Registration 2018-2019 Class of 2020

Welcome to registration, soon to be juniors ☺! Check your transcript … find your gpa and class rank and look for errors in grades or credit Have you failed any classes throughout your high school career? What classes do you still need to graduate? *Junior status:  11.0 credits *Senior status:  18.5 credits

Graduation Requirements Language Arts/English – 4 credits Social Studies – 3.5 credits .5 Human Geography, 1.World History, 1 US History, .5 Economics, .5 US Government Math – 3 credits Science – 3 credits Foreign Language – 2 credits Fine Art – 1 credit PE – 1 credit Health – .5 credit Electives – 8 credits Total of 26 credits 40 hours of community service

What is in your PACKET Graduation Requirements Flow Charts from each department Four Year Planning Guide (do with your parent) CCHE Chart on college acceptance – how does your GPA compare?

Advanced Placement (AP) Benefits: -Weighted GPA (5.0) -Potential of College Credit (AP Exam) -Academic Rigor BUT: Make sure you are ready! C’s, D’s, and F’s in AP classes do NOT help you!

Concurrent Enrollment These are college level classes taught while the student is in high school Most of these classes are Guaranteed Transfer Classes – meaning they will transfer to any Colorado school as credit That’s right … build a college transcript while taking a class here at Clear Creek! Must apply to RRCC or UCD, complete COF and meet testing requirements (But for right now do not worry about requirements or applying) Red Rocks Community College: many options, must speak with Mrs. Phipps University of Colorado at Denver (UCD Succeed) Credit Classes: APUSH Up to 6 college credits. Tuition is approx. $225 per class. May take class without receiving credit. Forms will be completed in the classroom next fall.

English Classes US Literature AP English Language *Dramatic Literature

Social Studies Courses US History AP US History

Math Classes Algebra I ? Geometry ? Algebra II Honors Algebra II Pre-calculus AP Calculus AB Higher level > talk to Mrs. Phipps about options!

Science Classes Chemistry Honors/Physics Honors AP Biology/ AP Environmental Science Marine Biology / Botany Human Anatomy / = alternate years

Foreign Language Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV French I French II French III French IV Higher level > talk to Mrs. Phipps about options

Electives What do you still need to graduate? (Think PE, Health, Art) Do you want the Honors Diploma? Classes tied to careers? Art: Drawing & Painting, Digital Photography, Commercial Art, Pottery & Sculpture Wood: Beginning Woodworking, Intermediate Woodworking English/Art Electives: Journalism & Yearbook, Dramatic Literature Music/Vocal: Concert Band/Wind, Piano Lab, Music Appreciation, Music Technology, Musical Theatre, Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir Physical Education: Women’s Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Fall/Spring PE Other: Psychology, Philosophy, Visual Journaling, Drafting & Design, Set Design Therapy Dog Handler (application required) Teacher/Office Aide (form required) Warren Tech? Internship? Work Study? Peer Intern?

Registration Steps There is NO SAVE BUTTON ☺ A reminder that you must speak with your teachers if you wish to take an Honors or Advanced Placement class. Go to the IC Portal and login to your account (Use CCHS website for link) You do not have to select ACCESS There are no ”off periods” or “study halls,” you must enroll in 7 classes each semester Make sure that you enter both semesters of a year long class (should have 14 entries/classes) Choose two alternates for electives (you may not get your first choice) There is NO SAVE BUTTON ☺

Reminders Deadline to complete on-line registration is May 7th It is YOUR job to complete on-line registration through the IC portal If you do not complete these steps by the deadline, your schedule will be selected for you and your schedule will be locked (no schedule requests allowed) The master schedule is built around student requests – take this seriously!!

If you need help …have questions Please make an appointment to see Mrs. Phipps. Be wise, be smart, prepare yourself for your future!