***Course Change Requests Due Tuesday, May 4th, 2021.

⏰ Deadlines Approaching!

Once you receive your Course Verification and you need to make a request for a course change, please complete this form by Tuesday, May 4th, 2021:   forms.gle/PE6NYYnMAxDqoNzD8

2021-2022 Currently Closed or Canceled Courses:
​ASL1--Closed
American Experience and Film (all versions)--Closed
Ethnic Studies A & B--Canceled
Organic Chemistry--Canceled
Literary Genres--Art of Storytelling--Canceled
OnRamps Physics--Canceled
AP Human Geography--Canceled
AP European History--Canceled

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Counselor Presentations 

• Feb. 8th-9th: 10th Grade ADT/ASI Counselor Presentation given during Chemistry classes
• Feb. 10th-11th: presentations given during World Geography classes
  • 9th Grade ADT/ASI Counselor Presentation
  • 9th Grade ACS/AGS Counselor Presentation
• Feb. 24th-25th: 10th Grade ACS/AGS  Counselor Presentation given during World History classes
  • 10th Grade ACS/AGS Counselor Presentation 
    
• March 3rd-4th: 11th Grade Counselor Presentation given during US History classes

AHS General Presentations

• Watch the Incoming 9th Grade Presentation video! 

Important Dates for Parents
Incoming 9th Grade Parent 101 and Q&A Session

• TBD: Spring 2021

Student/Parent 1-on-1 Advising for Current 9th-11th Grade Austin High Students

• Feb. 15th   9-12 and 1-4pm 
• Feb. 22nd  3:30-6:30pm
• Additional Dates for Drop-In Advising  (Academy Counselors will be available to answer questions regarding the 2021-2022 course contract and course offerings.)
  • March 2nd from 10-12 and 2-5
  • March 5th from 10-12 and 2-5
  • ​ZOOM LINK 

​​ ​Course Advising Information Night

• March 3rd at 6:00pm
• ZOOM LINK
• Students and parents will be provided an overview of graduation requirements, Course and Honors Contract, Advanced Academic Courses, and additional resources.

ℹ️ BASIC COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

Handouts and Forms

• 2021-2022 9th Grade Course Contract
• 2021-2022 10th-12th Course Contract
• 2021-2022 10th-12th Course Contract GOOGLE FORM - due 3/5, keep a copy for your records!
• Advanced Course Honors Contract - required to enroll in advanced courses​​
• Off Period/ Office Aide Application - rising 11th and 12th graders only
  
• Garza Online Application  - (for students who want to take Health over the Summer)​​​

Course Information

• 2021-2022 9th Grade Course Offerings
• 2021-2022 9th-12th Course Offerings - list of courses with course numbers
• ​Course Description Guide - description of courses available at Austin High
• ​AISD Secondary Information Guide - Austin ISD policies, rules and regulations​​

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Advanced Academics Information

• Advanced Academics webpage - information on advanced classes (ACC Dual Credit, Advanced Placement classes, and OnRamps Dual Enrollment) ​

Austin Community College

• ​ACC Application, Registration and TSI info 2021

Academy Course of Study Suggestions

• Academy for Classical Studies
• Academy for Design and Technology
• Academy for Global Studies
• Academy for Science and Innovation
• Junior Year Academy Planning Guide and American Studies Option

Specific Programs Selection Information

• ​Band Course Selection Recommendations - While band placements are ultimately based on students’ spring auditions, this guide serves to help make recommendations for the correct classes now to better anticipate scheduling.
• CTE Programs - Course of Study - Review this guide to know the order of completion for CTE classes.
• Senior Seminar - The senior seminar courses are open to all 12th grade students and encourage each participant to engage in a project or internship that aligns with their personal interest. However, student seeking to earn an Academy Distinction are required to earn credit in at least one of the senior seminar options. 

AHS Campus Leadership Programs

Virtual Elective Fair

Additional Information to help with making course selections

• Core Academic Course Information: Visit the pages for each core area to view information about their specific course offerings, including elective information.
  • English/Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • World Languages
  • CTE Clusters, Endorsements, and Pathways
• Endorsement webpage - information about the state of Texas's endorsement requirements for graduation​

Where will the road take you? Check out these diagrams with information about different core courses!

REMEMBER
​***** Choice Sheets due FEBRUARY 25 *****

Core Course Sequencing