Let’s pray together: Lord Jesus, I give You my whole being, my gifts and my character. Come sharpen my skills and transform my heart, this day and every day ~Amen~ 9/22/2018

Incoming 11th Grade Registration Procedures Make the best choices for you and consider college options. 9/22/2018

Pius X Graduation Requirements Theology 40 Credits English 40 Credits Math 30 Credits Science 30 Credits Social Studies 35 Credits Additional Requirements 15 Credits From English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Business and Foreign Language classes 9/22/2018

Speech or Comp. Public Speak. 5 Credits Physical Education/Health 15 Credits Fine Arts 5 Credits Life Skills Requirement 5 Credits Electives 10 Credits Important: How do college entrance requirements differ from Pius graduation requirements? 9/22/2018

New Courses Latin III-Pre-requisite is Latin II-year course Studio Art Methods-Pre-requisite Art Fundamentals-semester AP Art History (11th-12th) Intro to Programming (9th-12th) semester Trigonometry and Statistics-Pre-Reqs: Algebra II, Algebra II Fundamentals, Pre-Calc. Concert Choir (10th-12th) Lifetime Sports and Intro to Officiating-(11th-12th), semester, doesn’t count as a PE credit. 9/22/2018

Course Changes Spectrum Singers no longer a course. It will be an extra-curricular activity. You must be in another choir to tryout for this activity. Computer Science and Discrete Math will now just be Computer Science. Discrete math is dropped and it no longer counts as a math course for UNL. 9/22/2018

Let’s start with the mandatory classes: Theology III - 10 credits English - 10 Credits US History (AP) - 10 Credits 9/22/2018

English Options Must take one each semester: American Literature 1 College and Career Writing Modern Literature 1 Modern Literature 2 Dramatic Literature Creative Writing 9/22/2018

Math Beg. Algebra B—take Geometry Fundamentals or Geometry Geometry – take Algebra II Algebra II—take Pre-Calculus and/or Trig/Statistics and/or AP Statistics If grade in Math class right now is a “D” or lower, talk to your teacher about the correct placement. If a semester is failed, you must retake it before going to the next level. 9/22/2018

Pius X High School Graduation Requirements for Math: Three years of Math Take as much as you can manage for more success in college. 9/22/2018

College Requirements for Math: UNL requires four years of Math, and you must get one full year beyond Algebra II. Other colleges require three. Take as much as you can manage for more success in college. 9/22/2018

Science Biology-take Chemistry Earth, Energy and Environment (EEE) Physical Science Chemistry-take Physics (or Accel.) or EEE or Anatomy/Physiology With Physics, could add Anatomy/Physiology Physical Science- take Chemistry (assuming two semesters of Biology are already passed) EEE If your grade in your science class is a “D” or lower, talk to your current teacher about placement for next year 9/22/2018

Pius X High School Graduation Requirements in Science: Three years Take as much as you can manage successfully. 9/22/2018

College Requirements in Science: UNL requires three years. More selective colleges require four years. Take as much as you can manage successfully. 9/22/2018

International Language Spanish I – take Spanish II French I – take French II Latin I – take Latin II Spanish II – take Spanish III French II – take French III Latin II – take Latin III No language yet—consider taking one. If achieving a “D” now, consider retaking the same level all year. If you fail any semester, must retake it. 9/22/2018

College Requirements for International Language: Most four-year colleges require two years of a single foreign language for admission. If you have taken four years of a single foreign language, you MAY already meet the college graduation requirement. It depends on the college and the major. 9/22/2018

Classes that must be taken to graduate: Life Skills-have you taken it? Speech or Competitive Public Speaking Another semester of PE (after 9th grade) Semester of Fine Art Additional Requirements—15 Credits from Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Business or International Language dept. Elective Credit—10 Credits 230 total credits needed. 9/22/2018

Other Considerations for Course Selection: Vocal Music—if trying out, sign up for Men’s or Women’s Choir or the choir you are in currently. Change will be made if you are selected into another choir. Instrumental Music—sign up for Marching Band and Concert or Symphonic Band. Students interested in Symphonic Band must tryout to be considered. 9/22/2018

Have you failed classes that must be retaken, or do you want to retake very low passing classes? When you register online, you can click on “Grade History” to see all past classes. Carefully consider if this is important. “C” is the highest retake grade you may receive. 9/22/2018

If you have failed required classes: Retake at Pius-talk to your current teacher. Retake in summer school Cost Early June-late July-every day. Not recommended for Math—curriculum is weak. 9/22/2018

Take a look at all your options and think about senior year classes: Business Classes Family and Consumer Science classes Art classes – Art Fundamentals pre-requisite Computer classes Drafting classes Music classes 9/22/2018

Other Options? Industrial Arts Classes If you take Human Relations or Family Issues, it will fulfill one semester of the senior social studies requirement. English elective credits ABLE, if in it now! Study Hall MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL EIGHT PERIODS FILLED EACH SEMESTER. 9/22/2018

Career Academy??? If you applied to the The Career Academy and are accepted, you will only be able to take 4 classes at Pius, periods 1-4. Come to the Guidance Office if you know you are accepted to determine your schedule with your counselor. 9/22/2018

Interested in taking college classes during high school? UNL offers online courses through the Nebraska NOW program specifically designed for high school students. Juniors and seniors can take these courses. You are starting your college transcript, so you must be very careful to do it well. Some of the courses could replace courses that are needed for high school, as well. We believe these courses are transferrable, but cannot guarantee it. 9/22/2018

SCC has online college classes DC Advantage Works similar to the UNL’s program. Is transferrable to many 4-year colleges, such as UNL, UNO, UNK and others. Juniors and seniors can take these classes. Come to the Guidance Office for more information. 9/22/2018

Advanced Placement Classes are college classes taught in high school followed by an optional, national test. 9/22/2018

AP Options in Junior Year AP United States History AP Statistics AP Art History Though not AP, may test to be considered for Accelerated Physics (bypassing Physics) 9/22/2018

Should take most challenging classes that you can handle. Consider College options when you are planning your high school courses!! Should take most challenging classes that you can handle. 9/22/2018

Pius Webpage: Steps for registering are there. Read all instructions and considerations carefully. Read the Consent and Information page. Click on the links to read policies. Parent and Student electronically sign and submit. Click to go to PowerSchool to select courses. 9/22/2018

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Use your school username and password! Click on Class Registration 9/22/2018

Once courses are chosen: You must fill all eight periods in one setting. Once all courses are in, click SUBMIT in lower right. In upper right, click on Registration Verification. Then, click Control P to print. Parent and student signature needed on printed copy. Return with all other papers on or before due date. 9/22/2018

Registration Materials Due Febr.14th Printed Registration Verification Form with signatures. $175 registration fee Demographic Sheet with corrections. Tuition Agreement Form completed and with signatures. ACH form if you desire automatic withdrawal for tuition. Grandparent form-if desired. 9/22/2018

Any questions about registration and courses? 9/22/2018