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Welcome to South Elgin High School Registration Orientation

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  Four years of English  Three years of math  One year of biology  One year of physical science  One semester of health  Seven semesters of physical education  One year of U.S. history  40 Total Credits  One semester of economics  One semester of civics  One year in either art, music, foreign language, family consumer science, bus. ed., or industrial technology  8 semesters of electives You mean that I have to pass all of my classes in order to graduate!!!!

STANDARD COURSE LOAD  You must take 6 classes  A 7 th class is a possible option depending on availability and other course selections.  The building is staffed first with all students scheduled into 6 classes

Course Selection Sheets WRITE CLEARLY PENCIL ONLY!!!

COUNSELORS SOUTH ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Engle A – CE Ext Mr. BodenCF-F Ext Mrs. PuchekG-JOH Ext Mrs. SilverbergJOI-MEJ Ext Mr. SakiewiczMEK-QUA Ext Mr. HolmesQUB-SON Ext Ms. Zewde SOO-Z Ext. 3460

CLASS LENGTH  All courses are one year long unless there is 1s next to it.  Courses with a 1s are one semester long.  You must choose two 1s courses in order to fill a one year course to balance your schedule.

ART  1 semester discovery courses  Drawing and Painting  Photo  Sculpture

BUSINESS EDUCATION  Keyboarding is recommended  Computer classes require Keyboarding  Computer Software Applications  Orientation to Business

Family and Consumer Science  Foods  Fashion Construction  Intro to Child Education 1s

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Considering a career in the health fields?  Orientation to Health Occupations 1s

Industrial Technology Courses Production Technology Communication Technology Energy Utilization Technology Transportation Technology PLTW Intro to Engineering Design (Honors Level available for PLTW) (Honors Level available for PLTW)

LANGUAGE ARTS  4 Years of English are required  Freshman English or Honors Freshman English is required  Elective classes include communications, speech, debate, newspaper, yearbook, creative writing,, acting, children’s theater workshop & technical theater  Freshman reading strategies will be determined by test scores

MATHEMATICS  3 years of math are required for graduation 2 years of algebra 1 year of geometry  Math is important in many careers

Mathematics  All math courses follow a sequence: Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4, Pre- calculus &Trigonometry or Finite Math, Calculus AB or Statistics, Calculus BC  Both semesters of a course must be passed to advance to the next level.

 Teacher recommendations are preferred and past experience to be placed in band, choir, and orchestra  Students can select these courses over the course of 4 years.  Treble Choir (girls), mixed chorus, men’s ensemble, concert band, symphonic band, jazz band, varsity band, chamber orchestra, concert orchestra, symphony orchestra MUSICMUSICMUSIC M U S I C

PHYSICAL EDUCATION  7 Semesters of PE are required for graduation  Students in marching band may receive a PE waiver for first semester

SCIENCE   One year of biology and one year of physical science (integrated physical science, geology, chemistry, or physics) are required   COLLEGES REQUIRE THREE YEARS

SOCIAL STUDIES  Two years are required for graduation  Juniors must take US History or American Studies and Seniors must take Civics and Economics  Colleges require three years of social studies

SOCIAL STUDIES International Relations World History Intro to Law AP World History Intro to PsychologyWorld Geography Sociology

AVID  AVID Placement in AVID will be made according to test scores, academic achievement, and teacher recommendations

Colleges requirements for foreign language vary greatly, we recommend two years of the same language. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Foreign Language Options  SPANISH  GERMAN  FRENCH  SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS  THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR HONORS OPTIONAL

Honors and AP Classes Honors and AP classes are designed to provide students with a rigorous and challenging curriculum, which may include summer work that must be completed prior to the start of the school year. Due to this fact, students will receive a weighted grade on our 4.0 scale if they receive an A or a B (5.0 for A’s & 4.0 for B’s)

CHOOSE CAREFULLY  Students WILL NOT be able to make any changes to the courses that are selected during the registration process!!!!!!!!!!

 Be sure to list all four alternates for your electives  Circle your course selections using a pencil  Discuss your choices with parents/guardians  Parents/guardians must sign all of your registration forms Go SEHS!!!! Course Registration Sheet

Registration Dates Kenyon Woods Middle School January 4 th & 5 th Eastview Middle School January 6th Abbott Middle School December 16th Tefft Middle School January 10th Kimball Middle School January 10th

Now What???  Keep registration materials available in a safe place  Make an appointment with your counselor  Talk to your teachers  Visit the Career Center and Career Cruising Visit the Career Center and Career Cruising: Username: southelgin Password: careers

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