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10th Grade 2011-12:

10th Grade 2011-12 Class Scheduling Presentation

Counseling Team:

Counseling Team Ms. Jennifer Woodie A-Da Ms. Corrine Lee-Iwai Db-Hi Ms. Sara Williams Hj-Mh Mr. David Beck Mi-Sa Ms. Sue Bertran Sb-Z Ms. Brittney Olson Educational Support Advisor Ms. Jennifer Woodie: A-Da Ms. Corrine Lee-Iwai: Db-Hi Ms. Brittney Beauchaine: Hj-Mh Mr. David Beck: Mi-Sa Ms. Sue Bertran: Sb-Z Ms. Cindy Shortt: Student Academic Support Counselor

INSTRUCTIONS :

INSTRUCTIONS Print your name at the top on both pages! Fill in all other information on your form. Make sure you reference your transcript and the Course Description Handbook before making any class selections. * For Course Description Handbook check our website – www.miracostahigh.org

Master Schedule Concerns:

Master Schedule Concerns Next year students will be committed to the courses they now select, so make sure you choose carefully . The reason your selections need to be final is because of class size. The master schedule is built to meet student requests. When students alter their class choices it has a drastic effect on the master schedule, and thus class size.

Class Selection Procedure:

Class Selection Procedure Class offerings are in the best interest of all Mira Costa Students Students will remain in a year long class, with NO level changes, until the end of the semester. At that time, if recommended, any student with a grade of “D” or “F” may request a program change.

Graduation Requirements:

Graduation Requirements English = 4 years Math = 2 (must include Algebra) Science = 2 years P.E. = 2 years Social Studies = 3 years Health = 1 semester Electives (95 credits - must include 1 year of Foreign Language or Art Total Credits 230 Passage of High School Exit Exam All Requirements must be completed to participate in graduation ceremony

State Physical Fitness Requirements:

State Physical Fitness Requirements All 9th grade students are required to take PE or participate on an athletic team All 9th grade students are required to take and pass the Fitness Gram Physical Fitness Test in the spring. Students who do not pass the Fitness Exam in 9th grade are required to take PE in 10th grade and will be retested. Although graduation requirements for PE are met after completion of 20 PE credits, students who do not pass the Fitness Exam in 10th grade must take PE in 11th grade. Students who do not pass the Exam in 11th grade must take PE in 12th grade. This is a state requirement.

Sophomore Year Course Requirements:

Sophomore Year Course Requirements English Modern World History Math or Elective Science or Elective Physical Education Foreign Language or Elective

Advanced Placement and Honors:

Advanced Placement and Honors Any student who wants to take an Honors or Advanced Placement course must meet the department prerequisites. Prerequisites are listed in the Course Description Handbook. If you do not meet a class prerequisite, you may submit a Waiver Form and possibly add that course if space permits. All students enrolling in an Honors or A.P. level course will be required to sign a Commitment Form.

English 3-4 :

English 3-4 English 3-4 Basic English 3-4 CP CP English 3-4 Block (combined with Mod WH) English 3-4 Accelerated See Course Description Handbook for prerequisites

Modern World History :

Modern World History Mod. World History - Basic Mod. World History- CP CP Mod. World History Block (combined with Eng 3-4 CP) AP European History See Course Description Handbook for prerequisites

Science :

Science Adv. Earth & Space Science 1-2 CP Biology (Basic, CP or AP) Chemistry (CP or Honors) Physiology Marine Science Physics See Course Description Handbook for class prerequisites

Elective/Math :

Elective/Math Algebra C/D CP Algebra A/B/C/D CP Block Algebra 1-2 CP Geometry 1-2 CP Algebra 3-4 CP Trigonometry CP and Probability/Statistics CP Pre Calculus CP AP Statistics AP Calculus A/B AP Calculus B/C See Course Description Handbook for class requirements

Electives:

Electives Spanish French Latin Athletics Music Dance A.S.B. Model UN Yearbook Journalism Photo Psychology Drama Wood Video Web Design Media Design Visual/Performing Arts Creative Writing

UC/CSU V.P.A. Requirement Visual and Performing Arts:

UC/CSU V.P.A. Requirement Visual and Performing Arts Students must have at least one year of a UC/CSU approved Visual Performing Art course. See Course Description Handbook for UC/CSU status

Approved VPA Courses:

Approved VPA Courses Art Ceramics AP Art History AP Studio Art Fashion in the Arts Photography Video Music Appreciation Music Theory Broadcast Journalism Design I Chorus/Chorale/Multi-Cultural Choir Vocal Ensemble Media Design Wind Ensemble Concert Band/Jazz Band/Symphonic Band String Orchestra Drama Dance

Other Elective Options:

Other Elective Options Fall and/or Spring Classes for Elective Credit Pick up registration information in the Guidance Office. -Counselor will need to sign SCROC form

Summer School:

Summer School Semester 1: Mon June27th-Thurs July 14th 8 AM - 1:30 PM Semester 2: Mon July 18th- Thurs August 4th 8 AM – 1:30 PM Please Note- Classes are Mon-Thursday for 5 hours Registration: Online Only beginning March 1 st Fee based through the MB Athletic Foundation Classes held at Mira Costa

THANK YOU!:

THANK YOU ! Your Counselor will meet with you in the Cafeteria during your English class on your assigned date. Make sure you have your transcript and your parent/guardian signed Course Offering Form!

Forms and Resources:

Forms and Resources 10 th Grade Course Offering Forms 2011-12 Course Description Book 2011-12 Athletic Handbook 2011-12