Incoming 9th Grade Registration Presentation Andover High School Incoming 9th Grade Registration Presentation

Andover High School Welcomes the Class of 2021

Tonight We Will: Explain HS Graduation Requirements Go Over Registration Procedures 9th Grade Classes Collection Procedure Find out about Honors classes Answer Questions in the Gym

High School Schedule All Anoka-Hennepin High Schools are on the 5 period a day trimester schedule. Each one trimester class is worth .5 credit. 2 trimester classes can be taken in trimesters 1 and 2, 1 and 3, or 2 and 3. Classes will be designated as first half “A” and second half “B”.

What Does It Take to Graduate? 27 course credits with certain courses required- every 1 trimester class= .5 credit

Graduation Requirements English- 4 credits Science- 3 credits- 1.0 Science 9, 1.0 Chemistry, and 1.0 Biology Social Studies- 4 credits Math- 3 credits- lots of paths to get there: 1.0 Intermediate Algebra, 1.0 Geometry, .5 Advanced Algebra, .5 Statistics and Probability

Graduation Requirements, continued Physical Education- 1 credit Health- .5 credit Arts- 1 credit- see page 6 for options Remainder to get to 27 credits- 10.5 elective credits

Required Classes in Grade 9 1 Credit in English 9 Regular or Honors 1 Credit in SS 9 .5 Civics Regular or Honors AND .5 Geography or 1.0 AP Human Geography 1 Credit in Physical Science 9 Regular or Honors

Required Classes in Grade 9 .5 Credit in Physical Education I 1 or 1.5 Credit in Math- see pg 7 in Registration Guide Elective Credits Any Required Class that is failed needs to be repeated.

The Registration Guide Planning charts Graduation Requirements College Info Course Descriptions and Prerequisites

Class of 2021 Pg 4 Reviews Grad Requirements Pg 5 Planning Chart

More on Math Talk to your current math teacher Use the chart on the back of the Registration Directions or on pg 7 of Registration guide

Math- special situations If you are coming from a non-Anoka Hennepin school be sure to check on correct math placement. Intermediate Algebra is the grade-level course and is not the same as Algebra I. Students who had Algebra I in grade 7 and Geometry in Grade 8 will still need an Intermediate Algebra course.

More on Social Studies AP Geography (Human Geography) Advanced Placement/AP classes are college level courses taught at high schools by trained teachers AP exams in the spring are scored by College Board and can give students college credit Very rigorous- high reading level and able to commit to homework and study time

Advanced Placement Andover High School is committed to offering a variety of AP courses to allow students a way to have access to college while still in high school. See the Advanced Placement flyer for more information on these opportunities.

Use the Registration Guide Prerequisites Audience Outcomes

Registration Course Numbers All required and elective courses Page numbers refer to the area of registration guide

Course Numbers Begin by selecting your required courses Every course has a 5-digit number Classes that are multiple tri’s have add’l numbers

Registration Worksheet Transfer your choices to the worksheet. After Required classes there are spots available for electives. Electives give students the opportunity to explore interests/prepare for college. Choose 6 alternates.

AHConnect Course Entry Use student AHConnect account to enter registration choices Directions are on the Registration Worksheet One tip when searching for classes: use the course # instead of name

Honors Classes Students may elect to take Honors classes. (English, SS, Math, Science) Usually strong A’s in same subject in Grade 8. Honors classes are more rigorous. Honors classes contribute to weighted GPA. Balance

What’s Next? Encourage you to head to the gym Counselors to answer general questions Teachers from each department are also available to answer questions about classes

Timeline Counselors return to OVMS on Friday, January 13 to collect worksheets. On-time helps you get the classes you’re asking for. Enter your choices by January 13 Don’t have access to a computer? Not from OVMS? Please drop off or mail to us.

Thank You! We look forward to having the class of 2021 at Andover High School. 4 years to turn 8th graders into college freshmen, workers, and military personnel. It’s a fantastic job and thank you for letting us be part of it.