9th grade Arnold High School 2014 Arnold High School Course Registration Required Courses for Collegiate Studies Required Courses (Pending FCAT results and teacher recommendations) English I World History Physical Science Personal Fitness &Team Sports Math (math team will evaluate placement) If a student makes a level 1 or 2 on FCAT Reading or Math, they will take an intensive Reading or Math class as an elective. (Pending FCAT results and teacher recommendations) English I Honors World History Honors Biology Honors Personal Fitness &Team Sports Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors (or course progression: Geometry Honors then Algebra 2 honors) Suggested Elective (minimum 4 or 5 on FCAT Reading): AP Human Geography & Latin 1 Rank your elective choices # 1-4 _____Art 2-D _____Art 3-D _____Fashion Design *Application & Interview _____Acting 1 _____Dance Choreography & Techniques _____Theatre Costume, Make-up & Hair* _____Business of Theatre* _____Design & Production 1: lighting, sound, set construction, scenery & props* _____Play Writing* _____Concert Band 1 _____Band Auxiliary (Dance, Majorette, Guard) _____Wind Ensemble 1 (Audition only) _____Jazz Ensemble (Audition Only) _____Chorus ____Culinary ____Early Childhood Education ____Intro to Engineering ____Introduction to Technology ____ Naval Science/ROTC Physical Education ____Individual/Dual Sports ____Weightlifting ____Aerobics ____Football (players only) Minimum 4 or 5 on FCAT Reading: ____AP Human Geography ____Latin 1 _____Journalism – Wave TV (by application) _____Journalism – Yearbook (by application) Graduation requirements Students entering 9th grade in 2014-2015 will need 24 credits to graduate 4 English must pass the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading or earn a passing concordant score on the ACT or SAT 4 Mathematics one of which must be Algebra 1 or its equivalent and one of which must be geometry or its equivalent 3 Science (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science or Physics) 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, Government/Economics, must include Financial literacy) 1 Fine, Performing, or Practical Arts (Engineering, Art, Band, Theatre, Intro to Technology) ½ PE and ½ Personal Fitness 8 Electives 24 Total credits, 2.0 GPA, passing score on FCAT 2.0 Reading and Algebra 1 EO Applications found on www.bayschools.com/ahs under Academics. For Bright Futures Information www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (levels of bright future awards). Collegiate Studies? Yes________ Student Name _________________________ Parent’s Name ______________________________ Home Phone_______________________ Cell Phone____________________ Email address_________________________________ Please study the choices on the other side of this form and discuss your options with your teachers, counselors, and parents: list your desired course for next year in the appropriate spaces below. Arnold High School counselors will do their best to honor your requests. Core Academic Courses 1. English 2. Math 3. Science 4. Social Studies 5. Personal Fitness & Team Sports or CS Elective Electives (in order of preference) 1. 2. 3. 4. Diploma Designations Scholar Designation In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: • 1 credit in Algebra 2 • 1 credit in statistics or an equally rigorous mathematics course • Pass the Biology 1 EOC • 1 credit in chemistry or physics • 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to chemistry or physics • Pass the U.S. History EOC Assessment • 2 credits in the same world language • Earn at least one credit in AP, IB, AICE or a Dual Enrollment course. Merit Designation In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements: • Attain one or more industry certifications from the list established (per s. 1003.492,F.S.). Counselor Notes: For Collegiate Studies, please email Dee Meadows, meadodd@bay.k12.fl.us For Regular Education, please email Kelly Fenger, fengekc@bay.k12.fl.us I have carefully chosen my courses based on graduation requirements, college entrance, and bright futures requirements. I understand that once school begins, my schedule will not be changed. _______________________________ Student signature and date