8th Grade Parent Night

8 Grade
Parent Night
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One Diploma
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Alabama High School Diploma
with Honors Endorsement
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A/B grade recommendation
One year of foreign language
Advanced math courses
Advanced science courses
Advanced English courses at
least two years (Honors and/or
Dual Credit)
Additional CTE computer
course
25 total credits

Meets NCAA Clearinghouse
eligibility

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Alabama High School Diploma
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C/D grade recommendation
Three credits must be earned
in any combination from the
following areas:
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CTE
Foreign Language
Arts Education

Slower paced math courses
available

Easier science courses
available
25 total credits
Can attend college


Diploma Changes
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All students will take Career Preparedness (new CTE
Computer Apps and Financial Literacy course with online
component)
Fine Arts is no longer required but can be taken
Three elective credits during 9-12:
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Honors Endorsement- One year foreign language and additional
CTE computer course
Standard Diploma- Any combination of the following areas: CTE,
Foreign Language, Art Education

CTE (Career Tech Education) would include any Allen
Thornton course or Mr. Palmer’s classes on campus.
 Starting with 2013-14 school year, all year long classes
will award 1.0 credit at the end of the course.

Grading Changes
Course

Weight

Course

Weight

English 9 Honors

0.5

English 10 Honors

0.5

English 11 Honors

0.5

English 12 Honors

0.5

English AP

1

Dual Credit English

1

Algebra I

0.5

Geometry Honors

0.5

Alg II w/trig

0.5

Precalculus

0.5

Calculus AP

1

Dual Credit PreCal

1

Biology Honors

0.5

Chemistry

0.5

Chemistry AP

1

Dual Credit Chemistry

1

Physics

0.5

Forensic Science

0.5

Genetics

0.5

Anat. and Physiology

0.5

Marine Science

0.5

Zoology

0.5

Dual Credit History 1

Spanish I

0.5

Spanish II

Other Foreign Lang.

0.5

0.5


9 Grade Courses
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Four Core

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PE
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Math: Algebra I or Algebra A
English: Regular
Science: Biology
World History
Life

Career Preparedness
One elective credit
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Drama (This will fulfill an Art requirement)


10 Grade Courses
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Four Core
Health/Dr. Ed
2 electives (May choose from Foreign
Language; CTE; Art Education)
Advanced BTA for Honors Diploma


11 & 12 Courses
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Four Core
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Dual Credit courses available

3 credits of electives
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PE counts every time taken.
Other electives can only be taken once for credit.
Can attend Allen Thornton or Central Vocational
School


Math Courses
Honors Endorsement
9th

Algebra I

Algebra I

10th

Honors
Geometry

Honors
Geometry

10th/11th

Algebra II/Trig

Algebra II/Trig

12th

Pre-Cal

Math
Investigations


Math Courses
Alabama High School Diploma
9th

Algebra A

10th

Algebra B

11th

Geometry

12th

Algebra II or Alg w/
Finance


Science Courses
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Honors Endorsement

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Advanced Biology
Chemistry
Zoology
Anatomy/Physiology
Forensic Science

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High School Diploma
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Physical science is not
required, but
recommended
Biology
Earth Science
Environmental
Science

Or any science from
honors endorsement
list


CTE Electives
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Allen Thornton Courses
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Advertising Design
Automotive Service
Collision Repair
Electronics
Precision Machining
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Health Science

Welding
Building Construction
Cooperative Education
STEM – Pre-engineering

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Agriscience Department
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Agriscience
Fish/Wildlife Management
Environmental
Management
Construction Finishing &
Interior Systems
Aquaculture
Animal Science
Horticulture


Additional Electives

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Art Education
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Drama
Art Survey (ACCESS)

History Department
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World Geography
Psychology
Sociology
Local History

PE
Business Department
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Advanced Business
Tech Applications
Multimedia Design


ACCESS Electives
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AP Courses
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US History
Macroeconomics
US Government/Politics
Biology
Statistics
Spanish
Psychology
Computer Science
Art History

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French
German
Latin
Mandarin Chinese
Accounting
Creative Writing
Global Studies
Personal Finance
Web Design
Journalism


Lauderdale County Schools Four Year Plan for the Alabama High School Diploma
LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2013-2014 (Class of 2017) STUDENT EDUCATION PLANNING WORKSHEET (Four-year Plan)
Student Name ___One-Diploma _____
Grade ___NO Extra-curricular ______________Parent’s Signature ___Want to attend CTE_______ Date ____________________________
There is only one diploma option. However, there is an Honors Endorsement* which will be a seal on the diploma. Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have the
Honors Endorsement. Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? ________ Yes ___X___ No
9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

MATH (4)

Algebra A

Algebra B

Geometry

Algebra II

ENGLISH (4) (Specify if
Honors/AP/DC course)

English 9

English 10

English 11

English 12

SCIENCE (4)

Biology

Physical Science

Zoology

Env. Sci

SOCIAL STUDIES (4)

World History

US History 10

US History 11

Govt/Econ

REQUIRED ELECTIVES (2.5)
Health (.5)
L.I.F.E. PE (1)
Career Preparedness (1)

Career Preparedness

Health

OTHER ELECTIVES 3 must
be from CTE, ART, and/or
Foreign Language (Select 3.5

other electives to total 6.5
electives) This would include
Athletic PE/Band and Drivers
Ed. (.5)

Drama

Pick any 2 classes from:
CTE
Art Education
Foreign Language
PE
Driver’s Ed

Pick any 3 classes
from:
CTE
Art Education
Foreign Language
PE

Pick any 3 classes
from:
CTE
Art Education
Foreign Language
PE

TOTALS

7

7

7

7

Postsecondary/Career
Plans: (Check all that apply)

Graduation to Work

Tech. School or
Community College

4 Year College

Military

Career Interest Areas:
(From Explore Data, Kuder Test,
or Personal Interest)

Welder

Cosmetologist

EMT

Pipe Fitter

Total

25 Credits Required for
graduation/28 Available
over 4 years

PE

28


Student Name __Honors Endorsement ____
Grade _NO Extra-curricular___________Parent’s Signature ____________________
Date ____________________________
There is only one diploma option. However, there is an Honors Endorsement* which will be a seal on the diploma. Valedictorian and Salutatorian must have the
Honors Endorsement. Do you plan to seek the Honors Endorsement? ___X_____ Yes ______ No
9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II with Trig

Math

Total

25 Credits Required for
graduation/28
Available over 4 years
MATH (4)

Investigati
ons or Pre-

Cal
ENGLISH (4) (Specify if
Honors/AP/DC course)

English 9

English 10
Honors

English11
Honors

English 12

SCIENCE (4)

Biology

Chemistry

Zoology

Anat/Phy

SOCIAL STUDIES (4)

World History

US History 10

US History 11

Govt/Econ

REQUIRED ELECTIVES (2.5)
Health (.5)
L.I.F.E. PE (1)
Career Preparedness (1)

Career Preparedness

Health

OTHER ELECTIVES 3 must
be from CTE, ART,
and/or Foreign

Language (Select 3.5
other electives to total
6.5 electives) This would
include Athletic PE/Band
and Drivers Ed. (.5)

Drama

Spanish I

Spanish II (optional)

Drivers Ed.

Additional CTE
Computer
Class

Pick 3 Electives:
CTE or Art
PE

TOTALS

PE

Pick 1 Elective: CTE or
Art
PE

Pick 2 Electives: CTE
or Art
PE

7

7

7

7

Postsecondary/Career
Plans: (Check all that
apply)

Graduation to Work

Tech. School or
Community
College

4 Year College

Military

Career Interest Areas:
(From Explore Data,
Kuder Test, or Personal
Interest)

Physical Therapist

Computer Tech

CPA

Nurse

28

Practitioner


End of Course Assessments
Current courses requiring EOC
 English 9, 10, 11
 Algebra I and Algebra B
 Algebra II
 Geometry and Geometry B


Scholarship Information
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DO NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION
FAFSA form must be completed each year.
Based on completed tax return form.

Resume
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Join clubs
Volunteer
GPA/ACT
Be active
• Not just a member of club/organization- be responsible for
activities conducted by club.


Scholarship Information
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Academic
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Department
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Athletic
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Based on GPA/ACT
Given by college
• Usually considered

when apply

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Must meet eligibility
requirements (Honors
Endorsement for NCAA)
Junior College gives more
money per scholarship

Leadership
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Given by college

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• Must contact the
department for
application

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Based on minimum

GPA/ACT
Resume is vital
Given by college


Scholarship Information
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Register at fastweb.com, scholarships.com, and
cappex.com
Athletic
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Must register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

Place of employment
Major field of study scholarships from private
industry
Visit school web: www.lcschools.org


Forms to be Returned
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Four year plan with Honors Endorsement
checked “yes” or “no”
Math recommendation check sheet
All forms must be signed by parent and student


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