Hamilton High School Academics

Effective for students who enter the 9th grade during the 2003-2004 school year and thereafter, an Alabama High School Diploma, Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement, or Occupational Diploma or Alabama Alternate Adult High School Diploma may be earned by students in the School system.

In order to earn an Alabama High School Diploma, students must successfully complete the Alabama High School Graduation Exam and earn the requirements for the Alabama High School Diploma or the Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement.

Alabama High School Diploma

English Language Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

English 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

English 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

English 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

English 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units

Two credits to include the equivalent of:

Algebra I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Geometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Two additional math credits. . . . . . .2

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Grade 9 World History. . . . . . . 1

Grade 10 U.S. History . . . . . . . 1

Grade 11 U.S. History. . . . . . . .1

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2

Economics . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units

Two credits to include the equivalent of:

Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

A Physical Science . . . . . . . . . .1

Two additional Science credits . . . . . 2

Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit

Health ED/ Fine Arts/ Computer Applications* . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 units

Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 5.5 units

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 UNITS

The designated one-half credit shall then be added to the elective credits, making a total of six elective credits.

Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement

Students shall complete advanced level work in the core curriculum consistent with any guidelines established by the State Department of Education and local boards. Credit earned through applied academic courses or embedded credit situations will not satisfy the core curriculum requirements for a diploma with the advanced academic endorsement, except as determined applicable by local school officials and as is consistent with State Department guidelines regarding applied academic courses (Refer to Changing Diploma Options AAC Rule 290-3-1-02 (9) (d).

English Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units

Must include advanced levels of:

Honors English 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Honors English 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Honors English 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Honors English 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Algebra I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Geometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Algebra II with Trigonometry. . . . . . . . . .1

Precalculus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units

Two credits to include the equivalent of:

Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

A Physical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Additional Upper Level Life and/or Physical Science . . 2

(Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, Human A & P, Forensics, Geology)

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of advanced levels of:

Honors Grade 9 World History. . . . . . . 1

Honors Grade 10 U.S. History . . . . . . . 1

Honors Grade 11 U.S. History. . . . . . . 1

Honors Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2

Honors Economics . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2

Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 unit

Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 unit

Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 unit

Computer Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 unit

Foreign Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 units

(2 yr. program of study in same Foreign Language)

Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 units

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 UNITS

Alabama High School Graduation Examination Requirement

Students pursuing either diploma, Standard or Advanced, will be required to master all required subject test of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination before becoming eligible for a high school diploma. Students will be given the opportunity to take the test at the times established by the State Board of Education as needed.

Alabama Occupational Diploma**

Effective for students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 10-476) must earn the course credits outlined in Ala. Admin. Code r.290-3-1-03 (11) (k) 1 .and successfully complete an approved occupational portfolio in order to be awarded the Alabama Occupational Diploma.

English Language Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Employment English I. . . . . . . . . . . 1

Employment English II . . . . . . . . . . 1

Employment English III . . . . . . . . . 1

Employment English IV . . . 1

Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Essentials Math I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Essentials Math II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Algebraic Explorations I . . . . . . . . . . .1

Algebraic Explorations II . . . . . . . . . . 1

Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Life Skills Science I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Life Skills Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Life Skills Science III. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Science Connections IV . . . . . . . . . . .1

Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 units

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Life Skill World History I . . . . . . . . . . .1

Life Skill U.S. History I . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Life Skill U.S. History II . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Life Skill Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2

Life Skill U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . .1/2

Career/Technical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2 units

Workforce Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 unit

*Cooperative Career/Technical Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 unit

Health Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2 unit

Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 unit

Fine Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 unit

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 units

TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 units

*May be a part of the two credits for Career/Technical Education. The designated one credit for Cooperative Education will then be added to the electives.

**Special education students pursuing an Occupational Diploma will not be required to pass the Alabama High School Graduation Exam. They may take the AHSGE as determined appropriate by IEP team.***See student handbook for criterion for AHSGE.

CLASS LIST FOR HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

2012-2013

Agriscience
Agriscience (Prerequisite)

Construction Framing

Animal Science

Horticulture

Forestry

Band
Marching Band
Concert Band
Auxilliary

Business Education
Accounting
Business Technology Applications

Personal Finance
Workforce Essentials

English
9th English

9th Honors English
10th English

10th Honors English
11th English

11th Honors English
12th English

12th Honors English

Fine Art

Music Appreciation

General Music

Foreign Language
Spanish I
Spanish II

Health
Health/Family Wellness

Family Consumer Science
Food & Nutrition

Family & Consumer Science

Math
Algebra I
Algebra I-A
Algebra I -B
Geometry

Algebra II
Algebra II w/Trigonometry
Precalculus
Algebraic Connections

Physical Education
Boys Fall Athletic Training
Boys Spring Athletic Training
Girls Fall Athletic Training
Girls Spring Athletic Training
Physical Education

LIFE

Special Needs Classes
Resource

Science
Biology
Honors Biology

Physical Science

Honors Physical Science
Marine Science

Environmental Science
Honors Physics

Honors Chemistry

Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology

Social Studies
10th U S History

10th Honors U S History
11th U S History

11th Honors U S History
12th Government & Economics

12th Honors Government & Economics

Technical Classes
Drafting & Design
Barbering and Cosmetology
Machine Tool Technology

Automotive Technology

Welding

Yearbook
Yearbook Staff

Other Electives

Basic Skills

ACCESS Electives

AP Psychology

Arts Survey

Creative Writing

Computer Programming BASIC

French I

French I I

German I

Journalism

Latin I

Mandarin Chinese I

Multimedia Design

Personal Finance

Psychology

Reading

Sociology