Course Request
2016-2017
• You will be entering your course requests for
the 2016-2017 school year.
• We will use your course requests to create the
master schedule.
• You are not guaranteed enrollment in each
course you request.
• Students who request and are assigned
JOURNALISM will not be permitted to drop
the course for any reason next year.
Directions:
• Upperclassmen: the course request process is
the same as last year
• Course requests for next school year will be
completed entirely online
• Course requests can be entered online
beginning today and must be completed in
your NetClassroom account by Friday,
February 19
*Sophomores and Juniors
will register for courses on
their own time
*Counselors will visit
Freshmen English classes
this week to assist with
course requests
Course Request Timeline:
• Students and parents discuss courses and
enter schedule into NetClassroom (2/16-2/19)
• Teachers will approve online (2/22-2/26)
• Parents will approve online (2/29-3/04)
If parents have concerns about class levels they
should contact the teacher or your counselor before
March 4th.
• Guidance counselors will review course
requests starting on 3/07
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
24 CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
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Religion = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)
English = 4 credits (9,10,11,12)
Math = 4 credits 1 must be Algebra 2 (9,10,11,12)
Science = 3 credits 1 must be Biology (9,10,11,12)
World Cultures = 1 credit (10)
American History = 1 credit (11)
American Government/Economics = 1 credit (12)
Physical Education = ½ credit OR PE Waiver (9,10,11,12)
Health = ½ credit (9,10,11,12)
Computer Science = ½ credit (9,10,11,12) In addition to Mobile Computing
Fine Arts = 1 credit (9)
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Students will select elective courses to fulfill the number of credits required
Level Names
G
CP2
CP1
ACP
H
AP
General Academics
College Preparatory 2
College Preparatory 1
Advanced College Preparatory
Honors
Advanced Placement
FY = Full Year Courses
S = Semester Courses
Course descriptions are available on Naviance. Once
you are in your Naviance account, click the
courses tab. On the left hand side click Browse
Course Catalog.
See recommendation worksheet for grade level
requirements, subject pathways, and electives.
Religion
REQUIRED COURSES:
Sophomore Year: Ecclesiology/Church History and Catholic Social Teaching
Junior Year: Catholic Morality and RELIGION ELECTIVE
Senior Year: Catholic Lifestyles and RELIGION ELECTIVE
Religion Electives:
American Catholic History
Death to Life
Community Service
Philosophy
World Religions
Catholic Themes in Media
English
English is required each year. Your current teacher will
approve your level for next year.
Social Studies
Sophomore’s World Cultures level should be the same
as your English level.
10th
11th
12th
Math Pathways:
Grade:
9th
Algebra/Geometry
Part 1
10th
Algebra/Geometry
Part 2
11th
12th
Integrated Math 3
Algebra 2
Algebra/Geometry
Part 3
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Algebra 1
Geometry/
Trigonometry
Algebra 2
HS Calculus
AP Calculus AB
Geometry/
Trigonometry
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
Science Typical Pathways:
Grade: 9th
10th
11th
12th
Foreign Language
Courses available:
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French 1 – CP1, ACP, H
French 2 – CP1, ACP, H
French 3 - H
French 4 – H
AP French Language and Culture
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German 1 – CP1, ACP, H
German 2 – CP1, ACP, H
German 3 - H
German 4 – H
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Latin 1 – ACP, H
Latin 2 – ACP, H
Latin 3 – H
Latin 4 – H
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Spanish 1 – CP1, ACP, H
Spanish 2 – CP1, ACP, H
Spanish 3 – H
Spanish 4 – H
*Foreign Language courses must be approved
*Most 4-year Colleges/Universities require 2-3 years of the same
language.
Fine Arts Electives:
One credit of Fine Art is required for graduation. The
following are classes you could take if you choose to take
additional classes.
Choral Music
Band
Music Theory
History of Music
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Mixed Media
Digital Photography
Health and PE
All students must complete 1 semester of Health class
All students must complete 2 semesters of
Physical Education class OR
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• 2 seasons of athletics OR
• 2 years of Marching Band OR
1 year of Band AND 1 season of athletics
*See your counselor immediately if you have questions about
the PE Waiver.
Computer Science
All students must complete a semester of Computer Science. Mobile Computing
does not count toward this requirement.
Complete course requests
on NetClassroom.
Directions
and course request
worksheet were emailed
to you.
REMINDERS!
• A complete schedule fills 7 bells.
• You may only sign up for 1 Study Hall per semester.
• All electives offered are listed on the back of the
recommendation worksheet. Some electives require
the teacher’s approval.
• Course descriptions can be found on Naviance under
the courses tab.
• There are prerequisite courses required for some
subjects. Check course descriptions for information.
• If you are interested in playing sports in college don’t
forget about NCAA eligibility when choosing your
classes. See your counselor if you have questions.
Remind your parents to
go online February 29March 4 to approve your
course requests.