Diplomas and Transcripts : Diplomas and Transcripts South Carolina 2009-2010
Diploma Options : Diploma Options There are four basic options.
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Choices for occupational: : Choices for occupational: Begin working right away.
Some employers will help you earn education credits or even a degree if you want to advance.
The G.E.D is available, but it is not a simple way out. It is difficult to get accommodations.
Choices for Career Prep: : Choices for Career Prep: If you have had sufficient vocational credits, you can begin working right away.
You can go on to become certified in your field of study or advance to an Associates Degree if available.
You can also transfer out to a four year school, if grades are sufficient and pre-requisites completed.
Research 2-and-2 programs!
Choices for College Prep: : Choices for College Prep: Apply to four year universities.
If you are planning to attend a four year college, it is essential to check the course requirements of all of the possible institutions to insure that your student takes all the necessary requirements.
General Requirements for SC24 credits : General Requirements for SC24 credits English 4 units (2 strong in grammar /composition) (Am/Brit. Lit.)
Math 4 units
History 3 units (required: US History and Government/Econ)
Science * 3 units lab sciences (2 can be from same area of study)
P.E. or ROTC 1 unit
Computer 1 unit (keyboarding or applications)
Fine Arts 1 unit (starts in 2011)
Foreign Lang 1 unit (occupational credit can substitute)
Electives 6 units of electives
*2010—physcial science required
Class Standings : Class Standings Grade 9 Complete 8th grade
Grade 10 Complete 5 units
(1 Eng., 1 Math, 3 others)
Grade 11 Complete 11 units
(English 1 and 2, 2 Math, 1 Science and 6 other units)
Grade 12 Complete 17 units
(3 Eng., 3 Math, 2 Sciences and 9 other units)
Certificate of Attendance : Certificate of Attendance Often for seriously challenged students
Benchmark of completion of school experience
Functional at best in most cases
NOT A DIPLOMA
Occupational Diploma : Occupational Diploma Basic Instruction
Daily skills to function in society and the workforce
Life Skills (personal finance, business letters, etc.)
Basic Occupational preparation
Occupational credit can be substituted for Foreign Language
Career Prep (Tech Prep/Track II) : Career Prep (Tech Prep/Track II) Entrance into a 2 year institution (ex. Greenville Tech)
Mix of academic and practical application
Less strenuous math, science, and English
(communications)
Occupational credit can be substituted for Foreign Language
If 6 electives are taken in a cluster or related clusters, then science credits can be reduced to 2.
College Prep : College Prep 4 year university (Honors, AP or IB)
English 4 units (2 Gram & Comp, one @ American and Eng. Lit )
Math 4 units (Alg. 1 and 2, Geometry, 4th strongly recommended)
Social Stu. 3 units (1 US History, .5 Gov. / .5 Econ)
Science 3 units (lab, physical 2010 required as 1 of 3 sciences)
For. Lang. 2 units (must be same language)
PE/ROTC 1 unit
Electives 4 units of remaining electives (college prep: computer science, foreign language, fine arts, lab science, math, social science.)
Note: (1 or 2 credits in Computer and 1 in Fine Arts required)
Electives : Electives PRACTICAL LIVING
Personal Finance
Consumer -Homemaking
Family Living
Parenting Skills
Driver's Education
Child Development
Interior Design
COMPUTER
Keyboarding (.5 credit)
Desktop Publishing
Document Processing
Digital Photography 1, 2
Web Design 1, 2
Computer Programming
Multimedia 1, 2
Flash design
Intro to Computer Tech 1
Intro to Computer Tech 2
GRAPHIC ARTS
Print Procedures
Commercial Design
Graphics Arts Design 1, 2
VOCATIONAL
Equipment Oper tion and Maintenance
Intro Business & Marketing
Intro to Horticulture
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Chorus 1,2, 3H, 4H
Band
Marching Band
Symphonic Band
Orchestra / Strings 1,2, 3, 4
Inst. Chamber 1
Jazz Band 1
Music Theory Applications
Drama 1,2,3,4
Art 1, 2, 3, 4
Water Color
Oils
Sculpture
Printmaking
Art History
Dance 1, 2, 3, 4
BUSINESS & Law
Business Law
Street Law
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Leadership
Marketing Management
Business/Electronic Communication
Business/Personal Finance
Business Management
Slide 18 : ENGLISH
Creative Writing
Specific Literary Periods
Specific Writers
CS Lewis
Literary Best Sellers
Public Speaking
Film Criticism
MATH
Discreet Math
Advanced Calculus
Advanced Statistics
HISTORY
SC History (.5)
Current Events (.5)
Military History
Specific Time periods
Church History
Global Studies
SCIENCE
CSI
Earth Science
Marine Biology*
Astronomy
Slide 19 : MILITARY STYLE
Air Force JROTC 1, 2, 3, 4
(Civil Air Patrol)
Naval Science Challenge
Naval Science Leadership
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Weightlifting 1 (non-athletes)
Life Fitness
Sports Training
Leisure Studies
STUDY SKILLS (.5 credit)
SAT Critical Reading Prep
SAT Math Prep
SAT Composition
SAT Overview
Basic Study Skills
Placement test prep skills
EXTRAS
Yearbook Management
Yearbook Production
VOCATIONAL SCIENCE
Small Animal Care
Ag Science Tech
Slide 20 : JOURNALISM
Journalism 1, 2
Broadcast Journalism 2
Psychology
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French 1, 2, 3H, 4H
Latin 1,2, 3H, 4H
Spanish 1,2, 3H, 4H
SPECIAL NEEDS
Reading Strategies
Math Strategies
Resource
Slide 21 : Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
• Introduction to Horticulture
• Agriculture Mechanics
• Animal Veterinary Science
Architecture & Construction
• Carpentry I and II
• Masonry I and II
• Introduction to Manufacturing & Construction
Careers
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
• Commercial Design
• Intro to Graphic Communications, Photography,
& Print Procedures
• Advanced Graphic Arts & Design
Business, Management & Administration
• Web Design with Macromedia
• Multimedia Projects
• The Business Academy
Health Science
• Introduction to HST
• First Aid/CPR
• Health Science Fundamentals
• Anatomy/Medical Terminology
• Nursing Assisting
• Pre-Medicine Fundamentals with Clinical Studies
• Pharmacy Technology
Slide 22 : Hospitality & Tourism Cluster
• Introduction to Culinary Arts
• Baking & Pastry
• Fine Dining
• Food & Beverage Mgmt. & Internship
Human Services
• Cosmetology I and II
Law, Public Safety & Security
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Police Procedures
• Fire/EMS
Manufacturing
• Machine Tool I, II, III
• Welding I & Welding II
Marketing, Sales & Service
• Marketing Essentials
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
• Engineering Graphics I
• Engineering Graphics II
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
• Automotive Collision Repair I, II, III
• Automotive Technology I, II, III and IV/Co-op
Electives : Electives We rarely run short on electives.
Many of our student’s interests can translate into credits. Do NOT use every interest as a credit. You also want to save extra-curricular activities to reflect a well-rounded student.
You can use a contract approach for project-based, hands-on courses.
Strive to make the course worthy in content. We want to be above reproach.
Electives : Electives Special needs students can get credits for “resource” or reading or math strategies if they have extra tutoring, but you will not likely need these.
I would not use resource credits to pad the transcript, especially for scholarship purposes, unless there is a scholarship based on learning challenges.
Driver’s Ed can also be counted as ½ elective if necessary.
General Allowances : General Allowances Many schools, including South Carolina school systems, allow for exceptions for basic CP (college prep) courses to be taken in increments, especially in the block format. Algebra 1 may be taken as Algebra 1A and 1B. It will count as Algebra 1 on a transcript if Algebra 2 is passed. You must take both.
Biology CP may be taken as Biology 1 and Biology 2 which are often applied (practical application) courses. You must take both.
Options : Options Homeschoolers have much freedom in designing their high school requirements. U
You can have a highly individualized transcript.
You can maintain a portfolio of experience.
OR You can have a traditional diploma.
Options: Individualized : Options: Individualized This option is great for apprenticeship or for a child with an extraordinary talent, for example, in music or art, or computers, and so on.
You can document experience and fill in the credits as you see fit.
Options: Portfolio : Options: Portfolio This option is often used by “unschoolers” to record experiences and studies that are lead by interests rather than prescribed studies.
Portfolios are accepted by some colleges but can sometimes require a personal interview with the registrar and sufficient evidence of completed work.
Options: Traditional : Options: Traditional If your student is pursuing college entrance or career preparation, then you will want to consider the value of following a course of study similar to state requirements.
Colleges might have more or fewer requirements than the state. Even local school districts vary.
Check with the colleges your student is considering and make sure your transcript will cover all the expectations.
Consideration: : Consideration: Financial Aid
If your student is applying for financial aid of any kind, including scholarships, many require that the transcript reflect your state requirements.
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