Course Information Guide

Academic Information Course Information Guide 2015-2016

welcome 02 Dear Parents, Welcome to our Parent Information Night! We are grateful for this opportunity to share information with you as we partner to prepare the next generation of Christian leaders in the world. Tonight you will have the opportunity to meet with administrators and staff as we present information regarding next steps in your children s educational plans. We look forward to sharing curriculum and programming options with you as well as discussing important considerations in the college application process. We will have some time to talk about services that are available to you and your children, and we will also cover some interesting information concerning technology and our ongoing plans for campus growth. Our administrators have carefully planned tonight s program with the intention of providing relevant and timely information in a comfortable format. We are so pleased to share this time with you! Shane Naterman, Ed.D. High School Principal agenda session 1: State of the Union notes: A c a d e m I C i n f o r m at i o n n I G h t Penny A. Armstrong, Ed.D. President & Headmaster

session 2: EXPanDED OPPORTUnitieS 03 Matt Winn, Ph.D. Technology T ec h n o lo gy At Southwest Christian School, we continue to monitor and explore the latest educational research and trends in consideration of how to best serve our students needs. We recognize the ever expanding role of technology in 21st Century learning and are committed to leveraging it as a resource to deliver curriculum in a way that prepares students for college and beyond. Our BYOD program allows students and teachers to interact, communicate and collaborate in a manner that transcends the brick and mortar classroom. To date, BYOD has been mandatory for Juniors and Seniors taking Dual Credit courses. However, the option for all high school students to utilize a laptop or tablet has been widely implemented resulting in many non-dual credit students, including freshmen and sophomores, to regularly use a device on campus. This new normal has opened the door for SCS to begin creating and offering proprietary online courses for original credit and credit recovery. Courses are being created this spring and summer and will be open for enrollment beginning fall of 2015. Additionally, BYOD will become a standard requirement for high school students beginning fall of 2016. global COMPETENCIES Our mission to instill a globally minded perspective for our students is one of the most exciting aspects of our educational philosophy. Growth in our World Language and Minimester programs highlight our commitment to global competencies. As we continue seeking opportunities for our students to interact with people from diverse cultures, we find that there are no substitutes for relationship building. This means students must have the opportunity to communicate face to face in an authentic way. Our Chinese Student Exchange and Homestay program allows SCS families to open up their homes and hearts to Chinese students seeking a short-term experience that includes attending classes at the Prep Campus. A new summer immersion experience in Nicaragua allows SCS students a unique opportunity to travel and earn Dual Credit in Social Studies, Spanish and Bible (Service Learning).

session 3: college PLanning 04 G PA c a lc u l at i o n Since the 2010-2011 school year, high school grade point averages have been calculated using the table below. Advanced level classes, including Honors, Dual Credit, and AP, receive one quality point in the G.P.A. calculation. Grade point averages are cumulative and are recalculated at the end of each semester. Kathy Neill College Counselor Kim Hoffman College Counselor GPA Calculation GPA Calculation for High School Number.Grade Letter Grade College Prep AP, Honors, DC (+1) 4.00 5.00 100 3.95 4.95 99 A+ 3.90 4.90 98 3.85 4.85 97 3.80 4.80 96 3.75 4.75 95 A 3.70 4.70 94 3.65 4.65 93 3.60 4.60 92 3.55 4.55 91 A- 3.50 4.50 90 3.45 4.45 89 3.40 4.40 88 B+ 3.35 4.35 87 3.30 4.30 86 3.25 4.25 85 3.20 4.20 84 B 3.15 4.15 83 3.10 4.10 82 3.05 4.05 81 B- 3.00 4.00 80 2.95 3.95 79 2.90 3.90 78 C+ 2.85 3.85 77 2.80 3.80 76 2.70 3.70 75 2.60 3.60 74 C 2.50 3.50 73 2.40 3.40 72 2.20 3.20 71 C- 2.00 3.00 70 0 0 69 or Below F Since the 2010-2011 school year, high school grade point averages have been calculated using C h r i stian S e rv I C e R eq u i r e m e n t s The Christian Service graduation requirement recognizes the efforts of our students and meets the standards set to support Christian leadership and service in our youth. Students must earn a minimum requirement of ten (10) hours of service each year in grades 9-12. Service hours can be earned for each academic school year between June 1 and April 30. Hours earned after April 30 will apply to the next academic year. A benefit of this community involvement is the accumulation of volunteer hours that are important on college and scholarship applications. SCS partners with the President s Volunteer Service Award. This national award recognizes individuals that have achieved a standard of service with specific organizations over a 12-month period. To receive credit for the President s Volunteer Service projects, each student must establish an account on the school website and provide SCS as the Certifying Organization. Activities for which a student will not receive approval include, but are not limited to: Services performed for monetary reward Services performed for a family member Court or school appointed service hours Political campaigning Activities which are primarily social rather than service oriented

session 3: college planning 05 C h r i stian S e rv I C e R eq u i r e m e n t s (con t) Information for the President s Volunteer Service projects may be found at their website presidentialserviceawards.gov. Bronze President s Volunteer Service Award (All Students) 100-174 hours Silver President s Volunteer Service Award (All Students) 175-249 hours Gold President s Volunteer Service Award (All Students) 250+ hours In addition to the President s Volunteer Service award, SCS has created several awards to recognize community service activities. Please note that SCS criteria differ from Presidential Service qualifications. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm that the criteria for SCS is met to receive credit. Activities do not need to be pre-approved, but questions regarding whether activities meet SCS criteria should be directed to the Christian Service Board, consisting of Bible teachers, the college counselor, the Guidance Department director, and the principal. Requirements for the awards are listed below. During the Academic Awards Assembly each spring, students are honored for their service according to the following criteria: Matthew 5:16 Joyful Servant Award (All students) 25-74 hours In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 allow teenage volunteers will be available through the Bible Department chair. Cultural Exchange programs (including mission trips) will be given up to 8 hours of credit per diem of service (no credit will be given for sleeping, travel, or sole touring activities). Service Verification forms will be available to the students in their Bible classes or on the SCS website. As soon as a project is completed, the verification form should be properly completed, signed and returned to the student s Bible teacher. Please make a copy for your records. The SCS Christian Service Board will make decisions regarding the acceptance of hours. The completed forms will be kept on file for each current year of service. In the event that the minimum hours for the year are not met, the student will receive an incomplete for his/her Bible course and have two weeks to complete the hours. Should the hours not be met during the extended two weeks, a failing grade for the Bible course will be given. This failure will impact the student s grade point average and will remain on the student s transcript until the hours have been completed and the service verification form has been returned. After the two weeks extended time, the highest grade a student can receive will be a 70 percent. Please note that all deadlines are firm. In order for the community service hours to count, the hours must be submitted by the deadline. Deadlines will be available online each fall. II Corinthians 9:12 Thankful Servant Award (All students) 75+ hours This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. II Corinthians 9:12 Seniors with exceptional service are honored during graduation exercises. Students will be recognized as follows: Ephesians 2:10 Christian Service Award 50+ hours each year at SCS For we are God s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Christian service hours are accepted from churches and/ or non-profit community organizations ONLY. A myriad of avenues are available for students to perform community service. A few examples include organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Red Cross, Special Olympics, hospitals, food banks, and Habitat for Humanity. Opportunities will also be available through class projects, Student Council, and National Honor Society. Lists of organizations who

session 4: academic Guidance 06 d ua l c r e d i t vs. a dva n c e d p l ac e m e n t Southwest Christian School has developed a strong Dual Credit program through partnerships with Texas Wesleyan University, Le Tourneau University and other schools. Through these courses, many SCS students graduate with college credit, some receiving upwards of 30 hours. Additionally, SCS offers several AP courses as another means of achieving college credit. Determining which option is best for an individual student can be challenging. Below is a list of considerations and benefits to each option: Dual Credit AP Cost Transferability Currently up to $440 per 3 hour course + textbook Accepted by most in-state schools and some private. No guarantees. May not be accepted at more selective private schools. Acceptance can depend on a student s major and degree plan. $90 per end of course exam + textbook Accepted by most institutions. Exam score to receive credit varies by subject and university. How is the grade determined? A Dual Credit grade is based on a full semester of class work, tests and exam. The same grade is posted on the SCS and college or university transcripts. Students will receive a semester grade on the SCS transcript. AP credit is solely based on the score earned on the AP exam administered in May. How is the grade transferred? Additional considerations: Students will have a college or university transcript indicating all college credits earned. Students request their AP score to be sent to the college. Scores range from 1-5 with a 3 or higher needed to receive credit (in most cases). Entering college with a large number of credits can be beneficial to students wanting to take fewer hours per semester or students intending to graduate from college early to pursue an advanced degree. Many schools require students to declare their major at the completion of 30-45 hours. If your student is unsure of his or her future plans, this can unnecessarily accelerate such decisions. Most colleges require all coursework be taken on campus once a student has completed a designated number of hours. This can result in limited options for taking courses (i.e., summer school/jan. terms) at another school. * It is the responsibility of the student to check each university s policy on Dual Credit and AP requirements.

session 4: academic GUidance 07 Travis Crow, M.S. Dean of Guidance and Academic Services Lori Massey, M.Ed. Guidance Counselor s c s G r a d uat i o n R eq u i r e m e n t s Subject Area Bible: Bible I, II, III, IV (or equivalent) English: English I, II, III, IV (or equivalent) Mathematics: Algebra I, II, Geometry, plus one additional Social Studies: World History I*, II, US History, Government*, Economics*, Advanced World Cultures (or equivalent) *- one semester Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus one additional Recommended College Prep Plan (30.5 credits) World Language 3 (at least two in the same language) Distinguished Plan* (30.5 credits) 4 4 4** 4** 4** 4** 4.5** 4.5** 4 4 3 (same language) Physical Education 1 1 Fine Arts 2 2 Speech.5.5 Elective Courses 3.5 3.5 TOTAL 30.5 30.5 s c s G r a d uat i o n R eq u i r e m e n t s B EG I n n I N G w i t h t h e C l a s s o f 2018 Subject Area Bible: Bible I, II, III, IV (or equivalent) English: English I, II, III, IV (or equivalent) Mathematics: Algebra I, II, Geometry, plus one additional Social Studies: World History I, II, US History, Government*, Economics*, Advanced World Cultures *- one semester Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus one additional Recommended College Prep Plan (30.5 credits) World Language 3 (at least two in the same language) Distinguished Plan* (30.5 credits) 4 4 4** 4** 4** 4** 5** 5** 4 4 3 (same language) Physical Education 1 1 Fine Arts 2 2 Speech.5.5 Elective Courses 3 3 TOTAL 30.5 30.5 * Distinguished Plan requirements also include student achievement of four advanced measures, which include: * Distinguished Plan requirements also include student achievement of four advanced measures, which include: A score of three or above on a College Board Advanced Placement examination; A score on the PSAT that qualifies a student for recognition as a Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; as part of the National Hispanic Scholar Program of the College Board; or as part of the National Achievement Scholarship program for Outstanding Negro Students of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation; and College courses: college academic courses and tech-prep articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher. Students must earn at least four advanced measures and may do so in any combination. ** Students must complete these credits during High School. Speech credit is satisfied through successful completion of the second semester of Bible II (Leadership). For students enrolling after their sophomore year, the credit can be satisfied through enrollment in Bible II-B, or through an approved classroom course or online course in Speech.

session 4: academic GUidance - 7th Southwest Christian School Course Selection 2015-2016 08 7 Each student will be assigned to the following courses: Bible English Science Pre-Algebra OR Algebra I-Honors* *requires approval from the Guidance and Math Departments U.S. History World Language (one semester each of Chinese and Spanish) Each student must select one from the following areas: Fine Arts: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require instructor approval or audition. Fine Arts/Technology Rotation (Art, Choir, Theatre Arts, Technology, assigned randomly) Dance (one year commitment) Intermediate Band I Intermediate Band II* (one year commitment) Athletics: Athletics Athletics Alternative (must receive approval through the Guidance Office) Other options: Reading (Learning Lab) Students who wish to have additional educational support through the Learning Lab may select this option in lieu of one Fine Art and/or one World Language credit. Additional fee applies. D i r ec t i o n s for O n l i n e Course R eg I strat i o n Log on to RenWeb Select Student Information Select Course Requests Click on the icon next to your child s name Select courses for the 2015-2016 year SAVE your selections Please complete course requests by Friday, March 20, 2015

session 4: academic GUidance - 8th 09 Southwest Christian School Course Selection 2015-2016 Each student will be assigned to the following courses: Bible English Science World Geography (this is a high school credit) 8 Each student must select one from the following areas: World Language: These courses are for high school credit. Students may select BOTH languages in lieu of a Fine Art credit. Chinese I Spanish I Chinese I Honors Spanish I Honors Mathematics: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require Guidance and Math Department approval. Algebra Concepts Algebra I* Algebra I Honors* Geometry Honors* (requires satisfactory completion of Algebra I) Fine Arts: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require instructor approval or audition. Students taking the Fine Arts/Technology rotation will be randomly assigned to those courses yet to be taken. Creative Ministries* (Students may select this course in lieu of one of their remaining courses in the rotation) Dance (one year commitment) Intermediate Band I Intermediate Band II* (one year commitment) Athletics: Athletics Athletics Alternative (must receive approval through the Guidance Office) Other options: Reading (Learning Lab) Students who wish to have additional educational support through the Learning Lab may select this option in lieu of one Fine Art and/or one World Language credit. Additional fee applies.

session 4: academic GUidance - 9th 10 Southwest Christian School Course Selection 2015-2016 Each student MUST choose from each of the following areas: Bible, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. All Honors, AP, Dual Credit (DC), and other select courses are subject to departmental approval. Dual Credit and online courses require an additional fee. 9 Bible I Bible: If you think you MIGHT be interested in earning ½ honors level elective credit for service during a Minimester mission trip, please select this course: (class meets on 3-4 select dates in the spring semester) Service Learning English I English I Honors English: English II English II Honors Algebra I Algebra I Honors Biology Biology Honors Mathematics: Science: Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra II Algebra II Honors Social Studies: World History I World History I Honors Elective: Study Abroad Honors (½ honors level credit) (Must register for the study abroad Minimester trip. Class will be conducted via online delivery in the spring semester.) Spanish I Spanish I Honors Spanish II Spanish II Honors World Language: PE/Athletics: Fall Sports Spring Sports Cheerleading Chinese I Chinese I Honors Chinese II Chinese II Honors Athletic Alternative (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office) Art Foundations Fine Arts: Two credits are required for graduation. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require instructor approval or audition. Band Drum Line* Praise Band* Choir Theatre I Theatre Production Electives: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may satisfy a Fine Art credit. Web Mastery & Video Editing* Multimedia Design* Robotics I Other: Reading (Learning Lab) Students who wish to have additional educational support through the Learning Lab may select this option in lieu of one Fine Art and/or one World Language credit. Additional fee applies. Dance* Yearbook* Newspaper* Study Hall D i r ec t i o n s for O n l i n e Course R eg I strat i o n Log on to RenWeb Select Student Information Select Course Requests Click on the icon next to your child s name Select courses for the 2015-2016 year SAVE your selections Please complete course requests by Friday, March 20, 2015

session 4: academic GUidance - 10th 11 Southwest Christian School Course Selection 2015-2016 10 Each student MUST choose from each of the following areas: Bible, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. All Honors, AP, Dual Credit (DC), and other select courses are subject to departmental approval. Dual Credit and online courses require an additional fee. Bible: Fall Semester: Study Methods & Beliefs Spring Semester: Christian Leadership If you think you MIGHT be interested in earning ½ honors level elective credit for service during a Minimester mission trip, please select this course: (class meets on 3-4 select dates in the spring semester) Service Learning English: English II English II Honors English III English III Honors Geometry Geometry Honors Mathematics: Math Models Algebra II Algebra II Honors College Algebra College Algebra Dual Credit College Algebra Honors Pre Calculus Pre Calculus Dual Credit Pre Calculus Honors Science: Chemistry Chemistry Honors Social Studies: (Sophomores must take World History II. Additional courses may be taken to satisfy other Social Studies or Elective credits) World History II World History II Honors Government Government Honors (one semester, if applicable) Elective: Study Abroad Honors (½ honors level credit) (Must register for the study abroad Minimester trip. Class will be conducted via online delivery in the spring semester.) Spanish I Spanish I Honors Spanish II Spanish II Honors Spanish III Spanish III Honors World Language: Chinese I Chinese I Honors Chinese II Chinese II Honors Chinese III Chinese III Honors PE/Athletics: Fall Sports Spring Sports Cheerleading Athletic Alternative (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office) Art Foundations Artistic Style* Artistic Design* Fine Arts: Two credits are required for graduation. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require instructor approval, completion of a prerequisite course, or audition. Band Drum Line* Praise Band* Choir Theatre I Theatre Production Honors Advanced Acting* Photography* Dance* Yearbook* Newspaper* Electives: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may satisfy a Fine Art credit. Web Mastery & Video Editing* Multimedia Design* Robotics I Robotics II Other: Reading (Learning Lab) Students who wish to have additional educational support through the Learning Lab may select this option in lieu of one Fine Art and/or one World Language credit. Additional fee applies. Study Hall

session 4: academic GUidance - 11th 12 Southwest Christian School Course Selection 2015-2016 Each student MUST choose from each of the following areas: Bible, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. All Honors, AP, Dual Credit (DC), and other select courses are subject to departmental approval. Dual Credit and online courses require an additional fee. 11 Bible: Fall Semester: Life Calling Life Calling Dual Credit Life Calling Honors Spring Semester: Biblical Worldview World Religions Dual Credit World Religions Honors If you think you MIGHT be interested in earning ½ honors level elective credit for service during a Minimester mission trip, please select this course: (class meets on 3-4 select dates in the spring semester) Service Learning English: College Prep Offering: Honors Offering: AP Offering: Dual Credit Offerings: English III English III Honors AP English Language Composition & Rhetoric Dual Credit (fall semester requires enrollment in Comp. & Lit.DC) Composition and Literature Dual Credit (spring semester requires enrollment in Comp. & Rht.DC) Mathematics: Math Models Algebra II Algebra II Honors College Algebra College Algebra Dual Credit College Algebra Honors Pre Calculus Pre Calculus Dual Credit Pre Calculus Honors Calculus I Dual Credit Calculus AB-AP Science: (Note: all students must take Physics or Physics Honors to meet graduation requirements.) Full-year offering: Physics Physics Honors Anatomy & Physiology Honors Chemistry II AP (two class periods) Engineering Design One semester offerings (students must select a first and second choice for each semester) Fall Semester: Spring Semester: Environmental Science Dual Credit Life Science Dual Credit Environmental Science Honors Life Science Honors Microbiology Microbiology Forensics Immunology Applied Consumer Chemistry Experimental Design US History US History DC US History Honors Social Studies: (Juniors must take US History. Additional courses may be taken to satisfy senior level Social Studies or Elective credits) Advanced World Cultures Advanced World Cultures DC Advanced World Cultures Honors Government Government Honors (one semester, if applicable) Economics Macroeconomics AP (one semester) Electives: Study Abroad Dual Credit/Honors Study Abroad Honors (½ honors level credit) (Must register for the study abroad Minimester trip. Class will be conducted via online delivery in the spring semester.)

session 4: academic GUidance - 11th 13 World Language: Spanish I Spanish I Honors Spanish II Spanish II Honors Spanish III Spanish III Honors Spanish IV Spanish IV Honors OR SPN 1341-1342 D/C Chinese I Chinese I Honors Chinese II Chinese II Honors Chinese III Chinese III Honors Chinese IV Honors OR Elementary Chinese Dual Credit Chinese V Honors OR Intermediate Chinese Dual Credit 11 PE/Athletics: Fall Sports Spring Sports (select ALL applicable sports) Cheerleading Athletic Alternative (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office) Fine Arts: Two credits are required for graduation. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require instructor approval, completion of a prerequisite course, or audition. Art Foundations Artistic Style* Artistic Design* AP Art* Band Honor Band* Drum Line* Praise Band* Choir Honor Choir* Theatre I Theatre Production Honors Advanced Acting* Photography* Dance* Yearbook* Newspaper* Speech: If you have not yet earned your speech credit, you must select one of these options: Christian Leadership (this is the sophomore level Bible course) Online Learning (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office. Enrollment with Texas Tech or other approved provider is required. An additional expense is required and paid directly to the provider.) Electives: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may satisfy a fine art credit. Two Semester Electives: One Semester Electives: Web Mastery & Video Editing* Online Learning (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office. Multimedia Design* Enrollment with an approved provider is required. An additional expense is Robotics I required and paid directly to the provider. Course(s) may be high school or Robotics II college credit.) Other: Reading (Learning Lab) Students who wish to have additional educational support through the Learning Lab may select this option in lieu of one Fine Art and/or one World Language credit. Additional fee applies. Study Hall D i r ec t i o n s for O n l i n e Course R eg I strat i o n Log on to RenWeb Select Student Information Select Course Requests Click on the icon next to your child s name Select courses for the 2015-2016 year SAVE your selections Please complete course requests by Friday, March 20, 2015

session 4: academic GUidance - 12th 14 Southwest Christian School Course Selection 2015-2016 Each student MUST choose from each of the following areas: Bible, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. All Honors, AP, Dual Credit (DC), and other select courses are subject to departmental approval. Dual Credit and online courses require an additional fee. 12 Bible: Bible IV Bible IV Honors Bible IV Dual Credit If you think you MIGHT be interested in earning ½ honors level elective credit for service during a Minimester mission trip, please select this course: (class meets on 3-4 select dates in the spring semester) Service Learning English: College Prep Offering: English IV Intro Level Dual Credit Offerings: Composition & Rhetoric Dual Credit (fall semester requires enrollment in Comp. & Lit.DC) Senior Level Dual Credit/Honors offerings with prerequisite of Comp. and Rhetoric/Comp. & Lit.: Exploring American Literature Dual Credit OR Honors AP Offerings: AP English Language AP English Literature English Humanities: World Literature Dual Credit OR World Literature Honors Composition and Literature Dual Credit (spring semester requires enrollment in Comp. & Rht.DC) Exploring British Literature Dual Credit OR Honors (each course is one semester select both courses) Algebra II Algebra II Honors Mathematics: College Algebra College Algebra Dual Credit College Algebra Honors Pre Calculus Pre Calculus Dual Credit Pre Calculus Honors Calculus I Dual Credit Calculus AB-AP Calculus BC-AP Full-year offering: Physics Physics Honors Science: Select a primary (1 st ) and secondary (2 nd ) choice. All students must take Physics or Physics Honors to meet graduation requirements. If this requirement has not been met, select one of these options. Additional courses may be taken to satisfy elective credits. Anatomy & Physiology Honors Chemistry II AP (two class periods) One semester offerings (students must select a first and second choice for each semester) Fall Semester: Spring Semester: Environmental Science Dual Credit Life Science Dual Credit Environmental Science Honors Life Science Honors Microbiology Microbiology Forensics Immunology Applied Consumer Chemistry Experimental Design Economics AP Macroeconomics (one semester) Engineering Design Social Studies: All students must take one semester each of Government and Economics, and a full year of Advanced World Cultures. If any of these requirements have not been met, select the appropriate option(s). Additional courses may be taken to satisfy elective credits. Advanced World Cultures Government Advanced World Cultures DC Government Honors Advanced World Cultures Honors (one semester, if applicable) Electives: Study Abroad Dual Credit Study Abroad Honors (½ honors level credit) (Must register for the study abroad Minimester trip. Class will be conducted via online delivery in the spring semester.) World Language: Spanish I Spanish I Honors Spanish II Spanish II Honors Spanish III Spanish III Honors Spanish IV Spanish IV Honors OR SPN 1341-1342 DC Spanish V Honors OR SPN 2313-2314 DC Chinese I Chinese I Honors Chinese II Chinese II Honors Chinese III Chinese IV Honors OR Elementary Chinese Dual Credit Chinese V Honors OR Intermediate Chinese Dual Credit

session 4: academic GUidance - 12th 15 PE/Athletics: Fall Sports Spring Sports Cheerleading 12 Athletic Alternative (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office) Art Foundations Artistic Style* Artistic Design* AP Art* Fine Arts: Two credits are required for graduation. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require instructor approval, completion of a prerequisite course, or audition. Band Honors Band* Drum Line* Praise Band* Choir Honors Choir* Theatre I Theatre Production Honors Advanced Acting* Photography* Dance* Yearbook* Newspaper* Speech: If you have not yet earned your speech credit, you must select one of these options: Christian Leadership (this is the sophomore level Bible course) Online Learning (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office. Enrollment with Texas Tech or other approved provider is required. An additional expense is required and paid directly to the provider.) Electives: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may satisfy a Fine Art credit. Two Semester Electives: One Semester Electives: Web Mastery & Video Editing* Online Learning (Must receive approval through the Guidance Office. Enrollment Multimedia Design* with an approved provider is required. An additional expense is required and Robotics I paid directly to the provider. Course(s) may be high school or college credit.) Robotics II Other: Reading (Learning Lab) Students who wish to have additional educational support through the Learning Lab may select this option in lieu of one Fine Art and/or one World Language credit. Additional fee applies. Study Hall Senior Release D i r ec t i o n s for O n l i n e Course R eg I strat i o n Log on to RenWeb Select Student Information Select Course Requests Click on the icon next to your child s name Select courses for the 2015-16 year SAVE your selections Please complete course requests by Friday, March 20, 2015

contacts 16 Preparatory Campus 817.294.9596 Penny A. Armstrong, Ed.D. President and Headmaster parmstrong@southwestchristian.org Ext. 203 Shane Naterman, Ed.D. High School Principal snaterman@southwestchristian.org Ext. 224 Joey Richards, Ed.D. Middle School Principal jrichards@southwestchristian.org Ext. 214 Jamie Pritchett Athletic Department Coordinator jpritchett@southwestchristian.org Ext. 227 Travis Crow, M.S. Dean of Guidance & Academic Services Boys Guidance Counselor tcrow@southwestchristian.org Ext. 207 Lori Massey, M.Ed. Girls Guidance Counselor lmassey@southwestchristian.org Ext. 260 c o n ta c t i n f o r m at i o n Kathy Neill, B.S. College Counselor kneill@southwestchristian.org Ext. 206 Kim Hoffman, B.S. College Counselor khoffman@southwestchristian.org Ext. 256 Matt Winn, Ph.D. Technology Director - Prep mwinn@southwestchristian.org Ext. 429