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• St. Augustine

High School 2015-2016 Registration

• Ms. Bechtle – AICE Program
• Ms. Novelly – ESE
• Ms. Olson – Last names A-G
• Ms. Freemann – Last names H-N and

AVID Program

• Ms. Bennett – Last names O-Z

Graduation Requirements

1.

English – 4 credits

2.

Mathematics – 4 credits (Algebra 1,

Geometry) 3.

Science – 3 credits (Biology 1)

4.

Social Studies – 3 credits (World History, US

History, US Government & Economics)

5.

Fine Arts and Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or Practical Arts – 1 Credit

6.

Physical Education – 1 credit (HOPE)

7.

Electives – 8 credits

8.

Virtual Course (at least one of the above

courses must be taken online)

9.

Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

10.

State Assessment Requirements

1.

Grade 10 English Language Arts

2.

Algebra 1EOC

Typical 10th grade schedule

1.

English 2

2.

Geometry or Liberal Arts Math 1

3.

Biology

4.

World History

5.

3 Elective Choices

Typical Honors10th grade schedule

1.

English 2 Honors

2.

Geometry Honors or Algebra 2 Honors

3.

Biology Honors or Chemistry Honors

4.

World History Honors

5.

3 Elective Choices

Typical AICE 10th grade schedule

1.

AICE English Language

2.

Pre-AICE Math 3/

3.

AICE Math Block

4.

Pre-AICE Chemistry

5.

AICE International History AS

6.

Pre-AICE World Language (Spanish or French)

7.

1 Elective Choice (if in a Academy one would be your Academy elective)

Typical 11th grade schedule

1.

English 3

2.

Geometry or Liberal Arts Math 2 or Algebra 2

3.

Chemistry or Earth/Space Science

4.

American History

5.

World Language

6.

2 Elective Choices

Typical Honors 11th grade schedule

1.

English 3 Honors

2.

Algebra 2 Honors or Pre-Calculus

3.

Chemistry Honors or Physics Honors

4.

American History Honors

5.

World Language

6.

2 Elective Choices

Typical AICE 11th grade schedule

1.

AICE English Literature 1

2.

AP Calculus AB

3.

Pre-AICE Physics or AICE Level Science

4.

AICE U.S. History

5.

AICE Global Perspectives (or 12th Grade)

6.

2 Elective Choices (if in a Academy one would be your Academy elective)

Typical 12th grade schedule

1.

English 4: College Prep

2.

Math for College Readiness or Liberal Arts Math 2

3.

American Government (0.5)

4.

Economics(0.5)

5.

4 Elective Choices

Typical Honors 12th grade schedule

1.

AICE General Paper or Dual Enrollment English

2.

Pre-Calculus, Dual Enrollment Math, AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics

3.

American Government Honors (0.5)

4.

Economics Honors(0.5)

5.

4 Elective Choices

Typical AICE 12th grade schedule

1.

AICE English Literature 2

2.

AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, or Dual Enrollment Math

3.

AICE Level Science

4.

AICE Global Perspectives (Unless Taken in 11th)

5.

AICE Elective(s)

6.

3 Elective Choices (if in a Academy one would be your Academy elective)

World Language

(9th grade: E1H required) (10th grade: Proficient State Assessment Reading Score)

Spanish

Spanish

The first level of each world language will introduce students to the basics of each language.

Students in Research class work on "cascarones", confetti filled eggs, as part of their cultural studies on "Carnaval" in Spanish- speaking countries.

French

French

The first level of each world language will introduce students to the basics of each language.

Students celebrate the shape of the Eiffel Tower.

American Sign Language

The first level of each world language will introduce students to the basics of each language.

Students to begin to acquire proficiency in American Sign Language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning.

Performing Arts

Band

Band promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of high- quality, wind and percussion literature from different times and places. Please contact our Band Director, Mrs. Bruijn if interested.

• Fair Share Donation: $370

Jazz Ensemble

Students with experience on an instrument suited for jazz ensemble explore the fundamentals of performance practices, improvisation, and music theory through a diverse repertoire of high- quality jazz literature. Audition Only Course. See Mrs. Bruijn if interested.

Drama

Drama promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theatre. Audition Level classes also

• ffered – See Mr. Beaman

if interested. No Fair Share for Introduction to Drama. Audition Level Drama: Fair Share Donation: $75

Chorus

Chorus promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of beginning choral repertoire from a variety of times and places. Audition Level Chorus Classes are also offered – please contact Mr. Dodd if interested. No Fair Share for entry level chorus. Audition Level Chorus Classes: Fair Share Donation: $200

Musical Theater

Musical Theater focuses on, but is not limited to, acting, vocal performance, dance, non-dance movement, and staging, which transfer readily to performances in musicals and other venues. *Audition Only – If interested contact Mr. Dodd.

Performing Arts

Guitar

Guitar

Guitar develops basic guitar skills and knowledge, including simple and full-strum chords, bass lines and lead sheets, barre and power chords, foundational music literacy and theory, major scales, simple finger- picking patterns, and ensemble skills for a variety of music.

Audition Level Guitar Courses also offered – See Mr. Brewer if interested.

 Guitar 1-3  Fair Share Donation: $50  Guitar Ensemble:  Fair Share Donation: $100

Keyboard

Keyboard builds piano techniques and skills through reading music, acquiring and applying knowledge of music theory, and exploring the role of keyboard music in history and culture. Upper levels are also

• ffered please see Mrs.

Bruijn if interested. Keyboard 1 Fair Share: $25 Keyboard 2-4 Fair Share: $50

AP Music Theory Theory

 The purpose of this course is to develop

the student’s ability to recognize and understand the basic materials and processes in any music that is heard or read in score.

 Students are expected to take a final AP

exam.

Dance

Students in these courses learn foundational and advanced skills in multiple dance styles. Audition Level classes also available please see Ms. Schippani if interested. No Fair Share for Introduction to Dance.

Fair Share Donation: Intro Dance: $50 Audition-Level Dance: $150

Visual isual Ar Arts ts

Draw/Paint 1 – Entry Level Fair Share Donation: $10 Draw / Paint 2 & 3 Audition Level Fair Share Donation: $20 AP / AICE Art – Audition Level Fair Share Donation: $50

Drawing & Painting

Students will recognize the properties, possibilities, and limitations of clay by creating functional and nonfunctional works of ceramics and pottery. Fair Share Fee: $20

Ceramics and Pottery



Upper levels offered



Audition required – See Mrs. Smith if interested.



Ceramics and Pottery/Sculpture 1-4: Fair Share Donation: $30



AP/AICE Level Ceramics: Fair Share Donation: $50

Commercial Art / Digital Art

Upper level Commercial/Digital Art classes offered see Mrs. Wilkins or

• Mrs. Forsythe if

interested.

Fair Share Donation: Digital Art $20 Pre-AICE Art $30 AICE /AP $50

Yearbook

Recommendation from your School Yearbook teacher/advisor or current Commercial Art teacher required. Please see Mrs. Forsythe with any questions.

Physical Education

Weight Training

The purpose of this course is to develop the physical skills necessary to be competent in many forms of movement as it relates to weight training. If interested, contact Coach Brighton.

Team Sports

The purpose of this course is to develop the physical skills necessary to be competent in many forms of movement, knowledge of team sports concepts such as offensive and defensive strategies and tactics, and appropriate social behaviors within a team or group setting. If interested, Contact Coach Richardson or Coach Adamson

ACADEMY ELECTIVES

AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Application and interview required. If interested, contact

• Ms. Freemann in

Guidance.

Army JROTC

CHARACTER, TRUST, TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, SERVICE.

 Our mission is to MOTIVATE

AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS, as such JROTC training is in NO WAY related to preparing you for enlistment in the military. It is “Citizenship Training for REAL LIFE.”

 We teach leadership and life

management skills needed for a successful career, and future!

If you have any

questions please contact either LTC Mignon, or 1SG Brown

Aerospace Academy

In partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,

• St. Augustine High

School offers an introduction to the career tracks of Aviation and Aerospace

• Engineering. Most

students may earn dual enrollment credits from Embry-Riddle, a savings

• f up to $20,000.

If interested please see

• Mrs. Maltby.

Teaching Academy

The four-year curriculum embraces a core of exploratory teaching courses which allow students the advantage to begin student teaching while in high school. Fair Share: $30 See Mrs. Maltby or

• Mrs. Cullipher if

interested

• St. Johns County

Center for the Arts

All Audition Level Arts Classes are part of the SJCCA. Please contact Jeff Dodd for further information.

AICE Electives

• AICE Thinking Skills
• AICE General Paper
• AICE European

History

• AICE Psychology

ACADEMIC ELECTIVES

Unified Arts

African American Literature

 African-American

Literature will focus on the development of patterns in the African- American genre, how the message changes over time, and what

• bligations black authors

have to the past, present and future.

 If interested Contact Mr.

Benyacko.

Journalism

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of journalism across print, platforms and to develop knowledge of journalism history, ethics use, and management techniques related to the production

• f journalistic media.

Jacket Journal by Teacher Recommendation Only. See Mr. Benyacko if interested.

Unified Arts

Play Writing

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use creative writing and language skills for play writing in a variety of public performance formats. If interested, contact

• Ms. Latka

Unified Arts

Creative Writing

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms.

College Success Skills (Critical Thinking Skills)

(10th and 11th Grade Elective) Strategies for acquiring, storing and retrieving information, time management and organizational skills, critical thinking operations and processes, strategies for oral and written communication, and problem solving skills including SAT and ACT prep are an integral part of this course. This course will also enable students to make informed career choices and develop the skills needed to successfully plan and apply for college or a job. If interested, contact Ms. Hynish.

Psychology

Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. If interested, contact Ms. Hurd or Ms. Scheffer.

• St. Johns Virtual

Lab (THE HIVE)

• AP Art History
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Computer Science A
• Creative Photography
• Critical Thinking and Study Skills
• Computing for College and

Careers

• Computer Programming – 1
• Driver Education/Traffic Safety

(0.5 Credit)

• Fitness Lifestyle Design (0.5 credit)
• Health/Life Management Skills

(0.5 credit)

• Journalism
• Personal Fitness (0.5 credit)
• Psychology I (0.5 credit)
• Reading for College Success
• Web Design I
• Web Design II

SCIENCE ELECTIVES

Anatomy & Physiology (or Honors) AICE Biology AICE Chemistry AICE Physics AICE Environmental Science *With Science Teacher Recommendation

Executive Internship (1-3 Periods)

11th/ 12th Grade Only You must provide your own transportation and be able to show appropriate hours

• n a bi-weekly basis.

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical introduction to the work environment through direct contact with professionals in the community. Must be employed. Paperwork required before course can be placed on schedule. If interested, contact Mr. Brown

Modified Schedule

12th Grade Only This parent permission form must be completed before you will be allowed to request a modified schedule. Please select Period 1

• r Period 7 to be your

modified class period. You may NOT be on campus during this time.

First Coast Technical College

2-3 periods required (11th and 12th Grade) Courses –

Landscaping Early Childhood Education Administrative Office Specialist Cosmetology Carpentry Digital Design Culinary Arts Applied Welding Technologies Medical Administrative Specialist Automotive Service Technology Pharmacy Technician (Summer Session Required) Dental Assisting (Evening Hours only)

• St. Johns

River State College

(Dual Enrollment)

Requirements:

1.

3.0 Unweighted GPA

2.

2+ Periods Available

3.

Possesses Own Transportation Contact Mrs. Maltby about application information and deadlines.

Student Verification Sheets

Front Page of the Student Verification Sheet

Recommended courses are listed. Bring this sheet home and review with your guardian, then have them sign.

Bring this form to your Registration Appointment

Want to change an academic course? Speak to your teacher, then have them contact the Registrar & your Guidance Counselor. Don’t want recommended Elective? Mark through the Elective course ONLY and decide on a first choice substitution before your registration appointment.

*Remember to select all of your courses carefully.

Back of the Student Verification Form This is where you will rank your elective choices. Be sure to RANK your top 1-8 elective choices. You may not receive your first choice. Remember:

1.

Review this with your guardian(s)

2.

BRING this to your Registration Appointment Back Page of the Student Verification Sheet

Questions?

• ALL Completed forms are due to your

Guidance Counselor at your Registration Appointment.

• Registration will take place through your

English classes February 3th -17th.

• Each appointment is 5-6 minutes. If you

need longer, please set up a guidance appointment through the guidance secretary.

Reminder…