Course Catalog For School Year 2020-2021 TCHS 06252020 (1)

8ELL Track – ACCESS score of 3.0 and higherContentELAMathSocial Studies9th Grade9th Grade LitShelteredAlgebra IWorld HistoryScienceEarth Systems10th Grade10th Grade LitShelteredGeometryAmerican Govt.(S1);US History inFilm(S2)Biology(Push In)11th Grade11th Grade Lit(Push In)Algebra IIUS History12th Grade12th Grade Lit (Push In)PhysicsForensic Science orHuman Anatomyor ChemistryCollege Readiness MathEconomic(S1); PersonalFinance (S2)Physical EducationHealth (S1); PersonalFitness**3 years of JROTC, Band and a Varsity sport will substitute for Personal FitnessELL Track – ACCESS score of 2.3 – 2.9MathSocial Studies9th Grade10th Grade LitSheltered(Read/Listenelective)Algebra I Push-InWorld HistoryScienceEarth SystemsContentELA10th Grade9th Grade LitSheltered11th Grade11th Grade Lit(Push In)GeometryAlgebra IIAmerican Govt.(S1); US HistoryUS History inFilm(S2)BiologyPhysics(Push In)(Push In)Health (S1); PersonalFitness**3 years of JROTC, Band and a Varsity sport will substitute for Personal Fitness12th Grade12th Grade Lit (Push In)College Readiness MathEconomic(S1); PersonalFinance (S2)Forensic Science orHuman Anatomyor ChemistryPhysical EducationELL Track – ACCESS Scores 1.0 – 2.2 (Doubled cores dependent on student progress)Math9th GradeCommunication SkillsI AND OralCommunication inthe Content AreasNO CORESocial StudiesNO COREScienceNO COREPhysical EducationAny PE ElectiveContentELA10th Grade10th Grade LitSheltered11th Grade9th Grade LitSheltered /11th Grade Lit(Push In)Algebra I (Push In)Geometry /Algebra IIWorld HistoryUS History /AmericanGovt.(S1); USHistory in Film(S2)Earth Systems (Push Biology (Push In)In)/PhysicsHealth (S1); PersonalFitness**3 years of JROTC, Band and a Varsity sport will substitute for Personal Fitness12th Grade12th Grade LitCollege Readiness MathEconomic(S1); PersonalFinance (S2)Forensic Science orHuman Anatomy orChemistry

9TRI-CITIES HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGSFor the Academic School Year 2020 – 2021When using this catalog, please remember the following:§§Course # indicates the computer number of the course.Term indicates the length of the course. Courses with a term of S meet for one semester; those designated with Ymeet for the entire year.§TCHS Indicators of Success designate certain courses that must be completed prior to the start of the course, thatcertain grades must be achieved in previous courses, that the course is restricted to certain grade levels, and/or thatthe student must make application to register for the course.§Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of college-level courses which gives high school students the opportunity toreceive advanced placement and/or credit in college through successful completion of an exit examination. Signing the“AP Commitment Statement” on the course verification form is required for all AP classes.§AP/Honors/Advanced class waivers will be required to override teacher recommendations in instances when a studenthas not met the FCS High School Placement guidelines requirements.§Work-Based Learning (WBL) is for students who are 16 years of age or older in 11th or 12th grade. Please see Ms.Smith in F115 for more information.§Virtual Classes are courses students take online; most commonly through Fulton Virtual School (FVS) or GeorgiaVirtual School (GAVS). FVS and GAVS classes have specific beginning and ending dates which align with the schoolcalendar. Each class has a specific syllabus the student needs to follow and keep up with every day. A virtual teachermonitors and evaluates the student’s classwork remotely and provides support upon student request. Please see yourschool counselor or the Virtual Learning Lab Coordinator in room 4206 for more information.§College classes are offered through the State of Georgia Dual Enrollment (DE) program to Juniors and Seniors andqualified Sophomores. DE provides funding for students enrolled at eligible high schools to take approved college levelcoursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. A complete lists of approved DEcourses can be found in the course directory on www.gafutures.org. Students are required to complete the collegeonline application, the Fulton County Contract, and Student Participation Agreement (now online through the fundingapplication) by the Fulton County School District’s DE deadline of March 31st. Students must show proof of acceptanceto their Counselor by June 5th and be enrolled in their college class by August 3rd to continue participation in theprogram. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/TriHighCounseling for more information and all the updates for 2020-2021.§When selecting elective courses, we make every effort to accommodate all student requests. However, in order tomaximize staffing allocations, there must be adequate demand for a course to be taught during a given school year. Ininstances where course demand is inadequate, we attempt to honor the alternate course request.§FCBOE Policy Section I - Instructional Program, Title: Grading & Reporting #IHA: Students are expected tocomplete courses for which they are enrolled. If changes are necessary, they should be requested in writing by theparent/guardian within the first ten (10) school days of the course. All course changes must meet the following criteria:an FTE-eligible course is available for the student space is available in an already scheduled course the student’sgraduation requirements can be met within four years be approved by the teacher and guidance counselor. Any parentnot satisfied with the decision of the teacher and guidance counselor regarding course changes may contact theprincipal or his/her designee.

10Course #23.061000023.061004023.2610040TAG ELIGIBLE23.063000023.063004023.2630040TAG G ELIGIBLE23.043000023.2430000TAG ELIGIBLE23.063000052.092000023.0310000Course #shows asWriter’sWorkshop23.065000023.2650000TAG .031000123.0310002Language ArtsTermCredit9th Grade Lit/Comp*9th Grade Lit/Comp HonorsYY1.01.0Journalism 3/Annual (Yearbook)Writer's Workshop 1Writer’s Workshop 2YSS1.00.50.5TCHS Indicators of Success8th Grade Language Arts92 in Advanced/TAG Language Arts 8 (85unweighted/without honors points) or 90 inLanguages Arts 8*Gifted 9th Grade Lit/CompY1.0Same as 9th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and enrollmentHonorsin TAG Program*9th Grade Lit/Comp Honors and Gifted 9th Grade Lit/Comp Honors are not separate courses.10th Grade Lit/CompY1.091 and below in 9th Grade Lit/Compth**10 Grade Literature HonorsY1.092 in 9th Lit/Comp Honors (85 unweighted/withouthonors points) or 95 in on-level 9th Lit/Comp ORPSAT score of 550 in reading and writing.**Gifted 10th Grade LiteratureY1.0Same as 10th Grade Literature Honors andHonorsenrollment in TAG Program**World Literature Honors and Gifted World Literature Honors are not separate courses.11th American Lit/CompY1.094 and below in World Literature; 95 and below inWorld Literature Honors11th American Lit/Comp HonorsY1.087 in 10th Lit/Comp Honors or 90 in on-level WorldLiterature OR PSAT score of 570 in reading andwriting.AP Language/American Lit/CompY1.0For rising juniors: 95 in World Literature Honors;*This is a college level course*97 in on-level World Literature; PSAT score of 600 in reading and writing.AP Language and Composition –Y1.0For rising seniors: 90 in AP Language andSenior levelComposition/American Lit; 90 in American Lit.Honors, 92 in American Literature; PSAT score of550 in reading & writing.World Lit/CompY1.0This is a selective course for all 12th grade studentsnot enrolled in College English, AdvancedComposition, AP Language and Composition, IBcourses, or AP Literature.Dramatic WritingY1.0This is a selective course for all 12th grade studentsPlease Note - After successfulnot enrolled in College English, Advancedcompletion of dramatic writing, studentsComposition, AP Language and Composition, IBwill receive credit for both Dramaticcourses, or AP Literature.Writing and Advanced Composition. Thegrades for both classes will be the same.Writer’s WorkshopY1.0This is a selective course for all grade levels inPlease Note - After successfuladdition to their literature class.completion of dramatic writing, studentswill receive credit for both DramaticWriting and Advanced Composition. Thegrades for both classes will be the same.AP Literature & CompositionY1.096 in 11th American Lit/Comp Honors, 92 in AP*This is a college level course*Language/American Lit, or 96 in on-level 11thAmerican Lit/Comp and PSAT score of 600 Journalism 1/Annual (Yearbook)Y1.0Grades 11 – 12: ApplicationGrades 9 – 10: Journalism/Creative writing coursecompleted with an 85; or prior yearbook experiencewith application.Journalism 2/Annual (Yearbook)Y1.0Yearbook 1; advisor permissionYearbook 2; advisor permissionSophomores, juniors and seniors80% or above in 8th grade Writers’ Workshop, 75% orabove in Writers’ Workshop 1.

11Course 026.012009040.0640090ESOL9th Grade Lit/Comp Sheltered (ESOL)10th Grade Literature Sheltered(ESOL)11th Grade American Lit/CompTeam-Taught (ESOL)World (English) Lit/Comp TeamTaught (ESOL)GSE Algebra I ESOL TTBiologyEarth SystemsTermCreditTCHS Indicators of SuccessYY1.01.0W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higherW-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 2.5 or higherY1.0W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higherY1.0YYY1.01.01.0W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 2.5 or higherGrades 9 – 12; noneW-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higherW-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higherW-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 3.5 or higherYY1.01.0W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 1-2.5W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 1-2.5Y1.0W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 2.0-3.5Y1.0W-APT or ACCESS Score, Level 2.5-3.5TermCreditESOL ommunication Skills I - ElectiveOral Communication in ContentAreas – ElectiveReading and Listening in theContent Areas – ElectiveCommunication Skills II–ElectiveCourse #MathematicsTCHS Indicators of SuccessPlease note that the initial placement guidelines do not include guidance for acceleration in Mathematics.Acceleration requires skipping curriculum, and the decision should be guided by Diagnostic PlacementAssessments. These should be recommended and administered in July and August for final placement.27.0990000 GSE Algebra IY1.0Math 8 or 85 in Advanced/TAG Math 827.0994040 GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Y1.085 in Advanced/TAG Math 8 or 95 in Math 8Geometry A Honors27.0991000 GSE GeometryY1.0GSE Algebra I or 90 in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors27.0991040 GSE Geometry HonorsY1.0Rising 9th graders only: GSE Algebra I Honors or27.2991040 90 ( 83 unweighted) in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/TAG ELIGIBLEGeometry A Honors27.0995040 GSE Accelerated GeometryY1.090 (83 unweighted) in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/B/Algebra II HonorsGeometry A Honors27.2995040 Gifted GSE AcceleratedY1.09th grade; Same as GSE Accelerated GeometryTAG ELIGIBLE Geometry B/Algebra II HonorsB/Algebra II Honors and enrolled in TAG program27.0992000 GSE Algebra IIY1.0GSE Geometry27.0992040 GSE Algebra II HonorsY1.0GSE Geometry Honors; 10th grade (or below)27.2992040students onlyTAG ELIGIBLE27.0974000 GSE Pre-CalculusY1.085 in GSE Algebra II; 12th grade students only27.0890000 College Readiness MathematicsY1.0 85 in GSE Algebra II; 12th grade students only27.0780000CalculusCourse 040Biology HonorsY1.026.2120040TAG ELIGIBLEGifted Biology HonorsY1.087 – 96 in GSE Pre-CalculusTCHS Indicators of Success89 or below in 8th grade on-level science or 84 in8th grade Advanced/TAG science*If the student took reading in 8th grade, thestudent should be placed in Earth Systems for 9thgrade and take Biology in the 10th grade.85 in Advanced/TAG Science 8/HS PhysicalScience or 90 in on-level Science and 85 in Math8A (or higher-level math) or 90 in Math 8Biology Honors TCHS Indicators of Success: TAGProgram

1240.0640000Earth SystemsY1.040.0110000Physical try HonorsY1.040.0810000PhysicsY1.040.0930000Forensic ScienceY1.026.0730000Human Anatomy/PhysiologyY1.026.0140000AP Biology*This is a college level course*Y1.0TermCreditYSY1.00.51.0AP World History*This is a college level course*Y1.0US HistoryAP US History*This is a college level course*YY1.01.0EconomicsS0.526.2140000TAG ELIGIBLECourse #45.083000045.057000145.052000045.2520000TAG ELIGIBLE45.081100045.2811000TAG ELIGIBLE45.081000045.082000045.2820000TAG ELIGIBLE45.0610001Social StudiesWorld HistoryAmerican Government/CivicsAP Government/Politics U.S.(Freshmen) *College level course*Rising 9th: Science 8 and/or Reading; Readingand/or Writing deficit per testing or class failure 84 in Biology or 84 in Biology Honors; 80 in GSEAlgebra I or 84 in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A HonorsRising 10th Grader: 85 in Bio or 85 in Bio Honors;81 in GSE Algebra I or 85 in GSE AcceleratedAlgebra I/Geometry A Honors or taking Bioconcurrently with GSE GeometryRising 11th Grader: 85 in Physical Science; 85 inGSE GeometryRising 12th Grader: 85 in Environmental Scienceor Earth Systems; 85 in GSE Geometry90 in Biology or 92 in Biology Honors; Mathplacement most important - 90 in GSE Algebra I or92 in GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry AHonors or higher mathRising 11th and 12th Graders: 80 in an on-levelscience class or 77 in an honors level science classand concurrently taking GSE Algebra II or highermath80 in Biology and Chemistry or 80 in Biology and85 in Physical Science and Earth Systems85 in Biology; 90 in Physical Science; completionof Chemistry is preferred; Juniors and seniors onlyThese “indicators of success” are agreed uponby instructors who have experience teaching thisYEAR LONG COLLEGE LEVEL course to highschool students.Rising 11th or 12th Graders: 97 in Biology Honorsor 100 in Biology and 97 in Chemistry Honors or100 in Chemistry. Regular school attendance isessential. The course is designed for juniors andseniors. It is not recommended that rising 10thgraders move from freshman Biology into APBiology, unless they have a teacherrecommendation; however, if they choose to, thenthey must take Chemistry Honors concurrently andhave a 107 in Biology HonorsTCHS Indicators of SuccessNoneFreshmen; 90 in Social Studies 8 and 80 inAdvanced/TAG or 90 in English/ Language Arts 890 in or AP Government/Politics U.S. or AmericanGovernment/Civics and 90 in Honors or on-levelLanguage ArtsWorld History90 in AP World History or World History and 90 inHonors or on-level Language ArtsSeniors: World History, United States HistoryJuniors: 17 units of credit or higherStudents should take a year of AP Economics comprised of a semester of AP Macroeconomics and a semester ofAP Microeconomics.45.0620001 AP MacroeconomicsS0.580 in AP US History or US History and 80 in GSE45.2620001 *This is a college level course*Pre-Calculus or higher math

13TAG ELIGIBLESemester 245.053000145.2530001TAG ELIGIBLE45.015000145.0812001AP Government/PoliticsComparative*This is a college level course*Psychology *on-level course*US History in FilmS0.5SS0.50.5Junior or Senior; 85 in previous AP Social Studiescourse or in previous on-level Social Studies course;AP Government/Politics U.S.Senior elective onlySophomore electiveTerm CreditCourse #World LanguagesTCHS Indicators of SuccessIf you are currently enrolled in an on-line World Language course, we highly recommend that youcontinue with virtual classes. Face-to-face and virtual courses follow different curricula.60.0110000French 1Y1.0None or 79 in French 860.0120000French 2Y1.078 in French 1 or 80 in French 8. Students who havetaken any online language course are strongly advised againstreturning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.60.0120040French 2 HonorsY1.095 Summative Average in HS French 1 or 95 Summative Average French 8 each semester. Studentswho have taken any online language course are strongly advisedagainst returning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.60.0130000French 3Y1.060.0130040French 3 HonorsY1.078 French 2. Students who have taken any online languagecourse are strongly advised against returning to a face-to-facecourse due to the difference in curriculum.90 in French 2H Summative Average or 95 Summative Average in French 2. Students who havetaken any online language course are strongly advised againstreturning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.60.0140000French 4Y1.078 French 3. This is a terminal class. Students whohave taken any online language course are strongly advisedagainst returning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.60.017000060.2170000TAG ELIGIBLEAP French Language*This is a college level course*Y1.060.0710000Spanish 1Y1.090 Summative Average in French 3. Students whohave taken any online language course are strongly advisedagainst returning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.None or 79 in Spanish 860.0720000Spanish 2Y1.060.0720040Spanish 2 HonorsY1.060.0730000Spanish 3Y1.060.0730040Spanish 3 HonorsY1.078 in Spanish 1 or 80 in Spanish 8. Students whohave taken any online language course are strongly advisedagainst returning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.95 Summative Average in HS Spanish 1 or 95 Summative Average Spanish 8 each semester.Students who have taken any online language course arestrongly advised against returning to a face-to-face course due tothe difference in curriculum.78 Spanish 2. Students who have taken any onlinelanguage course are strongly advised against returning to a faceto-face course due to the difference in curriculum.90 Summative Average in Spanish 2 Honors or 95 Summative Average Spanish 2. Students who have taken

14any online language course are strongly advised against returning to a face-to-face course due to the difference in curriculum.78 Spanish 3. This is a terminal class. Students whohave taken any online language course are strongly advisedagainst returning to a face-to-face course due to the difference incurriculum.90 Summative Average in Spanish 4 SL or HL.Students who have taken any online language course arestrongly advised against returning to a face-to-face course due tothe difference in curriculum.Spanish for Native Speakers80 Summative Average in Spanish Speaker 1.60.0740000Spanish 4Y1.060.077000060.2770000TAG ELIGIBLEAP Spanish Language*This is a college level course*Y1.060.079000060.0791000SP/Native Spk ISP/Native Spk IIYY1.01.0Course #Health/Physical EducationTermCreditGeneral HealthPersonal FitnessAdvanced Personal Fitness YogaIntroductory Team Sports –Introductory Lifetime SportsIntroductory Recreational GamesPhysical ConditioningAdvanced Physical ConditioningWeight TrainingAdvanced Weight TrainingExercise and Weight ControlBody SculptingSSS0.50.50.5None; *Graduation RequirementNone; Grade 9 – 12; *Graduation RequirementNone; Grade 9 – 12SSSSSSSSS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.50.5None; Grade 9 – 12None; Grade 9 – 12None; Grade 9 – 12None; Grade 9 – 12Physical ConditioningNone; Grade 9 – 12Weight TrainingNone; Grade 9 – 12None; Grade 9 – 0136.055000136.0560001TCHS Indicators of SuccessFINE ARTS ELECTIVESTermCreditTCHS Indicators of Success50.041106150.041100150.0412061Art Comprehensive IArt Comprehensive IMArt Comprehensive IIArt Comprehensive IIMCeramics IMCeramics ICeramics IIMSSSSSSS0.50.50.50.50.50.50.550.0412001Ceramics IIS0.550.0413061Ceramics IIIMS0.550.0413001Ceramics III

8 ELL Track - ACCESS score of 3.0 and higher Content 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ELA 9th Grade Lit Sheltered 10th Grade Lit Sheltered 11th Grade Lit (Push In) 12th Grade Lit (Push In) Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II College Readiness Math Social Studies World History American Govt.(S1);