Registering for your 9th Grade Classes At Irvington Updated: 3/1/2017

Registration form is due to your Science teacher Monday March 13th Registration form is due to your Science teacher Monday March 13th! *Form Correction: Due to Science NOT English If there is a possibility you might not be at IHS next year, register for classes anyway so that you have a spot. Choosing a family: (skip if you are applying to an academy). The classes you will be considered for are listed in each box (no substitutions). If you are requesting Family 9 Honors, you will be considered for the family based on your 7th and 8th grade academic performance.

Information Technology Academy (ITA) Academies: Information Technology Academy (ITA) CCA (Arts) *Get more information in the courtyard today (3/3/17) Go to irvington.org under the “Departments” tab for an application and for more information on the academy. Students can attach completed applications to their registration packets. Academy Coordinators (if you have questions): ITA: Mr. Albizo: halbizo@fremont.k12.ca.us CCA: Mr. Mintey/Ms. Avon: tmintey@fremont.k12.ca.us/ kavon@fremont.k12.ca.us

AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID students: will succeed in rigorous curriculum will complete a rigorous college preparatory path will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges will become educated, responsible participants and leaders on campus will be part of the AVID program all four years of high school

An AVID student: Has academic potential Has average to high test scores A 2.5-3.5 GPA College potential with support Desire and determination Either low-income, the first to go to college in their family, and/or a minority Students that meet the above criteria will be invited to apply.

Math: A math class will be selected for you later this year based on your 7th and 8th grade academic performance and FUSD district standards. See the Math Pathways Chart in your packet to see possible math pathways at Irvington. Students cannot skip math levels by taking classes during the summer or testing out! If you are currently enrolled in CC3/Alg 1 at Horner and would like to request accelerated math for 9th grade, check the appropriate box. Choose carefully as class drops during the school year and usually not accommodated. Honors/accelerated courses are not offered in summer school.

AP Classes EVERY STUDENT that is registering for ANY Honors/accelerated course must complete the Honors/AP Registration Form and attach it to their registration packet. Extra copies can be found online at irvington.org under the “counselors” tab.

As you can tell this is a very big and important decision ****As you can tell this is a very big and important decision. We have many students that receive NCs, Is and Cs in their AP/honors classes, and try to drop the class. Drops are not usually accommodated. Choose your classes wisely.**** Notes about Honors Classes If you are registering for honors classes: Make sure you are prepared and have an interest in the subject. Make sure you will have the time necessary to be successful in all of your classes. Remember to take into consideration clubs, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, etc. AP and honors classes cannot be made up in summer school so if you do poorly, you are stuck with the NC (failing grade). Transferring to a college prep course once the school year begins (even if you are failing the course or are earning a “c” grade) will most likely NOT happen due to space limitations. Spaces in college prep classes are based on student requests at the time of registration. DO NOT DO NOT take honors classes just because your friends/peers are. Everyone has different ability levels. Take the most challenging classes that YOU can do well in. DO NOT take honors classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most important factor in college admissions.

Choosing your elective: Every 9th grader takes: Choose your elective thoughtfully based on meeting graduation requirements and college admission requirements. You can choose to start or continue a language or take an art elective/elective. If you are interested in taking Spanish 2, 3, Spanish for Spanish Speakers or Chinese 2 or 3 in 9th grade and you have never taken an FUSD language class, there is a placement test at Horner on April 6th (see your 8th grade counselor for sign-ups). *Put a checkmark in the box on the top of your form. English Science Health PE Math Elective

Choosing your elective continued List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an alternate elective (Choice 2). If you do not add an alternate elective and the class you want is full, an elective will be chosen for you. Make sure to have teachers sign for EVERY course that requires a teacher’s signature or the course request will not be honored. Courses that need a signature say Teacher Rec. next to them on the Elective Options Form (ex: Color Guard, Band, etc.). If you are applying to be in Journalism, Yearbook, or ASB, list a class on your registration form that you want in the event you DON’T get accepted. If you are accepted, you will be dropped from your elective class.

Marching Band/Color Guard Health: All 9th graders take one semester of health and a semester elective. Health is a graduation requirement. The elective opposite health is determined by the school and cannot be changed. Marching Band/Color Guard If you are signing up for 7th period Marching Band, check the appropriate box. Marching Band students must have a band class concurrently during the school year. Students that participate in Marching Band or Color Guard to fulfill the PE graduation requirement must participate in the program for all four years to meet the requirement (students earn 5 PE credits per year for the fall semester of Marching Band/Color Guard). Student selecting Marching Band or Color Guard will not be placed in a PE class.

Proof of residency: Attach two COPIES (you will not get them back). Parent and student signatures are required. Note that: Course requests cannot be guaranteed It is unlikely that students will be able to drop classes once the school year begins.

Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements Keep these in mind when registering for your classes. (Students earn 5 credits per class per semester) English: 40 credits History: 30 credits (World History in 10th, US History in 11th, Gov/Econ in 12th.) Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE class to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (You can start/continue your language in 9th grade or start it in 10th or 11th if you want to take a different elective in 9th [Art class, computer support, etc.]). Health: 5 credits required PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 [9th grade] and PE 10 [10th grade]) Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology. Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an elective).

Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/ Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.

Where to go if you have questions

Irvington.org Visit the Counselor’s Website and the College and Career Center’s website for answers to many frequently asked questions… Counselor’s Website: Important announcements PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources/interventions for students struggling academically Resources for health and wellness 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more!

Career Center Webpage College and Career Center: SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops College requirement info Financial aid information College application information Career information Summer opportunities Military information Scholarship information And more!!

Irvington.org Registration Information/ PowerPoint can be found on irvington.org/counselors. Find the Registration Page

Also on Irvington.org, find club information, calendars, information on the benchmarks (Change, WIP, QUEST) etc. Sport Information.

Athletics: Coach and director information can be found here.

Suggestions for a successful 9th grade year: Choose classes conservatively. Choose a course load which will enable you to have time for activities that you enjoy. Students do better academically when they have school/activity balance. Get involved. Students should involve themselves with the school or community activity that they find most rewarding. Remember quality vs. quantity. Take advantage of campus resources. Find out about the resources on campus for support (counselors, administrators, college/career center specialist, library, advisory, etc.)

Have questions? For parents and students: Come to Irvington High School’s Freshmen Orientation on Thursday, March 9th at IHS. Th e program starts at 6:00 PM in the gym. Counselors are unable to have individual meetings with incoming 9th graders and their families due to large caseloads.