Registration for 2017-2018 10th Grade (for current 9th Grade students) Newport Registration for 2017-2018 10th Grade (for current 9th Grade students) Presented by the Newport Counselors

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

The Packet Cover sheet with due dates On-line course selection instructions 4 year planning guide Transcript Course selection form Elective Fairs: 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 *Personal Pathway alt. options

Graduation Requirements 24 credits (see page 6-8) 2.0 GPA Community Service – 40 hours (X2Vol) State Testing Requirements Must pass Smarter Balanced ELA Math Biology High School and Beyond Plan (via Naviance)

Sophomore English & Health English - Honors Sophomore Composition and Literature (Page 33) *Students in Special Programs will be placed in correct class based on level Health (Page 60) All 10th Graders take it

Sophomore Social Studies History – Page 79 in catalog World History AP World History

Math (Page 61) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc AP Calc AB or AP Stats Business Calculus or AP Stats or Precalculus Advanced Calculus Differential Equations

Math Require 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 now- see math teacher

Science (Catalog Page 73) Biology→ Chemistry → Physics Additional Course Options (pre-reqs) 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)* * CTE credit option

World Language (Page 93) What level is right for you? Consult current teacher/teacher signature Spanish Immersion: Hon. Hisp. Studies 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, March 6 & Tuesday, March 7 Leadership - REQUIRED class for ASB Officers Yearbook - English teachers have applications. Knightlife – applications required (Mr. Glowacki 2115) AP Capstone/Seminar (Interdisciplinary exploration based on concepts/issues from other AP courses, student interests, local and/or civic issues, & global or international topics) NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

College Considerations Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance Budget Time, Pursue Passion Area 4 Years Math and Science World Language (2-3 years) Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class) UC schools and many others (No “D” grades) College visits – use breaks to visit

Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes. Check pre-requisites in Course Catalog bsd405.org Alternates Include 2.0 credits of alternates Alternates are not prioritized Sport for PE Credit – form and exam Retaking a Failed class: Class, Summer school or Credit Retrieval. See your Counselor

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 Monday, March 20th. We will pick up your forms in English classes between March 21st – April 3rd. 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 March 20th @ midnight

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!