Grassfield High School Information for Freshmen

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Grassfield High School Information for Freshmen
Putting the pieces together for a successful
journey!
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Diploma Types

• Advanced Studies (24 credits)
• Standard (22 credits)
• Modified Standard
• (for special education students)

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Advanced Studies Diploma

• Requirements
• 24 credits (minimum)
• 4 in each core subject area
• English, Math, Social Studies, Science
• 2 Physical Education
• Foreign Language
• -3 of 1
• -2 of 2
• 3 Electives
• -1 Fine/Practical Art

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Advanced Studies Diploma

• Verified Credits
• 9 total
• 2 English (11th grade RLR and Writing)
• 2 Math
• 2 Science
• 2 Social Studies
• 1 Student Selected

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Standard Diploma

• Requirements
• 22 credits (minimum)
• 4 in English
• 3 in Math, Science and Social Studies
• 2 Physical Education
• 1 Fine or Practical Art
• 6 Electives
• -2 sequential

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Standard Diploma

• Verified Credit Requirements
• Total of 6
• 2 English (11th grade),
• 1 Math
• 1 Social Studies
• 1 Science
• 1 Student Selected

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TranscriptTells Your High School Story

• Final grades for each semesters classes
• Cumulative GPA (grade point average)
• Weighted GPA (extra .025 for honors and .05 per
  semester for AP classes)
• Class Rank
• Verified Credits (passed the SOL AND the class)

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Promotion 9th to 10th Grade

• You must earn at least 4 credits
• 1 credit needs to be in English 9
• You must also pass at least 1 SOL test in
  Science, Social Studies or Math

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What Do I Take Next Year?English, Science and
Social Studies

• English 10 or Honors English 10
• Biology or Honors Biology
• World History 2 or Honors Social Studies 10
• OR
• AP European History (2 credits 2 Terms)

College level work
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What Do I Take Next Year?Math

• Algebra I part 1 and 2 completed Geometry A and
  B
• Algebra I straight completed
• Geometry straight or Geometry A and B
• Algebra I and Geometry completed Algebra
  Functions and Data Analysis or Algebra 2
• Algebra 2 completed Trigonometry/Prob. Stats. or
  Probabilities and Statistics
• After Trig comes Math Analysis and Calculus

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What Do I Take Next Year?Physical Education and
Health

• PE and Health 10
• Based on your birthday
• Must pass PE/Health 9
• Eligible for your permit at 15 and 6 months
• necessary for behind the wheel training

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Electives

• Taking elective courses in high school helps you
  to discover your likes, dislikes, talents and
  passions
• Be sure to pay attention to the prerequisites
• Look closely at the grade level restrictions
• Can be academic and/or fine and practical arts

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Art Electives

• Art I, II, or III
• Ceramics I, II, or III
• Drawing/Painting

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Business and Information Technology Electives

• Introduction to Business
• Keyboarding Applications
• Office Administration
• Business Management
• Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies
• Computer Information Systems
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Law

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English Electives

• Drama I or II
• Journalism I
• Journalism II and III (School Newspaper)
• Mass Media
• Reading
• SAT Prep

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Family and Consumer Science Electives

• Individual Development
• Nutrition and Wellness
• Parenting
• Introduction to Culinary Arts
• Culinary Arts I and II (2 terms 2 credits)
• Intro. To Fashion Design and Marketing
  Occupations
• Fashion Design I (2 terms 2 credits)
• Intro. To Housing, Home Furnishings and Design
  Occupations

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Foreign Languages

• French
• German
• Latin
• Spanish

• Levels 1-4

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Marketing Education

• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Fashion Marketing
• Travel and Tourism Marketing

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Music

• Symphonic Band
• Wind Ensemble
• Jazz Band
• Treble Choir
• Male Chorus
• Select Choral Ensemble

• Mixed Chorus
• Chamber and Select Orchestra
• Beginning Guitar
• Music Survey
• Music Theory
• AP Music Theory

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Technology Education

• Production Technology
• Materials and Processes
• Manufacturing Technology
• Production Systems
• Construction Technology

• Control Technology Programs
• Electronics I
• Electronics II
• Power and Transportation

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Technology EducationContinued

• Technical Design and Illustration
• Basic Technical Drawing/Design
• Engineering Drawing/Design
• Architectural Drawing/Design
• Advanced Drafting/Design

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Technology EducationContinued

• Communication Technology Programs
• Computing Systems Technology
• Communications Systems Technology
• Graphic Communications
• Digital Photography
• Geospatial Technology
• Additional Technology Programs
• Physics for Technology I and II

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Registration Worksheet

• Write Neatly, please PRINT
• Use your full name, no nicknames
• Be sure to write your CURRENT grade level
• Fill in all 8 selections AND 3 alternate choices
• Sometimes we have to use alternates so choose
  wisely!
• Have your parent/guardian sign it and provide
  phone numbers
• Bring it with you to scheduling sessions with
  counselors