KEEP IN MIND.. Colleges are concerned with GPA as well as curriculum. Students who take advanced coursework will score higher on the ACT. Colleges DO NOT know what diploma type you receive (beginning with the Class of 2017 there will only be one diploma type) Only take honors or AP classes if you have had the previous honors course OR a high A in the previous course. Follow your teachers recommendations concerning your course selection.
Diploma Requirements (Minimum 24 Credits) 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 P.E. Life ½ Health 1 Career Preparedness 3 Credit Combination of Arts Education, Foreign Language, or Career Technology (Students are encouraged to take two consecutive courses) Seniors take ACT WorkKeys Juniors take the ACT
Shelby County Advanced Academic Endorsement for the New Alabama Diploma (Beginning With Cohort Class of 2017) Advanced Math and Science must include Algebra II With Trig and Chemistry Two consecutive years of the same foreign language Minimum.5 credit of a fine art course Minimum 2 AP or DE/DC including one in a core academic area
Valedictorian/Salutatorian and Valedictorian highest grade point average in class & needs to be on Advanced Academic Endorsed diploma Honor Graduates (determined at the end of 1 st semester 12 th grade) Honor Graduate 4.0 grade point average or higher no rounding up Salutatorian 2 nd highest grade point average in class & needs to be on Advanced Academic Endorsed diploma
JSCC Math and English DE/DC for Senior Level Math and English Early Dismissal Program for employment, college, or internship opportunities
Seniors Only Dismiss for last period of the day Must have a 2.0 and be on-track to graduate in May Parent Permission Form Required If behavior, academic performance, or attendance become problematic, Early Dismissal Students will be required to stay at school for all 8 periods.
Career Technical Education Center CTE at Helena High Cooperative Education Pass Career Prep Additional full year CTE course Must be employed 10 hours per week (140 hours per semester)
Honors Classes Advanced Placement Classes (AP) Dual Enrollment Program Early College / College Ahead
Rigor Ability vs. Ambition/Determination Prerequisite Requirements Weighted GPA (Honors=.5/AP=1.0) Honors Curriculum Advanced Placement Curriculum AP Program Agreement
Jefferson State Community College Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit University of Montevallo College Ahead The University of Alabama Early College
Speech/Psychology (PY 201 & SP 107: Prerequisite 3.0 GPA) English 12 DE Semester 1 and Semester 2 (English 101 & 102: Prerequisite 3.0 GPA) Pre Cal DE (Math 112 & Math 113: Prerequisite 3.0 GPA)
HELENA HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE OPTIONS 2018-2019 Career / Technical Education: Entrepreneurship (400017) Multi-Media Design (410016) AP Computer Science (520018) (11th/12th only) Foundations of Health Science (490007) Year 1 Sports Medicine Pathway Sports Medicine Intermediate* (490025) Year 2 Sports Medicine Advanced * (490026) - Year 3 Exercise Science Pathway Kinesiology and Biomechanics* (490048) -Year2 Exercise Physiology(490023)* Year 3 Cooperative Education*: (application required) One Period (400122) Two Period (802111ax) Three Periods (802111ay) Career Technology Education Center: Career Technology Educational Center: See course options and pathways in the Shelby County High School Academic Guide. These courses are offered in Columbiana. Application required for all CTECH. Courses include Healthcare Science, Robotics Automation, Automotive Technology, Collision and Repair Technology, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Drafting and Design, Landscape Design, Public Service Academy, and Welding Technology.
Fine Arts Arts Survey(280001)/Contemporary Music 280023% Art I (280093) Art II* (280094) Art III* (280095) Graphic Arts (280093ab) Studio Art AP* - 2D (280103) Studio Art AP* - 3D (280104) Drawing AP* - (240102) Photography (280100) Band/Wind Ensm.* (280035aa) Band/Symphonic (280033ac) Band/Jazz* (280039ah) Band/Visual Ensemble* (802208aq) Band/Techniques* (280039aa) Theatre I (280071) Theatre II* (280072) Theatre III* (280073) Theatre IV* (280074) Theatre Technical (280079) Concert Choir (280051ab) Chamber Choir* (280053aa; audition required) Cantor Choir* (280052); audition required)
More Electives: Physical Education: PE Athletics Boys * (802111ba) Athletes only PE Athletics Girls * (802111bb) - Athletes only PE Recreational Sports (240015aa) PE Weight Training (240014) Foreign Language: Spanish I (270153) Spanish II * (270154) Spanish III Honors* (270155) AP Spanish * (270157) Other Electives: Creative Writing I (200033aa) Yearbook * (802202aa) Debate (200045) Psychology / Sociology (230071 / 230081) *11/12only Mythology Literature (200026) The Art of Cinema % (280085) Broadcast Journalism (200054aa) Early Dismissal for Seniors ONLY: Early Dismissal (after 7th; 802111av) (application required) *Any elective with asterisk needs a teacher signature
Shelby County Schools High School Academic Guide Refer to the online guide for specific information regarding pre-requisites, course descriptions, and sequencing options. (Click on Photo to Access Academic Guide)
Other dates of Importance: March 20th ACT (11th grade) May 7th 17th AP Exams May 24 th Last day of school
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