FHS COURSE SELECTION 2018-2019
Transcripts 1. Have you completed all the classes listed on your transcript? 2. You should have the following credits: 9 th grade : 30-40 credits 10 th grade: 105 credits 11th grade: 175 credits 3. Do you have any F s?
Graduation Requirements The following requirements must be met to receive a diploma from the Liberty Union High School District Course Requirements (10 Credits = 1 year) Course Credits English: Students must pass 9 th, 10 th, 11 th and 12 th grade levels 40 Social Studies: a. One year of World History (10 th ) b. One year of U.S. History (11 th ) c. One semester of American Government (12 th ) d. One semester of Economics (12 th ) 30 Mathematics: Science: Students must pass three years of mathematics with completion of Algebra through Geometry. a. One year of Life Science (The Living Earth) b. One year of Physical Science (Chemistry in the Earth System or Physics in the Universe) 30 20 Fine Arts or World Language: One year 10 Physical Education: a. One year of 9 th grade P.E. b. One year of 10 th grade P.E. 20 Health: Students must take one semester of health education 5 Electives: 115 Total number of credits required for graduation 270 Graduation Requirements In order to graduate and earn a diploma, students must (1) complete 270 credits; and (2) complete the required course of study as noted above. Students who do not fulfill all of these requirements are not eligible to graduate from Freedom High School. Page 1
New Science Course Names Living Earth (Biology) Chemistry in the Earth System Physics in the Universe Earth Science will no longer be offered
UC/CSU Admission Requirements Page 2
College Entrance Tests The SAT and ACT are standardize tests measuring a student's readiness for college. Taking the SAT or ACT is a necessary step for high school students who want to apply/enter directly into a 4-year college/university. Note: students planning on attending a community college are not required to take these tests Difference between ACT and SAT is ACT has science which is 25% of the score and career component with Math only 25% of score. English is 50 %. SAT is 50% English and 50% Math.
Athletes and the NCAA Anyone planning on playing Division 1 or Division 2 sports? 1.Look over the NCAA page on the back of your booklet-take the right courses and earn the best grades to help you become eligible for Division 1 or Division 2 sport scholarship sign up for NCAA if interested in trying for an athletic scholarship. 2.College requirements are slightly different than the A-G. GPA + test scores: For college eligibility and NCAA eligibility, notice as your GPA goes up, your test score can be a bit lower. www.ncaa.org/student Page 4
Credit Recovery See your counselor as soon as possible so you get caught up! Summer School Los Medanos College The Learning Center Brigham Young University
Summer School 1 class per semester held at Heritage campus Only core classes, No PE Transportation available Remember it is your responsibility to turn your application in to your counselor s building office as soon as possible Summer School office will process application on a first come, first serve basis
Course Request Form
Y- Course is year long (counts as 1 class period) SX- Course is semester only (2 semester equal 1 class period) P- Indicates Course is A-G approved SX (semester 1)- Course will be held in 1 st semester only SX (semester 2)- Course will be held in 2 nd semester
The parent letter is to confirm your schedule by your parent and must be sign and turn in to your counselor! Must have parent signature
FHS Online Course Requests via Student Portal and Parent Conformation Letter due dates Parent Conformation Letter Due by: Grade Due Date 11 th grade February 15 th 10 th grade February 22th 9 th grade February 23th Student Portal will close by: Grade Due Date 11 th grade February 12 th 10 th grade February 14 th 9 th grade February 19 th
Thinking about taking an AP course? You must turn in an AP Commitment Form for each AP class To DROP an AP class there is a Special AP Drop Process
What are the expectations for AP classes? When making a decision on taking a AP course consider the following: Agree to the rigor/time commitment Meet the pre-requisites Expectation to take the AP exam in May
Course Catalog In the course catalog you will find additional information.
1. If you have a student portal account, sign into your account 1a. Create a new account if you have not accessed student Portal previously 2. If you have forgotten your password, follow the Forgot Password prompt
Step 1: Step 2: Click on Student Info Select Course Requests Entry
Notice that courses are organized by subject area
If you know the course # OR search by course title (based on course catalog or course ID selection worksheet) Example to change course level To change geometry to algebra 2 add algebra 2 to the Math subject area Example to select an AP course To change World History to AP World History add AP World History to the Soc Sci/World History subject area Please remember that Advanced Placement courses will have a minimum of 10-12 hours of homework weekly
Please be sure to select an alternate course for all elective classes Sample of completed course selection Be sure you have selected 10 courses total, including your alternates.
Sample for how to add a semester class For each semester class, a second semester class must be added 2 semester classes equal 1 year-long class
Questions regarding On-line Course Selection Contact your counselor by email or visit your counselor. Reminders! Turn in your Parent Conformation Letter. You need to pass all your classes to graduate on time. Summer school applications are still available if you need to take a first or second semester course over. Turn it in as soon as possible.