From 9^TH To 10^TH �Grade

Scheduling Information

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT FOR

SOPHOMORE YEAR?

What interests me? What classes fit my interests?

Do I have the prerequisites needed to take the

classes I want?

What skills or interests do I want to further develop?

Are my class choices challenging, but not overwhelming?

Should I consider classes outside of my primary focus area?

What is my future educational/career goal? (work-force, technical school, military, college)

What extracurricular activities can I get involved with that fit my interests/goals/skills?

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PROMOTION & GRADUATION

Promotion

9^th → 10^th

10^th → 11^th

11^th → 12^th

12^th → Graduation

Credits Needed

5.0 Minimum

12.0 Minimum

20.0 Minimum

28.0 Minimum

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10^TH GRADE CORE & REQUIRED COURSES

Course

Credits

• English 10
• Mathematics
• Biology or Chem
• World History
• Physical Education Requirement*

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Total Core & Required

Electives

Total Credits

• 1.00
• 1.00
• 1.00
• 1.00
• 0.50

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• 4.50
• 3.50
• 8.00

* Sophomores must take a 0.50 credit of PE unless waived for attending ECTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS�

Course Requirements

Total Credits

• Mathematics*
• English
• Social Studies
• Science*
• Physical Education*
• Health
• Financial Literacy
• Electives

Total Credits

4.00

4.00

4.00

3.50

2.00

1.00

0.50

9.00

28.00

* Indicates adjustments due to ECTS participation

1 Math, 1 Science, 0.50 PE credits waived

Keystones: Algebra, Literature, Biology

Naviance Career Readiness Task Completion

LEVELS OF STUDY

Academic

Honors

• 1.00 Multiplier
• Prepare students for:
• Work
• College
• Career & Technical School

• 1.10 Multiplier
• Upper-level college prep curriculum
• More rigorous than academic

Advanced Placement (AP)

• 1.20 Multiplier
• Introductory College-level course

10^TH GRADE �CORE COURSE OPTIONS

English Credit

• Aca English 10 1.00
• Hon Eng 10 1.00
• Eng 10: AP Sem 2.00

Math Credit

• Aca Alg 1, Part B 1.00
• Geom Essentials 1.00
• Aca Geometry 1.00
• Hon Geometry 1.00
• Alg 2 Essentials 1.00
• Aca Algebra 2 1.00
• Hon Algebra 2 1.00

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Social Studies Credit

• Aca World Hist 10 1.00
• Hon World Hist 10 1.00
• AP® World Hist: Modern 1.00

Science Credit

• Applied Biology 1.00
• Aca Biology 1.00
• Hon Biology 1.00
• Applied Chemistry 1.00
• Aca Chemistry 1.00
• Hon Chemistry 1.00

RENAMED COURSES

Original Name: New Name:

Marvel, DC and Beyond Comics, Superheroes & Graphic Novels

Intro to Robotics Robotics 1

Intro To Welding Welding & Fabrication 1

Advanced Welding Welding & Fabrication 2

Drawing Essentials Drawing 1

Exploring Drawing Drawing 2

Advanced Studio: 3D Advanced 3D Studio

Advanced Studio: 2D Advanced 2D Studio

Painting Essentials Painting 1

Exploring Painting Painting 2

Ceramics Essentials Ceramics 1

Exploring Functional Ceramics Ceramics 2

Essential Mark-Making Experimental Mark Making

Microsoft Office Excel/Access Applied Digital Skills: Microsoft Office Essentials

Hon Anatomy & Physiology Hon Anatomy & Physiology 1

Things have changed!

NEW COURSES

• Self-Paced Creative Writing
• World Religions
• Digital Illustration
• Sculpture 2
• Modern Warfare

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Check these

out!

FOCUSED STUDY

PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES

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• McDowell Honors College

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• AP Capstone

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• Education Profession Pathway Certificate Program

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• Center of Performing Arts Certificate

• Erie County Technical School

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• Manufacturing Academy

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• STEM Certificate (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

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Utilize the McDowell Scheduling Guide or contact your counselor for more information about these programs!

NCAA REQUIREMENTS

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION�

Division I

• 4 English
• 3 Math
• 2 Natural/Physical Science
• 1 additional English, Math,
• or Science
• 2 Social Science
• 4 additional courses
• From any of the above, foreign language or comparative religion/ philosophy

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Division II

• 3 English
• 2 Math
• 2 Natural/Physical Science
• 3 additional English, Math, or Science
• 2 Social Science
• 4 additional courses
• From any of the above,
• foreign language or comparative religion/ philosophy

* ECTS courses do not meet NCAA eligibility requirements

SCHEDULING �TIMELINE

Feb 23rd – March 1st - Teachers input CORE classes

March 2^nd – 6^th - Students input elective choices

After March 10^th - Review of student requests by

counselors & individual scheduling

conferences begin

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See your counselor if you have questions

STUDENT SCHEDULING CONFERENCES

• Students are responsible for setting up an individual scheduling conference with their counselor
• Make sure to report to your scheduling conference on time!
• Complete your Career Learning Plan (CLP 9) in Naviance before your Scheduling Conference

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SCHEDULING YOUR CONFERENCE

Check your school email for the details and the link to schedule your conference

ONLINE SCHEDULING

• Make sure you can access your IC account
• March 2^nd - 6^th input schedule requests in IC
• Select your Requested and Alternate electives
• Choose 3 - 5 alternate electives
• 116 units = Full schedule request
• ECTS and custom schedule requests will be entered once approved
• Remember all course requests are tentative

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HOW DO I SCHEDULE �IN INFINITE CAMPUS?

Check out the scheduling video for detailed instructions