THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CREATING STARTING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL FOUR (4) YEAR PLAN

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Prepare today
for success tomorrow!
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You will go to one of these two great High
Schools.
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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.

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Notes Page
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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

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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 I 1 Credit
English II 1 Credit
English III 1 Credit
English IV 1 Credit
English IV Spring 70 or above
English IV Fall 70 or above
English III Spring 70 or above
English III Fall 70 or above
English II Fall 70 or above
English II Spring 70 or above
English I Spring 70 or above
English I Fall 70 or above
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You need 4 Math Credits to graduate.1
Math Credit 1 Math Credit 1 Math Credit 1
Math Credit 4 Math Credits
Algebra I 1 Credit
Geometry 1 Credit
Algebra II 1 Credit
Pre-Cal or Alg. III 1 Credit
Algebra III Spring 70 or above
Pre- Cal or Fall 70 or above
Algebra II Spring 70 or above
Algebra II Fall 70 or above
Geometry Fall 70 or above
Geometry Spring 70 or above
Algebra I Spring 70 or above
Algebra I Fall 70 or above
Page 5 Golden Program of Studies book
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You need 4 Science Credits to graduate.1
Science Credit 1 Science Credit 1 Science
Credit 1 Science Credit 4 Science Credits
Biology 1 Credit
Chemistry 1 Credit
Physics 1 Credit
Many Science Choices 1 Credit
Spring 70 or above
Many Science Choices
Fall 70 or above
Physics Spring 70 or above
Physics Fall 70 or above
Chemistry Fall 70 or above
Chemistry Spring 70 or above
Biology Spring 70 or above
Biology Fall 70 or above
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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
World Geography 1 Credit
World History 1 Credit
US History 1 Credit
Government/ Economics 1 Credit
Economics Fall or Spring 70 or above
Government Fall or Spring 70 or above
US History Spring 70 or above
US History Fall 70 or above
World History Fall 70 or above
World History Spring 70 or above
World Geog. Spring 70 or above
World Geog. Fall 70 or above
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Corrections on Handouts

• Science
• Social Studies
• Why take Advanced Classes?
• GPA
• College Prep

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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.
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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.
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Lets 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 classes
• Athletics
• Fall 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 its like having a job
  during the school day- Culinary Arts at the
  Gaylord Texan Resort

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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!

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Blue Program of Studies

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

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Its natural at this age to change your mind
often!
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Remember

• Your plan is a fluid document!
• USE PENCIL!!!
• It should be reviewed often.
• Your counselor and
• Teachers will view
• this document.

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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 .

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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

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Bring your Program of Studies book and Four
Year Plan back to school on February 10th.
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Prepare today
for success tomorrow!