Course registration
in the new semester
schedule at ARHS
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Course Registration Overview
• We build an entirely new master schedule each year
• We build the schedule around student requests
• Essential that we receive accurate information during
course registration
Round 1: February/March (Course Registration)
• Collecting requests
• Online for grades 9-11; On paper for grade 8
• NOT a first-come, first serve system
• Data collected helps us to determine how many sections
of each course will run
• Allows us to develop preliminary teaching assignments
Course Registration Overview (2)
Round 2: May (Course Verification)
• Students receive paper printouts containing their
requests for the following year
• Students check requests for accuracy
• Students may revise requests based on new information
(T2 grades, consultation with T3 teachers or counselors,
etc)
• Last chance to make changes before we begin building
the master schedule.
ARHS Course Registration Timeline
February:
• Thursday 2/18: Registration information mailed to families
• Monday 2/22: Students receive registration materials in advisory
• Monday 2/22 – Friday 2/26: Online registration period for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th
graders
March / April:
• Guidance Counselors will meet with rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders individually
during Directed Studies, Academic Skills classes and English classes to review course
requests
• Monday and Tuesday 3/7 and 3/8 HS Guidance Counselors present to MS advisories
• Wednesday 3/9: 8th Grade Parent’s Night
• 6:15-7:00 – Families of 8th grade students with IEPs (ARHS Library)
• 7:00-8:30 – All 8th grade families (ARHS Auditorium)
• Thursday 3/10 HS Elective teachers present to 8th grade
• Paper registration for rising 9th Graders (due by Friday 3/25)
ARHS Course Registration Timeline
May:
• Monday 5/9: MS Course Verification Forms distributed
• Thursday 5/12: HS Course Verification Forms distributed in A period
• Friday 5/20: Course Verification Forms due for both MS and HS
June:
• Before the last day of school, students will be notified about any
irresolvable scheduling conflicts
August:
• Rising 9th graders receive schedules at Open House (Date TBA)
• Rising 10th-12th graders receive schedules in the mail the week before
school starts (Date TBA)
• All students receive another copy of their schedules in Advisory on the
first day of school
Program of Studies
• Rising 9th grade students will receive a hard copy of the POS in
advisory. Rising 10-12th grade students view it online. Hard
copies will be available with liaisons and in HS offices.
• Online version goes live Friday, February 12
• http://arhs.arps.org/academics/course_registration
• Contains:
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• ARHS Graduation Requirements
• College Admission Requirements
• NCAA Eligibility Requirements
• Department Overviews
• Course Descriptions / Prerequisites
Program of Studies - Examples
Drawing (605)
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art. Open to students in grades 10-12
Students in this course will learn to draw from direct observation, from photographic images, and
from their own imaginations. The following concepts will be emphasized: contour, shape, value,
form, gesture, chiaroscuro, space, human proportion, and abstraction. Students will learn to use
many drawing techniques such as shading, cross-hatching, and ink washes. Drawing materials such
as charcoal, pastel, graphite pencils, ink, conte and colored pencils may be explored. Students will
be challenged to create original and authentic drawings grounded in creative thinking and the
rigorous study of drawing fundamentals. In addition to developing their technical skills, students
will be challenged to think critically and creatively about their own work and the work of their
peers. They will be expected to participate actively in class critiques and discussions.
Advanced Drawing (615)
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Drawing. Open to students in grades 10-12
Students in this course will build on skills learned in Drawing as they explore more advanced
strategies and techniques. An emphasis will be placed on developing sophisticated ideas as
students are guided through the creative process from sketch to finish. Working from direct
observation, photographic sources and their imaginations, students will complete original drawings
that are technically advanced and conceptually compelling. Along with traditional techniques
students will be introduced to contemporary and non-traditional drawing methods and concepts.
Program of Studies - Examples
Physics (244B)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Algebra & Geometry or IMP 1
This course provides a broad overview of physics topics with an emphasis on conceptual
development and applications of science. Topics will include classical mechanics, electricity and
magnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics. Less emphasis is placed on mathematical
modeling than in the other physics offerings. Students will read, write, perform investigative
activities, and solve problems using mathematical and conceptual reasoning. This course is
recommended for all college-bound students.
Physics/Honors (246B)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Precalculus or IMP 4
This course builds a strong conceptual framework of physics principles and provides an in-depth
mathematical treatment of classical mechanics in preparation for further study after high
school. Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, projectiles, forces and Newton’s laws,
work and energy, systems of particles and linear momentum, rotational motion and angular
momentum, and gravitation. Students will apply mathematical skills, including trigonometry and
quadratic equations and systems of equations, to solve problems that model the physical world.
Program of Studies - Examples
Economics (135a)
Economics/Honors (135b)
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: None
Our current economic crisis has brought down financial giants, changed the political landscape
and frightened everyone who is paying attention. Empower yourself to understand and
investigate issues in this crucial field of study. Economics introduces students to basic economic
theories, covers key concepts in both micro- and macroeconomics and creates opportunities for
students to apply these theories and concepts to contemporary economic situations.
Microeconomic topics include supply, demand, market prices, as well as money, banking and
financial markets. Macroeconomic topics include economic indicators, fiscal and monetary
policy and economic globalization. Assignments require grade level reading and writing skills.
Students are evaluated on class participation, understanding of economic vocabulary and
concepts and the ability to apply economic concepts. Core assessments include quizzes, tests,
homework, essays, cooperative projects and a documented research paper.
Honors Option: The Honors Option requires above grade level reading and writing
assignments, active class participation and the completion of substantial independent reading
and research components. Honors level tests, homework, essays, cooperative projects and the
documented research paper will require the mastery of more authoritative sources and greater
analytical depth of work with those sources than the College Preparatory equivalents.
Nuts and Bolts
• All students must request 14 total blocks
• We do our best to fill 14 blocks for all students
• Typically, students will take 10 blocks in academic
departments (English, Social Studies, Science, Math,
and World Language)
• The remaining 4 blocks will depend on the individual
student and grade level and may include:
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Electives
Health (required for grade 9)
PE (required for grade 10)
Academic Skills or Support Classes
Directed Studies
College Classes (seniors)
Additional Academic Classes
Daily Bell Schedule
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
1st period
7:45-8:45
60 min
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
2nd period
8:50-9:45
55 min
B
C
C
B
B
B
B
3rd period
9:50-10:45
55 min
C
D
D
D
C
C
C
D
E
E
E
E
D
D
5th period
12:25-1:20
55 min
E
F
F
F
F
F
E
6th period
1:25-2:20
55 min
F
G
G
G
G
G
G
Drop G
Drop A
Drop B
Drop C
Drop D
Drop E
Drop F
4th period
LUNCH
10:50-11:20
11:20-11:50
11:50-12:20
60 min
Advisory Schedule
1st period
7:45-8:35 (50 min)
Early Release Day Schedule
1st period
7:45 - 8:17 (32 min)
2nd period 8:40-9:25 (45 min)
2nd period 8:22 - 8:49 (27 min)
3rd period 9:30-10:15 (45 min)
3rd period 8:54 - 9:21 (27 min)
Advisory
Lunch 1: 9:26 - 9:56
Lunch 2: 9:56 - 10:26
4th period
Lunch 3: 10:26 - 10:56
(30 min lunch, 60 min class)
10:20-11:05 (45 min)
Lunch 1: 11:10-11:40
Lunch 2: 11:40-12:10
4th period Lunch 3: 12:10-12:40
(30 min lunch, 60 min
class)
11:01 - 11:28 (27 min)
5th period
11:33 - 12:00 (27 min)
5th period 12:45-1:30 (45 min)
6th period
6th period 1:35-2:20 (45 min)
How will students know what the
schedule is each day?
Day
Date
1
Thursday, December 15, 2016
2
Snow day
Friday, December 16, 2016
3
Monday, December 19, 2016
4
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
5
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
6
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Semester Grading Periods
Semester 1 Semester 2
Progress reports in
early November
Progress reports in
early April
Semester ends in
mid-January
Semester ends in
mid-June
Sample 9th or 10th grade schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
Science
Social Studies
Math
World Language
Health/PE 10
Elective
Elective/DS/Acad Skills Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Sample 11th or 12th grade schedule
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
English
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Math
World Language
Elective
Elective
Elective/DS/Acad Skills Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Where can students get help or advice
during registration week?
• Guidance Counselors
• Room 141 (computer lab) during lunches
• Current teachers
• Teachers who teach prospective courses
• Students who are taking prospective courses
“What should I take?”
Advice we give to students:
• Take the most challenging courses that you will enjoy
and can reasonably manage.
• Push yourself, but don’t overdo it. Find balance.
• Explore our incredible elective program.
• If you don’t know what you’d like to study after high
school, get exposure to as much as you can.
• If you do know what you’d like to study after high
school, be prepared in case you change your mind.
• Consider the ARHS graduation requirements as well as
4-year college admissions requirements and NCAA
eligibility requirements (for potential college athletes)
when making your choices.
Department Overviews
• Science
• Math
Science Department Overview
• Nathaniel Woodruff, Science Department
Head (woodruffn@arps.org)
Science 4-Year Sequences
Option 1:
9th Grade
10th Grade
Ecology &
Environmental Science
or
Ecology &
Environmental
Science/Honors
Biology
or
Biology/Honors
(Students take
Biology MCAS)
11th Grade
12th Grade
ChemCom
Chemistry
Chemistry/Honors
or
Science Electives
Physics
Physics/Honors
Physics/AP
or
Science Electives
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology
Biology/Honors
Biology/AP*
or
Science Electives
Physics
Physics/Honors
Physics/AP
or
Science Electives
Option 2:
9th Grade
10th Grade
Ecology &
Environmental Science
or
Ecology &
Environmental
Science/Honors
Chemistry/Honors with
Genetics and
Evolution/Honors
(Students take
Chemistry MCAS)
*For 2016-17 only, students do not need the Genetics and Evolution/Honors prior
to enrollment in AP Bio. For 2016-17 only, 3 blocks will be allocated to AP Biology.
Sample 10th grade schedule for
someone planning to take AP Bio
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
Chemistry/Honors
Social Studies
Math
World Language
Health/PE 10
Genetics and Evolution/H
Elective/DS/Acad Skills Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Sample schedule with AP Bio in 16-17
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
AP Biology
AP Biology
Elective
Math
World Language
Social Studies
Social Studies
Elective/DS/Acad Skills Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Exploring Computer Science
• 1 semester class, 2 credits, no prerequisites
• Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is an introductory
class that provides exposure to a wide range of computer
science disciplines and aims to develop the confidence
and interest required to take other computer science
courses at the high school. Topics include human
computer interaction, web design, computer
programming, animation, and robotics. ECS teaches
students the computational practices of algorithm
design, problem solving, and programming within a
context that is relevant to their lives.
Math Department Overview
• Jane Mudie, Math Department Head
(mudiej@arps.org)
Sequence for Students in Integrated Math 1
Math Elective 2
and Integrated
Math 2
Integrated Math
1
Integrated Math
2
Math Elective 2H
and Integrated
Math 2H
Sequence for Students in Integrated Math 2
Elective TBD
Elective 3 and
Integrated 3
Statistics 1
Integrated Math
2
Integrated 3
Elective 3H and
Integrated 3H
Integrated 4
Statistics 2
AP Calculus AB
Integrated
4H
AP Calculus
BC
Sequence for Students in Integrated Math 2H
Statistics 1
Statistics 2
Integrated 3H
Integrated
Math 2H
Elective 3H
and
Integrated 3H
Integrated
4H
AP Calculus
AB
AP Calculus
BC
Sequence for Students in Algebra II: Functions
Statistics 1
Statistics 2
Algebra II
Functions
Trigonometry
Statistics 1
IMP 4 CP/H
Sequence for Students in IMP 3 CP/H
Statistics 1
and 2
IMP 3CP/H
IMP 4 CP/H
AP Calculus
AB
AP Calculus
BC
Sequence for Students in Algebra II/H
AP Calculus AB
Algebra II/H
Real and
Complex
PreCalculus/H
(Trigonometry
and Analysis)
AP Calculus BC
Statistics 1
Statistics 2
Schedule with Math Elective
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
Science
Social Studies
Math
World Language
PE 10
Elective
Math Elective alternates with DS/Acad Skills
Schedule with AP Calculus BC
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
English
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
World Language
AP Calc BC
AP Calc BC
Elective
Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Schedule with AP Calc BC and AP Bio
Semester 1
Semester 2
English
English
AP Bio
AP Bio
Social Studies
World Language
AP Calc BC
AP Calc BC
Social Studies
Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Elective/DS/Acad Skills
Summary of changes
• Trimester to semester
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7 day rotating drop schedule (6 classes a day)
14 blocks
Students earn up to 28 credits a year
4 grading periods
Most academic classes meet all year, most electives for 1
semester
• AP Bio and AP Calc BC have double block in 1st semester
• Starting in 17-18, AP Bio has a prerequisite of Genetics
and Evolution/H and takes 2 blocks
• Foundations of Art is a combination of 2D and 3D
• Ensembles meet daily like every other elective (no longer
an associated directed study every other day)
Summary of changes, cont.
• Math elective meets all year, 3 out of 6 days
• New classes: Exploring Computer Science, Art History
Honors, Global History 1