During your SOPHOMORE year, you need to complete (or, at least, keep in mind) the following items. By doing so, not only will you feel more informed, but also, better prepared as your graduation grows closer. Also, this year should be a YEAR OF PERSONAL GROWTH. In addition to working hard in school and being involved in a variety of activities, TRY TO IDENTIFY YOUR ABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND APTITUDES as you START EXAMINING FUTURE CAREER Look for opportunities to further develop your skills and talents. CHOICES. Continue to keep track of the classes you need and the grades that you receive. By the end of your sophomore year, you have completed four of eight semesters that make up your high school career. You’re HALF of the way through! Now, mistakes are going to be harder to correct, but still can be—it may just take more time and effort. Remember, you need _28_ total credits to graduate. Work hard to earn all of the credits you need by passing all of your courses, Below is a reminder of your graduation requirements. especially those that are required. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subjects Credits Comments English 4 Math (Including Alg 1, Alg II, Geometry, & 1 Higher Higher level math will be determined by ACT 4 level math)* score received before senior year Science (Biology, Chemistry, and one other lab 3 science required.)* World Geography/World History 1 Economics and (1/2 credit) 1 Personal Finance (1/2 credit) U.S. Government 1 (3 credits in ROTC replaces.) American History 1 Other requirements: P.E. may be substituted by playing a school- Wellness/Physical Education (2 credits in ROTC sport/activity—must complete a Students will have to take End-Of-Course 2 replaces) minimum of one full season and fill out PE exams (EOCs) after completing certain sub. form. subjects (i.e. English I, English II, English Fine Art ** 1 Art, Music, Theatre Arts, etc. III, Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology I, US Foreign Language ** 2 2 credits must be in same language History, others to come later). These will Program of Study 3 (3 courses as a in HS) count 25% of the in the “major” student’s final grade Electives 5 course. MINIMUM TOTAL TO GRADUATE 28
During your SOPHOMORE year, you need to complete (or, at least, keep in mind) the following items. By doing so, not only will you feel more informed, but also, better prepared as your graduation grows closer. Also, this year should be a YEAR OF PERSONAL GROWTH. In addition to working hard in school and being involved in a variety of activities, TRY TO IDENTIFY YOUR ABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND APTITUDES as you START EXAMINING FUTURE CAREER CHOICES. Look for opportunities to further develop your skills and talents. Continue to keep track of the classes you need and the grades that you receive. By the end of your sophomore year, you have completed four of eight semesters that make up your high school career. You’re HALF of the way through! Now, mistakes are going to be harder to correct, but still can be—it may just take more time and effort. Remember, you need _28_ total credits to graduate. Work hard to earn all of the credits you need by passing all of your courses, especially those that are required. Below is a reminder of your graduation requirements. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Subjects Credits Comments English 4 Math (Including Alg 1, Alg II, Geometry, & 1 Higher level math)* 4 Higher level math will be determined by ACT score received before senior year Science (Biology, Chemistry, and one other lab science required.)* 3 World Geography/World History 1 Economics (1/2 credit) and Personal Finance (1/2 credit) 1 U.S. Government (3 credits in ROTC replaces.) 1 American History 1 Wellness/Physical Education (2 credits in ROTC replaces) 2 P.E. may be substituted by playing a sport/activity—must complete a minimum of one full season and fill out PE sub. form. Fine Art ** 1 Art, Music, Theatre Arts, etc. Foreign Language ** 2 2 credits must be in same language Program of Study (3 courses as a “major” in HS) 3 Electives 5 MINIMUM TOTAL TO GRADUATE 28 Other requirements: Students will have to take End-Of-Course exams (EOCs) after completing certain subjects (i.e. English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology I, US History, others to come later). These will count 25% of the student’s final grade in the course. school-
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