Rising 11th Grade 2016-2017 Registration

Graduation requirements English- 4 credits (English I, II, III, IV) Math- 4 credits (Math I, II, III, and a higher level math) Science- 3 credits (Earth Environmental, Biology, a physical science) Social Studies- 4 credits (World History, Civics, American History I and II) Health and PE- 1 credit 2 units of a World Language if 4 year college bound Required elective credits- 2 (Arts education or CTE or World Languages) Other required electives- 10 Total credits needed to graduate- 28 **These are minimum graduation requirements, students are encouraged to select elective and academic courses that align with their future plans.** Graduation requirements

Courses specific to 11th grade English III (regular or honors)or AP Language Math III (regular or honors) or Discrete or Pre Calc/Calc or AB/BC Note that for Senior year, you may be able to use a CTE class for math credit, this is not recommended for college bound students Physical Science or Chemistry (regular or honors) or Physics (honors) or AP chemistry or AP Biology American History I and II (regular or honors) or American History I honors/AP US History Spanish or Latin CTE electives/LCST Gaston College Classes, NCVPS Classes (make sure to let the counselor who registers you know you want to take these) During online registration select a class to act as a “place holder” in your schedule. Mrs. Lackey will update your schedule once you are registered for CCP/NCVPS Courses specific to 11th grade

Gaston college classes Tuition free dual enrollment program for juniors and seniors (students are required to pay for books, supplies, and activity fee). Students may take college level courses through Gaston online or in the Afternoon College format. Afternoon College is a hybrid format- 2 days/week students will attend class face to face during 4th period, the other days students will work on their courses online from home or at ELHS. Two pathways to choose from: College Transfer Pathway and Career/Technical Education Pathway College Transfer Pathway has minimum GPA and test score requirements. College transfer courses will be accepted at 4 year public colleges in North Carolina. www.gaston.edu/career-college-promise/ Gaston college classes

Credit recovery/grade suppression 5th period should be starting in February. Students may recover failed courses by attending after school sessions face to face (for math and biology) or in APEX for other courses. Remember that you can only earn a “P” on your transcript if you pass and the previous failing grade remains on your transcript. Grade Suppression (NEW) Students who previously failed a course may choose to repeat it during the school day for credit. By repeating the course in school, students will earn a new grade on their transcript, which will replace the failing grade. Speak with a counselor about this option, as it may prevent you from graduating on time if you have failed multiple courses. This is an option athletes should take advantage of if they want to play college sports. Credit recovery/grade suppression

Honors organizations for 11th graders Beta Club (Ms. Gronning- advisor) Purpose: to promote honesty, service, leadership, and academic achievement. Requirements: weighted GPA of 3.85 or higher, service to the community, faculty recommendation Inductions in the spring of the junior/senior year National Honor Society (Ms. Carr- advisor) Requirements: cumulative GPA of 4.2 or higher, 2 honors courses completed during 9th and 10th grade, enroll in at least 2 honors courses 11th grade, student application Students may only apply for NHS one time Honors organizations for 11th graders

Honors organizations for 11th graders ‘ctd National Technical Honor Society (Mrs. Smith- advisor) Requirements: weight GPA of 3.25 or higher, CTE teacher recommendation in junior or senior year, high standard of personal and professional conduct, must have completed or be currently enrolled in 2 CTE classes. Inductions in the spring of junior/senior year Science Honor Society (Dr. Rosche- advisor) Social Studies Honor Society (Mr. Thornburg- advisor) Math Honor Society (Mrs. Dragoon- advisor) Honors organizations for 11th graders ‘ctd

Special opportunities for 11th graders Governor’s School 5 week summer residential program for students interested in studying math, science, English, social science, foreign language, or performing/fine arts Requirements: 90th percentile or higher score on EOC in the area you hope to study, application, teacher recommendation, essays Students apply in the fall and are notified of acceptance in March Summer Ventures 5 week summer residential program for students interested in science and math Requirements: competitive GPA, proven performance in math and science courses, application, teacher and counselor recommendations, essay Application accepted through January 31st, students notified of acceptance in the spring semester Special opportunities for 11th graders

Registration timeline 2/24 Rising 11th grade information sessions 2/25 Curriculum Night AIG break out session w/Mrs. Lackey, College Application break out session w/Mrs. Matthews, Gaston College break out session w/Gail Ford and Elizabeth Forgione-Barkas 2/26 Letter sent home to parents explaining the online registration process. 2/26-3/6 Online registration window 3/17-3/18 Individual registrations with a counselor Registration timeline