Newport Registration for 2017-2018 11th Grade (for current 10th Grade students)

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

The Packet Cover sheet with due dates Course selection form On-line course selection instructions 4 year planning guide Transcript Lunchtime elective Fair (Monday, March 6) Classroom elective fair (Tuesday, March 7)

Minimum Graduation Requirements Catalog pages 8-9 Subject Credits Semesters English 4 8 Social Studies 3.5 7 Math 3 6 Science 3 6 Physical Education 1.5 3 Fine Arts 2* 4 Career and Technical Ed. 1 2 Health .5 1 Electives 3.5 7 World Language 2* 4 Community Service 40 hours required GPA 2.0 GPA required Total Credits/Semesters 24 48 *Career pathway alt. options

Graduation Requirements 24 credits (see page 8-9) 2.0 GPA Community Service – 40 hours (forms on-line) State Testing Requirements Must pass Smarter Balanced ELA, Math, Biology High School and Beyond Plan (via Naviance) Personal Pathway Options (Fine Art/WL alt.)

Junior English English (Page 32) AP Language and Literature American Literature and Composition

Junior History History (Page 67) AP US History US History

Math (Page 54) 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 (Catalog page 54) Need signature from current Math teacher 4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it. Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2 Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses. Talk to math teacher

Science (Catalog Page 63) 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 (Page 80) What level is right for you? Consult current teacher/Signature Required 4 year 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 Monday & Tuesday (3/6 – 3/7) WaNic – see Mrs. Worden. Forms due ASAP Leadership – no application needed REQUIRED class for ASB Officers Link Crew (Nonis), Yearbook (Driscoll), Knightlife (Glowacki), ASPEN (Feder)– require applications AP Capstone/Seminar NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes. 2.0 alternate electives Open period (11th, 12th) – must meet grad reqs. first 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

Planning and Balance to Achieve your Goals! Budget Time & Balance – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) Look at prerequisites Explore Naviance for college and career research.

College Considerations Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance 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) College visits – use breaks to visit

Running Start High school and College credit (dual enrollment) Assessment test required in English unless have 3.0 GPA or higher If interested, you MUST go to the BC website and follow the steps- www.bcc.ctc.edu/hsprograms/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 When you are complete, click Turn In. Complete your online selections by Thursday, March 20th We will pick up your forms in English classes starting Friday, March 24. 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 the week of March 20th

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!