class of 2015. recommended course of study - grade 12 required political science economics english...
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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY - GRADE 12
REQUIRED• Political Science• Economics• English elective• Writing elective
*Art, Careers, PE, or other required courses that have not been completed
SUGGESTED• English electives• 4th year of math• Physics elective• Electives in your
interest areas
LANGUAGE ARTS English Electives
• Debate • CIS Speech• Reading & Study Skills• Mystery & Horror• Mass Media• Nonfiction• Science Fiction /Fantasy• Philosophy and Literature• Journalism• Newspaper Publication• Creative Writing• Grammar• The Bible as Literature
Writing Electives
• Career Writing• Writing Studio• College Composition• AP Literature
*AP Language also counts from 11th grade
SOCIAL STUDIES
High School Credit Only• Political Science• Economics
High School & College Credit• CIS Political Science• CIS Macroeconomics
*CIS courses are 1 ½ trimesters. For example, CIS Poli Sci may be all of Tri 1 and the first half of Tri 2, and CIS Macro may be the second half of Tri 2 and all of Tri 3.
OTHER ELECTIVES
• Art• Business• Family & Consumer Science• Health & Phy Ed• Industrial Technology• Language Arts• Math• Music• Science• Social Studies• World Language• Non-Departmental
• Choose electives that you are interested in or are related to your future career
• Register for 18 credits total – even if you plan to do PSEO, 916, TA, Office Runner, etc.
• Choose elective carefully, there is little or no opportunity to change them later
COLLEGE CREDIT AT TARTAN
Advanced Placement• Classes taken at Tartan• GPA of 3.5 or higher
recommended for success• Comprehensive exam at end
of school year• Colleges determine whether
or not they will award college credit depending on exam score
• Weighted on Tartan’s transcript
College In the Schools• Classes taken at Tartan• U of M or Inver Hills credit• Course will appear on
college transcript no matter what the grade is
• Weighted on Tartan’ transcript
COLLEGE CREDIT AT TARTAN
Articulated Courses• Classes taken at Tartan• Business, FACS, Industrial
Technology• Students must enroll in at
least one college course after high school in order to earn college credit
• Not weighted on Tartan’s transcript
PSEO
• Classes taken on college campus• Courses are taken for both high school and
college credit• Grades will appear on permanent college
transcript• Grades are not weighted on Tartan’s transcript• Application deadlines for some schools are in
early spring• Please check with the colleges about deadlines• Meet with your counselor if you are considering
PSEO options
NORTHEAST METRO 916 CLASSES
• Courses offered in Computers, Design, Animal Science, Food Service, Autos, Construction, Dental, EMT, Medical Careers, Education, Cosmetology, and Law Enforcement
• Require a full year commitment for hours 1 and 2• Bus transportation provided• Registration forms are available in the Guidance
Office• Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible
POST-SECONDARY REQUIREMENTS
Basic college admission info on page 10. Make sure to check the specific admission requirements of the colleges you are considering because they can differ from Tartan’s requirements.
NCAA
• Specific requirements for high school courses, GPA, and ACT/SAT scores
• Must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center• Make an appointment with your counselor to
ensure that you are on track for college athletics eligibility
• www.eligibilitycenter.org