Welcome upcoming juniors! Course selection instructions for 11 th grade by the Albany High School Counseling Department
Overview Course selection timeline and dates Reviewing transcripts Time and schedule planning College eligibility 11 th grade course options Online course selection instructions
Important dates January 30 - February 10: Department-led sessions on course options and prerequisites Monday, February 6: Course selection presentation by counselors Week of February 6: Course selection help/q&a every day during lunch in the counseling office February 6-27: Online course selection open! Monday, February 27: printout of course requests and signature page due in World History classes
Reviewing your Transcript Check the bottom right corner of your transcript. Are you on track to graduate? You receive 5 credits per semester for each course in which you earn a D- or above. For 4-year colleges, grades below a C- rarely count towards eligibility.
Reviewing your Transcript Report any errors or omissions to the Counseling Office. If you received less than a C- in any class and hope to make up grades, please stop by the Counseling Office for advice. Summer School may be a good option.
Designing your Schedule Find a good balance between classes & activities 6 classes is mandatory, 7 is optional 5 academic classes recommended for 4-year college-bound students We do not recommend taking more than 5 academic classes Sleep, mental health, family, friends, & activities are just as important for you AND for colleges as the schedule you choose. Choose wisely.
AHS Graduation Requirements vs. 4-year College Eligibility Social Studies: 3 years/30 credits English: 4 years/40 credits Mathematics: 2 years/20 credits including 1 year of Math 1 Science: 2 years/20 credits including 1 year of Life Science and 1 year of Physical Science Fine Arts: 1 year/10 credits Applied Arts: 1 year/10 credits Physical Education: 2 years/20 credits Passing grade is D- Social Studies: 2 years English: 4 years Math: 3 years (4 recommended) through Algebra 2/Math 3 Science: 2 years (3 recommended) 1 biological and 1 physical Language Other Than English: 2 years (3 recommended) Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year College-Prep Elective: 1 year C or better in all classes SAT or ACT required
11 th Grade Program Required classes English 3 or English 3 Honors (separate sign-up required) or ELD (teacher recommendation) U.S. History
11 th Grade Program Electives Science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Space Science, Physics, Anatomy/Physiology, ROP Sports Med, AP Bio*, AP Chem*, AP Physics*, AP Environmental Science* World Languages: French, Mandarin, Spanish (by teacher rec for level 2 and above) Social Studies Electives: World Problems, Ethnic Studies, Psychology, AP Comp Gov/World Religions, AP Art History General Electives: Service*, Team Sports, Weight Training *Teacher approval required
11 th Grade Program Applied Arts: Electives (continued) Computer Science, Yearbook*, AP Computer Science A*, AP Computer Science Principles*, Culinary Arts ROP Courses: Art of Video Production, Photography, Computer Graphic Arts, Journalism*, Computer Aided Design and Drafting *Prerequisite or teacher approval required
11 th Grade Program Electives (continued): FINE ARTS Visual Arts: Foundation Art (2D/3D), Advanced Art*, Honors Drawing & Painting*, AP Studio Art* Instrumental Music: Jazz Lab*, Wind Ensemble*, Jazz Band*, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Guitar (Basic & Advanced*) Vocal Music: Concert Choir, Treble Chamber Ensemble*, Chamber Singers* Dance 1 and 2* Theater Study ROP Classes: Video Production, Computer Graphic Arts, Photography *require audition/teacher approval
11 th Grade Program Special Programs EDSET: 2 years, environmental focus, two classes per year plus internship Design + Build: ROP CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Physics plus Fab Lab at Laney Venture (Year 2 only): Design Lab and Accounting plus work experience Step to College: SFSU course @ AHS for college credit For all special programs, request classes AND write in Special Circumstance box. Pay attention to other requirements.
EDSET Academy Environmental focus Two year program Cohort model (2 classes/year) Service Learning Component Inquiry and project based curriculum Junior Year AP Env. Science US History Service Learning Senior Year Gov/Econ Environmental Non-Fiction Service Learning Ideal Applicants Meet minimum APES criteria Thrive in non-traditional learning environments Demonstrate a range of the following traits: Inquisitive Curious Self-sufficient Passionate Independent Responsible Communicative Aware Flexible/creative thinking Jessica Park jpark@ausdk12.org Mariflo Hudson mhudson@ausdk12.org Patrick Oliver poliver@ausdk12.org
Computer Aided Design CNC Milling Machine Engineering Skills Woodworking Laser Cutter 3D Printer Physics Design+Build P h y s i c s & C A D a t A H S a n d L a n e y C o l l e g e i n 2017-18
Course Selection Guidelines Refer to Course List. Choose one course per discipline: English, History, Science, Math, plus electives (language, fine or applied arts, social studies elective). Some courses will be prescheduled (e.g. U.S. History). DO NOT delete prescheduled courses. Please note any variances in Special Circumstances box on Signature Page. Math and language will be determined by teacher recommendation.
Course Selection Instructions Log into your student Aeries account Go to Student Info > Course Requests Entry
Course Selection Instructions Set Subject Area to Show All Courses and hit Search Find classes alphabetically by name Click the blue th for course info; hit Request to add
Course Selection Instructions Available classes will show on the right; selected courses will move to the left column Be sure to select alternates for all elective courses
Course Selection Instructions When course requests are complete click out of Course Requests Entry, then reenter Use your browser s print feature to print a copy of course requests (Ctrl-P or Command-P)
Course Selection Instructions Review your transcript and course prerequisites before selecting classes. Course descriptions available on website: Counseling > Choosing Classes Pay attention to mandatory meetings, auditions, applications for special classes Review your course selections with parent/guardian Select alternatives for all elective courses.
Special Circumstances Box Preference for a free 1 st or 7 th period Waiving PE (must also attach a signed PE Exemption Form) Indicating interest in special programs (e.g. Venture please also request the appropriate courses) Requesting two courses in same core discipline (one must be listed as an alternate request and a second course is not guaranteed)
Course Selection Instructions When you have selected your courses, print a copy of your proposed schedule You will return this with the Signature Form on February 27 in your World History class Special requests should be noted in the box on this form Parent/guardian signature is required
Counseling Department Contacts Phone: 510-558-2650 Michelle Aselstine (A - Coh) maselstine@ausdk12.org Becca Burns (Col Ki) bburns@ausdk12.org Tedra Grogans (Kl Rah) tgrogans@ausdk12.org M.E. Durell (Rai - Z) mdurell@ausdk12.org Diane Peterson (MacGregor) dpeterson@ausdk12.org Margarita Dominguez Office Secretary mdominguez@ausdk12.org 10 th Grade Presentation
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