Course Selection Meeting Objectives of Meeting: 1. To become familiar with curriculum in order to make informed choices 2. To understand the Course Selection Procedure
English: American Literature & Writing- 1.0 credit Math: Teacher Recommendation- 1.0 credit (Usually Geometry or Honors Geometry) Science: Biology or Honors Biology- 1.0 credit Social Studies: U.S. History or AP U.S. History- 1.0 credit Electives: 2.0 credits (Recommend a class from Visual, Performing and Applied Arts)
How can I fulfill my art credit if I don t like traditional art classes? English: Drama & Speech; Creative Writing; Modern Literature; Comic Books; Drama II and III; Honors Humanities; Intro to Video; Professional Publications: Fundamentals of Radio Broadcasting; Video Production; Advanced Video Production Business: Marketing; Advanced Marketing; Web Design; Advanced Web Design; Photoshop Career and Technical Education: CAD I, II, III; Graphic Design; Auto Paint; Hospitality and Culinary Arts I and II Family and Consumer Sciences: Contemporary Fashion and Design; Interior Design; Textiles and Design; Creative Foods; International Foods Art and Music: Everything except for Music Theory
VPAA No prerequisite class needed to take any visual arts class Art Foundation studio art course for serious minded art student Art Survey for all students to help increase creative abilities Digital Media Arts designed for motivated fine art student interested in creating digital art Computer Graphics & design designed for the business and marketing minded student
Classes to Help you Prepare for your Future Career Law/Political Science: Practical Law; Logic and Reasoning; Honors Philosophy; Psychology; Forensic Science; Honors International Relations; Intermediate or Advanced Composition Medical: Medical Career Foundations; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Health Occupations; Human Services Exploration; Psychology; Intermediate or Advanced Composition Engineering: Math, Math, and more Math; EN/CAD; Computer Programming; Computer Science; Electronics; Automotive; Robotics; Intermediate or Advanced Composition
Classes to Help you Prepare for your Future Career Teaching: Psychology; Sociology; Mentoring and Mediating; Human Services Exploration; Public Speaking; Interpersonal Communications; Intermediate or Advanced Composition; Educational Foundations/Kiddie Kampus Business: Computer Applications; Microsoft Excel; Exploring Business; Accounting; Finance and Investment; Real Estate Essentials; Marketing; International Business; Personal Business Law; Entrepreneurship; Business Administration and Management; Honors International Relations Arts and Communication: Fundamentals of Radio Broadcasting; Photography; All Art Classes; Band; Choir; Orchestra; Professional Publications; Interpersonal Communications; Journalism
Creative Foods & Nutrition (.5 cr.) and International Foods & Nutrition (.5 cr.) Hospitality and Culinary Arts 1: Exploration (1 cr.) Hospitality and Culinary Arts: Restaurant Operation (2 credits) Automobile Service and Maintenance (.5 cr.) Auto Mechanics (1 cr.) Advanced Automotive Technology (2 credits) Drama and Speech (.5 cr.) Intro to Psychology (.5 cr.) Educational Foundations/Kiddie Kampus (2 credits)
Technology Today (.5 cr.) Electronics I (.5 cr.) and Electronics II (.5 cr.) Automation & Robotics (2 credits) Medical Career Foundations (.5 cr.) Human Services Exploration (.5 credit) Health Occupations (2 credits) Exploring Business (.5 cr.) Marketing ( 1 cr.) Advanced Marketing (2 credits)
P-CEP Online Course Requests Through Zangle Student Connection Logon to MISTAR StudentConnect at www.pccs.k12.mi.us/node/25 Choose the row with the 15-16 school year Click on the + next to Requests (on the left side) Your current requests will be displayed. Click Add Requests to add requests. HINTS: Scroll down to the course you want to select. Click on the course name to select. Click on Add Selected Class. Click on a class to view more information about the course including credit for the class. The credit for each class will also be displayed above after you click Add Selected Class. Your total credits requested should equal 6. Some courses require applications to be approved by a teacher. If you have one of these courses listed on your card, you should enter your 2nd choice Class in MISTAR as part of your 6 credits. When we receive the approval from the teacher, we will remove your backup class and enter the class you were approved for.
P-CEP Online Course Requests Through Zangle Student Connection Make sure the course number matches the number that is listed in the Program of Studies! Can t find a class? These are the course prefixes for most departments 02 Art 06 Health 10 PE 03 Business 07 Fam & Cons. Sci. 11 Science 04 English 08 Math 12 Social Studies 05 World Language 09 Music 13 CTE Do not enter alternates into MISTAR (but DO put them on your card so the counselors know what you want if your first choice is not available) After entering all your course requests, You must click Submit to save changes. Turn in Course Request Card to your 3rd hour teacher - by Friday, March 6th.
If you are behind in credits (ESPECIALLY MATH), please see your counselor for some possible options that may include Summer School, Fast Track, and E2020 classes Grade Classifications 12 th Grade: 14.0 credits or more 11 th Grade: 9.0 credits or more 10 th Grade: 4.0 credits or more REMEMBER YOU NEED 22 CREDITS TO GRADUATE!!
Balanced Schedule=Balanced Student. Talk to your teachers about classes in their department. They know you and the courses the best. All signatures required on course selection form. Counselors will be available outside the cafeteria during lunches on Thursday, March 5. Online Course Selection is February 26-March 5 Cards returned to 3 rd hour teachers on Friday, March 6 th.