EDINA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 Registration Class of 2019
Course Catalog You may find the course catalog at: http://edinaschools.org/ehscounseling_registration Use this site to look up course descriptions, requirements, and other specific information related to scheduling.
EHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS #1 43 SEMESTER CREDITS GRADES 9 12 At least 30 credits must be earned through Edina High School. #2 Graduation Assessment TBD
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT #1 43 SEMESTER CREDITS ARE REQUIRED GRADES 9 12 ENGLISH (8 credits) SOCIAL STUDIES (7 credits) SCIENCE (6 credits) MATH (6 credits) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit) Grade 9 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit) Grades 10 12 HEALTH (1 credit) Grades 9 12 FINE ARTS (2 credits) Grades 9 12
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Pre AP ENGLISH 9 (2 credits) Pre AP ENGLISH 10 (2 credits) 11TH GRADE UNITED STATES LITERATURE (2 credits) 12TH GRADE ENGLISH ELECTIVES One from Group A & one from Group B (2 credits)
SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS 9TH GRADE GOVERNMENT (2 credits) ECONOMICS (2 credits) 10 TH GRADE WORLD HISTORY, AP WORLD HISTORY, OR AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (2 credits) 11TH GRADE US HISTORY OR AP US HISTORY (2 credits) 12TH GRADE ECONOMICS, IF NEEDED, CAN BE MET THROUGH: (FULL YEAR COURSES): CONTEMPORARY ISSUES OR AP ECONOMICS (SEMESTER COURSES): ECONOMICS ECONOMICS COURSE TAKEN IN 9 TH GRADE
World History Challenging broad survey course beginning with the study of early civilizations up to the 21 st century Emphasis on global perspectives and impact of historical events on the modern world
World History vs. AP History (10) World History Course Resources High School-level textbook and corresponding materials Instructional Methods Lecture and note-taking, group activities, class discussions, simulations, debates, and research Assessment Frequent objective tests, essay writing, projects, and various assignments Homework Expectations Textbook readings and lecture screencasts 2 hours a week AP History Course Resources Introductory college-level course with college-level textbook Instructional Methods Lecture-based course with extensive notetaking and emphasis on text reading and primary source analysis Assessment 80% of grade is based on unit multiple choice tests, frequent essay tests, and regular reading quizzes Homework Expectations Nightly textbook readings and quiz and test study 4-5 hours a week
AP History Choices AP World History 6 chronological units: 8,000 BCE to present day divided into periods Emphasis on five major world regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania Relevant historical events and their global political, economic, and cultural consequences on the present day AP European History 10 chronological units: 1450 CE to present day divided into periods Emphasis on Europe and areas touched by European influences Relevant historical events and their global political, economic, and cultural consequences on the present day
MATH REQUIREMENTS Students must complete at least 4 credits of math (2 full years) at Edina High School. You should speak with your math teacher regarding your appropriate math class for next year.
GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Prep Advanced Algebra Advanced Algebra FST Advanced Algebra Prep Advanced Algebra College Algebra Prep Geometry Advanced Algebra FST Precalculus Or College Algebra Prep AP Stats and Trig Advanced Algebra FST Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Stats and Trig AP Calculus BC FST Precalculus AP Calculus AB AP Comp Sci or AP Stats AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus
SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS PHYSICS (2 credits) CHEMISTRY (2 credits) Sophomores enrolled in Algebra 1 or Geometry may benefit from an alternate science sequence. Chemistry requires concurrent enrollment or completion of Advanced Algebra. See your counselor for alternatives. 11TH GRADE BIOLOGY (2 credits) 12TH GRADE (optional) SCIENCE ELECTIVES
HEALTH & PE REQUIREMENTS HEALTH (1 credit) 3 OPTIONS MEETS EVERY DAY BLENDED EHS ONLINE PE (1 credit) PE (1 credit) RECREATION SPORTS & FITNESS COMPETITIVE SPORTS & FITNESS BLENDED CORE FITNESS BLENDED GUIDED FITNESS GIRLS ONLY PHYSICAL EDUCATION STRENGTH TRAINING I BASKETBALL THEORY
ARTS REQUIREMENT FINE ARTS ELECTIVES (2 credits) Students must take 2 credits sometime throughout grades 9 12 in the areas of visual or performing arts.
New Courses for 2016-2017 Wellness & Lifetime Activities Wellness & Sports Blended Guided Wellness Study Wellness for the Non Traditional Student Relationships (Psychology)
Zero Hour Options Varsity Choir Recreation Sports and Fitness Chemistry AP European History Blended Guided Fitness
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS OF: 4 YEARS ENGLISH 4 YEARS SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH & SCIENCE 2 YEARS WORLD LANGUAGE (this includes 9th grade year)
9TH GRADE STATUS 9TH GRADE CREDITS COUNT TOWARD BOTH THE 43 CREDITS NEEDED TOWARD GRADUATION, AS WELL AS COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS. THEY WILL APPEAR ON YOUR EDINA HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AND COUNT TOWARD YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GPA.
STUDENTS ATHLETES GO TO THE NCAA WEBSITE AT: https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsact ion THERE WILL BE A LIST OF QUALIFYING CORE COURSES FOR THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!!
REMEMBER WHEN REGISTERING... REGISTER FOR 6 CLASSES EACH SEMESTER!!! THE COURSES WE OFFER ARE DETERMINED BY WHAT STUDENTS SIGN UP FOR SELECT CAREFULLY PLEASE. INDICATE 2 ALTERNATIVE COURSES FOR EACH SEMESTER ON YOUR REGISTRATION SHEET DO NOT ENTER THESE IN THE COMPUTER. 0 HOUR OPTIONS
WHEN FILLING OUT REGISTRATION FORMS: S1 = SEMESTER 1 = COURSES START WITH A 17 S2 = SEMESTER 2 = COURSES START WITH A 27 FOR FULL YEAR COURSES, REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR BOTH S1 & S2. ZERO HOUR = COURSES START WITH A 37 & 47
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? FEBRUARY 10 TH IS THE INCOMING SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT AT EDINA HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE REGISTRATION ON LINE. YOU MUST REGISTER ANYTIME BETWEEN TODAY FEB. 25th. MAY YOU WILL RECEIVE A VERIFICATION REPORT AND MEET WITH YOUR HS COUNSELOR INDIVIDUALLY. YOU MAY REVISE SELECTIONS AT THAT TIME BUT PLEASE CHOOSE WISELY NOW. SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON GET CONNECTED DAY QUESTIONS??? CONTACT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
We suggest reviewing your 4 year plan, which incorporates all graduation requirements & credits, in order to ensure your graduation. The following schedules have been designed to give you a sample guideline for your sophomore year. Please pay close attention to required courses by referring to the worksheets provided.
SAMPLE SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 English 10 English 10 2 Math Math 3 Chemistry Chemistry 4 World History World History 5 Phy Ed/Health/Elective Phy Ed/Health/Elective 6 World Lang/Elective World Lang/Elective
SAMPLE JUNIOR SCHEDULE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 US History US History 2 American Literature American Literature 3 Math Math 4 Biology Biology 5 Wld. Lang. / Elective Wld. Lang. / Elective 6 Elective Elective
SAMPLE SENIOR SCHEDULE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 1 Economics/Elective Economics/Elective 2 English Elective A English Elective B 3 Math Math 4 Science Science 5 Wld. Lang. / Elective Wld. Lang. / Elective 6 Elective Elective