WELCOME FROM THE

L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Counseling Department Jessica Roussel – A-D

jessica.roussel@austinisd.org, 414-7914 Ashlee Pope – E-J

ashlee.pope@austinisd.org, 414-7911 Rebecca Lyons – K-N

rlyons@austinisd.org, 414-7910 Trisha Callaway – O-R

trisha.callaway@austinisd.org, 414-6325 Geoff Harter– S-Z

geoffrey.harter@austinisd.org, 414-7913 Cindy Garza, Counselor Secretary,

cynthia.garza@austinisd.org, 414-7912

Block SchedulingRegular School Day

A Day – Odd numbered classes (1, 3, 5, 7)

B Day – Even numbered classes (2, 4, 6, 8)

Lunch is determined by 5/6 period class

1/29:00 – 10:33

(93 min)

3/410:38 – 12:16

(98 min)

First Lunch12:16 – 1:01

5/612:21 – 1:54

(93 min)

5/61:05 – 2:38

(93 min)

Last Lunch1:54 – 2:38

7/82:43 – 4:16

(93 min)

Graduation RequirementsFreshman 2010-2011

Recommended Plan – 26 credits

Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26 credits

3 years of the same Foreign Language

PLUS 4 advanced measures

(see SSIG for details on advanced measures)

Recommended Plan

English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Science – 4 credits Social Studies –

4 credits Physical Education

– 1.5 credits

Language Other Than English – 2 credits

Fine Art – 1 credit Health - .5 credit Speech - .5 credit Elective Courses –

4.5

English (4 credits)

English I

English II

English III

English IV

Mathematics (4 credits)

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 4th Math Course (Math Modeling,

Advanced Math Reasoning, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, or Calculus BC)

If taking Math Modeling, it MUST be taken before Algebra II

Science (4 credits)

Biology Chemistry Physics or Principles of Technology, Fourth science class (IPC, Advanced Biotech,

SR&D Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, or Astronomy)

If taking IPC, it must be taken BEFORE Chemistry and Physics

IPC does NOT count toward the DAP (students who take IPC can double up on science later)

Social Studies (4 credits)

World Geography

World History

US History

Government

Economics

Physical Education (1.5 credits)

Includes Personal Fitness Can substitute Athletics, Drill Team (Belles),

Marching Band, Dance Guard, or Cheerleading Approved OCPE Waiver (Off Campus PE) Anderson Sports:

Baseball FootballBasketball SoccerCross Country SoftballTrack and Field VolleyballWrestling TennisGolf Swimming

Lacrosse is offered as an OCPE course

Languages Other Than English (LOTE) – (2 credits for Recommended, 3 for

DAP) Any two (or three) levels of the same

language Spanish French German Latin Chinese

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Art

Dance

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Theatre Arts

Theatre Tech

Guitar

Songwriting

History of Rock and

Roll

Other Required Courses

Health (.5 credit)

Speech (.5 credit)

Must be Communication Applications

Elective Courses

Recommended – 4.5

Distinguished – 3.5

Any course taken beyond the required

amount becomes an elective

Elective Courses for 9th Graders Teen Leadership (AHS requirement) Greek Mythology Journalism Debate/ Public Speaking/ Oral Interpretation Business Information Management Digital and Interactive Media Graphic Design and Illustration Computer Programming Web Technologies Audio Video Production (Filmmaking) Engineering, Design, and Presentation (Robotics) Animation AVID Sports Medicine

Advanced Placement Courses

English – English III and English IV Mathematics – Calculus AB or Calculus BC and

Statistics Science – Biology II, Chemistry II, and Physics

B/C Social Studies – US History, US Government,

Macroeconomics, Psychology Languages – French IV, German IV, Latin IV,

Spanish IV, Spanish Literature V, Chinese IV Art – Studio Art, 2-D Studio Design Music – Music Theory

International Baccalaureate

IB Learners strive to be:Inquirers Open-mindedKnowledgeableCaringThinkers Risk-takersCommunicators BalancedPrincipled Reflective

Diploma – Need to take all Pre-AP classes Certificate – Need to be in Pre-AP in the IB areas Apply in the Spring of the Sophomore Year Do not have to have been in IB in middle school to

apply

Grade Point Average/Rank

GPA/rank will be determined by the following courses English – 4 credits Math – 4 credits Science – 4 credits Social Studies – 4 credits Language other than English – 2 credits

If a student takes more than the required amount in a subject, the highest grades will be taken

End of Course Exams

EOC’s will be required in the following classes: English I, II, and III Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Biology, Chemistry, and Physics World Geography, World History, and United States

History EOC grade counts as 15% of the final course

grade A cumulative score will be required in each

subject (amount not determined yet) Can retake; however, only the first

administration will count for the GPA

Course Selections

Students are encouraged to select the most challenging courses they can handle in order to prepare for continuing their education through high school to college and beyond.Students are also encouraged to

choose electives based on their interests.

ClubsFellowship of Christian

AthletesFIFAFilm Analysis ClubFilm and Photography ClubFood for Thought Culinary

ClubFrench ClubFuture Teachers of AmericaGaming and Animation ClubGay Straight AllianceGerman ClubGreen ClubHarry Potter Culture ClubHip-Hop ClubJunior Statesmen of AmericaKey ClubKnitting for the Needy

Latin Club/Junior Classical League

Leadership CouncilLittle Dresses for AfricaLittle Theatre CompanyMu Alpha Theta, the National

Math Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor SocietyPhilosophy ClubPhysics ClubRed Cross ClubRiver WatchSpeech and Debate TeamTailgating ClubUltimate Frisbee ClubWriter’s ClubYoga Club

ACE ClubAdventure ClubAmigosAnime ClubArt ClubAstronomy ClubBallroom Dance ClubBike ClubBreakdancing ClubCheese Appreciation Club Chinese Culture ClubCookie ClubCreative Writing ClubCulinary Arts ClubDarfur Awareness ClubDistributive Education

Clubs of America (DECA)

Thinking about the Future Keep all report cards, test scores, and letters

of recommendations. Create a resume with all volunteer work, clubs,

athletics, awards, etc. and update regularly. Check to see if any middle school grades were

transferable to high school. Make sure your report card grades are correct. Find out how to qualify for NHS, Alpha Beta,

Language Societies, etc. Start thinking about college careers NOW. Get involved in an activity at school . Stay informed by visiting your counselor.

Get Connected AHS Website – andersononline.org

Teacher webpages Tutoring schedule for all teachers Links to extracurricular webpages

Trojan Times Sign up link on AHS website Weekly e-mail with calendar, notes from

principal, important notices, etc. Parent Connection

Check grades Get attendance alerts Will receive password information in the fall