Registration 2017-2018 12th Grade (For current 11th graders) Newport Presented by the Newport Counselors

Topics Covered The Registration Packet Graduation Requirements Academic Courses Electives Running Start College Considerations Online Registration

The Packet On-line course selection instructions 4 year Planning Guide Cover sheet with due dates On-line course selection instructions 4 year Planning Guide Transcript Course selection form Elective Fair/Classroom Fair

Graduation Requirements 23.5 credits in specific classes 2.0 GPA Community Service – 40 hours () State Testing Requirements Must pass Smarter Balanced ELA Must pass Algebra or Geometry EOC or Smarter Balance Math Must pass Biology EOC High School and Beyond Plan

Senior English Options AP Literature & Composition

Core US Gov / Contemporary World Affairs (“Core”) vs AP US Gov – Year Long (“AP”) vs AP US Gov / AP Comparative Gov (“Comp”) Which should I take?

Learning Style “Core” and “AP Gov” “AP Gov / Comp.” Project – Based Traditional Classroom Team – Based Individual and Group Responsibilities Student Driven, Teacher guidance Teacher Driven Process Driven: Intentional instruction and practice in interpersonal and Communication skills Content Driven: Already comfortable working with people and Speaking in Public on day one.

Scope & Sequence WHICH TOPICS INTEREST ME? HOW IN DEPTH DO I WANT TO GO (in US Government / Politics)? Scope & Sequence US Government Contemporary World Affairs “Core” AP US Government ? “AP” AP US Government AP Comparative Government UK, Mexico, Nigeria, China, Iran, Russia ? “Comp. 2 AP tests” AP Exam(s)

Math Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc AP Calc AB or AP Stats Business Calculus (or Business Calc) or AP Stats. or Precalculus Advanced Calculus Differential Equations

Math Need signature from current Math teacher 4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses now- see math teacher

Science Biology→ Chemistry → Additional Science Additional Course Options (pre-reqs required) Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics (1,2,C) AP Environmental Science Marine Science (pre-reqs) Anatomy and Physiology (pre-reqs) * Nanotechnology (pre-reqs) * Biotechnology (pre-reqs) * * classes can count toward CTE credit

World Language Spanish Immersion: Hon. Spanish Acad. College Pathway: 2 years required, 3-4 recommended Competency Test Receive World Language credit Register online and pay the school accountant

Electives Course Descriptions at bsd405.org Electives Fair next Monday and Tuesday WaNic –(Ms. Worden) Forms due ASAP Leadership – Required for ASB/Class Officers Link Crew (Nonis), Yearbook (Driscoll), Knightlife (Glowacki), ASPEN (Feder)– require applications NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes. 2.0 alternate electives Open period (12th) – if grad reqs. met Open period impact for athletes (6 of 6) PE: Class, Sport for Credit, and/or Community http://www.bsd405.org/departments/athletics-activities/ Retaking a Failed class: Class @ NHS, Summer School or Credit Retrieval. Talk to your Counselor Bringing Middle School grades up

Planning and Balance to Achieve your goals! Budget your time-homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) Explore Naviance for college/career research. Track & organize college applications Apply for scholarships Request transcripts for colleges

College Considerations Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance Colleges will look at senior year! 4 Years Math and Science World Language (2-4 years) Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class) U of Calif. schools and many others (No “D” grades) CADRs for Washington state schools Senior year: math or math based science class or pre-calc. in junior year. College visits – use breaks to visit

Running Start High school and College credit ( dual enrollment) Assessment test may be required in English If interested, you MUST go to the BC website and follow the steps- www.bellevuecollege.edu/runningstart

Online Course Selection You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by: March 20th https://myclass.bsd405.org

Online Course Selection Reminders Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits (WaNIC & 0 pd) When you are complete, click Turn In. Complete your online selections by Sunday, March 20th We will pick up your forms in English classes starting the week of March 21st Course Catalog at bsd405.org

Remember… Include Alternates for your electives Choose Carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it” Make your course selections challenging and college focused Forms are due starting March 21st

Thank you for attending! Questions?? Laura Klein A-Cl Heather Erickson Co-Hs Diane Lindsay Hu-Li Karen Lalonde Lia-Pa Karen Schulz Pe-Te John VanderMolen Th-Z Counseling Center: 456-7431 Thank you for attending!