Comprehensive High School Course Planning Guide for Class of 2021

This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on graduation requirements, course offerings, and elective options for high school students in the Class of 2021. Learn about English, Social Studies, Math pathways, and the importance of creating an Education & Career Action Plan (ECAP) to align your academic choices with post-secondary plans and career goals. Explore dual enrollment, online courses, Advanced Placement (AP), and electives to tailor your high school experience for success.

• High School Course Planning
• Graduation Requirements
• ECAP
• Course Offerings
• Electives

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1. Education & Career Action Plans (ECAPs) 9thGrade Class of 2021 Graduation Requirements and Course Offerings

2. Objectives Complete the ECAP Pre-Planning Worksheet Analyze current course and elective choices as related to graduation and post-secondary plans and career goals Review and revise ECAP

3. PUSD Course Offering Guide Log on and read about all of the courses!! www.peoriaunified.org SEARCH: Course Description Guide

4. Course Offering CODES DE = Dual Enrollment College credit is possible IF teacher is dual certified. E-Campus This course is offered online. AP = Advanced Placement (H)

5. Language Arts 10thGrade English II English II Honors AIM English 12thGrade English IV College Prep English AP Comp & Lit 11thGrade English III English III Honors

6. Language Arts Electives: Creative Writing I (1/2 cr) Creative Writing II (1/2 cr) Journalism Newspaper Yearbook Exploring Communication

7. Social Studies 10thGrade World History AP World History 11thGrade AZ/US History AP AZ/US History H 12thGrade American Economics/Government American Economics H / Government H AP Government/AP Macro/Micro Economics

8. Social Studies Electives AP European History (H) Psychology (1/2 cr) Sociology (1/2 cr) Criminal Justice Law Enforcement I and II

9. Math Pathways **Math Placement will be determined by grade in previous class! GENERAL TRACK HONORS TRACK Algebra I Geometry H Algebra II H College Algebra H Brief Calculus H Pre-Calculus H AP Calculus I H AP Calculus II H College Class @ Community College Algebra I Geometry Algebra II College Mathematics OR Financial Algebra (Jr Sr only)

10. Lab Science Pre-AP Biology or Biology Pre-AP Chemistry or Chemistry Environmental Science Physics Human Physiology AP Biology AP Physics AP Chemistry Biological Applications and Technology Earth and Space Science

11. ELECTIVES BRAINSTORM What classes are you interested in? What classes do you need more information? Circle classes on your elective sheets in packet

12. Business, Marketing, Management Marketing Business Foundations Sports Marketing/Sales Advanced Marketing and Advanced Marketing Work Experience

13. Communication & Information Technology Computer Programming and Technology Game Design & Development AP Computer Science Principles

14. Human Services & Resources Intro to Fire Suppression (11thgrade ONLY) Intro to Fire Service Selection (12thgrade ONLY) Design & Merchandising I Design & Merchandising II Child Development COOP/COOP Lab (2 credits) Future Teachers Academy I

15. Nursing Medical Science Intro. To Health Care Patient Care Careers/Nurse Asst Patient Care Careers/Nurse Lab CTE Internship

16. Sports Medicine Medical Science Introduction to Sports Medicine Advanced Sports Medicine CTE Internship

17. World Language Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III (H), Spanish IV (H), Spanish V (H), German I, German II, German III (H), German IV (H)

18. Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering Engineering I Engineering II Engineering III Engineering IV Auto Tech I Auto Tech II Auto Tech III Auto Tech IV Honors options available in all Engineering courses

19. Performing Arts Band Courses: Marching Band Concert Band Jazz Band (must Audition) Orchestra / Strings Music Master Piano Music Master Guitar Digital Music

20. Performing Arts: Choir Courses Mixed Choir Concert Choir

21. Performing Arts Theater Courses Production Design I Production Design II Production Design III Production Design IV Theater Arts I Theater Arts II Theater Arts III Theater Arts IV

22. Performing Arts Dance Courses: Beginning Dance Advanced Dance Performance Dance (Must Audition) Double Blocked 2 credits

23. Physical Education Boys Advanced P.E. Girls Advanced P.E. Coed - Recreational Sports (1/2 credit) Boys Weight Training Girls Weight Training

24. Drivers Education/ Rec.Sports Driver Education (1/2 credit) Health (1/2 credit) MUST BE 15 yrs 6 months during class or older. Must take BOTH classes as each are only nine weeks *Behind the Wheel is offered outside of the regular school day. You must be currently taking Drivers Education or have finished the in class portion. BTW is not required!! Cost for BHW approx. $200)

25. Visual Arts Art Courses Art I Art II Art III Art IV

26. Visual Arts Ceramics Courses Ceramics I Ceramics II Ceramics III Ceramics IV

27. Visual Arts Photo Photo I Photo II Photo III Photo IV

28. Media Technology (CTE) Media Technology Media Productions PSBN Internship

29. Non Departmental/ Miscellaneous JAG Jobs for AZ Grads (Senior ONLY) 2 credits Guidance Peer Tutor Application & Interview (11thor 12thgrade)

30. Peer Counseling Work in guidance office and receive 1 full credit Must be Junior or Senior Status Receive training in mediation Mediate conflicts between students Help new students Present / teach freshman If interested list as an alternate on your ECAP

31. Miscellaneous Community Service Volunteer Program (Outside school time; off campus; Volunteer for a NON-Profit Organization; 60 hours = credit) Do not sign up for Student Assistants!!

32. eCampus: What is it? A PUSD virtual school that offers high school courses Instruction 100% online Three mandatory in-person meetings Parent-Student Orientation and Final Registration Midterm Exam Final Exam There is no tuition charge for a student if they take the online course as part of their regular school schedule. Tuition of $300 is charged to a student that takes an online course on top of a full load at school.

33. E-Campus Offerings English I, II, III, IIIH, IV AP Comp. and Lit. College Prep Eng H Creative Writing Alg I, Alg II, Geometry, College Mathematics (DE) Biology, Environmental Science World History, AZ/US History, Econ., Government, Econ H, Gov. H Psychology/Sociology Business Foundations, Personal Finance I, CTE Internships Intro. To Culinary Arts Spanish I, Spanish II Drivers Ed Music Theory Humanities Honors Personal Fitness Health Advanced Marketing Business Administration Leadership Seminar Applications of College Algebra (DE @ GCU)

34. West-MEC All are application Based Programs Must apply, be accepted, pay $$, provide own transportation!! Automotive Technology Automotive Collision Aviation Technology Avionics/Electronics Law and Public Safety Precision Manufacturing Welding Technology Coding IT Security Climate Control Technician General Construction Technology Medical Assisting Pharmacy Technician Veterinary Sciences Cosmetology Aesthetician Message Therapy Dental Assisting Emergency Medical Technician Fire Science Medium Heavy Diesel Technology www.west-mec.org

35. The MET Professional Academy is an innovative approach to education. The program is designed to motivate students by treating them as working professionals and preparing them for higher education. M from MET --The Medical strand prepares pre-med students entering colleges and pursuing careers in medical innovations and health care. E from MET --The Engineering strand will lead students to degrees and careers in engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship. T from MET--The Technology strand will emphasize careers in cybersecurity and computer networking. Requirements _ Have attained junior or senior status; _ On track to graduate; _ Demonstrated excellence in the first two years of high school math and science*; _ Desire to work in a project-based, real-world environment with business professionals and other Peoria Unified students

36. 3 Steps to Review ECAP Add current freshman schedule to your ECAP Review Core courses (graduation/college requirements) for all four years Add classes for sophomore junior and seniors year to ECAP in pencil. Take this home, review with your parents/guardians, and obtain their signature. 1. 2. 3.

37. FRESHMEN ECAP Enter your Info including Career and Post Secondary goals

38. 9TH AND 10TH GRADE Enter Freshmen Courses Enter Planned Sophomore Courses Must include 3 alternatives

39. 11TH AND 12TH GRADE Enter Planned Junior Courses Enter Planned Senior Courses Include Clubs and Activities