SCHEDULEFEST 2012-2013
What you need to begin
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A pencil
Your teacher and the counselors
Your ears turned on
This Power Point
Your Schedule Request Card (Your name has
been printed on it. Please don’t lose this
copy!!!)
Your Schedule Request Card
SOHS 2012-2013 SCHEDULING REQUEST CARD
Instructions:
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In the spaces provided below, list the course names of the 7 classes
you plan to take plus 4 alternatives. You will need to use the South Oldham Course
Catalog found at www.sohsguidance.weebly.com
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Obtain teacher signatures for all courses.
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Sign your worksheet.
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Turn your worksheet into English teachers by February 27, 2012.
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*** SIGNATURES MUST BE OBTAINED FOR EVERY CLASS***
Student Signature: ____________________________________________________________________
***PRINT LEGIBLY***
COURSE NAME
TEACHER SIGNATURE
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ALTERNATE COURSE NAME
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TEACHER SIGNATURE
FINAL SCHEDULES ARE ISSUED ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE NOT PERMITTED AFTER THIS TIME UNLESS THEY MEET THE SCHEDULE
CHANGE POLICY.
SCHEDULE CHANGE PROCEDURE
Student and parent(s) should note that class schedules are finalized prior to school beginning in the Fall. Parent’s signature is requested on this Scheduling
Request Card issued to the student, acknowledging that the parent has perused the student’s selection of classes; however, the lack of a parent signature does
not negate the Schedule Change Procedure below.
Some students may require schedule changes; however, before initiating a schedule change request for a student please review the following with the
student in question. PER SITE-BASED COUNCIL, STUDENTS MAY REQUEST SCHEDULE CHANGES WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE SCHOOL DAYS OF A NEW CLASS FOR
THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
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A student has been placed in a class that s/he has already taken and passed.
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A student has not been placed in a class that s/he needs for a requirement.
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A student has been placed in the wrong class.
*All schedule changes should be initiated through a classroom teacher.
Students and parents should note that class schedules received the first day of school are final.
New this year …
• This year your teachers in the 4 core areas of English, Math, Science, and
Social Studies plus World Languages will be making the recommendations
for your next course in IC.
• What this means is you should talk to your teacher about what you would
like to take next year prior to coming to the computer lab. The teacher
should tell you whether that is appropriate for you.
• When you go to the computer lab to enter your requests, the teachers
recommendations will already be there. You will not be able to change
them.
• The teacher recommendations only apply to the required courses.
Elective classes will be available for you to request when you come to the
computer lab with your English class.
Let’s Begin with English
• For current 9th graders:
– English II OR Advanced English II
• For current 10th graders:
– English III OR AP English Language and Composition
• For current 11th graders:
– English IV OR Dual Credit English 101 and 102 OR AP English
Literature and Composition
**If you wish to take either of the AP English Courses you must have
approval from an English Teacher
Moving on to Math
• If your current math class is Algebra I
– Geometry A OR Geometry OR Advanced Geometry
• If your current math class is Geometry
– Algebra II OR Advanced Algebra II
• If your current math class is Algebra II
– Pre-calculus OR Advanced Pre-calculus OR Intro to
College Algebra OR Advanced College Algebra OR Applied
Mathematics OR AP Statistics
• If your current math class is Pre-calculus
– Calculus I OR Advanced College Algebra OR AP Calculus AB
OR AP Statistics OR AP Calculus BC
A Few Math Notes
• Your math teacher knows what is appropriate for your next
math course
• The math teachers will be making requests in IC for
appropriate placement for next year.
• The only opportunities to double up on required math courses
are to take both Geometry and Algebra II.
• AP Statistics may be taken concurrently with any math course
after Algebra II.
• If you sign up for AP Calculus BC, you must also sign up for AP
Calculus AB.
• Must have a minimum of 1 math course each year.
And Now We Have Science
• If your current science class is Principles of Science:
– CCR Biology
• If your current science class is CCR Biology:
– Chemistry I OR Advanced Chemistry I
• If your current science class is Chemistry I or Adv. Chemistry I:
– If you took POS, select a science elective from the next slide.
– If didn’t take POS you must take :
• Physics I OR Advanced Physics I
• If your current science class is Physics:
– If you have earned 4 science credits, no further science classes are required.
– If you have not earned 4 science credits, select a course from the next slide
Science Electives
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Biology II
Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Biology
AP Biology
Physics I
AP Environmental Science
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AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Advanced Physics I
Advanced Physics II
Forensics
Food Science (offered
through the Family and
Consumer Science Dept.;
can count for 4th science)
Here are the Social Studies
• If you are currently taking Survey of Social Studies OR AP
Human Geography :
– World Civilizations OR AP World History
• If you are currently taking World Civilizations OR AP World
History:
• U. S. History OR AP U. S. History
• If your current class is U.S. History:
• If you have a Geography or Survey of Social Studies,
World Civ., Econ/Govt., and U.S. History credit, no more
social studies course are required, however you are
welcome to take a social studies elective.
A Few Notes on Social Studies
• You must complete an essay and be accepted
into the AP World History course.
• Social Studies electives will be listed on a slide
to come a bit later.
Additional Graduation Requirements
• If you haven’t taken:
– PE/Health
– An Art Course
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Any Band course
Any Choir course
General Art
Discovering the Arts
Drama
Creative Writing
Foreign Languages
• Foreign Languages are not required for
graduation, however if you plan on going to
college we highly recommend 2 years of a
foreign language.
• The next slide lists the 3 languages we offer
and the various levels.
Foreign Languages
• French
– French I
– French II
– Adv. French III
– Adv. French IV
– AP French Language
• German
– German I
– German II
– Adv. German III
– Adv. German IV
• Spanish
– Spanish I
– Spanish II
– Adv. Spanish III
– Adv. Spanish IV
– AP Spanish Language
Electives are Next
• Art
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General Art
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture/Ceramics
Printmaking
AP Art History
Advanced Specialized Art I &
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– AP Studio Art
• Band
– Concert Band
– Advanced Wind
Ensemble
– AP Music Theory
– Percussion Ensemble
– Chamber Ensemble
– Jazz Ensemble
Electives are Next
• Choir
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Adv. Men’s Choir
Adv. Concert Choir
Adv. Acappella Choir
Adv. Concert Choir
Adv. SSAA Ensemble
Broadway Beats
• Drama
– Drama I
– Drama II
– Advanced Essentials in
Acting and Directing
– Intro to Dance
Techniques
Electives are Next
• English
– Newspaper
– Yearbook
– Advanced Media
– Advanced Journalistic
Photography and Design
– Speech and Communication
– Broadcast Journalism
– Myths and Legends
– Creative Writing
• Family and Consumer Sciences
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Life skills
Relationships/Parenting
Money Skills/Foods & Nutrition
Adv. Foods & Nutrition
Fashion and Interior Design I
Fashion and Interior Design II
Nutritional Food Science (can be
4th science)
– Prin. Of Hospitality and Event
Planning I & II
 If you wish to major in a program
from the Family and Consumer
Sciences department, see Ms. Poe,
Ms. Kustes, or Ms. Webb for details.
Electives are Next
• Physical Education
– Lifetime Sports
– Fitness & Aerobics
• Science
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Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Biology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Advanced Physics II
AP Environmental
Science
– AP Physics
– Forensics
– Food Science (through
FCS dept)
Electives are Next
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Psychology
AP Psychology
AP Human Geography
AP European History
Political Science
AP U.S. Government
Current Events
Criminal Law & Justice
Facing History & Ourselves
• Technology
– Woods Products
Manufacturing
– Wood Finishing
– Cabinet Making
 If you wish to major in
Woods Product
Manufacturing you must
take Lifeskills and all
classes above.
More Electives at the Arvin Center
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Automotive Technology I
Automotive Technology II
Medical Nurse Aide
Licensed Practical Nurse
Informatics I –please look on the course catalog; the courses are new and very exciting
Informatics II – please look on the course catalog; the courses are new and very exciting
Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts II
Emergency Medical Technician
Pharmaceutical Technician
JR Guard (10th-12th grade students are welcome)—this is only the 2nd year of the program;
get in now!!!
 It is recommended you take Lifeskills as a 9th grader if you plan on taking classes above
 The above course are offered to our 11th and 12th grade students.
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They will take up 2 places in your schedule.
More Electives at the Arvin Center
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Auto for Everyone
Medical Terminology/ Intro to Health Science/ CPR/ First Aid
Web Page Design/ Program Design
Creative Cooking
 It is recommended you take Lifeskills as a 9th grader if you plan on taking
classes above
 The above course are geared toward 10th grade students, however 11th
and 12th may sign up if you aren’t already taking an Arvin Center course
 They will take up 2 places in your schedule.
Just a Few More Offerings
• Additional offerings
– Peer Tutor
– CBE Peer Tutor
– Teacher Aide—Seniors only
– Peer Mentor –Seniors only
– AP Study Hall
• 10th graders must be enrolled in at least 1 AP course
• 11th graders must be enrolled in at least 2 AP courses
• 12th graders must be enrolled in at least 3 AP courses
Teacher Aide and Peer Mentor are for seniors only
Just a Few More Offerings
• Seminar
• Digital Photography—very limited enrollment
• Dual Credit Offerings
– Calculus I (specific ACT scores required to earn the
college credit; additional fee)
– College Algebra (additional fee)
– English 101 and 102 (specific ACT scores required
to earn the college credit; additional fee)
– A.P. European History (college credit through JCTC;
additional fee)
College Courses
• If you are interested in taking a course during
the school day at UofL or at JCTC, please see
your counselor.
– This would be a dual credit opportunity
– It must fit into your SOHS schedule
– You will be responsible for all paperwork related
to college enrollment and registration
BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY
• LINK CREW
– Open to current 10th-11th grade students; application required
– Work with incoming 9th grade students to help them transition to high
school life
– 1 credit elective class
– If selected, you will help plan and run the freshmen orientation this
summer, plan and deliver lessons during the year to freshmen, be a
leader and friend to a group of about 10 freshmen.
– See Ms. Sandor (rm. 116) or Ms. Hunt (rm. 108) for application
– If you are interested in being a Link Leader write Link Crew in one spot
of your scheduling card. If you are not selected we will replace it with
one of your alternate choices.
Classes Available at the Art Center
• The following are enrichment programs
offered outside of the school day:
– Visual Art Portfolio Preparatory Class (afterschool
one day a week from 4-7)
– Oldham County Chamber Ensemble (afterschool
one day a week from 4:30-6:00)
– Oldham County Jazz Connection (before school
three days a week from 7:00-8:00 AM)
So What Do You Do Next ?
• Be sure to use the Course Catalog at
www.sohsguidance.weebly.com at school, public
library or at home. You need to check the
prerequisites for each course you request.
• Be sure to fill in every part of the card, including the
4 alternate courses.