University City HigH sCHool Career and edUCation Planning gUide

2015-2016

University City High School Career and Education Planning Guide

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Table of Contents

Preface.......................................................................................................................................................................................3 To The Student And Parents..................................................................................................................................................3 Five-Year Plan / Course Selection Procedures...................................................................................................................3 Graduation Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................4 Promotion Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................4 Planning For College..............................................................................................................................................................4 Guidelines for College Admissions......................................................................................................................................5 Middle School Courses On High School Transcript..........................................................................................................6 College Bound.........................................................................................................................................................................6 Missouri Connections (Freshmen & Sophomores) .........................................................................................6 Naviance/Family Connection (Juniors & Seniors)............................................................................................................6 Grading.....................................................................................................................................................................................7 Honors Placement...................................................................................................................................................................7 Advanced Placement Program ............................................................................................................................................7 Grading in Honors and Advanced Placement Courses....................................................................................................8 Credit and No Credit..............................................................................................................................................................8 Independent Study.................................................................................................................................................................8 Online Learning: E2020..........................................................................................................................................................8 Lieberman Learning Center...................................................................................................................................................9 Early Senior Graduation........................................................................................................................................................9 Descriptions of Tests...............................................................................................................................................................9 Dual Credit ............................................................................................................................................................................12 Saint Louis Community College Articulated Credit........................................................................................................13 Dual Enrollment....................................................................................................................................................................13 A+ Advantage........................................................................................................................................................................14 Thinking About Technical School?.....................................................................................................................................14 Project Lead the Way: Pathway to Engineering................................................................................................................15 Athletic Eligibility.................................................................................................................................................................15 National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Standards..........................................................................16 Academic Integrity For Faculty & Students......................................................................................................................16 Five Year Plan........................................................................................................................................................................18 Career Pathways...................................................................................................................................................................19 Course Descriptions..............................................................................................................................................................52

English Language Arts / Communication Arts.......................................................................................................52 Fine Arts.........................................................................................................................................................................56 Foreign Language.........................................................................................................................................................60 Mathematics...................................................................................................................................................................62 Physical Education........................................................................................................................................................66 Practical Arts (Career Clusters And Pathways For Career And Technical Education)................................................68 Science.............................................................................................................................................................................76 Social Studies.................................................................................................................................................................79 Electives..........................................................................................................................................................................82 Special School District..................................................................................................................................................83 Course Index..........................................................................................................................................................................88

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with the School District of University City ("School District") are hereby notified that the School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. In addition, the School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries concerning the School District's compliance with the laws and regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, is directed to the respective Compliance Coordinator listed below, who oversees the School District's efforts to comply with the laws and regulations implementing the laws and regulations cited above. The School District has established grievance procedures for persons unable to resolve problems arising under the statutes above. The School District's Compliance Coordinator will provide information regarding those procedures upon request. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under any of the laws and regulations cited above may contact the Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106 or 816-268-0550.

Adult and Employee Compliance Coordinator: Dr. Darryl O. Cobb, assistant superintendent for Human Resources, Ronald E. McNair Administrative Building, School District of University City, 8136 Groby Road, University City, MO 63130, 314-290-4021.

Student Compliance Coordinator: Bernadette White, executive director of Student Services, Ronald E. McNair Administrative Building, School District of University City, 8136 Groby Road, University City, MO 63130, 314-290-4045.

Preface

The University City High School UCHS Career and Education Planning Guide is designed to help parents and students choose the best possible program based on a student's aspirations once he/she has graduated from high school. University City High School faculty have ensured that students have access to a wellrounded high school curriculum consisting of core courses in English, mathematics, social studies, and science, in addition to a second language, physical education, the arts, and career and technical education. The faculty further ensures that the current curriculum offers both the substance and the practicality to prepare students for the future.

Course selection is a cooperative endeavor involving students, parents, and counselors. Parents and students are expected read the entire UCHS Career and Education Planning Guide and jointly make decisions regarding course selection.

Please note that final course offerings may be determined based on a minimum of 15 students seeking enrollment in the course.

To The Student And Parents

The UCHS Career and Education Planning Guide provides a brief description of material to be studied in each course. Because choosing the right courses often requires making difficult decisions, it is suggested students and parents follow the steps listed below:

? Before making course selections, the student should speak with a counselor about credits earned and discuss any concerns or questions in regards to their current course of study;

? Preview the entire UCHS Career and Education Planning Guide with particular attention to the Educational Development Plan, Graduation Requirements, and Preparing for Post University City High School; and

? Make course selections jointly that are academically appropriate for the student's course of study.

Five-Year Plan / Course Selection Procedures

The UCHS Career and Education Planning Guide assists students and parents with registration for the upcoming school year and helps students develop a Five-Year Plan and choose a "Career Pathway," including four years of high school and the year following graduation. (See Five-Year Plan template.) UCHS urges students and their parents to read the course descriptions carefully to ensure the course relates to the student's educational and vocational objectives, interests, and abilities. Attention should be given to prerequisites (courses needed prior to a course being taken) and the grade level required for each course. The counseling department will explain the procedures for course selection and course registration. Students should give considerable thought to the selection process and are urged to seek assistance from parents, teachers, and school counselors in determining the courses that will best prepare them for their future educational and/or occupational goals.

Academic advisement should be an ongoing process with final course submission completed by the middle of January. Students will be able to review choices submitted and make course changes once schedules are distributed ? usually by the end of February.

Students will work closely with their counselor to develop a "Career Pathway," which will provide an opportunity to develop, monitor, and manage an educational plan through a structured, systematic individual planning system. This process begins in eighth grade and is monitored by the school counselor.

Contact the Guidance Office with any questions or concerns.

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Graduation Requirements

The requirements for graduation are as follows as established by the University City Board of Education in accordance with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

SUBJECT AREA

English Language Arts / Communication Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science Fine Arts Practical Arts Physical Education Health Education Personal Finance Electives General (4 Credits) Core (3 Credits) TOTAL

CREDITS (Years)

4 3 3 3 1 1 1 0.5 0.5 7

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Promotion Requirements

Grade level is assigned upon completion of minimum credits.

? Freshman (9th grade)............................................................................................................................. 0-6 credits To be promoted to the high school, eighth graders are required to pass four of the following five required courses: communication arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and either foreign language or reading.

? Sophomore (10th grade).................................................................................................................... 6-12.5 credits Students must have six credits to be assigned sophomore classification.

? Junior (11th grade)........................................................................................................................... 12.5-18 credits Students must have twelve and one half credits to be assigned junior classification.

? Senior (12th grade)................................................................................................................................ 18 + credits Students must have eighteen credits to be assigned senior classification.

Planning For College

Because many University City High School (UCHS) students elect to go on to college, there is an extraordinary amount of information about colleges available in the College and Career Resource Center. Open files, college catalogs, college/career information CDs, the Internet, and computer programs can help students learn about the opportunities available in post-secondary education. In addition, more than 100 college representatives visit UCHS throughout the year. Career counseling resources include various interest inventory tests, computer-guided career exploration, and assorted books and periodicals. Each junior will be given access to the Naviance program through the college resource office. This program allows students to submit their college applications online, as well as receive additional information about colleges in which they are interested. The counseling staff can help students define career possibilities and college choices relative to career goals. Financial aid and scholarship information is available for all students. Financial aid workshops are offered, usually in January.

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Guidelines for College Admissions

These are general guidelines to help students with the college admissions process. Factors such as grade point average, school activities, college entrance test scores, and course of study are considered. Specialized schools may have different guidelines. Please consult a guidance counselor for more details.

REQUIREMENTS

Open Admissions 4 years English 3 years Math 3 years Science 3 years Social Studies

TEST SCORES

Recommended Scores ACT Composite 17-20 SAT (verbal & math) 830-950

EXAMPLES

Harris-Stowe State Univ. Jefferson College Lincoln University Mo. Western State Univ. North Central Mo. College St. Charles Community College St. Louis Community Colleges

Liberal Admissions

Will accept students from lower 50% of class GPA of 2.0 or better 4 years of English 4 years of Math 3 years of Science 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language

Recommended Scores

ACT Composite 18-21 SAT (verbal & math) 870-990

Univ. of Central Missouri Mo. Southern State Univ. Northwest Mo. State Univ. Southeast Missouri State Univ.

Traditional Admissions

Top 50% of class GPA 2.5 or better 4 years English 4 years Math 3 years Science 3 years Social Studies 2 years Foreign Language

Recommended Scores

ACT Composite 20-23 SAT (verbal & math) 950-1070

In State

Missouri State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Univ. of Missouri - Columbia Univ. of Missouri - Kansas City Univ. of Missouri - St. Louis

Selective Admissions*

Top 25% of class GPA 3.2+ 4 years English 4 years Math 4 years Science 4 years Social Studies 2-3 years Foreign Language 2 years Academic Electives

Recommended Scores ACT Composite 22-27 SAT (verbal & math) 1030-1220

*Check with school of choice to determine if writing component is required for ACT and/or SAT.

In State Truman State University

Out of State Drake University Brown College Duke Purdue

Highly Selective Admissions*

Top 10% of class GPA 3.5+ 4 years English 4 years Math 4 years Science 4 years Social Studies 4 years Foreign Language 2 years Academic Electives

Recommended Scores

ACT Composite 27-31 SAT (verbal & math) 1220-1600

In State

Washington University St. Louis University

*Check with school of choice to determine if writing component is required for ACT and/or SAT.

Out of State

Stanford University Harvard Princeton Yale

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