Grades

Attendance/Tardies

GPA

Class rank

Credit recovery

Math class placement

Honors classes or honors challenge

Dual credit

Advanced Placement

Prerequisites

Keeping all doors open for post high school

4 year school

2 year school

vocational

work then college

10th Grade Registration

Materials you should have:

Course description guide/Redbook- It is on line for your

convenience.

Course Menu Sheet

Registration Worksheet

The Course Description Guide/Red Book-

NOW ON LINE!

Read the course description- see if it

meets your needs and interests

Read the prerequisite- see if you meet

the requirements for the class

Read the recommendation- see if you

have the skills to be successful in the

class

Course Menu Sheet

Courses are grouped by department

Please note if this is a year long class or

a semester class

Please note grade level and only sign up

for classes in your grade level.

Registration Worksheet

Alton High School Registration Form

Course Requests

You need to select alternate courses (last column) in the event a particular class does not make or is otherwise not available. Remember that semester courses

need semester alternates and year-long courses need year-long alternates. Consult your Course Description Guide online at altonschools.org, guidance office.

1st Semester 2nd semester

Course Name Course Name

Alternate classes

1 _____English 2____________________________ ______English 2_____________________________

2 _____Geometry___________________________ ______Geometry_____________________________ ________________________

3 _____Chemistry___________________________ _______Chemistry___________________________

_________________________

4 _____World Civilizations____________________ _______PE________________________________

5 _____Electricity___________________________ ______Woodworking_________________________

6 _____Band_______________________________ ______Band________________________________

Will not be in this order!

Master Schedule

The times and teachers for classes next

year have not been decided so no one

can tell you what classes might cause a

scheduling conflict for you.

Select your classes based only on your

graduation requirements, interests, and

personal preferences.

Students only earn credit for a class one

time (except PE)

English

You will take a full year of English

Your choices are CP English 2 and CP

English 2 Honors

You will also be required to take

Communicating in the speech

department to graduate.

Math

You must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry; and have 3 credits of math to graduate.

Algebraic Concepts 1 and 2 count as Algebra 1 credit and grants 2 credits of math toward graduation.

Geometry and Geometry Honors are1 credit of math.

You must pass your current math class with a C or higher to go on to next class.

You may only get math credit one time. If repeating a math class, you may get elective credit.

Your math class for next year is decided by your current math teacher.

Social Studies

Social Studies electives include World Civilizations,

Modern World History, and Geography A & B. You

may take them in any order. Review the Red Book (on

line) for descriptions of each.

Many colleges require 3 credits of high school social

studies (6 semester classes) for admission.

Modern European History MAY be provided as an

early bird class for sophomores next year for one

semester. There will be no parking or transportation

provided. Attendance is mandatory. Be sure you can

arrive by 7:35.

Science

You must pass both semesters of

biology to graduate.

If you passed biology, register for IPS

(Intro to Physical Science) or Chemistry.

Remember: You must have a C or

better in Algebra 1 or an A in

Algebraic Concepts 1 to enroll in

Chemistry.

Auto Safety/ Keyboarding

If you have 5 credits from the previous

year (freshman year), you can sign up to

take auto-safety.

This is a quarter class, so add

keyboarding with auto-safety.

The quarter you take auto-safety is

determined by your birthday.

PE

You must pass 3 semester credits of PE.

Only 4 classes can be counted toward the 22

needed for graduation.

You must remove all piercings at the discretion

of the teacher for safety reasons.

You must purchase a PE uniform and dress

out every single day.

Exceptions are made for ROTC and Marching

100.

Health

Health is a graduation requirement.

You must pass health, even if you

passed it in middle school.

Consumer Education

Consumer education is a graduation

requirement, typically taken in junior

year.

Economics Honors counts for consumer

education credit.

Business & Technical Concepts A and B

will waive the consumer ed. requirement

Honors Recommendation Form

A signature is required by student,

parent and recommending teacher.

Students will not be able to drop an

honors class after the first 10 class

meetings of the semester.

A student may not be able to drop at

semester without a meeting between

teacher and parent.

Electives

AHS has several elective programs.

If you intend on taking a 2 hour

vocational class in your junior or senior

year, please look in the Course

Description Guide/Red Book to review

the pre-requisites and register for them

now.

Intro to Engineering Design

Using state of the art 3-

D computer modeling

software and a 3-D rapid

prototype machine,

students learn the

design process, and

they solve design

problems as they

develop, analyze, and

create product models.

Principles of Engineering

This is exploring various

technology systems and

manufacturing

processes.

The course also

includes concerns about

social and political

consequences of

technological change. Marble Maze Designed and built by the students

Digital Electronics

This course is applied

logic that encompasses

the application of

electronic circuits,

breadboards,

oscilloscopes and

capacitor devices.

Using computer

simulation students

design digital circuitry.

PLTW Pathway

Freshman

• Introduction to Engineering

Sophomore

• Principles of Engineering

Junior • Digital Electronics

Senior • Networking or Digital Electronics

Architectural Drafting

Architectural Technology

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Technology

•Students spend time working on traditional drafting as well as computer aided drafting projects. For their final project in CAD Technology, students create a scale model. When they leave here, they are ready to enter a college or technical school and work toward a career in drafting.

Architecture Pathway

Sophomore/Junior

Senior

•Architectural Technology

Junior

Senior

•Computer Aided Drafting

Automotive Technology

Automotive

Technology 1

Automotive

Technology 2

This class covers everything related to cars – even the new high-tech changes. Students learn to diagnose problems and then make the repairs.

Automotive Technology Pathway

Freshman/Sophomore

Junior/Senior

• Basic Auto Maintenance

Junior

Senior

• Automotive Technology 1

Senior • Automotive Technology 2

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood

Care & Education 1

Early Childhood

Care & Education 2

•This program is for students who have a desire to work with children and

have an interest in a teaching career. Students

actually work with pre-school children and gain

experience in all aspects of running a day care center.

Child Care Pathway

Freshman/Sophomore

Junior/Senior

• Child & the Family

Junior

Senior

• Early Childhood Care & Education 1

Senior

• Early Childhood Care & Education 2

Graphic Communications

Graphic

Communications 1

Graphic

Communications 2

•Students receive studio experiences necessary for entry-level positions in a variety of art fields. Some of the units

covered are calligraphy, illustration, photography, and airbrush. Second year students study major graphic design programs such as QuarkXpress, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Commercial Art Pathway

Freshman/Sophomore

Junior/Senior

• Graphics Principles OR Intro to Graphic Communication

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

• Graphic Communications 1

Junior

Senior

• Graphic Communications 2

Construction Trades

Construction

Trades 1

Construction

Trades 2

•Students gain experience in all aspects of construction

including concrete, plumbing electrical, surveying, roofing, and drywall. During the second year, skills in supervision,

estimating, planning and efficiency are stressed.

Construction Trades Pathway

Freshman/Sophomore

Junior/Senior

• Woodworking

Sophomore/Junior

Senior

• Advanced Woodworking

Sophomore/Junior

Senior

• Cabinet Making & Mill Working 1&2

Junior

Senior

• Construction Trades 1&2

Networking

Vocational

Computer

Networking 1

Vocational

Computer

Networking 2

•Students learn to design, build, and maintain computer networks. Students will also be eligible to take the CISCO Certified Networking Associate Exam upon completion of

these courses.

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Information Technology Pathway

Freshman

• Computer Concepts

• Keyboarding

Sophomore/Junior

Senior

• Internet Literacy

Sophomore/Junior

Senior

• Programming

Junior

Senior

• Vocational Networking

Office Occupations

Information

Processing

Office Procedures

Office Occupations

Co-op

•Students receive hands-on training in the use of Microsoft Office in

preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Skills in

resume writing, interviewing, and workplace skills are emphasized.

Welding

Vocational Welding 1

Vocational Welding 2

•Students study to become a certified welder. They learn to cut, fit, and fabricate metals to produce useful and

needed products. Soldering, brazing, and inert gas arc welding are also covered.

Welding Pathway

Freshman/Sophomore

Junior/Senior

•Basic Welding

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

•Vocational Welding 1

Junior

Senior

•Vocational Welding 2

Health Occupations (Nursing)

Successful completion of this class leads to a CNA certification

This course teaches students to

function as effective members of a nursing team in the delivery of patient care. Students are oriented to the work environment and responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant in order to provide a basis for quality patient care and team morale.

Must go through a process to be accepted, including a drug test.

Health Science Pathway

Freshman Sophomore

Junior

• Health

Freshman Sophomore

Junior

• Orientation to Health Science Technology A &B

Sophomore

Junior

• Health Science and Technology

Junior

Senior

• Basic Nursing Assistant

Basic Agricultural Science

Agricultural Research

Soil Science

Advanced Plant Science

Biotechnology

Advanced Animal Science

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Radio Broadcasting WLCA 89.9-2

Internet TV Broadcasting

www.ihsa.tv/alton

Accounting

ACCOUNTING COUNTS

WHY TAKE HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTING?

Four of the top ten most profitable college majors are business related

Average Starting Salary

Accounting $46,000

Economics/Finance $45,000

Business Administration $39,000

1 in 5 college students are business majors

226,000 new jobs are expected over the next decade in Accounting

In 2007, CPA firms increased their hiring by 83%

Business majors are required to take at least one, usually two, college accounting courses.

Studies show that students who take high school accounting are more successful in college accounting.

Learn skills that employers need all employees to possess:

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Organization, accuracy, and integrity

Business ethics

Technology

Source Century 21 South-Western Accounting 2009

Other Departments

Art- Ceramics, Photography,

Drawing/Painting

Business-Sports Marketing, Business

Law, Business Ownership

Family and Consumer Science- Child &

Family, Foods, Clothing

Foreign Language- Spanish, French,

German

Things to Remember

You must have 22 credits to graduate.

Only junior/senior students may be

student assistants.

You may only have 1 study hall per

semester.

If you only take 5 classes, you will not

have enough credits to graduate with

your class.

PSAE/ACT and other opportunities

ACT is required for graduation. Juniors must take this in April at AHS.

You may take the ACT at anytime it is offered on Saturdays at AHS. You can determine the dates and register on-line at ACT.org.

Take the PLAN test very seriously to determine how well you will do with current skills on the ACT.

There are other testing opportunities at AHS for advanced college placement and scholarship opportunities in the remaining 3 years of high school. Please watch the guidance website, listen for announcements, and consult with your guidance counselor for further information.

Summer School

No one knows what classes are going to

be offered in summer school at this time.

Put required classes on your schedule

with an alternate. After you have paid

your money, the class will be substituted

with the alternate.

The registration forms will be available in

early May.

NCAA

High school students who wish to be

considered for NCAA (National

Collegiate Athletic Association) full or

partial scholarships must meet very

specific courses, GPA, and ACT test

score.

Do not wait…Let your counselor know

now if you are interested.

Community Service

Students may perform community service for credit.

This must be completed in an agency that performs a service to the community.

The agency must be pre-approved by a counselor.

Credit: 40 hours= .25 credit

80 hours= .50 credit

120 hours=.75 credit

160 hours= 1 credit

Registration Procedure

After today’s presentation, take materials to a

trusted adult to plan for your classes.

A parent or guardian must sign your

registration worksheet.

Return this worksheet to your English teacher.

Register with your counselor on your

scheduled day in your English class.

Student Directions for Course Selection:

Go to District

Website: www.altonschools.org

Click on schools which takes you to the district

page

Scroll down---on left side of screen, click

Guidance Department

The Course Description Guide/Redbook and

many other informative tabs are on the

Guidance Website for you to see the many

options at AHS and make solid decisions

about your future!

https://mail.altonschools.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=8f0a0ad6d89f4425af8aa9cecbbabf40&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.altonschools.org%2f

Be Careful!

There will be NO schedule changes

made for elective classes.

When you choose your classes for next

year, this becomes your schedule. So—

read the descriptions carefully and be

sure you are making the best choice for

you.

And, students only earn credit once for

one class (except PE)

Your counselor/ advisor name

10th Grade Mrs. Rogers

10th Grade IEP Mrs. Smith

Honors Mrs. Turner

Mrs. Grandone is your 9th grade

counselor, continue to see her for current

year situations. See next year’s

counselor for registration questions.