• This presentation was developed to assist you and your
student in completing the scheduling process.
• We would like you to know that upon your completion of the
scheduling form that there will be several times in the future
that the form will be reviewed by staff prior to the start of
the next school year.
• If your student has special needs, it is also likely that the
courses needed for the next year will be discussed at the
annual meeting.
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Guidelines for Course Selection
1.
Students must select the required courses for graduation first. (Math, Science, Social Studies,
English)
2.
Physical Education (PE), Health, or Computer applications are also required for graduation
and need to be scheduled if they have not taken them yet.
3.
Descriptions of courses are in the course selection guide that was handed out to students.
4.
Read the description of each course selected and be familiar with the correct sequences for
the grade and program of study. (Use the Scope and Sequence table in this presentation or
page 8 in your course selection guide.)
5.
Always check course prerequisites in the course selection guide before selecting a course.
6.
We encourage students to discuss course selections with parents.
7.
Students should speak with their teachers if they choose to take Honors and/or AP
(Advanced Placement) course selections and get required signatures before choosing a class.
8.
If students still have questions they may schedule an appointment to see their counselor.
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School Counselors
Mrs. Bassett
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Welding & Metal Fabrication Technology
PowerSports & Engine Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Automotive Technology
Diesel Technology
Homeland Security
Mrs. Bailey
• Engineering Technology/CAD
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School Counselors
Ms. Patton
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Commercial & Advertising Art
Licensed Cosmetology
Medical Professions
Sports Technology & Exercise Science
Mr. Snider
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Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Communication Technology
Early Childhood Education
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School Counselors
Ms. Koveleski
• Landscape Design & Construction Technology
• Electrical Occupations
• Information Technology
• Network Systems & Cyber Security
• Computer Programming
& Interactive Media
• IT Systems Management
• Electronics & IT Support
• Carpentry
• Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning/Plumbing
• Masonry & Concrete Technology
Mrs. Hershey
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Planning Ahead
It’s time to think about your future!
*College Planning
Timeline.
The following timelines give a
suggested overview of what steps a
student should be taking in each
grade in order to prepare for
college.
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 9/Freshman Year Talk to your guidance counselor about the following:
•Attending a college or university
•Reviewing the high school curriculum needed to satisfy the requirements of the colleges you are interested in
attending
•Consider taking a foreign language at some point in the future
Start Keeping Track of Your Documents
Create a file of the following documents and notes:
•Copies of report cards
•List of awards and honors
•List of school and community activities in which you are involved, including both paid and volunteer work, and
descriptions of what you do
Start Thinking About the Colleges
Start thinking about the colleges you might want to attend. Once you have narrowed down the list of colleges or
universities in which you are interested, consider taking a tour of the campuses.
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 10/Sophomore Year - Talk to Your Teachers and Counselors
•Reviewing the high school curriculum needed to satisfy the requirements of the colleges you are interested in
attending
•Find out about Honors courses:
• What courses are available
• Whether or not you are eligible for the classes that you want to take
• How to enroll in them
Update Your Document File
•Copies of report cards
•List of awards and honors
•List of school and community activities in which you are involved, including both paid and volunteer work, and
descriptions of what you do
Participate in Extracurricular Activities
Continue extracurricular activities, as admissions officers look at students' extracurricular activities when
considering them for admission. Record your activities in your file.
October –
Take the PSAT. The scores will not count for National Merit Scholar consideration in your sophomore year, but it is
valuable practice for when you take the PSAT in your junior year (when the scores will count), as well as for the SAT I
exam which you should also be taking in your junior year. You will receive your PSAT results in December.
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 11/Junior Year
Maintain Your Grades - Maintaining your grades during your junior year is especially important. You should be
doing at least 2 hours of homework each night.
Talk to a school Counselor about the following:
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Availability of and enrollment in Honors /Advanced Placement (AP)classes
Schedules for the PSAT, SAT, ACT
Discuss why you should take these exams and how they could benefit you.
Determine which exams you will take.
Sign up and prepare for the exams you've decided to take.
Determine what it takes to gain admission to the college(s) of your choice, in addition to GPA and test score
requirements.
August
• Obtain schedules and forms for the SAT and/or ACT
October
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Take the PSAT. Narrow your list of colleges to include a few colleges with requirements at your current GPA
Your list should contain approximately 3-5 schools you are seriously considering.
Start researching your federal financial aid options and private financial aid programs as well
Begin scheduling interviews with admissions counselors. If possible, schedule tours of the school grounds on the
same days. You and your parent(s) may want to visit the colleges and universities during spring break and
summer vacation, so that you do not have to miss school.
December
• Receive your scores from the October PSAT. Depending on the results, you may want to sign up for
an SAT preparatory course.
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 11/Junior Year - CONTINUED
January
Take campus tours online or in person to further narrow your list of colleges to match your personality, GPA, and test
scores.
February
Register for the March SAT and/or the April ACT tests. Find out from each college the deadlines for applying for
admission and which tests to take. Make sure your test dates give colleges ample time to receive test scores. It is a
good idea to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring to allow you time to review your results and retake the exams in
the fall of your senior year, if necessary.
April
Talk to teachers about writing letters of recommendation for you. Think about what you would like included in these
letters (how you would like to be presented) and politely ask your teachers if they can accommodate you.
June
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Add any new report cards, test scores, honors, or awards to your file. Visit colleges. Call ahead for appointments
with the financial aid, admissions, and academic advisors at the college(s) in which you are most interested.
During your visits, talk to professors, sit in on classes, spend a night in the dorms, and speak to students about
the college(s). Doing these things will allow you to gather the most information about the college and the
atmosphere in which you would be living, should you choose to attend. Some colleges have preview programs
that allow you to do all of these; find out which of the schools that you will be visiting offer these programs and
take advantage of them.
Take the SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT tests.
If you go on interviews or visits, don't forget to send thank you notes.
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 12/Senior Year
September
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Find out from the colleges to which you are applying whether or not they need official copies of your transcripts
(transcripts sent directly from your high school) sent at the time of application.
Register for October/November SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT.
Take another look at your list of colleges, and make sure that they still satisfy your requirements. Add and/or
remove colleges as necessary.
Make sure you meet the requirements (including any transcript requirements) for all the colleges to which you
want to apply. Double-check the deadlines, and apply.
Give any recommendation forms to the appropriate teachers or counselors with stamped, college-addressed,
envelopes making certain that your portion of the forms are filled out completely and accurately.
Most early decision and early action applications are due between October 1 and November 1. Keep this in mind
if you intend to take advantage of these options and remember to request that your high school send your
official transcripts to the college to which you are applying.
October
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Make a final list of schools that interest you and keep a file of deadlines and required admission items for each
school.
Take the SAT and/or ACT tests. Have the official scores sent by the testing agency to the colleges that have made
your final list of schools.
Continue thinking about and beginning writing (if you have not already started) any essays to be included with
your applications.
November
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Submit your college admission applications.
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 12/Senior Year - CONTINUED
November
•
Submit your college admission applications.
December
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Early decision replies usually arrive between December 1 and December 31.
If you haven't already done so, make sure your official test scores are being sent to the colleges to which you are
applying.
January
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Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or after January 1. Contact the Financial Aid
Office at the college to see if you need to complete additional financial aid forms and check into other financial
aid options. In order to be considered for financial aid, you'll need to submit these forms even if you haven't yet
been notified of your acceptance to the college(s) to which you applied.
Go to the FAFSA on the Web to complete the form. Or complete a paper FAFSA.
Request that your high school send your official transcripts to the colleges to which you are applying.
Make sure your parents have completed their income tax forms in anticipation of the financial aid applications. If
they haven't completed their taxes, providing estimated figures is acceptable.
Contact the admissions office of the college(s) to which you have applied to make sure that your information has
been received, and that they have everything they need from you.
February
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If you completed the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within 2-3 weeks if you applied
via paper. If you applied on-line, you can receive results via e-mail by the next business day after electronic
submission. If corrections are needed, correct and return it to the FAFSA processor promptly.
Complete your scholarship applications. (Generally students need to be accepted to a college in order to receive
some scholarships.)
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Planning Ahead :It’s time to think about your future!
Grade 12/Senior Year - CONTINUED
February
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If you completed the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within 2-3 weeks if you applied
via paper. If you applied on-line, you can receive results via e-mail by the next business day after electronic
submission. If corrections are needed, correct and return it to the FAFSA processor promptly.
Complete your scholarship applications. (Generally students need to be accepted to a college in order to receive
some scholarships.)
Contact the financial aid office of the college(s) to which you have applied to make sure that your information
has been received, and that they have everything they need from you.
March/April
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If you haven't received an acceptance letter from the college (s) to which you applied, contact the admissions
office.
Compare your acceptance letters, financial aid and scholarship offers.
When you choose a college that has accepted you, you may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit for
freshman tuition (this should ensure your place in the entering freshman class).
May
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You should make a decision by May 1 as to which college you will be attending and notify the school by mailing
your commitment deposit check. Many schools require that your notification letter be postmarked by this date.
If you were placed on a waiting list for a particular college, and have decided to wait for an opening, contact that
college and let them know you are still very interested.
June
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Have your school send your final transcripts to the college which you will be attending.
Contact your college to determine when fees for tuition, room and board are due and how much they will be.
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Planning Ahead
It’s time to think about your future!
The career center can assist
with scholarship and financial
aid information, assistance
with college applications,
transcript requests, and test
registration.
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Testing
*Required (technical area)
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Pre-NOCTI (11)
NOCTI (12)
Keystone Exams
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Algebra 1
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Biology
•
Literature(English
10)
*Optional (depending
on career goals)
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PSAT (10th or 11th)
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ASVAB (11th or 12th)
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SAT (11th or 12th)
•
ACT (11th or 12th)
The class of 2017 and beyond need to
be proficient in each of the Keystone
exam areas to graduate.
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Requirements
Subject Area
Credits Required
Credits Required
(Class of 2016)
(Class of 2017 & 2018)
English
4
4
Social Studies
3
3
Mathematics
4
4
Science (biological, chemical, physical)
3
3
1 (combined)
1 (combined)
Technical (3 credits in senior year)
9
9
Computer Applications
.5
.5
Electives
2.5
2.5
1
0
28
27
Health & Physical Education
Graduation/Culminating Project
TOTAL CREDITS
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Graduation Requirements
Report
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• Course Name this is the name of the class
your student took or is
taking currently
• School Year - this
is the school year that the
class was taken
• Final Average
(FAV) – this is the
average of all the quarter
grades for the course
• Credits Earned –
this is a summary of the
credit value earned by
successfully passing the
course
• Credits Enrolled –
these are the credit value of
classes your student is
enrolled in currently but have
not yet been completed
• Credit Totals – this
is the total of each column
credits earned and enrolled
SAMPLE
Promotion
From Grade 9 to Grade 10:
must earn at least
7 credits
*Note: It is
important to pass
your classes so
that you can move
to the next grade
level, have the
opportunity to
participate in CoOp, and graduate
on time!
From Grade 10 to Grade 11:
must earn at least
13 credits
From Grade 11 to Grade 12:
must be able to schedule all
remaining courses needed for
graduation
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Transcript
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• Quarter Grades
• Final Exam (FX)
Grades
• Final Averages
• Credits – these are the
individual credit values for
each course which has been
passed
• Cumulative
Credits – these are the
total number of credits passed
and accumulated since 9th
grade
• Cumulative GPA
- this is the calculated
average of all the FAV of each
course completed
• Class Rank – this
is your student’s position out
of his or her entire class total
according to his or her
cumulative GPA
• Grading Scale
• Test Record
• Attendance
Record
SAMPLE
Your attendance will be listed
here when you graduate!
Advanced Courses
Weighting of 1.1 or 1.2
• Honors & AP Courses
• Based on recommendations from your teachers
*Teacher signature required
• Grades are the main factor
• Will be scheduled accordingly with your technical area
These courses are academically demanding and challenging . They will require a
signature of approval from your current teacher in that subject area. Information
on weighted course calculation can be found in the course selection guide on page
6.
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Course Request Form
Step #1
YORK COUNTY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
COURSE REQUEST FORM: 2015-2016
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__________
__________________
Student Name
Student ID #
Technical Program
_________
Grade
Please mark your course selections below.
Honors and AP courses must have a teacher signature indicating recommendation for the course.
*THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR TECHNICAL TEACHER BY JANUARY 30th.
** Please be sure to PRINT the
information above so that it can be read
by anyone looking at it.
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Guidelines
•
Students must select the required courses for graduation first.
(English, Social studies, Math, & Science)
•
Physical Education (PE), Health, and Computer applications are also
required for graduation and need to be scheduled if they have not yet
been taken and passed. (Use graduation requirement report to verify)
•
Students with an IEP might use the modified scope and sequence (page 26
in this presentation) depending on the current course they are already
scheduled in this year. (You may also consult your student’s case
manager or school counselor for assistance.)
•
Descriptions of courses are in the course selection guide that was
handed out to the students.
•
Read the description of each course selected and be familiar with the
correct sequences for the program of study. (Use the Scope and Sequence
in this presentation or page 8 in the course selection guide.)
•
Always check course recommendations or prerequisites in the course
selection guide before selecting a course.
•
Discuss your course selections with your parents, counselors, and
teachers. (If the student wishes to take a course that is listed as
Honors or Advanced Placement (AP) they will need to get a signature from
their teacher giving a recommendation to take that course in the
following year.)
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Suggestions
When you are completing the schedule form
you will use:
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Graduation Requirements table (page 16 here and/or page 5 in the
course selection guide or reverse side of schedule form)
•
Scope and sequence table (page 24 here and/or on page 8 of the
course selection guide)
•
Students with an IEP might use the modified scope and sequence
slide (page 26 here) depending on the current course(s) they are
already scheduled in this year.
•
Your student’s transcript
•
Your student’s graduation requirements report
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Scope & Sequence
SUGGESTED
Credits
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
1.0
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
1.0
See Math Sequence
Flowchart (Pg. 14)
Comprehensive Sci.
Biology
Civics/Gov’t
See Math Sequence
Flowchart (Pg. 14)
Biology
Chemistry
US History
See Math Sequence
Flowchart (Pg. 14)
Chemistry
Science Elective
World History
See Math Sequence
Flowchart (Pg. 14)
Science Elective
Computer
Applications 1
Health
Elective (1/2 credit)
Physical Education
(PE)
Electives (1 credit)
Electives (2 credits)
1.0
Reading (if not at
grade level)
3.0
CTE Level 1
Reading (if not
proficient at end of
year assessment)
CTE Level 2
Reading (if not
proficient at end of
year assessment)
CTE Level 3
Reading (if not
proficient at end of
year assessment)
CTE Level 4
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
Some classes may be interchangeable and taken at various times in the student’s high school
career. (Social Studies, Computer applications, Health, PE, and Electives are the subject areas that tend to be
most interchangeable to be taken out of “sequence”.
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•Students who have an Individualized
* If your student does not have an IEP or special
Education Plan (IEP)
needs you may skip this page and proceed to page
27 of this presentation.
•
If your student has special needs or an(IEP) and is in a class not
listed on the previous scope and sequence slide, the next slide may
be helpful.
•
Support services, accommodations and adaptations necessary for
each special needs student to be successful are specified in an (IEP)
developed annually.
•
If your student is currently in a small specifically structured
classroom with modifications for a subject, they would usually be
scheduled in the next course in the sequence unless changes were
discussed in the yearly IEP meeting.
•
You may also use page 18 in the Course Selection Guide to provide
assistance in this area.
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Students in a small specifically structured classroom –
suggested scope and sequence
All classes are adapted and modified from the regular education curriculum to meet the needs of the IEP student in
English, Science, and Social Studies. Some students may also be scheduled in co-taught classes as well.
Credits
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
1.0
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
1.0
Standards Based
Math 1
Comprehensive Sci.
Biology
Civics/Gov’t
Standards Based
Math 2
Biology
Chemistry
US History
Standards Based
Math 3
Chemistry
Science Elective
World History
Standards Based
Math 4
Science Elective
Computer
Applications 1
Health
Elective (1/2 credit)
Physical Education
(PE)
Electives (1 credit)
Electives (2 credits)
1.0
Reading (if not at
grade level)
3.0
CTE Level 1
Reading (if not
proficient at end of
year assessment)
CTE Level 2
Reading (if not
proficient at end of
year assessment)
CTE Level 3
Reading (if not
proficient at end of
year assessment)
CTE Level 4
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
Some classes may be interchangeable and taken at various times in the student’s high school career. (Social Studies,
Computer applications, Health, PE, and Electives are the subject areas that tend to be most interchangeable to be
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taken out of “sequence”.
Students will pick the English course which comes
next in the sequence following the English course
they are currently in.
English
Step #2 – pages 9-11 of Course Selection Guide
Code
Course
Credit
101
101H
102
English 10
Honors English 10
English 11
1
1
1
R
ELL
CT
Teacher Signature:
R
ELL
CT
102H
Honors English 11
1
Teacher Signature:
102AP
103
103H
103AP
AP English Lang &Comp
English 12
Honors English 12
AP English Lit &Comp
1
1
1
1
Teacher Signature:
R
ELL
CT
Teacher Signature:
Teacher Signature:
Credit Value
Office Use Only (circle option)
LS
ES
LS
ES
LS
ES
English
English
English
English
9
10
11
12
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Social Studies
Step #3- pages 12-13 of Course Selection Guide
Students will pick the course which
Credit
Value
comes
in the sequence
following
Credit
Office Use Only
(circlenext
option)
the Social Studies course they are
1
R
CT currently
LS in.
ES
1
R
CT
LS
ES
1
Teacher Signature:
Code
Course
203
200
200H
Civics & Government
US History
Honors US History
202
World History
1
202H
200AP
Honors World History
AP U.S. History
1
1
Civics &
Gov’t.
R
CT
LS
ES
Teacher Signature:
Teacher Signature:
US
History
World
History
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Mathematics
Step #4- pages 14-16 of Course Selection Guide
Code
Course
300B
304
304H
306
306H
314
307
308
309
309AP
31__L
Algebra 1B
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra 2
Honors Algebra 2
Probability & Statistics
Ess Appl Alg/Geom
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
Standards Based Math
Credit
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Credit Value
Office Use Only (circle option)
R
CT
R
CT
Teacher Signature:
R
CT
Teacher Signature:
R
R
CT
Teacher Signature:
Teacher Signature:
Teacher Signature:
1
2
ES
ES
ES
ES
3
4
Students will pick the Math course which comes next in the sequence
following the Math course they are currently in. You may use the next page
or the back of your schedule form to complete this part.
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Mathematics
Algebra
1A & 1B
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Geometry
Geometry
Algebra 2
PreCalculus
Algebra 2
PreCalculus
Calculus
Ess App of
Alg/Geom
Ess App of
Alg/Geom
Algebra 2
Pre-Calc or
Prob/Stats
Pre- Calc or
Prob/Stats
Calculus
Also found on back of your scheduling form at the bottom
Prob/Stat,
AP Calc, or
Dual
Enrollment
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Science
Students will pick the Science course which comes next in the
sequence following the Science course they are currently in.
Step #5- pages 17-18 of Course Selection Guide
Code
Course
400
401
401H
Comprehensive Science
Biology
Honors Biology
1
1
402
Chemistry
1
402H
402AP
403
Honors Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Physics
1
1
1
Comp.
Science
Credit
1
Biology
Credit Value
Office Use Only (circle option)
R
CT
R
CT
Teacher Signature:
R
CT
LS
LS
LS
Teacher Signature:
Teacher Signature:
Chemistry
ES
ES
ES
Honors and AP courses will
require a teacher signature
before returning the form.
Physics
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Other Courses
Required for Graduation
Step #6
Code
Course
701R
500
503
Computer Applications
Health & Wellness
Physical Education
Credit
0.5
0.5
0.5
Office Use Only (circle option)
R
Credit Value
Adaptive
* Due to scheduling conflicts, it may not be possible to grant every student
his or her specific choices. Courses that are required for graduation will be
scheduled first.
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Electives
5
2
1
3
4
6
Code
Course
Credit
504
911
901
810
811
905
Advanced Physical Education
Public Speaking
Science Fiction Reading
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Psychology
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
1
0.5
906
Economics
0.5
907
707
704
708
706
958
905AP
408
405
CHS001
Women’s Studies
Internet/Web Page Design
Personal Finance
Business Law
YES (Your Employability Skills)
SAT Prep
AP Psychology
Forensic Science
Advanced Biology
CHS Medical Terminology
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
1
1
1
0.5
Even if your student thinks he/she may be
eligible for co/op or that they may not need
any electives, still choose a minimum of 6
electives. In either of the above situations,
adjustments will be made to the schedule at
that time.
Step #7
*Electives will be scheduled based on
availability and interest. Students
should choose a minimum of 6
electives! PLEASE NUMBER
COURSES IN ORDER OF
PREFERENCE (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.)
You may not add electives that are not
written on your schedule form.
*Teacher signatures
required for some
electives
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Co-Op
An opportunity to work in your field, get
paid and earn high school credit
Grade 11
Students
• time out on co-op will likely be only
during your technical time and it is
only during the last marking period of
the year
• Cumulative GPA must be at least 80%
Grade 12
Students
• time out will depend on needed courses
for graduation
• Cumulative GPA must be at least 70%
Interested? See Ms. Warner
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Each student is scheduled for a total of 8
credits each year. 3 technical credits
(scheduled by student services) and 5
academic credits.
Final Steps
*Due to scheduling conflicts, it may not be possible to grant every
student his or her first choice in course selections. Courses that are
required for graduation will be considered first.
Technical Credits
3
Academic Credits
+
______
Total Credits
=
8
Please review your course selections, ensure that you have all required teacher signatures,
and sign below.
Student Signature: _______________________________________
Date: ___________________
I have reviewed these course selections with my child.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________
Counselor Signature: ______________________________________
Date: ___________________
Date: _______________
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Resources
Info on back of course selection form
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Resources
Course Selection Guide
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Resources
Transcript
SAMPLE
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Resources
Graduation Requirements
Report
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Resources
Info on course selection form
Course Selection Guide
Transcript
Graduation Requirements Report
Website
Form due to your technical teacher by
Friday, January 30th!!!
Questions
See your school counselor.
YORK TECH