You will go to one of these two great High Schools.

Your Homeroom teacher has a list of which high school is listed for

you in Skyward. If you feel you are listed at the

wrong high school………..

See Mrs. Ziegler in the

GMS Counseling Office

this week.

Notes Page

In high school, all courses are scheduled by semester.

Seven (7) half (1/2 or .5) credit classes in the fall = 3 ½ (3.5) credits in the fall And

Seven (7) half (1/2 or .5) credit classes in the spring = 3 ½ (3.5) credits in the spring

In high school, course credit is determined by semester.For example, you need 4 English Credits to graduate.

1 English Credit + 1 English Credit + 1 English Credit + 1 English Credit = 4 English Credits

English IVSpring

70 or above

English IVFall

70 or above

English IIISpring

70 or above

English IIIFall

70 or above

English II

Fall70 or above

English IISpring

70 or above

English ISpring

70 or above

English IFall

70 or above

English I1 Credit

English II1 Credit

English III1 Credit

English IV1 Credit

You need 4 Math Credits to graduate.

1 Math Credit + 1 Math Credit + 1 Math Credit + 1 Math Credit = 4 Math Credits

Algebra IIISpring

70 or above

Pre- Cal orFall

70 or above

Algebra IISpring

70 or above

Algebra IIFall

70 or above

Geometry

Fall70 or above

GeometrySpring

70 or above

Algebra ISpring

70 or above

Algebra IFall

70 or above

Algebra I1 Credit

Geometry 1 Credit

Algebra II1 Credit

Pre-Cal or Alg. III1 Credit

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Program of Studies book

You need 4 Science Credits to graduate.

1 Science Credit + 1 Science Credit + 1 Science Credit + 1 Science Credit = 4 Science Credits

Spring70 or above

Many Science Choices Fall

70 or above

PhysicsSpring

70 or above

PhysicsFall

70 or above

Chemistry

Fall70 or above

ChemistrySpring

70 or above

BiologySpring

70 or above

BiologyFall

70 or above

Biology1 Credit

Chemistry 1 Credit

Physics1 Credit

Many Science Choices

1 Credit

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Program of Studies book

You need 4 Social Studies Credits (3 ½ Social Studies credits &

½ Economics credits) to graduate.

1 Social Studies Credit + 1 Social Studies Credit + 1 Social Studies Credit + 1 Social Studies Credit = 4 Social Studies Credits

EconomicsFall or Spring70 or above

Government Fall or Spring70 or above

US HistorySpring

70 or above

US HistoryFall

70 or above

World History

Fall70 or above

World HistorySpring

70 or above

World Geog.Spring

70 or above

World Geog.Fall

70 or above

World Geography1 Credit

World History 1 Credit

US History1 Credit

Government/ Economics

1 Credit

Corrections on Handouts

Science Social Studies

Why take Advanced Classes?

GPA College Prep

½ or .5 Health Credit is required to

graduate from high school.

You need 1 Fine Arts Credit to graduate from high school.

At least 1 Technical Credit during your 4 years in high school to

graduate.

Two or more credits in one Language other than English needs to be planned

to start in 8th , 9th , or 10th grade.It is highly recommended that you earn

at least 3 credits.

Let’s talk about your Physical Education credit requirement

1 credit in Physical Education is required to graduate from high school

There are several ways to get this:Physical Education classesAthleticsFall semester of Marching Band, Drill Team or

Cheerleading 11th and 12th grade Career and Technical Education

classes that involve a lab with “lots of activity”- sometimes it’s like having a job during the school day- Culinary Arts at the Gaylord Texan Resort

That was all your required classes for high school.

The rest of the credits in your plan are for elective classes and should be tied to your Career Cluster.

It is a good idea to spend some time in the Program of Studies looking at electives.

Plan your 26 Credits carefully!

Blue Program of Studies

Page 26 Fine Arts- Page 38+ Perquisites- Page 42 Athletics- Page 60

It’s natural at this

age to change your mind often!

Remember………

Your plan is a “fluid document”!

USE PENCIL!!!

It should be reviewed often.

Your counselor and

Teachers will view

this document.

What next???

Go over your 4 Year Plan

at home Do your best in every class!!!

Your high school Counselor will be here

to assist you in course selection

on February 10th .

Be Successful in High School!

The 4 years will go by quickly Enjoy the experience along the road GET INVOLVED You can be an individual and a great

student Set goals for the future Get help BEFORE you need it! Ask questions

Bring your “Program of Studies” book and

Four Year Plan back to school on February 10th.