Guidance Updates

Curriculum Night* Block Schedule/Course Selection* Graduation Requirements* College Requirements* Grade Classifications* Testing* AP course review* Career Clusters* Program of Study/Course Offerings* Attendance* Guidance Department

1Block Schedule/ Course SelectionOperating on a 4 x 4 block schedule, SJHS enables students to take a minimum of eight courses per year or four per term.Students should work with their parents/guardians and school guidance counselors to determine the most appropriate and beneficial route of progress for high school completion.Course selection is based on grades, test scores, pre-requisites, teacher recommendations, interviews, etc.Course descriptions and pre-requisites can be found in the Program of Study.

Program of StudyOur Program of Study can be found on the St James High and St James Middle websites: http://sjh.horrycountyschools.nethttp://sjm.horrycountyschools.net

If you need a hard copy, please see you counselor.

Each department will be sharing more information about the courses they offer later in the presentation.3Post Secondary DecisionsStudents need to decide what they plan to do after high school so they can take the appropriate classes during high school.Workforce2 Year/Technical college4 Year collegeGraduation Requirements(2 year technical college or workforce)4 units of English4 units of math3 units of science3 units of social studies1 unit of physical education/ROTC1 unit of computer science1 unit of Foreign Language or CATE7 electives

CATE is a career and technology elective and includes computer, business, carpentry, AD, Law Enforcement and FCS classes.5 College Requirements (4 year)4 English4 Math (Algebra I and II, geometry and a fourth higher level math )*3 Sciences (*lab sciences, does NOT include physical science)*2/3 Foreign Languages 1 P.E./ROTC3 Social Studies (US History, Gov/ Econ and 1 other)1 Computer Science1 Fine ArtsAcademic Electives college preparatory units taken from three different fields are encouraged.19 Total

Grade ClassificationsGrade 9 to 10: The student will be eligible for promotion from grade 9 to 10 if he/she successfully completes five Carnegie units, one in Mathematics and one in English.

7Grade ClassificationsGrade 10 to 11: The student will be eligible for promotion from grade 10 to 11 if he/she successfully completes eleven Carnegie units which includes a cumulative minimum of two Carnegie units in Mathematics and two in English.

Grade ClassificationsGrade 11 to 12: The student will be eligible for promotion from grade 11 to 12 if he/she successfully completes sixteen Carnegie units that meet state requirements for graduation which includes a cumulative minimum of three Carnegie units in Mathematics, three in English, two in Science, and two in Social Studies.

TestsHSAPEOC(End of Course)PSAT andPLANSAT and ACTAP

HSAPThe High School Assessment Program tests each students reading, writing and math abilities. Students must pass this test as a part of the graduation requirements. Students will take this test beginning in the spring of their second year in high school.

EOC (End of Course)Students will take an EOC at the end of the following courses:Algebra 1 or Math Tech 2English 1BiologyUS HistoryThis exam will count 20% of the final grade

PSATPreliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test is given to select 10th and 11th grade students. Other students can choose to take the test for a small fee. Test results show projected scores on the SAT, the college admission test. This test is used to qualify for National Merit Scholarships during 11th grade.

PLANPLAN is the second part of a testing system that starts with EXPLORE and ends with the ACT. PLAN is not only a predictor for the ACT, it also serves as a career assessment which allows students to explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. All 10th grade students will take PLAN.SATSAT is a test of general reasoning abilities that are developed both in and out of school. This test is a multiple-choice test made up of separately timed verbal, and mathematical sections. There is also a writing portion that consists of multiple choice and essay. SAT is offered several times during the year at locations throughout Horry County. Students sign up on their own for the SAT.

ACTThe ACT is an assessment test that measures a students skill in English, mathematics, reading, and science. This is also a multiple choice test that is used for college admissions. ACT is offered several times during the year at locations throughout Horry County. Students sign up for ACT on their own as well.

Advanced PlacementAdvanced Placement Program is a collaborative effort between motivated students, dedicated teachers and committed high schools, colleges and universities. Courses are taught on a college level to high school students. These students are able to achieve college credit pending the outcome of the May AP tests. Students may begin AP courses as early as 9th grade.

2012-2013 AP Course OfferingsEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureCalculus AB/BCStatisticsBiologyArt History

All AP courses are yearlong and take 2 blocks out of 8

GovernmentAmerican HistoryHuman GeographyWorld HistorySpanish Language

Dual Enrollment (PACE)The Program for Accelerated College Enrollment (PACE) provides opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors to get a head start on college by taking college credit courses that will also meet graduation requirements. Dual Enrollment classes are offered on all 3 HGTC campusesPlease see your counselor to see if you are eligible and for more informationCareer ClustersHorry County Schools offers a variety of career clusters that can be taken at base schools or the academies. St James offers 12 of the 16 clusters with various majors under each cluster. Students must complete 4 units in a specified area to obtain completer status in a major.Each department will share more about the majors that are offered within each cluster.20Career Clusters

carpentry21Career Clusters

Pre-engineering, interior design, foreign language, journalism, performing and visual arts22Career Clusters

Admin services, business information mgt., operations mgt23Career Clusters

Teaching and training, consumer services24Career Clusters

Business personal finance25Career Clusters

Social science, pre-law26Career Clusters

Health science, sports med27Career Clusters

Programming and software development28Career Clusters

Behavioral and social science, child development29Career Clusters

Law enforcement, ROTC30Career Clusters

Marketing communications and mgt.31Career Clusters

Cross curriculum32Career ClustersFor more career information see:

Dell GerraldCareer Development Facilitator

33EnglishEnglish 1English 1 HonorsEnglish 2 English 2 Honors English 3 English 3 Honors English 4 English 4 Honors AP English Language-yearlong AP English Literature-yearlong PACE (Eng 101/102) *Grade levels for each class can be found in the program of studies. These are teacher recommended classes.34English (electives)Advanced Grammar and Comp Honors (9-12)Media Literacy (9-12) Public Speaking/Debate (10-12) Creative Writing (9-12) African American Literature (10-12) Journ 1/Broadcast Journ S1/S2 (9-12) Journ /Journ:Newspaper S1/S2 (9-12) Journ Yearbook/Yearbook Production S1/S2 (9-12)Grade levels listed for electives35MathMath Tech 1 and 2- yearlong Math Tech 3 Math Tech 4 Algebra 1Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 3 Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus-yearlong Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics Honors AP Statistics-yearlong

Medical Math (elective)SciencePhysical Science Physical Science HonorsBiology Biology Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors Chemistry for the Technologies Forensic Science Marine Science Marine Science Honors Biology 2 Honors AP Biology-yearlong Physics for the Technologies Physics Honors Social StudiesAP Human Geography-yearlong World Geography World Geography Honors AP World History-yearlongUS History 1 and 2-yearlong AP American History-yearlong Government and Economics Government and Economics Honors AP Government-yearlong

Law Education (9-10) Psychology (11-12) Physical EducationPE1: Personal Fitness/Health PE2: Beginning Weight Training PE2: Individual/Team Sports PE3: Strength/ Conditioning for Athletes PE4: Strength/ Conditioning for Athletes JROTCJROTC S1 (9-12) (levels 1-4) ROTC Leadership Education Training S2 (9-12) (levels 1-4)

JROTCJROTC Curriculum 2012Rigorous Academics: + Leadership/citizenship/health/financesTeam Building events: + First class on-site ropes courseDynamic/engaging weekly schedule: + Mon-class; Tues-Health/PE; Wed- Uniform/Drill; Thu-Tm Building; Fri-Sports Drill Competitions: + Rifle team, unarmed drill team, armed drill team, fancy drill team, and color guard team, & looking into future Archery teamJROTCLeadership/academic competition teams: + compete nationally, 1650 schools, 1st place finish and trips to Washington, DC (2009, 2011) Sports tournaments: + Co-ed Softball tournament, mens/ladies basketball tournamentField trips: + The Citadel military appreciation days (football, basketball, and baseball)Foreign LanguageSpanish 1 (10-12) Spanish 2 (10-12) Spanish 3 (10-12) Spanish 3 Honors (10-12) AP Spanish-yearlong (11-12) Students can begin their foreign language in the 10th group43Fine Arts - ArtArt 1 (9th/10th) (prerequisite for other art classes) Art 2: Drawing and Painting (10-12) Art 3: Drawing, Painting, Print (11-12) Art 3: Drawing,Painting, Print-yearlong (11-12) Pottery (10-12) Advanced Pottery, Ceramics/Sculpture (11-12) Advanced Pottery-yearlong (11-12) Basic Photography (10-12) Advanced Photography (11-12) Art Appreciation-Photography (11-12) AP Art History -yearlong (10-12) Fine Arts - DramaDrama 1 (9-12) Drama 2 (9-12) Drama 3 (10-12) Drama 4 (11-12) Drama 5 (11-12) Theatre Workshop 1 /Musical (10-12) Theatre Workshop 2 /Musical (10-12) Theatre Technology (10-12) Show Choir (9-12) Fine Arts - ChorusConcert Choir 1 S1 (9-12) Concert Choir 2 S2 (9-12) Bel Canto 1 S1 (10-12) Bel Canto 2 S2 (10-12) Chorale 1 S1 (10-12) Chorale 2 S2 (10-12) Fine Arts- Band/OrchestraPiano Orchestra 1 S1 (9-12) Orchestra 2 S2 (9-12) Band 1 (9-12) Marching Band S1 (9-12) Inst/Percussion Ensemble S1 Marching (9-12) Inst/Percussion Ensemble S2 Concert (9-12) Concert Band S2 (9-12) Symphonic Band S2 (9-12) CATEIntegrated Business Applications 1 (9-12) Integrated Business Applications 2 (9-12) Virtual Enterprise (level 1-4) (10-12) Administrative Support Technology (12th) Desktop Publishing (9-11) Web Page Design 1 and 2 (10-12)Business Finance (10-12) Personal Finance (9-12) Banking Services (10-12) CATE completers/ completer exams

48CATEMarketing (10-12) Marketing Management (11-12) Sports and Entertainment Marketing (10-12) Advertising (11-12) Networking 1 (9-12) Networking 2,3,and 4 (10-12) Computer Programming 1, and 2 (9-12) Computer Programming w/ JAVA 1, and 2 (10-12) CATECarpentry 1 (9-11) Carpentry 2 (10-11) Carpentry 3 (11-12) Carpentry 4 (11-12) Architectural Design 1 (9-11) Architectural Design 2 (10-11) Mechanical Design 1 S2 (11-12) Mechanical Design 2 S2 (11-12) CATEFamily Consumer Science 1 (9-12) Family Consumer Science 2 (9-12) Child Development 1 (10-12) Child Development 2 (10-12) Interior Design 1 and 2 S2 (11-12) CATEIntro to Health Science (9-12) Health Science 1 (10-12) Health Science 2 (11-12) Sports Medicine 1 (10-12) Sports Medicine 2 (10-12) Sports Med. Internship workbased (11-12) Medical Terminology (10-12) CATEIntro to Law Enforcement (9-10) Law Enforcement 1A (10-12) Law Enforcement 1B (10-12) OTHEREducation 101 (12) Teacher Cadet (12) SAT/ACT prep (11 and 12)AttendanceState law requires a parent to cause his/herchildren, from age five until the attainment oftheir seventeenth (17) birthday or graduationfrom high school, to attend regularly a publicor private school.Attendance1. TRUANCY LAWA student under the age of 17 who missesthree (3) Unexcused consecutive days orfive (5) Unexcused total days within aschool year is deemed truant and will beplaced on an Attendance InterventionPlan (AIP).Attendance2. PROMOTION RETENTION LAWIn order to receive credit for a class, studentsmay not miss over five (5) unexcusedor unverified class periods of asubject in a one semester/term course orover ten (10) unexcused or unverifiedclass periods in a year-long course. Guidance Department

Kristen Harton Geschlecht, Counselor A-DKelli SchwartzkopfFerdon, Counselor E-KTonya FrazierDrayton, Counselor L-RAnita Guthrie, Director, Counselor S-Z Dell Gerrald, CDFBarbara Hamby, Guidance Secretary