TH GRADE ECONOMICS, IF NEEDED, CAN BE MET THROUGH: (FULL YEAR COURSES): CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OR AP ECONOMICS (SEMESTER COURSES): ECONOMICS ECONOMICS COURSE TAKEN IN 9 TH GRADE
World History Challenging broad survey course beginning with the study of early civilizations up to the 21 st century Emphasis on global perspectives and impact of historical events on the modern world
World History vs. AP History (10) World History Course Resources High School-level textbook and corresponding materials Instructional Methods Lecture and note-taking, group activities, class discussions, simulations, debates, and research Assessment Frequent objective tests, essay writing, projects, and various assignments Homework Expectations Textbook readings and lecture screencasts 2 hours a week AP History Course Resources Introductory college-level course with college-level textbook Instructional Methods Lecture-based course with extensive notetaking and emphasis on text reading and primary source analysis Assessment 80% of grade is based on unit multiple choice tests, frequent essay tests, and regular reading quizzes Homework Expectations Nightly textbook readings and quiz and test study 4-5 hours a week
AP History Choices AP World History 6 chronological units: 8,000 BCE to present day divided into periods Emphasis on five major world regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania Relevant historical events and their global political, economic, and cultural consequences on the present day AP European History 10 chronological units: 1450 CE to present day divided into periods Emphasis on Europe and areas touched by European influences Relevant historical events and their global political, economic, and cultural consequences on the present day
MATH REQUIREMENTS You should speak with your math teacher regarding your appropriate math class for next year.
GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Prep Advanced Algebra Advanced Algebra FST Advanced Algebra Prep Advanced Algebra College Algebra Prep Geometry Advanced Algebra FST Precalculus Or College Algebra Prep AP Stats and Trig Advanced Algebra FST Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Stats and Trig AP Calculus BC FST Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Comp Sci or AP Stats AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus
Advanced Algebra Prep/ Standard Stats Advanced Algebra FST AP Stats College Algebra Prep Intro to Mathematical Science/ College Algebra Discrete Math Applications Discrete Math Concepts Advanced Algebra FST AP Stats Precalculus College Algebra Prep Intro to Mathematical Science/ College Algebra Discrete Math Applications Discrete Math Concepts
Advanced Algebra FST AP Stats FST AP Stats College Algebra Prep Intro to Mathematical Science/ College Algebra Discrete Math Applications Discrete Math Concepts Precalculus College Algebra Prep Intro to Mathematical Science/ College Algebra Discrete Math Applications Discrete Math Concepts AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus
SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS 9TH GRADE PHYSICS (2 credits) 10TH GRADE CHEMISTRY (2 credits) Chemistry requires concurrent enrollment or completion of Advanced Algebra. See your counselor for alternatives. 11TH GRADE BIOLOGY (2 credits) 12TH GRADE (optional) SCIENCE ELECTIVES
HEALTH & PE REQUIREMENTS 9 th 12 th GRADE HEALTH (1 credit) 2 OPTIONS MEETS EVERY DAY EHS ONLINE 9 th GRADE PE (1 credit) 10 th 12 th GRADE PE (1 credit) BLENDED GUIDED WELLNESS WELLNESS LIFETIME ACTIVITIES WELLNESS GIRLS-ONLY PHY ED WELLNESS AND SPORTS STRENGTH TRAINING BASKETBALL THEORY UNIFIED PE AND WELLNESS
ARTS REQUIREMENT FINE ARTS ELECTIVES (2 credits) Students must take 2 credits sometime throughout grades 9-12 in the areas of visual or performing arts.
New Courses for 2017-2018 Intro to Music Theory and Composition Advanced Music Theory & Composition Digital Art and Design African American History BPA School Store Web Page Coding for Business Discrete Math (Applications OR Concepts) AP Computer Science Principles Public Speaking II AP Spanish Literature and Culture
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM OF: 4 YEARS - ENGLISH 4 YEARS - SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH & SCIENCE 2 YEARS - WORLD LANGUAGE (this includes 9th grade year)
9TH GRADE STATUS 9TH GRADE CREDITS COUNT TOWARD BOTH THE 43 CREDITS NEEDED TOWARD GRADUATION, AS WELL AS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS. THEY WILL APPEAR ON YOUR EDINA HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AND COUNT TOWARD YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GPA.
STUDENTS ATHLETES GO TO THE NCAA WEBSITE AT: https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsact ion THERE WILL BE A LIST OF QUALIFYING CORE COURSES FOR THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!!
REMEMBER WHEN REGISTERING... REGISTER FOR 7 CLASSES EACH SEMESTER!!! -Request for a 7 th Credit- THE COURSES WE OFFER ARE DETERMINED BY WHAT STUDENTS SIGN UP FOR SELECT CAREFULLY PLEASE. INDICATE 2 ALTERNATIVE COURSES FOR EACH SEMESTER ON YOUR REGISTRATION SHEET DO NOT ENTER THESE IN THE COMPUTER.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? FEBRUARY 15 TH IS THE INCOMING SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT AT EDINA HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE REGISTRATION ON-LINE. YOU MUST REGISTER ANYTIME BETWEEN TODAY - FEB. 24th. SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST QUESTIONS??? CONTACT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
We suggest reviewing your 4-year plan, which incorporates all graduation requirements & credits, in order to ensure your graduation.
Next Year s Schedule 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 Flex 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Period 1 8:30 9:17 Period 2 9:24 10:11 Period 3 10:18 11:05 Lunch 11:05 11:39 Period 4 11:12 11:59 Period 4 11:12 11:59 Period 4 11:46 12:33 Lunch 11:59 12:33 Period 5 12:06 12:53 Period 5 12:40 1:27 Period 5 12:40 1:27 Lunch 12:53 1:27 Period 6 1:34 2:21 Period 7 2:28 3:15
Sample Sophomore Schedule [semester] Pre-AP English 10 Pre-AP English 10 Math Math Student Prep Student Prep World History World History Band/Choir/Orch Band/Choir/Orch World Language World Language Chemistry Chemistry Flex Pre-AP English 10 Math Student Prep World History Band/Choir/Orch World Language Chemistry Pre-AP English 10 Math Student Prep World History Band/Choir/Orch World Language Chemistry