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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................2 COURSES OF STUDY ...................................................................................................................3 CAREER PREPARATION .............................................................................................................5 CAREER PLAN ............................................................................................................................12 SENIOR ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS..........................................................35 HONOR ROLL..............................................................................................................................37 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING WITH HONORS .......................................................37 GRADE CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................................................37

Ste. Genevieve High School Career Planning Guide

Revised April 2006

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Dear Student and Parents, The Career Planning Guide has been developed in conjunction with the A+ Schools Program. This guide will help students, with the assistance of parents, make informed decisions about their high school course of study. The selection of high school courses should center around "career paths" which are clusters of occupations grouped together because they are similar in nature. The classes students choose work together to prepare them for their future. Model schedules are included in this booklet for the six career paths. Students should explore the requirements of their career choice as they make decisions about high school courses. Students must also consider the entrance requirements of the post-secondary institution they may attend when making course selections. Entrance requirements vary widely. Information is available in the guidance department on this topic. We look forward to working with you. If we can be of assistance, please contact us in the A+ office or high school guidance department. Parents may call 883-4500 with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, A+ Schools Program Ste. Genevieve High School Guidance Department

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COURSES OF STUDY COLLEGE PREPARATORY This course of study is designed to provide college-bound students with the academic background necessary for admission and successful achievement at institutions of higher learning. If a student has not made a decision about attending college, it is generally advised for them to follow the college preparatory course of study so they can meet college admission requirements. Students will select from one of the six career paths in order to achieve their post-secondary goals. Recommended Courses for College Bound Students The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education has approved the following recommended sixteen unit core curriculum requirement for admission to public four year colleges and universities: English 4.0 units Mathematics 3.0 units (Algebra I and higher) Social Studies 3.0 units Science 3.0 units (not including Physical Science, one of which must be a lab course) Visual/ 1.0 unit (fine arts courses in visual arts, music, dance, Performing Arts and theatre) Electives 3.0 units (selected from foreign language and/or combinations of the above courses, 2.0 units of foreign language are strongly recommended) NOTE: Colleges and universities periodically revise admission requirements. Students are encouraged to review the entrance requirements of colleges/universities they are interested in attending. NOTE: University of Missouri Systems (UM-C, UM-R, UMSL, UMKC) requires 4.0 units of Math (Algebra I and higher) and 2.0 units of one foreign language. St. Louis University recommends` 3.0 units of credit of Foreign Language.

College Credit Courses College credit can be received for some high school courses by enrolling and paying the tuition fees. Students must make a “C” grade or better to receive the college credit. The following dual enrollment courses are offered through the 1-8-1-8 program at St. Louis University: SGHS Course St. Louis University Course CP American History Sem 1 History of U.S. to 1865 3 hrs. CP American History Sem 2 History of U.S. since 1865 3 hrs. CP English III Sem 2 The Process of Composition 3 hrs. CP English IV Sem 1 Intro to Literary Studies 3 hrs. CP English IV Sem 2 Adv Strat/Rhetoric&Research 3 hrs. Calculus Sem 1&2 Analytic Geom/Calc I 4 hrs. Adv. Biology Sem 1&2 Principles of Biology 4 hrs. French IV Sem 2 Intermediate French: Language & Culture 3 hrs. Physics Sem 1&2 Physics 4 hrs. 30 hrs.

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TECHNICAL PREPARATION The Tech-Prep course of study is designed to prepare students with the academic background necessary to enter the work force, begin an apprenticeship program, enroll in a training/technical school or junior college. Students will select from one of the six career paths in order to achieve their post-secondary goals. The 2 + 2 articulated occupational programs are the heart of the Tech Prep program. Students are able to earn college credit through Mineral Area College and actually begin an associate degree level occupational program while still in high school. Students are dually enrolled in the high school and Mineral Area College. College credit is earned and grades are transcripted as the student proceeds through the program. There are no student fees or tuition for the credit earned as a high school student. 2 + 2 Programs at the Perryville Area Career Center which have articulation agreements include: Auto Collision Repair I & II 36 hours of Tech Prep college credit Building Trades I & II 36 hours of Tech Prep college credit Business Management/Business 13 hours of Tech Prep college credit Marketing/Ownership Computer Maintenance I & II 21 hours of Tech Prep college credit Graphic Communication/ 36 hours of Tech Prep college credit Printing I & II Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning- 36 hours of Tech Prep college credit Refrigeration I & II Welding I & II 36 hours of Tech Prep college credit 2 + 2 Programs offered at Ste. Genevieve High School through the SEMO Tech Prep consortium at Mineral Area College, which have articulation agreements include: Business Technology 19 hours of Tech Prep college credit (Office Systems Technology) Auto Mechanics I & II 36 hours of Tech Prep college credit (Automotive Technology) Architecture Auto CAD/Engineer 9 hours of Tech Prep college credit Graphics NOTE: Students are encouraged to review the admission requirements of any post-secondary institution they are interested in attending.

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CAREER PREPARATION

The demands by employers in the world of work are changing. Eighty percent of all new jobs will require more than a high school diploma, but less than a four-year degree. Graduates, unlike their parents, will change jobs six to seven times in their lifetime. Although four-year college graduates will continue to be needed in the future, greater knowledge of career options other than those requiring a university degree will be essential for students entering the job market in the future. We, at Ste. Genevieve High School, believe it is our responsibility to provide students with the information necessary to make career decisions for the changing job market. Career Paths will provide students with the information needed to focus on a career goal as they proceed through high school. Whether a student chooses to enter the work force, begin an apprenticeship program, attend a training/technical school, or enroll in a university, Career Paths will provide a framework to assist in the selection of a post-secondary goal. WHAT ARE CAREER PATHS? Career paths are clusters of occupations/careers that are grouped because many of the people in them share similar interests and strengths. All six paths include a variety of occupations requiring different levels of education and training. Selecting a career path provides students with an area of focus, along with flexibility and a variety of ideas to pursue. Deciding on a career path can help students prepare for their future. The intent is not to decide on a specific occupation for the rest of your life, but to select a career path into which you can begin directing your energies. Identifying a career path can help you in selecting school courses. A career path is not a permanent commitment. As you have new experiences, you will learn things about yourself and may change career paths. If you decide on a new career path, discuss it with your parents and counselor, then adjust future course selections in accordance with the new career direction. STEPS TO CHOOSING A CAREER PATH 1. Get To Know Yourself: Identify your interests, abilities, and talents. Take the Career

Survey on page 7-8. 2. Begin to Look At Careers: Consider careers in each path in relation to your strengths. Find out more about those that interest you the most. 3. Explore, Both In School And Out: Have you ever kept a journal or a diary? Try it with

career paths exploration on page 9-10. Journaling will help you organize your experiences and thoughts about them.

4. Put It All Together: Based on your exploration, pick a path or paths that you want to learn more about. Don’t worry- - it’s not a permanent choice, it’s just a starting point! 5. GET STARTED- - Explore Some More: Which classes do you want to take next year? What do you like to do in your leisure time? Are you a volunteer? Are you involved in extra-curricular activities? Information about Job Shadowing is on page 11.

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WHAT CAREER PATHS ARE AVAILABLE? ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (ARTISTIC) Occupations in this path are related to the humanities and the performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These may include art, architecture, interior design, creative writing, fashion design, film, fine arts, graphic design and production, journalism, languages, radio, television, advertising, and public relations. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY (ENTERPRISING-CONVENTIONAL) Occupations in this path are related to the business environment. These may include entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics, and management. HEALTH SERVICES (INVESTIGATIVE-SOCIAL) Occupations in this path are related to the promotion of health and the treatment of disease. These may include research, prevention, treatment, and related technologies. HUMAN SERVICES (SOCIAL) Occupations in this path are related to economic, political, and social systems. These may include education, government, law and law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion, child care, social services, and personal services. INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (REALISTIC) Occupations in this path are related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems. These may include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies. NATURAL RESOURCES (REALISTIC-INVESTIGATIVE) Occupations in this path are related to the environment and natural resources. These may include agriculture, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife. HOW CAN PARENTS AND OTHER INTERESTED ADULTS HELP? Career paths give parents a focus for discussing career opportunities with their student. Concentrating on selecting a career path can enable your student to make an initial career decision, whereas, the idea of selecting a career for the rest of his or her life can be overwhelming. Parents can assist students in identifying interests, abilities, and talents by having them complete the career survey on the next page and then discussing the results with your student. Encourage participation in career exploration activities such as job shadowing and journaling. Additional information on these activities can be found on pages 9-11.

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Career Survey

Circle The Appropriate Choice

Activities That Sound Interesting to Me 1. preparing medicines in a pharmacy 2. helping sick people 3. working with animals 4. helping with sports injuries 5. studying anatomy and disease 6. performing surgery Personal Qualities That Describe Me 1. compassionate and caring 2. good listener 3. good at following directions carefully 4. conscientious and careful 5. patient In My Free Time I Would Enjoy 1. volunteering in a hospital 2. taking care of pets 3. exercising and taking care of myself School Subjects/Activities That I Enjoy or Do Well In 1. math 2. science 3. biology 4. chemistry Total # circled: ____________

Activities That Sound Interesting to Me 1. predicting weather 2. predicting or measuring earthquakes 3. growing flowers/trees, gardening 4. studying rocks and minerals 5. raising fish or other animals 6. working in a chemistry lab Personal Qualities That Describe Me 1. like helping with problems 2. nature lover 3. physically active 4. problem solver 5. observant In My Free Time I Would Enjoy 1. hiking 2. participating in FFA or 4H 3. experimenting with a chemistry set School Subjects/Activities That I Enjoy or Do Well In 1. math 2. geography 3. biology 4. geometry Total # circled: ____________

Activities That Sound Interesting to Me 1. reading or writing stories or articles 2. designing/building scenery for plays 3. gardening 4. taking photographs 5. acting in a play or movie 6. listening to/playing music Personal Qualities That Describe Me 1. imaginative 2. creative 3. outgoing 4. like using my hands to create things 5. performer In My Free Time I Would Enjoy 1. working on school paper/yearbook 2. acting in a play 3. painting pictures, drawing School Subjects/Activities That I Enjoy or Do Well In 1. social studies 2. choir/chorus/band 3. creative writing 4. art Total # circled: ____________

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Activities That Sound Interesting to Me 1. putting things together 2. designing buildings 3. working on cars, mechanical things 4. using advanced math to solve

problems 5. gardening 6. using tools Personal Qualities That Describe Me 1. practical 2. like using my hands 3. logical 4. good at following instructions 5. observant In My Free Time I Would Enjoy 1. building stage sets for a school play 2. drawing sketches of cars,

mechanical things 3. working on cars School Subjects/Activities That I Enjoy or Do Well In 1. math 2. geometry 3. woodworking 4. science Total # circled: ____________

Activities That Sound Interesting to Me 1. interviewing people 2. using computer program to do math 3. typing letters, forms, banners, etc. 4. keeping records, taking notes at

meetings 5. working with numbers 6. organizing files and paperwork Personal Qualities That Describe Me 1. practical 2. independent 3. organized 4. like to use machines 5. like to be around people In My Free Time I Would Enjoy 1. being in a speech contest or debate 2. using a computer 3. volunteering in a local hospital office School Subjects/Activities That I Enjoy or Do Well in 1. speech 2. language 3. math 4. marketing Total # circled: ____________

Activities That Sound Interesting to Me 1. helping people solve problems 2. working with kids 3. working with elderly people 4. preparing food 5. being involved in politics 6. solving a mystery Personal Qualities That Describe Me 1. friendly 2. open 3. outgoing 4. good at making decisions 5. good listener In My Free Time I Would Enjoy 1. tutoring young children 2. helping with a community project 3. coaching kids in a sport School Subjects/Activities That I Enjoy or Do Well In 1. language arts 2. history 3. speech 4. math Total # circled: ____________

Now that you have you know what some of your interests, abilities, and talents are, take another look at the career paths description. Which three career paths do you think best match your strengths? 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________

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Now that you know more about the six career paths, you need to collect some personal experiences that are related to each path. An experience can be lots of things:

• doing a special project or presentation for class related to a career path • thinking about what you enjoy outside of school like a family camping trip or planning a

holiday party • interviewing someone who works in an area you find interesting • collecting information through job shadowing, field trips, and guest speakers

The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination go! Plan to do different activities in each of the paths. Don’t limit yourself to one. The more you explore, the more career knowledge you gain, and the better prepared you will be to make future career paths-related decisions!

Career Paths Journal

Arts & Communications Experiences Write about your experiences in this path: Now, write why you liked or disliked the experiences: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Business, Management, & Technology Experiences Write about your experiences in this path: Now, write why you liked or disliked the experiences: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Health Services Experiences Write about your experiences in this path: Now, write why you liked or disliked the experiences: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Human Services Experiences Write about your experiences in this path: Now, write why you liked or disliked the experiences: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

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Industrial & Engineering Technology Experiences Write about your experiences in this path: Now, write why you liked or disliked the experiences: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Natural Resources/Agriculture Experiences Write about your experiences in this path: Now, write why you liked or disliked the experiences: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ The experience I enjoyed the most was: ______________________________________________________________________________ I enjoyed it because: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ The experience I enjoyed the least was: ______________________________________________________________________________ I did not enjoy it as much because: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Based on my personal career paths experiences, the career path that I am most interested in learning more about now are: 1. __________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________

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JOB SHADOWING

WHAT IS JOB SHADOWING? Job Shadowing is an opportunity for all Ste. Genevieve High School students to shadow a work-place mentor as he or she goes through a normal day on the job. An opportunity is available for all students in grades 9-12 to shadow one day per school year or two half days. Students will be considered in attendance on the day they are participating in shadowing and will assume the responsibility of completing all class work missed while job shadowing. The A+ Office and the Counselor’s Office will maintain a list of local businesses and organizations that have expressed an interest in participating in the activity. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB SHADOWING? The job shadowing activity must be done in an area related to the student’s chosen career

pathway with approval by their grade level guidance counselor. Students interested in participating in job shadowing should consult the list of local

businesses and organizations that have expressed an interest in participating in shadowing. The A+ office and the counselor’s office will have the list.

Contact the designated person at the site where shadowing will be done. Obtain their

permission for this activity, including agreement on the date and time. Obtain a Job Shadowing Request Form from the guidance office any time during first or

second semester. No shadowing will be approved for the dates of final examinations or during state achievement testing. Secure all necessary signatures and submit the request form to the guidance office at least one week prior to the scheduled shadowing.

Pre-arrange with classroom teachers for the day(s) the student will be absent by presenting

them with the approved Job Shadowing Request Form. Be responsible for all missed schoolwork.

Arrange for transportation to and from the job site.

Submit an acknowledgement of job shadowing from the site supervisor to the guidance office

on the next day after shadowing.

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CAREER PLAN ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS Occupations in this path are related to the humanities and the performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These may include architecture, interior design, creative writing, fashion design, film, fine arts, graphic design and production, journalism, languages, radio, television, advertising, and public relations. Choose electives that match your career path and other interests to compliment the required courses. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE English I/CP English I English II/CP English II Alg A/Alg I/Geom Alg B/Alg I/Geom/Pre-Calc Phy Sci/CP Phy Sci Biology/CP Bio Civics/CP Civics (.5) World History/CP World Hist Health (.5) ________________________________ Physical Education _______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE English III/CP English III English IV/CP English IV/English Elective American History/CP Amer His ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ * NOTE: .50 unit of Social Studies, 1.00 unit of Fine Art, 1.00 unit of Practical Art, 1.00 unit of Mathematics, 1.00 unit of Science and .50 unit of Personal Finance must be earned to meet graduation requirements. Recommended Electives English Publications, Journalism, Play Production, Creative Writing, Forensics,

Speech, Media Literacy, Communication in the Work Place, Classical and World Mythology, Classical World Literature, Contemporary World Literature, Film Composition and Literature, Drama

Foreign Language French I, II, III, IV, German I, II, III, IV, or Spanish I, II, III Art Fundamentals of Art, Sculpture, Drawing & Painting, Ceramics,

Introduction to Art History Music Band, Jazz Band, Music Theory, Music Appreciation, Mixed Chorus,

Concert Choir, Show Choir Business Keyboarding, Word Processing, Intro to Internet, Computer

Applications, Multimedia Family & Consumer Clothing and Textiles, Housing, Home Furnishings, and Equipment Sciences Industrial Engineering Graphics, Architecture Auto CAD, Independent Study in Technology Drafting

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Social Studies Psychology, Sociology, Current Events Voc/Technical Graphic Communications I & II, TV and Video Production I & II * College bound students are encouraged to take academic electives from the areas of English,

Math, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language. * You may also want to consider additional electives that match other areas of interest. * Refer to the course description guide for specific course requirements and other information.

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CAREER PLAN BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, & TECHNOLOGY Occupations in this path are related to the business environment. These may include entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics, and management. Choose electives that match your career path and other interests to compliment the required courses. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE English I/CP English I English II/CP English II Alg A/Alg I/Geom Alg B/Alg I/Geom/Pre-Calc Phy Sci/CP Phy Sci Biology/CP Bio Civics/CP Civics (.5) World History/CP World Hist Health (.5) ________________________________ Physical Education _______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE English III/CP English III English IV/CP English IV/English Elective American History/CP Amer His ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ * NOTE: .50 unit of Social Studies, 1.00 unit of Fine Art, 1.00 unit of Practical Art, 1.00 unit of Mathematics, 1.00 unit of Science and .50 unit of Personal Finance must be earned to meet graduation requirements. Recommended Electives English Publications, Journalism, Forensics, Speech, Media Literacy, Communication in the Work Place Foreign Language French I, II, III, IV, German I, II, III, IV, or Spanish I, II, III Math Statistics, Math Analysis Business Accounting I & II, Computer Applications, Business Technology

I & II, Keyboarding, Word Processing, Intro to Internet, Multimedia, Ind. Study in Computer Technology, Network Administration, Business SBE

Family & Consumer Family/Consumer Resource Management Sciences Vocational Agriculture Agricultural Management and Economics Social Studies Applied Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Current Events, Comparative Government Vocational/Technical Business Management/Marketing/Ownership

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* College bound students are encouraged to take academic electives from the areas of English,


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CAREER PLAN HEALTH SERVICES Occupations in this path are related to the promotion of health and the treatment of disease. These may include research, prevention, treatment, and related technologies. Choose electives that match your career path and other interests to compliment the required courses. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE English I/CP English I English II/CP English II Alg A/Alg I/Geom Alg B/Alg I/Geom/Pre-Calc Phy Sci/CP Phy Sci Biology/CP Bio Civics/CP Civics (.5) World History/CP World Hist Health (.5) ________________________________ Physical Education _______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE English III/CP English III English IV/CP English IV/English Elective American History/CP Amer His ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ * NOTE: .50 unit of Social Studies, 1.00 unit of Fine Art, 1.00 unit of Practical Art, 1.00 unit of Mathematics, 1.00 unit of Science and .50 unit of Personal Finance must be earned to meet graduation requirements. Recommended Electives English Speech, Communication in the Work Place Math Trigonometry, Statistics, Math Analysis, Calculus Physical Education Team Sports, Physical Conditioning Business Keyboarding, Word Processing, Intro to Internet Family & Consumer Nutrition & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Family & Individual Science Health, Child Development, FACS I, Independent Living, Career

Development in FACS Science Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Human

Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Technology I, Physics Social Studies Psychology, Sociology, Current Events Vocational/Technical Health Occupations * College bound students are encouraged to take academic electives from the areas of English,


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CAREER PLAN HUMAN SERVICES Occupations in this path are related to economic, political, and social systems. These may include education, government, law and law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion, child care, social services, and personal services. Choose electives that match your career path and other interests to compliment the required courses. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE English I/CP English I English II/CP English II Alg A/Alg I/Geom Alg B/Alg I/Geom/Pre-Calc Phy Sci/CP Phy Sci Biology/CP Bio Civics/CP Civics (.5) World History/CP World Hist Health (.5) ________________________________ Physical Education _______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE English III/CP English III English IV/CP English IV/English Elective American History/CP Amer His ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ * NOTE: .50 unit of Social Studies, 1.00 unit of Fine Art, 1.00 unit of Practical Art, 1.00 unit of Mathematics, 1.00 unit of Science and .50 unit of Personal Finance must be earned to meet graduation requirements. Recommended Electives English Forensics, Speech, Media Literacy, Communication in the Work Place, Classical and World Mythology Foreign Language French I, II, III, IV, German I, II, III, IV, or Spanish I, II, III Physical Education Team Sports, Physical Conditioning Business Keyboarding, Word Processing, Intro to Internet Family & Consumer Nutrition & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Family & Individual Science Health, Child Development, Family Living/Parenthood, FACS I,

Clothing & Textiles, Independent Living, Career Development/FACS, Culinary Essentials I & II

Science Adv. Biology, Chemistry, Adv. Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology

Social Studies Psychology, Sociology, Applied Economics, Current Events, Comparative Government Vocational/Technical Child Care Careers I, II

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CAREER PLAN INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Occupations in this path are related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems. These may include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies. Choose electives that match your career path and other interests to compliment the required courses. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE English I/CP English I English II/CP English II Alg A/Alg I/Geom Alg B/Alg I/Geom/Pre-Calc Phy Sci/CP Phy Sci Biology/CP Bio Civics/CP Civics (.5) World History/CP World Hist Health (.5) ________________________________ Physical Education _______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE English III/CP English III English IV/CP English IV/English Elective American History/CP Amer His ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ * NOTE: .50 unit of Social Studies, 1.00 unit of Fine Art, 1.00 unit of Practical Art, 1.00 unit of Mathematics, 1.00 unit of Science and .50 unit of Personal Finance must be earned to meet graduation requirements. Recommended Electives Art Drawing & Painting, Intro to Art History English Communication in the Work Place Math Trigonometry, Statistics, Math Analysis, Calculus Business Keyboarding, Word Processing, Intro to Internet Physical Education Team Sports, Physical Conditioning Industrial Technology Industrial Technology, Woodworking Technology, Engineering

Graphics, Architecture Auto CAD, Independent Study in Drafting, Residential Electricity, Small Gas Engines, Metal Working Technology

Vocational Agriculture Ag Structures, Ag Construction Science Physics, Principles of Technology I Social Studies Current Events

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Vocational/Technical Building Trades I & II, Computer Maintenance I & II, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning-Refrigeration I & II, Welding I & II, Automotive Service Technology I & II, Auto Collision Repair I & II



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CAREER PLAN NATURAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS Occupations in this path are related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. These may include agriculture sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife. Choose electives that match your career path and other interests to compliment the required courses. 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE English I/CP English I English II/CP English II Alg A/Alg I/Geom Alg B/Alg I/Geom/Pre-Calc Phy Sci/CP Phy Sci Biology/CP Bio Civics/CP Civics (.5) World History/CP World Hist Health (.5) ________________________________ Physical Education _______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE English III/CP English III English IV/CP English IV/English Elective American History/CP Amer His ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________ * NOTE: .50 unit of Social Studies, 1.00 unit of Fine Art, 1.00 unit of Practical Art, 1.00 unit of Mathematics, 1.00 unit of Science and .50 unit of Personal Finance must be earned to meet graduation requirements. Recommended Electives English Speech, Communication in the Work Place Business Keyboarding, Word Processing, Intro to Internet Math Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Math Analysis, Calculus Vocational Agriculture Ag Science I and II, Ag Mgt/Economics, Ag Structures, Fish/

Wildlife Mgt, Turf/Landscape Mgt, Ag Construction, Ag SAE Science Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Human

Anatomy and Physiology, Principles of Technology I, Physics

Social Studies Psychology, Sociology, Applied Economics, Current Events Physical Education Team Sports, Physical Conditioning

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* College bound students are encouraged to take academic electives from the areas of English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language.

* You may also want to consider additional electives that match other areas of interest. * Refer to the course description guide for specific course requirements and other information.

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SENIOR ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDIES CERTIFICATE The Missouri State Board of Education awards the College Preparatory Studies Certificate (CPSC) to Missouri students who successfully complete a rigorous academic program in high school. To be eligible for the certificate, a student must meet these requirements: 1. Complete a rigorous high school program cooperatively planned by the school, the student

and the student's parents. The program must include at least these units of credit: Subjects Units *English/Language Arts ........................................................... 4 *Mathematics............................................................................ 3 *Science .................................................................................... 2 *Social Studies.......................................................................... 3 *Fine Arts.................................................................................. 1 Practical Arts............................................................................ 1 Physical Education................................................................... 1 *Specified Core Electives......................................................... 3 *General Electives .................................................................... 6 Total 24 2. Earn at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), on a 4.00 scale, (8.00 GPA on an 11.00

scale) in the combined subject areas of English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school may calculate GPAs for its students at the end of the seventh or eighth semester of high school.

3. Score above the prior year's national composite average on the American College Test

(ACT) or on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This criterion is revised annually to reflect the latest national averages from the ACT and SAT.

4. Complete a strong academic program, as specifically outlined below, in the subject areas of

English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and specified core electives. No substitutions are authorized.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS--At least four units, one of which may be speech or

debate, and two units of which must be in courses emphasizing composition or writing skills.

MATHEMATICS—At least three units, high school level algebra and beyond, including

Algebra II. SCIENCE--At least two units, (not including Physical Science), selected from biology,

chemistry, or physics, one of which is a laboratory course. SOCIAL STUDIES--At least three units, including American History and at least one

semester of government.

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FINE ARTS--At least one unit of fine arts courses in the visual arts, music, dance, and

theatre. SPECIFIED CORE ELECTIVES--At least three units selected from foreign language

(two units of one foreign language are strongly recommended) and/or combinations from two or more of the following course areas: English, mathematics, social studies, science, and fine arts.

GENERAL ELECTIVES--At least six units sufficient to meet state and local graduation

requirements. The courses should be selected and planned by the school, the student, and the student’s parents to develop the student’s aptitude and skills.

5. Algebra I taken by middle/junior high school students may be counted as satisfying the

high school core curriculum requirement if subsequent courses in mathematics are shown on the high school transcript.

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AWARD The George Washington Carver Award recognizes graduating seniors who rank in the top ten percent of their class. THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE The President's Award for Educational Excellence is given to seniors who have met the following criteria: 1. Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (9.5 on a 11.0 scale). 2. Score at or above the 85th percentile on the ACT or SAT in math or reading.

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HONOR ROLL Students with no failing grades and who have a grade point average of eight (8.00) qualify for the "B" or regular honor roll. Students who have met the above requirements with a grade point average of ten (10.00) or above qualify for the "A" or high honor roll. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING WITH HONORS Graduating seniors qualify for honor cords by satisfying one of the following requirements: High Honors - At least 13 quarters on the "A" honor roll, with remaining quarters on the "B" honor roll. Regular Honors - Any combination of 12 quarters on the “A” and/or “B” honor roll. GRADE CLASSIFICATION To advance toward graduation a student must earn an appropriate number of credit each year. The following criteria determines the grade classification of students: 1. To be a sophomore, students must have 2 semesters of attendance and 4.0 units of credit. 2. To be a junior, students must have 4 semesters of attendance and 9.5 units of credit. 3. To be a senior, students must have 6 semesters of attendance and 16.0 units of credit. Students with less than the stated number of credits will be reclassified to the status for which they have earned appropriate credit.

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