AHS Course Selection Class of 2014 Recommended High

AHS Course Selection: Class of 2014 Recommended High School Program 26 credits of the following:

Requirements: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of Foreign Language ½ credit of Health 1 ½ credits of PE ½ credit of Speech 1 credit of Fine Arts 5 Credits of Electives TOTAL: 26

World Language 2 credits Both credits must be in the same language n Languages offered: n Spanish n French n Sign Language n

Health Credit. 5 credit n Must be : n. 5 credit of Health Education n 1 credit of Health Science Technology

Physical Education 1. 0 Credits n 1. 0 physical education (one and done) PE Substitutions n Athletics (four credits can be earned) n Marching Band-1 st semester only n Cheerleading- 1 st semester only n ROTC n Angels

Speech. 5 Credit n Communication Applications

Fine Arts 1 credit n Must be full credit of one of the following n n n n n Choir Band Orchestra Dance Art Theatre Arts Music Theory (you should be able to read music) Music History Art History

Tech Ed/Co-op Some of these classes are two year commitments and take up 2 periods of your day. Please make sure you have room in your schedule-and don’t forget to apply on line for the Tech Ed programs. n Co-op you will need to request an application and apply with Ms. Watassek. n

Electives 5. 0 credits Can choose any 5. 0 credits of classes from any area n If they are in addition to what is required, they are considered an elective. n Ex. 3 rd year of a foreign language or 5 th year of science n

Think about other credit options n FBISD Summer school n Correspondence- TX Tech n HLA or SW School n HCC high school

§Choose electives wisely!!! §Elective schedule changes are not permitted after verifications sheets are returned!! §You are not allowed to drop a year long course at semester.

Begin Planning for your future NOW! n Every site you need in one place: n www. fortbend. k 12. tx. us/campuses/ahs n Click on Counselor Corner & Resources n Access 9 -12 grade checklists, college searches, career investigation, scholarships, SAT/ACT websites, study tips, course selection and MUCH more!!

COIN Go to www. fortbend. k 12. tx. us/library n Click on EBSCO, then COIN n User name: Your six digit ID n Password: Your six digit ID n Site ID: TX 14333 n

My. College. Quick. Start www. collegeboard. com An online college and career planning tool available FREE of charge to all students who take the PSAT

You will need to set up a College Board website account and the access code printed on your PSAT paper score report

Review your 4 year plan The FBISD website has sample four year plans for review n Get involved in extracurricular activities and your community n

DUE DATES Course selection worksheets are due back to your social studies teacher by January 27. Online course selection will run from January 25 -February 6.