TRIMBLE COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
Course Guide &
Registration Procedures
2012-2013
Table of Contents
Graduation Requirements for Class of 2013 and beyond 2
Promotion Credit Requirements for Class of 2013 3
Promotion Credit Requirements for Class of 2014 and beyond 3
Pre-College Curriculum 3
College Admission Factors 4
Suggested Course Sequence 4
Schedule Changes 5
No Pass/No Drive Policy 6
Athletic Eligibility 6
Athletic Eligibility for Future College Athletes 6
Four Year Timeline 7-8
Scheduling Process/Student Portal Schedule Request Directions 9-11
TCHS Master Course List 12-15
TCHS Course Distinctions 16
Language Arts/Foreign Language Department 16-19
Social Studies Department 19-21
Mathematics Department 21-23
Science Department 23-27
Health, PE and Practical Living Department 27-28
Humanities Department 28-31
Career & Technical Education Department 31-35
Kentucky Virtual High School Information 36-38
Carroll County Area Technology Center 38-55
Graduation Requirements for
Class of 2013 and Beyond
CONTENT AREA / # COURSESREQUIRED / NOTESENGLISH / 4 / Must include:
Ø English I (CP or Honors)
Ø English II (CP or Honors)
Ø English III (CP or Honors)
Ø English IV (CP, Honors, or AP)
MATH / 4
(Kentucky law requires 3earned credits and be enrolled in 4 years of math) / Must include:
Ø Algebra I (CP or Honors)
Ø Geometry (CP or Honors)
Ø Algebra II (CP or Honors)
Ø 4th Year Math (Pre-Calculus, A.P. Calculus, or Senior Transition Math) is required.
Students taking Algebra I in 8th grade will still take four math classes in high school.
SCIENCE / 3 / Must include:
Ø Integrated Earth / Space Science (CP or Honors)
Ø Biology (CP or Honors)
Ø Physical Science
College bound students may choose to take Chemistry and
Physics (Conceptual or Advanced) in place of Physical Science.
SOCIAL STUDIES / 3 / Must include:
Ø World History (CP or Honors
Ø Integrated Social Studies (CP or Honors)
Ø U.S. History (CP, Honors, or AP)
ARTS / HUMANITIES / 1 / Must earn one credit in music, drama, or art.
HEALTH / PE / 1 / .5 credit in Health and .5 credit in PE are required
ELECTIVES / 8 / These may be any courses of the student’s choice and may include selections from: technology, business, and agriculture departments, additional academic content classes, and the CCATC vocational courses.
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION / 24
Students are required to submit a complete writing portfolio during the Senior year as part of their graduation requirements. Additional information is distributed to each student each year in English class.
Students are also required to complete an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) each year during their four years of study.
PROMOTION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS –
CLASS OF 2013
9th Grade students who have earned 5 credits or more will be promoted to Grade 10.
10th Grade students who have earned 11 credits or more will be promoted to Grade 11.
11th Grade students who have earned 18 credits or more will be promoted to Grade 12.
12th Grade students who have earned 24 credits or more, as outlined above, will receive a diploma.
PROMOTION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS – CLASS OF 2014 AND BEYOND (as per SBDM policy, Jan. 2010)
9th Grade students who have earned 6 credits or more will be promoted to Grade 10.
10th Grade students who have earned 12 or more credits will be promoted to Grade 11.
11th Grade students who have earned 18 or more credits will be promoted to Grade 12.
12th Grade students who have earned 24 credits or more, as outlined above, will receive a diploma.
PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Students who seek to enroll in a Kentucky four-year college or university must complete the following MINIMUM credits in order to qualify for admission. These courses can be taken at TCHS and include the following:
English: 4 credits (English I, II, III, IV or AP)
Mathematics: 3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher)
Science: 3 credits (Integrated Earth/Space Science, Biology, Physical Science)
Social Studies: 3 credits (Integrated SS, World Civ., U.S. History)
Health: ½ credit
Physical Education: ½ credit
Humanities: 1 credit (any art, music, drama course)
Foreign Language: 2 credits of the SAME language
Rigorous electives: 5 credits (Rigorous is defined as having academic content at least as challenging as that in courses required in the minimum high school graduation requirements. Electives should be in social studies, math, English and language arts, arts and humanities, foreign language, and above the introductory level in agriculture, industrial technology, business, marketing, health sciences and technology education and career pathways. Electives in physical education and health are limited to one-half unit each. One or more courses that develop computer literacy are recommended).
COLLEGE ADMISSION FACTORS
Colleges will utilize many factors when selecting students for admission. Among these are:
· Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)
· The un-weighted and weighted grade point average from the student transcript
· The rigor of courses that a student has taken in regard to course offerings (CP, Honors, or AP)
· The student’s involvement in extra-curricular clubs, organizations, community service.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
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Grade 9
Ø English I (CP or Honors)
Ø World History (CP or Honors)
Ø Integrated Earth / Space Science (CP or Honors)
Ø Algebra I (CP or Honors) or Geometry:
Students who complete Algebra I in 8th grade will take Geometry (CP or Honors) during their 9th grade year.
Ø Algebra I Lab (all students enrolled in Algebra I as a freshman will in addition take the Algebra I Math Lab)
Ø PE (semester)
Ø Health (semester)
Ø One Elective Course: may want to consider a Business, Technology, or Agriculture course, or an Arts/Humanities course to meet graduation requirements; language lab is also available.
Grade 10
Ø English II (CP or Honors)
Ø Integrated Social Studies (CP or Honors)
Ø Geometry (CP or Honors) or Algebra II
Ø Biology (CP or Honors)
Ø Three Elective Courses: may want to consider the Business, Technology, or Agriculture course or an Arts/Humanities course to meet graduation requirements. Also consider the language lab.
Grade 11
Ø English III (CP or Honors)
Ø US History (CP or Honors)
Ø Algebra II (CP or Honors) or Pre-Calculus
Ø Science Course (Physical Science OR Chemistry as a Junior AND Physics as a Senior)
Ø Three Elective Courses: may want to consider the Business, Technology, or Agriculture course or an Arts/Humanities course to meet graduation requirements; language lab is also available.
Grade 12
Ø English IV CP, English IV Honors, or AP
Ø Science Required Course (Physics, if you took Chemistry as a Junior)
Ø Math Course (required for Class of 2011 and beyond)
Ø Four Elective Courses: be sure that you’ve had an Arts/Humanities course to meet graduation requirements. You may want to include a Business, Technology, or Agriculture course.
Ø Include additional math, science, social studies, and language arts courses; language lab is also available.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
(SBDM Policy Change 2/17/11)
Student schedules will be available one week prior to the first day of school. These dates will be publicized in the local newspaper, posted on the school sign, and sent out on the principal’s email list. Students will be able to pick up the schedule and make changes to the schedule only during that five day period. This is the ONLY drop/add period that will exist for students. This allows time for an advisory meeting between the principal, assistant principal, or guidance counselor and the student and parent before the first day of school.
Students will not be allowed to make schedule changes once school begins. When school begins, schedules will be locked. Drop/add period will no longer exist after the start of school. Make any changes to your schedule BEFORE the first day of school in August.
An exception may be made in the event that:
· The student does not have the prerequisites for a course they are enrolled in
· The principal or his designee need to balance classes
· A senior lacks a graduation requirement
· A meeting between the student, parent, and the principal or his designee is had to determine appropriate placement in courses.
Trimble County High School makes every effort to provide students, teachers, and parents a voice in the scheduling of students. In early March of each school year, registration materials are distributed to each student in grades 8-11. These materials include a schedule card printed from the student portal and access to a T.C.H.S. Curricular Guide, either by hard copy or by internet access. Copies of this guide are provided to each teacher and the multiple copies are provided to the school library so that students may look at the materials. In addition, the guide is also accessible from the T.C.H.S. school webpage.
Both students and parents are encouraged to look online at the school webpage at the syllabus of courses that the student is interested in for the upcoming year. Each teacher has a webpage that includes this information as well as assignments, power point presentations, etc. that may give extra insight into the course content. This information will be extremely helpful in determining appropriate course selections.
Each student will print a schedule request card in early March that will allow for course selection and for teacher signatures. This card is the key to scheduling. Place courses on the card, both required and elective, that you will truly need or want to take in the coming year. Keep in mind that there is a seven period day and required classes must be scheduled first. Electives will be “filled in” where there is an open period on the schedule. If you are a student in the band, concert or jazz, place this as your number one elective choice to ensure that course is on the final schedule.
Teachers, parents, and students must sign the card for it to be accepted. This ensures that everyone has seen and approved of course selection in the coming year.
It is important to turn the card back into the guidance office in a timely manner. Not doing so will result in the school choosing your electives for you.
NO PASS/NO DRIVE POLICY
The No Pass/No Drive law (HB32) was implemented on August 1, 2007 and applies to ALL students ages 16 and 17 years old who apply for a permit or license on or after August 1, 2007. A school compliance verification form must be presented to the circuit court clerk when the student intends to take the permit/license test. If a 16 or 17 year old student does not present the compliance verification form they will not be eligible to obtain an instructional permit or license. See Mrs. Sherri Penick in the front office for a form.
A student can lose a license or not be granted permission to receive a permit if they:
· Drop out of school
· Have nine or more unexcused absences in the preceding semester (any absence due to suspension shall be unexcused absences)
· Have not received passing grades in at least five of seven courses.
To view a copy of the statute, go to http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/159-00/051.PDF
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for athletic competition in grades 9-12, a student/athlete must have been enrolled during the previous semester and must be at his/her proper grade level or to have passed at least six credits during the previous school year. A student must pass, at a minimum, six full credit courses on the schedule each week. Grades will be checked weekly by the athletic director/principal to determine if athletes are eligible to participate. No special recitations of tests are to be given for the purpose of making a student eligible. Student managers and any other student having an official connection with the athletic program shall come under this rule. A detailed copy of the Trimble County High School Athletic Code can be found in the TCHS Student/Parent Handbook.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY FOR FUTURE COLLEGE ATHLETES
Those students who wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center in order to qualify. Students intending to participate in NAIA athletics must also register with their clearinghouse. Both the NCAA and the NAIA will require an ACT or SAT score sent directly to them to be considered official. Eligibility is determined by the number of academic courses, grade point average and class rank, and scores on either the ACT or SAT, and other factors determined by each organization. Students who are considering athletics on the college level should look at the following websites for more information:
NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA: http://www.playnaia.org/
FOUR YEAR TIMELINE
9th Grade
q Read and keep the free information that is mailed to the student from:
KYHigher Education Assistance Authority
1050 US Highway 127 S Ste 102
Frankfort, Ky 40601
This free publication will provide grade appropriate information as it relates to post-secondary education.
q Begin pre-college courses and be aware of graduation requirements. Consider the options provided by the CCATC (vocational school).
q Complete the student Individualized Learning Plan at www.careercruising.com/ILP
q Begin investigation careers of interest using information from the internet, family, friends, and job shadowing.
q Earn the required number of credits towards promotion.
10th Grade
q Continue pre-college curriculum and be aware of graduation requirements
q Continue career investigation
q Complete the student Individualized Learning Plan at www.careercruising.com/ILP
q Begin requesting information from colleges or visit college web sites
q Take the PLAN (pre-ACT) assessment (free and given in September at TCHS)
q Take the PSAT assessment as a practice for Junior year (optional and given in October at TCHS)
q Investigate the course provided at the CCATC (vocational school).
q Earn the required number of credits towards promotion.
11th Grade
q Continue pre-college curriculum and be aware of graduation requirements
q Attend the regional college fair at Henry County High School (11th grade students will be transported to HCHS for this activity during the school day)