Scheduling for SENIOR year
Stoney Creek Class of 2020
Be sure you have:
* Your scheduling card
* A course offerings sheet
* A registration information packet
* Your transcript
* A graduation credit checklist &
*Directions for schedule
*Directions for SYNERGY (located in reg brochure)
Due dates and Appointment times:
*The completed card is due back to the counseling office by February 15th. However, turn this in as soon as you have it completed. ***FIX THE DUE DATE ON YOUR CARD!***
•Please take out your phone or planner and RECORD the appointment time located on this card somewhere. Most appts. aren't until March. This is normal! Please try not to miss your appt. It is recommended you leave class 5 minutes before your appt. time in order to arrive in the counseling office ON TIME. If you miss it, it is your responsibility to reschedule.
ONLINE SCHEDULING INPUT -- NEWer THIS YEAR!
***NEW***
***SYNERGY***This year, you will be entering all of your courses into the computer on your own. Pls visit the website http://rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us to enter your classes once you have finished your card. Additional instructions can be found in your registration brochure. All classes must be entered by midnight on February, 14th.
Review of documents:
Graduation Credit Check- this must be completed and turned in with your scheduling card.
Registration Brochure-
-graduation requirement summary
-list of vpaa classes
-math related courses
-Academic Recognition (Honors of distinction, etc)
-other opportunities
-synergy inputting directions
READ, CONSULT, & ASK before signing up for classes!
* Review the course description book to find out about courses & pre-requisites.
Scheduling folders and course description link:
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
Many of you may be thinking of taking some AP courses
•To see a list of AP classes review the course offerings list. Some have pre-req’s.
•AP courses are college level curriculum at the high school level. It is a national curriculum set forth by College Board.
•AP courses prepare you for AP exam in May.
•Depending on the AP exam score (1 to 5) and college choice, there is some potential that college credit could be earned.
WHEN CONSIDERING WHETHER OR NOT TO TAKE AN AP COURSE YOU SHOULD:
Students who are successful in an AP class typically have a 90%+ average on assessments in previous classes within that curriculum, and have a self-motivated attitude.
Strong interest in the subject.
Strong academic background in the subject matter and ability to read & write critically.
Excellent study skills and conscientious with due dates.
Realize that AP courses are VERY rigorous and could take multiple hours in homework, study, and preparation each night just for this one class alone.
Ask yourself & reflect why you are taking an AP course.
Consult with your same subject area teacher for their recommendation to you.
Consult with your parents.
Be aware of your own limitations and be realistic– do you have enough time to devote to get the grade you would like to get?
Recommend that you only consider taking a class where the subject matter is a passion for you.
You are REQUIRED to turn in the AP form with your card if scheduling for an AP class.
AP Courses are NOT able to be dropped after the last day of school (ie. over the summer or at registration)
Block A- GRAD requirements-Senior year English
Choose 1 year of English (2 semesters)
12 grade Composition (1semester) + one of Literature courses below (1 semester):
Literature Courses: DO NOT REPEAT THE SAME LITERATURE COURSE YOU TOOK JR YEAR
--True Stories***NEW****
–Mythology
–Exploring Literature
–20th Century Literature
–Literature of the Strange and Mysterious
–Introduction to Film (*not NCAA approved)
--Poetry
--Shakespeare
OR:
–AP Literature and Composition (AP Language & Composition is a pre-requisite).
–AP Language & Composition
Literature options- see below:
Block B- GRAD Requirements-Senior Year Math:
Choose the next course in your math sequence… or Math Related options (you must have completed Algebra 2 to select Math Related classes for senior year)
•In Algebra 2A -> Algebra 2B
•In Algebra 2 -> Pre-Calculus (or Honors), Intro to College Math, or Math Related (see below or reference registration packet for math related)
•In Pre-Calculus -> AP Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics
•In AP Calculus -> can go to AP Statistics or Dual Enroll
Math related options:
•Accounting 1, 2, 3, and 4
•Chemistry, Fundamentals of Chemistry or AP Chemistry
•Financial Math and Analysis
•Personal Finance
•Computer Programming 1 & 2, AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles
•Physics, Fundamentals of Physics or AP Physics
•All CAD classes
•All OTEC courses (*Indicate math related on OTEC application)
grad requirements - Social Studies
* Your graduation requirements for Social Studies should be fulfilled before your senior year. Any needed credit for graduation not yet earned, needs to be scheduled during senior year.
* 3.0 Credits Total
World History – 1.0 Credit
US History – 1.0 Credit
Government – 0.5 Credit
Economics – 0.5 Credit
GRAD REquirements - Science
* Your graduation requirements for Science should be fulfilled before your senior year. Any needed credit for graduation not yet earned, needs to be scheduled during senior year.
* 3.0 Credits
Physical Science – 1.0 credits
Biology – 1.0 Credits
Chemistry, Physics or 3rd Science – 1.0 Credits
Choose wisely!!!
Colleges encourage you take as many academics as possible.
Your senior courses are important and can have an impact on your college admissions decision.
Colleges generally recommend that students take at least four academic courses, such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Foreign Language . . . per semester.
GRAD REQuirements - Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 Credit
Option 1: Wellness 1 AND Wellness 2 (Wellness 1 is a prerequisite for Wellness 2)
Option 2: PE Activity Course and Health (8th – 12th grade)
Option 3: Flex – Participation in 2 seasons of a RCS approved MHSAA Sport or Marching Band is equivalent to .5 PE (allows you to take only Health-.5 credit) Flex form must be attached to card for sports. Waivers are filled out after each season and turned into counseling office after BOTH seasons are verified by coaches and the form is completed.
GRAD REQuirements - Visual Performing Applied Arts (V.P.A.A.)
1.0 credit needed for graduation
Check the list in the ‘Registration Information’ packet.
There are classes from the Art, Music, Design & Technology, English, Business and Family & Consumer Science departments that fulfill this requirement.
Grad REquirements- World language
2 levels of consecutive, same language required for graduation. Can take more years.
Spanish, German, French, Sign Language and Chinese.
Typically recommended to continue if you are getting an A or B. If you are in the C or lower range, consult with your teacher about taking the next language level.
See teacher for recommendation and get signature.
Block C - elective selections
Electives come from all departments: (please refer to your course selection sheet for all titles in each department)
Science
Social Studies
Math
English
World Language
Design and Technology
Art
Business
Family and Consumer Science
Physical Education
Performing Arts
Choose electives that help you explore your possible career paths and/or meet the graduation requirements. See your course offerings sheet for all of the elective options
INFO ON SPECIAL ELECTIVES? YEARBOOK, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, Applications, etc....
Please see Mrs. Millard for a signature/application for yearbook.
Applications for Practicum (internship class) available in counseling office.
Cougar Den applications for school store available in counseling office.
Child Development -- Only one hour now! Feel free to sign up for this class! No application, no signature needed.
Online learning 21F
AP Seminar/ Research class
COURSE OFFERINGS SHEET
•** means “shared campus” class. Students selecting these courses must understand they will be using time during the day to travel to another H.S.
•* means needs a teacher signature or application.
•Look for number of semesters in parentheses.
•Make sure you have the pre-req’s for courses you select.
COURSE OFFERINGS CONT.
•Blended Class- Is a blended class right for you?
•60/40 – 60% of the class is here at Stoney and 40% is done on your own online (Moodle)
•If you are not up-to-date in the class you will not have the privilege of working at home that hour.
•Must be a reliable, independent learner
•Blended courses are indicated on the course description sheet. Some courses will have the option to be taken as either blended or traditional. Some courses are blended only.
•If you survey for certain blended courses, you may or may not get the course depending on availability.
Make sure your required courses and electives add up to 12 semesters. 6 classes first semester and 6 classes second semester.
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO BLOCK C & D:
Add total required semesters (from block a & b) PLUS total elective semesters (block c). The total should equal 12 semesters. 6 classes first semester and 6 second semester.
Block d- Card will not be accepted or considered complete without student and parent or guardian signature! You must get signatures!
BLOCK E: ALTERNATES: ON BACK
*Please pick alternatives you can live with! They may be on your schedule in August! You need alternatives for all elective courses. If you do not fill out the entire alternate section of your scheduling card (all lines filled) your card will not be accepted by your counselor.
•Please pick 2 alternative English courses. You need alternatives for English unless taking AP English.
•You don’t need alternatives for economics, government, math, world language, chemistry, physics…..
BLOCK F
Fill out block F.
* If you plan on playing a college sport then you need to investigate the NCAA information in your registration packet.
* Make sure to record your career path, potential major, post high school plans like what schools you may be considering, etc.
FINAL THOUGHTS…….
Please make sure your semesters add up to 12!
Get teachers to sign card where needed!
Please make sure you go over this schedule with your parents. Give them time to think and process the information before asking them to sign it.
YOUR SCHEDULING CARD MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGNATURE!!!
Fill out each block on your card. Complete the card!!!
Please see me before the end of the year for any changes……..
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION FOR THE CLASS OF 2020
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION FOR THE CLASS OF 2021
Scholars of Highest Distinction:
GPA 3.9-4.0
AP 4 courses
ACT composite of 32 or higher
SAT of 1430 or higher
Scholars of Distinction:
GPA 3.8
AP 3 Courses
ACT composite of 28 or higher
SAT of 1310 or higher
Scholars of Achievement:
GPA 3.5
AP 2 Courses
ACT composite of 26 or higher
SAT of 1240 or higher
REMEMBER CARDS ARE DUE TO COUNSELING BY February 7th AND ONLINE INPUT IS DUE BY MIDNIGHT February 6th!!
To schedule online go to:
http://rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us
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