Junior Registration CLASS OF 2018 1

REGISTRATION CARD Signatures required - AP/Honors/Levels Sign-up for the courses you prefer (don’t choose your classes based on the period you think the class will be offered). We build the master schedule around what works for the majority. Challenge yourself – rigor in senior year is crucial Continue with Math Great preparation for college classes and/or college math placement test If you test below college level math, you will have to take MORE math classes to reach college level math (which means MORE money out of your pocket and more time) 2

NEW COURSES See flyers for course descriptions AP Computer Science Principles (Alg 1 required) AP Environmental Science (Chemistry required) AP Psychology (No prerequisite required; 11th & 12th) Film Appreciation Legal Careers 1 (ROP class) Music Appreciation Social Justice and Advocacy See flyers for course descriptions 3

ERWC EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING COURSE Placement is automatic based on your 11th grade testing Intended for students who place “Conditionally Ready for College Level Coursework” on the CAASPP test Satisfies 12th Grade Language Arts 4 Helps to prepare you to be college level ready A grade of C or better in ERWC will exempt you from taking English Placement Exam for CSUs and most community colleges 4

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS See back side of registration card and “Important Information for Juniors” Key Points No D’s or F’s A – G Categories Required vs. Recommended Testing- SAT vs. ACT Subject tests 5

TESTING REQUIREMENTS SAT or ACT – see handout Take test Spring of this year Register now as test sites get filled December of senior year is deadline for most schools (SDSU and SLO have an October deadline) Fee Waivers available to those who qualify (see handout) Sending scores 6

COLLEGE ENTRANCE SCATTERGRAMS The following graph is student reported and represents the class of 2016 Go to edhs.org > counseling > college entrance scattergrams for more graphs 7

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When in doubt, see your counselor! SUMMER SCHOOL How do you get enrolled in summer school? Applications become available in March in counseling It’s YOUR responsibility to obtain the application from your counselor Why would you need summer school? F in a high school graduation requirement class Remember Cs or better are required for the following: 4 year college admission requirements Advancing to next level of Math or Language Other Than English Summer School Programs See flyer with summer school program offerings When in doubt, see your counselor! 9

STAY CONNECTED Get text reminders from counseling regarding important deadlines and upcoming events. Text @edhs2018 to 81010 and start getting text messages to keep you informed. Go to the counseling website frequently to get updates on scholarships, testing information, college entrance requirements, etc… Go to edhs.org>counseling Keep up on the latest El Dorado activities and information by receiving school related text messages. Text @eldo to 925-308-9272 and start getting text messages to keep you informed. 10

READY, SET, REGISTER! See you soon! Registration Packets DUE: February 27th - Mr. Wolf February 28th - Ms. Anderson & Mr. Putnam March 1st - Miss Clemmer March 2nd - Mrs. Williams March 3rd - Mrs. Badger’s AVID 11 See you soon! 11