AHS Course Selection
2011-2012
Graduation Requirements
Recommended High School Program
26 credits
What is A Credit?
• Each semester you can earn a half credit for
each class you pass.
For example: If you take 7 classes you can earn
7 credits for the year.
PLEASE refer to page 10 of the High School Program Guide for
your correct required courses for graduation.
Required Core Courses
• 4 credits of English
• 4 credits of Math (Algebra I, Algebra II,
Geometry, Math Models, and any Math course
with Algebra 2 as a prerequisite)
• 4 credits of Science (Biology, IPC, Chemistry,
Physics,…….)
• 4 credits of Social Studies
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2 credits of the SAME World Language
1 credit of Fine Art
1 credit of Physical Education
½ credit of Health
½ credit of Speech (communication
applications) Debate is NOT speech
• 5 credits of Electives
World Language
2 credits
• Both credits must be in the same language
• Languages offered:
Spanish
French
Sign Language ( beginning 10th grade)
Fine Arts
1 credit
• Must be full credit of one of the following
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Choir
Band
Orchestra
Dance
Theatre Arts
Music Theory
Music History (PRE-AP only offered to 11/12 grades)
Art (beginning 10th)
Art History (AP) (beginning 11th)
Physical Education
1 credit
Pe class (team sport or individual sport)
Substitutions
*Athletics
*Marching Band (fall semester)
*ROTC
*Dance Team (Angels)
*Cheerleading (fall semester)
***Students may earn 4 credits of athletics***
Should I take a World Language?
• We strongly encourage you to wait on
taking a world language-unless you are
doing very well (A or high B) in your
current ELA class.
Electives
5 credits
If they are in addition to what is
required, they are considered an
elective.
– Ex. Additional World Language,
Computer course, Touch System
Data, Debate, Orchestra
STAAR
• Students entering high school as freshman
in 2011 must meet cumulative score
requirements on the State of Texas
Assessments of Academic Readiness
(STAAR-EOC).
www.tea.ststae.state.tx.us/students.assessment/staar/
Why is 9th grade important for
my future?
•Grades impact your GPA and Class
Rank used for post-secondary
opportunities
Every year counts!
Remember you need:
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science
4 credits of Social Studies
2 credits of World Language
1 credit of PE
½ credit of Speech
½ credit of Health
1 credit of Fine Arts
5 credits of Electives
See page 10 of program guide
TOTAL: 26
Pre-AP/GT
• Do not OVERLOAD yourself!
• Please consider these courses only for
subjects in which you excel.
• It is important to understand some of these
courses have summer readings.
• These courses have heavy time
commitments.
Criteria
for Pre-AP/GT Class!
 For ENGLISH/ALGEBRA 1 students must have A in
course and 85+ on final exam.
 For HISTORY, students must have a A in History &
English and an 85+ on the final exam.
 For BIOLOGY, students must have an A in Science &
English and an 85+ on the final exam.
 This criteria is set for students who are NOT
currently enrolled in GT/Pre-AP courses at the
middle school.
If you think there is a chance you will level up once the semester
begins-you should complete the required ELA summer reading
Create a 4 year plan
• Use Your Course Guide to help you plan for the
courses you need and would like to take at AHS
See page PG 2/3 of course guide.
http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/curriculum/Documents/2011%202012%20High%20School%20Guide.pdf
UTILIZE THE PROGRAM GUIDE
• Please utilize your program guide for
prerequisites, monetary commitments,
graduation information….
GET INVOLVED-Do not wait until
your senior year to join activities!
*Volunteer
YES Service Organization at school
*Join a club/team at school
*Part time jobs
AHS WEBSITE/ACCESS
• For up-to-date info and answers to many
of your questionsPlease refer to our WEBSITE
Remember you need:
WEBSITE LINK
• http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/campuses/ahs/default.cfm
Course Selection Worksheet
-Course Selection WorksheetCore Subjects Section
Course Selection WorksheetElectives Section
-Course Selection WorksheetSignature Section
Where do I register for my classes?
• Will open on February 18th and commence
on February 27th.
• Verification sheets will be posted online for
you to review-More info will follow.
• March 28th-you will have access to review
your course selection online.
www.fortbendisd.com/FamilyAccess
Thinking about Summer School?
• FBISD Summer school
Please see your middle school counselor
for this info in the spring.
Choose electives
wisely!!!
Elective schedule
changes are not
permitted after you
have made online
verifications.
Dropping an elective
will result in a study
hall for no credit!
Reminder!!!
• Return Course Selection Sheets-February
9th
• 8th Grade Parent Night-Tuesday, February
8th @ 6:30 pm AHS auditorium