YAI Elective Focus Class of 2016
Student __________________________________ Grade ______ Date ___________
Graduation Requirements: 24 Credits
English 4 credits: English I, II, III, and IV; Math 4 credits: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and an
additional higher level math course (either Discrete Math, Pre-calculus or Dual Credit Math); Science 3
credits: (A-Team will need 4) Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry; Social Studies 3 credits: World
Geography or World History, US History, US Government (1/2), and Economics (1/2); Other 10 credits:
Reading (1 credit); Computer Applications (1 credit); Personal Finance (1/2 credit) and Physical
Education(1/2 credit); Wellness (1 credit); Foreign Language (2 credits in the same language); Fine Art (1
credit); Elective Focus (3 credits)
The 3 Credit Elective Focus can be in either ___(1) math and science, ___(2) humanities, ___(3) fine
arts,___(4) JROTC or ___(5) CTE (on the back of this sheet). All students must have at least 3 credits in
one of these five focus areas. Please check your selected focus.
Math and Science
In addition to the 7 required math and science courses listed above, students may select:
Math- Pre-Calculus (if not used as the 4th math credit), Dual Credit Math (if not used as the 4th math
credit), or Calculus; Science- Biology II, Chemistry II, or Anatomy
1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________
Humanities
In addition to the 4 required English, 3 required Social Studies, and 2 required foreign language courses
listed above students may select: Reading, Journalism, World Geography, World History, Contemporary
Issues, Spanish I, Spanish II, Chinese I, or Chinese II.
1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________
Fine Arts
In addition to the one required fine art required for graduation, students may select from Art I, Art II,
Beginning Chorus, Advanced Chorus, and Piano.
1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________
JROTC
If a JROTC course substitutes for a required graduation requirement, students may choose 3 additional
JROTC courses to satisfy their elective focus.
1._________________________ 2._________________________ 3._________________________
CTE on Back
Students who plan to earn their required elective focus in CTE must select one of the following:
Cluster: Health Science Program Area: Health Science Education Program of Study: Therapeutic Services
Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics, Nursing Education, and DC Emergency Medical Services
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
or Therapeutic Emergency Services Health Science Education, DC Health Infomatics/Terminology, Medical
Therapeutics, and EMS
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Program Area: Agricultural Education Program of Study:
Animal Systems-PreVeterinary. Principles of Agricultural Science, Small Animal Care, Horse Science,
Veterinary Science, and Livestock Management
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
OR Program of Study: Plant Systems-Horticulture Production. Principles of Agricultural Science, Greenhouse
Management, Plant Technology/Gardening, and Landscaping & Turf Management
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Information Technology Program Area: Business Technology Education Program of Study:
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. Interactive Multimedia Presentation, Web Design Essentials,
and Web Design Applications
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Program Area: T&I Program of Study: Design
Communications. Visual Communications, Digital Design and Imaging I, and Digital Design and Imaging II
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Human Services Program Area: Family & Consumer Sciences Program of Study: Family &
Community Services. FACS, Child & Lifespan Development, Nutrition & Foods, and Life Connections
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Program Area: T&I Program of Study: Automotive
Technology. Transportation Core, Brake Systems, Steering and Suspensions, and Electronics A & B (2 credits)
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Architecture and Construction Program Area: T&I Program of Study: Carpentry.
Carpentry Core, Carpentry I, and Carpentry II (May take 2 times)
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________
Cluster: Architecture and Construction Program Area: T&I Program of Study: Welding. Intro to Welding,
Basic Principles of Welding, and Advanced Welding Applications (May take 2 times)
1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________