2019 2020 SCHEDULING Cooper High School 2019 2020

2019 - 2020 SCHEDULING @ Cooper High School

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Informed Decision Making Core teachers have chosen appropriate level required courses for next year Elective teachers will discuss options JAM teachers will assist in scheduling process to assist in making informed decisions regarding: § Overall schedule for next school year § Plan for remainder of high school/career pathway § Plans beyond high school

2019 -2020 Scheduling General Information Importance of a Plan for the remainder of you FREE education Determine which honors level you are working toward Grade Level Requirements (determined by number of credits on the 1 st day of the school year) Sophomore: Junior: Senior: 5 credits 11 credits 16 credits

2019 -2020 Scheduling Graduation Requirements 4 English Credits 4 Math Credits ◦ One must be taken each year ◦ REQUIRED – (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II ) **ATC counts** 3 Science (Biology, Earth/Space, Chemistry or Physics) 3 Social Studies (Human & Physical Geography, World History, U. S. History) 1 Fine Arts (choose from a list of options on page 29 of the 2019 -2020 Course Guide) ½ Health – ½ Physical Education 1 CTE ~22 credits needed to graduate ~

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Prerequisites and Alternative Classes Some courses require certain prerequisites or an application (if a course is requested and the prerequisite is not met – student will be removed from requested course) ◦ Example: FACS is only open to 9 th-10 th Minimum of 6 viable alternate classes are essential (the more ½ credits you request the more alternates you need)

2019 -2020 Scheduling View Course Guide Online Go to Cooper’s website Click on “For Students” Click on “Scheduling Information” Look for “click here” for 2019 -2020 course guide *Course descriptions, grade level requirements, prerequisites, and more

2019 -2020 Scheduling Precollege Curriculum 2 credits of the same World Language Kentucky Scholars DIPLOMA = Precollege curriculum + Physics

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Online Scheduling Process Challenge Process Students request elective courses in Campus Portal **Core courses were chosen by teachers – if you want to take a MORE or LESS challenging class than your teacher recommended you MUST fill out a challenge form at scheduling night and have parent signature (due by 2/28/19)

2019 -2020 Scheduling NEW RCHS COURSES Project Based Programming - 1 The Learning Community - 1 The Learning Centered Classroom - 1 (20 -21) Collaborative Clinical Experience – 1 Psychology (full credit) – 1

2019 -2020 Scheduling MODIFIED RCHS COURSES Journalism – changed to grades 10 -12, Open Freshman – only when paired English 1 Honors Physics Honors – 10 th with Algebra IIH, 11 th/12 th need Algebra II Physics E&M – Physic Mechanics prereq, Calc AB or BC pre or co req

2019 -2020 Scheduling NAME CHANGE ONLY RCHS COURSES Human and Physical Geography – formerly Integrated Social Studies Contemporary U. S. History 450878 -1 – formerly American Pop Culture Advanced Multimedia Publishing – formerly Promotional Apps/Media Marketing Principles – formerly Principles of Marketing Applications – Advanced Marketing Introduction to Management – formerly Business Management

2019 -2020 Scheduling DELETED RCHS COURSES Intro to Criminal Law English – Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Promotional Apps and Media Ceramics 2 Photography 2

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Course Requests – Campus Portal Window to request – January 26 – January 31 Login to Campus Portal Click “Course Registration” (on left) Click ‘COURSE SEARCH’ Search course name/number Click ‘GO’ Click ‘REQUEST THIS COURSE’ (Electives) OR Click ‘REQUEST AS ALTERNATE (6 Alternates) Print/Save a copy for you records *Logoff when 24/28 “units” show at top of screen

2019 - 2020 Scheduling ◦ Alternate courses These are courses that may end up in your schedule Are essential to having a complete schedule Reduces the chance you will be placed into a course you do not want ◦ Master Schedule is Built from Requests ◦ Students – Must requests electives and alternates by Thursday, January 31 , 2019 ◦ Parent Scheduling Nights Feb 13 th or 14 th

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Challenge Forms Review core classes carefully and decide with your parent if you need to complete a challenge form due no later than 2/28/19 to JAM teacher, schedule changes will not be made

2019 -2020 Scheduling Please Note: If you have already taken Biology, you may NOT also take Agri-Biology FACS – 9 th & 10 th grade ONLY Marketing Priniciples– 9 th & 10 th grade only Students who wish to take an art class MUST start with Visual Arts I

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Fine Arts – Page 29 Graduation Requirement = one fine arts credit Film studies -. 5 Visual Art 1 -. 5 Drawing/Painting -. 5 Dance -. 5 Art 3 – 1 Intro to Theatre -. 5 Hist of Lit, Biblical Era – 1 History Rock/Roll -. 5 Photography -. 5 Ceramics -. 5 Visual Comm Des -. 5 AP Art – 1 Theater: Acting/Perf -. 5 3 rd yr Wrld Lang -. 5 Choir - 1 Band - 1 HAPVA - 1 Art 2 - 1 Women in Lit -. 5 4 th yr Wrld Lang -. 5 Music students - please use the flowcharts for sample schedules

2019 - 2020 Scheduling World Language Not a high school graduation requirement Minimum 2 credits same language = pre-college curriculum (check desired college for specific requirement) Students need A or B in English or Junior status Students hoping to attend ATC and meet pre-college curriculum must take world language Freshman and Sophomore years

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Career Pathways Offer Opportunities Provides proof of a skill set for employment Each career pathway has Occupational Skill Set or Industry Certification recognized nationwide Students demonstrate 21 st Century skills while in high school Students are more marketable with an industry certification and can earn college credit.

2019 -2020 Scheduling Career Pathways at RCHS are on pages 41 -58 in the course guide: *Computer Science *Marketing *Culinary & Food Service *Plant Science *Fashion/Interior Design *Animal Science *Admin Support *E-Commerce *Carpentry (through HBA) *Engineering (PLTW) *Fire Science *Education and Training

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Area Technology Center Programs offered *Diesel Technology *Welding Technology *Electrical Technology *Metal Fabrication Technology *Applied Machining *Pre-Nursing *Auto Technology Priority given to (based on application) -Returning Seniors -Grades -Juniors -Behavior -New Seniors -Attendance ~ATC counts as required CTE credit **Students planning to attend ATC need to take Arts/Humanities credit freshman or sophomore year or take

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements: GPA 3. 0 (ACT 20, we must use if we have it) Courses are offered 1 st period with NKU instructors/with RCHS/after school at RCHS, or on college campus – sophomores can take course offered at RCHS only An UNLIMITED NUMBER of courses may be taken at $162. 00/class (Scholarship MAY cover 2 courses for seniors and juniors – dependent on funding) The grade is indexed as AP Credit on high school transcript: A = 104, B = 93, C = 82 Every course taken will be calculated into GPA and class rank each semester Application necessary EACH SEMESTER – check with the Guidance Office for details and deadlines Parent Meeting – Wednesday, February 13 @ 7

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Early College Go to Gateway ½ day morning or afternoon for up to 4 classes, up to 12 college credit hours each semester Each class is $162. 00 (currently) plus cost of book Must have 3. 0 GPA, 18 English, 22 Math, 20 Reading on ACT Must be a Junior or Senior Transportation is provided Could earn Associate’s (2 year) degree before graduating high school Parent Meeting – Wednesday, February 13 @ 7

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Homebuilders Program Construction Technology 3 days a week at NKY Homebuilders Association Transportation Provided Courses ◦ ◦ ◦ MAY include (materials fee may apply): Advanced Framing Energy Efficiency Health and Safety Carpentry Wiring Plumbing

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Firefighter/EMT Program Half-day, 2 year program Offered at Boone County Fire Training Center Requirements ◦ 2. 5 GPA or higher ◦ 18 on ACT ◦ Must pass physical fitness test

2019 -2020 Scheduling Application Only Course (Choose as ALTERNATE when scheduling online) Peer Tutoring Office Aid ATC Science Lab Assistant Dual Enrollment Homebuilders Yearbook Internship Library Aid Retail Marketing Early College EMT/Firefighter Multi Media Pub (Cooper Now) **Have students indicate preferred course to drop/replace with alternate during scheduling meeting with parent *Applications – due no later than 2/28/19

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Course Requests – Campus Portal Window to request – January 26 – January 31 Login to Campus Portal Click “Course Registration” (on left) Click ‘COURSE SEARCH’ Search course name/number Click ‘GO’ Click ‘REQUEST THIS COURSE’ (Electives) OR Click ‘REQUEST AS ALTERNATE (6 Alternates) Print/Save a copy for you records *Logoff when 24/28 “units” show at top of screen

2019 - 2020 Scheduling Check List for Students 1. Review Course Guide Book (online) descriptions, grade level, prerequisites 2. Select courses that meet graduation requirements and align with your career choices. 3. Complete the online course request in Campus Portal. q Total number of requested credits 6 + 6 alternates. q Be sure course numbers are accurate – including hyphen & number after q Pay attention to creating a balanced schedule (challenging but not impossible) q Be sure to complete online requests by JANUARY 31 st! 4. Parent/Student meet with JAM teacher for conference. Complete Challenge Form(s) if necessary 5. Be sure to turn in all applications (Including Dual Enrollment) by Application Deadline 2/28/19