Odle Registration for 2017 – 2018 Newport Class of 2021 Odle Registration for 2017 – 2018 aka: Current 8th Graders! Presented by the Newport Counselors

Topics Covered Welcome to Newport!! Registration Packet Registration Process Course Catalog Reminders College Considerations Course Descriptions

Welcome to Newport! What do you know about Newport? What are you excited about? What are you worried about?

Packet  NHS Cover Letter Online Course Selection Instructions 9th grade Course Selection form Electives offerings at Newport BSD Student Enrollment Form Course Catalog – on-line at www.bsd405.org

→ → Registration Process Packets distributed to students this week. Decide on course options (talk with parents, teachers or your counselor) BSD Student Registration form : Odle due to your Registrar, Ms. Ng: Friday, March 10th → →

Minimum Graduation Requirements 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

Graduation Requirements Credits – 24 2.0 GPA - cumulative Community Service – 40 hours Pass State Assessments in English Language Arts Math Science

Planning Worksheet - Catalog page 12

9th Grade English & History Honors Freshman Composition and Literature (page 34) OR Honors Sophomore Composition Foundations of World History (page 76) 1 semester AP Human Geography (page 76) - 1 year - AP World History

Math (page 61) Next course in sequence Algebra 1/Geometry (2 pd class) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calculus Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2 Require Signature from current Math teacher!

Science (Page 73) Biology (if currently in 8th gr Science) or Chemistry (if currently in Biology)

PE (page 69) All 9th graders take 1 year of PE (Foundations of Fitness & Sport) 10th - 12th graders have 3 options PE Elective class School JV or Varsity Sport for Credit Must clock hours, pay a fee and take a test Community based Sport for Credit

World Language (Page 91) What level is right for you? College Pathway: Retake level 1 or 2? Require current teacher signature College Pathway: 2 years required, 3-4 recommended Competency Test Receive World Language credit Register online and pay the school accountant

Electives See elective course offering handout on back of sheet Descriptions are in the online Course Catalog on BSD homepage Any questions on specific classes?

Middle School Grades Must request grades to HS transcript Usually done in 11th grade. Once added to transcript, cannot remove MS classes that count for HS credit World Language (1A & 1B are .5 credit ea) Biology Algebra 1 Geometry

Planning and Balance to Achieve your goals! Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance What does Balance mean? Budget time – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) **Strong Start! - 9th grade grades matter**

Online Course Selection You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by Wednesday, March 8th and Turn in your completed Course Selection Form & BSD Enrollment Form to your Registrar, Ms. Ng, by March 10th. to https://myclass.bsd405.org

Online Course Selection Reminders Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits Alternate selection is not prioritized. When you are complete, click Turn In. Complete your online selections by Wednesday, March 8th We will pick up your forms in English classes on March 13th Course Catalog at bsd405.org

Summary Due Date: What to bring? Course Selection form signed by… Online registration due Wednesday, March 8th Odle forms due Friday, March 10th What to bring? Course Selection form signed by… Parent Math Teacher World Language Teacher

Questions?? Please consult with your Middle School counselor. _______________________ We look forward to working with you next year!! Laura Klein (A - Cl) Heather Erickson (Co – Hs) Diane Lindsay (Hu - Li) Karen LaLonde (Lia - Pa) Karen Schulz (Pe - Te) John VanderMolen (Th - Z)