Sissonville
High School
Scheduling
Spring 2015
Graduation Requirements
English (4 Credits)
English 9. 10. 11. 12. (4 Credits)
Options: Regular, Honors
AP English Language/Literature will substitute
11th/12th grades
English 101 will substitute as 12th grade English
Graduation Requirements
Math (4 Credits)
9th
Math 1/Lab
11th
Math 2 Regular or Honors
Math 3 Regular or Honors
Algebra II Honors
Algebra III Honors
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
12th
College Transitions Math
Math 3
Algebra III Honors
College Transitions
AP Calculus AB/BC
College Algebra
Regular or Honors
Math 2
Regular or Honors
10th
Math 1
Math 2 Regular or Honors
Conceptual Math
Algebra II
Graduation Requirements
Science (3-4 Credits)
9th
Physical Science (Regular or Honors)
(not accepted by WVU as a lab science so you must take lab science in 12th)
10th
Biology (Regular or Honors)
Advanced Chemistry (for Honors students only)
11th & 12th
Honors Advanced Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Honors Advanced Anatomy
Anatomy
Earth Science
Forensic Science
AP Biology **prerequisite Advanced Chemistry
Physics
Graduation Requirements
History (4 Credits)
**Regular and Honors available in each
9th World History
10th US to 1900
11th Contemporary Studies or
AP Geography
12th Civics
Graduation Requirements
Mandatory Electives (4 credits)
Health
Physical EducationTechnology--Business Computer
Applications. Digital Imaging.
Fine Art--Art, Band, Chorus, Light/Set,
Theater, Guitar, Piano, Classic Films
Optional Requirements
Foreign Language (2Credits)
All students that plan to enroll in a four year college
MUST complete 2 consecutive years of a foreign
language.
Spanish I, II, III, IV
French I, II, III, IV
Optional Electives
ALL CHOICES LISTED ON BACK OF SCHEDULING SHEET
THOSE WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Computer Science/Montage (Seniors only-Must be approved by Jennings)
Yearbook (Must be approved by Minney)
Drivers Education (1/2 credit) must be taken with Current Events ( ½ credit) or
Psychology ( ½ credit).
ACT Prep ½ credit must be taken with Speech ½ credit
Art 3 & Art 4 (permission only)
Tech Crew (Seniors only-Must be approved by Strahler)
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE = 25
Personalized Education Plan(PEP)
Career & Technical Concentration (4 CREDITS)
NEW--Every student must complete 4 credits in an approved
Career/Technical Program of Study prior to graduation.
**we will design custom programs to help rising 11th & 12th grade meet this requirement
16 Career Clusters :
Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
Finance
Business Management and Administration Information Technology
Education and training
Manufacturing
Government and Public Administration
Marketing
Health Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Hospitality & Tourism
Transportation, Distribution, Logistics
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, Correction & Security
Personalized Education Plan(PEP)
Career & Technical Concentration (4 CREDITS)
• Counselors will work with you during registration
appointment and throughout the rest of your high
school career to make sure you select the correct
courses to complete a career cluster.
• Career clusters are available at SHS, Carver,
and/or Ben Franklin.
Credit Recovery
• If you have failed an academic course required for graduation, you
MUST take credit recovery to make up that class.
• Credit Recovery will be offered after school in night school next
year from 2:30-3:30 pm.
• Select students with 3 or more failed courses may qualify for
graduation support. If you are enrolled in graduation support for
credit recovery then you MUST also attend night school.
• Preference is given to Juniors and Seniors then slots will be filled
with underclassmen as spaces become available.
$4,750 Scholarship if you meet the
following requirements:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
4 English credits
4 Math credits
4 Social Studies credits
3 Science credits
GPA REQUIREMENTS:
3.0 Core Academics GPA AND
3.0 Overall Cumulative GPA
ACT SCORE:
22 Composite Score with 20 in each sub score area
Promise Scholarship
Students that wish to earn an International Studies
Award/Cord for graduation need to a curriculum that
includes Foreign Languages, International Studies
Electives, and Honors level and Advanced Placement
classes. See Mrs. White for more information about
specific courses.
International Studies
Citation
Students that wish to earn a community service cord for
graduation will need to complete and document 150 hours
of community service prior to graduation.
Community Service
• March 4th…Students take their scheduling worksheet to
each core class and receive personalized teacher
recommendations during class.
• TAKE THE FORM HOME AND HAVE PARENTS SIGN &
RETURN FORM TO 1ST PERIOD TEACHER ON
MARCH 5th (Thursday)
Scheduling Process
• March 6th Scheduled meeting times will be posted in
various areas of the building based on student
attendance. Those with the best attendance will get to
register first.
• PLEASE look for (AND REMEMBER) your meeting time.
If you miss your meeting time you will automatically go to the
bottom of the list.
• March 9th…Scheduling begins. Teachers will be aware of
students entering/exiting their rooms for scheduling. You
will need to notify your teacher before you go. They will
have a copy of schedule times. NO SKIPPING CLASS!
Scheduling Process