Classes and Scheduling Information

IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT TCHS CLASSES:

Each full year of a class offers one full credit for each student to earn.
In the Fall Semester a 1/2 credit can be earned, and in the Spring Semester another 1/2 credit can be earned.
Part A of a course is only offered in the Fall, and Part B is only offered in the Spring.
Part A of a course is required before taking Part B in most courses because course content builds.
Study Hall, Teachers Aide, Credit Recovery block do not offer credit or grades.
All students must take an Academy Pathway Elective each year unless their pathway is already completed.
You MUST be enrolled in at least 5 courses to receive KEES money for the year (Co-op; EBCE, Work study – can only count as 1 course)
You MUST be enrolled and passing at least 6 courses to be eligible to play sports.
The following are not recognized by NCAA for eligibility: Edmentum courses, Eschool Courses, Personal Finance math, Dual Credit math.
When repeating a class for GPA increase, the repeated course must be the same exact class at the exact same LEVEL as the previous class.
Credit can not be earned for the same class more than once, even if they are at different levels. Band, Choir, and Orchestra are exceptions.
Pre-College Curriculum (PCC) – for many Universities includes: 2 yrs.of the same World Language. Some colleges outside of KY require Chemistry and/or Physics. Algebra 2 is required for most colleges.

Important Dates to Know for Schedule Changes:

2nd Semester - Add/Drop Dates

January 24th, 2025 - last day to change schedule

February 14, 2025 - last day to drop a class without an F

March 6, 2025 - last day for a course difficulty change

ADD/DROP Schedule Changes Requests will NOT be considered for:

Elective Preferences
Teacher Preferences
Failure to complete summer assignments/reading for IB courses
Lunch Preferences (unless there is a documented medical reason )

FORMS AND APPLICATIONS FOR SCHEDULING:

Add/Drop Form to Request a Schedule Change

OFF CAMPUS PARENT FORM - SENIORS ONLY

Peer Tutoring Contract (requires teacher, parent, and principal approval)

Pre-IB & IB Student Contract and Intent Form/Application

Technical School Applications: Southside & Eastside Application and Locust Trace Application

Yearbook 1 and 2 Application - also requires teacher approval from Mrs. Suttles.

RESOURCES:

24-25 TCHS Course Description Directory - Class descriptions and useful info.

New Course Titles and Old Course Titles for CTE Classes- Name Changes for Career and Technical Courses and old class titles to reference

2010 New Math Standards for Kentucky:

Starting with the class of 2011-2012 every student must take a Math course every year. Students are required to complete at minimum Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

2024-2025 Scheduling Information By Grade level:

*Look at your upcoming grade level info not current grade level info.