West Forsyth HS REGISTRATION 2019-2020 Aula 801 en Español

Counselors Miranda Dicato A - Coj Jenn Wyshner Col - Ep Robin Downs Es -Ji Tammy Winchester Jo - Mo Allison Barnes Mu - Sh Sean Sandag Si - Z

Registration MATERIALS given to current students Registration handbook Personal copy of transcript Registration card West specific Course Offerings list Forms and applications Online registration instructions Rising 9th graders will receive these materials from their middle schools

Registration timeline Rising 9th Graders February 25th-March 15th Online registration period for Middle School 8th graders Most questions and concerns can be answered by MS Counselors March 22nd Middle School will deliver registration cards to High schools Any changes or requests will need to come to us after this date

Registration timeline Current Students Thursday & Friday February 14th & 15th Student Q&A with counselors during lunches Monday & Tuesday February 18th-21st registration for students w/o math friday February 22nd – March 28th All other students registration through Math classes

Current Student due dates Registration card & forms– DUE to math teacher by: February 20th A day classes February 21st B day classes Non-math students registration card & forms Due February 18th - 20th (during appointment) Online/registration card choices must match Student/counselor will finalize at 1-on-1 conference student will no longer be able to edit without talking to counselor

Graduation Requirement Minimums 2 electives must be any combination of CTE, Arts, or Second Language 2 additional electives from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area

Science (Levels include regular, honors, seminar and AP) Earth/Environmental Biology ** A physical science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science) One additional science (e.g. Anatomy, Physics, Global Science Issues, AP sciences) (Levels include regular, honors, seminar and AP)

(Levels include regular, honors, seminar, AP) Social studies World History ** Civics and Economics American History I and II or AP U.S. History and one additional course (Levels include regular, honors, seminar, AP)

Mathematics Sequences for College admissions 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade NC Math 1* *student can also take Foundations of NC Math 1 to prepare for NC Math 1 NC Math 2 NC Math 2** **student can also take Foundations of NC Math 2 to prepare for NC Math 2 NC Math 3 NC Math 3*** ***student can also take Foundations of NC Math 3 to prepare for NC Math 3 Pre-Calculus Advanced Functions and Modeling - or – Discrete Math -or- AP Calculus AB - or - AP Calculus BC - or – AP Statistics

Mathematics Sequences for Military/workforce 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade NC Math 1* *student can also take Foundations of NC Math 1 to prepare for NC Math 1 NC Math 2** **student can also take Foundations of NC Math 2 to prepare for NC Math 2 NC Math 3*** ***student can also take Foundations of NC Math 3 to prepare for NC Math 3 Selected CTE courses

Course Levels Regular- Written assignments are shorter, have more check points; discussions are shorter, more structured; daily review of assignments, more homework checks, most reading done in class No added GPA weight value Honors- Focus on high levels of thinking; require self-motivation and ability to complete outside reading; little review; exhibit independent thinking, a strong work ethic; additional reading, writing and research assignments. Level IV or V on EOG’s as guideline. .5 added GPA weight value Seminar- Expect more depth, creativity, breadth; regular writing assignments with high expectations; emphasis on interpretation and analysis; provides less structure than a traditional honors class; most/all reading is done at home. Level IV or V on EOG’s and AIG as guideline. Advanced Placement- college level writing expectations; high level analysis; college level text; academically gifted, self-disciplined and highly motivated; significantly increased reading outside of class time, writing and research assignments compared to the honors/seminar levels. Ready to be successful at college level. 1 added GPA weight value

Career Center Available to rising Juniors and Seniors JUNIORS receive priority for CTE 2-year programs Cosmetology ($350; 600 hours/yr including nights & weekends; limited spots) Culinary Arts ($150) Automotive / Collision Health Science (pre-req “B” in Biology) Standard travel time can be 25-30 minutes Standard number of courses when combining West and CC is “7”. 8 courses can be requested, but may not fit Requires course at 8am at CC

Dual Enrollment Forsyth Tech Must be at least 16 with 3.0 GPA to be eligible Must be enrolled at West for two full periods Courses count for both high school and college credit Begins your permanent college transcript Course are transferrable to 4-year colleges with a “C” or better Tuition and books are no cost; must pay fees only Application required – inquire during registration meeting

Early Graduation - not appropriate for everyone…must submit and be approved during registration process for following year Repeating Courses – you may choose to retake a course you have failed in order to replace the F with the newly earned grade Credit Recovery – an online option to recover credit in a course you failed by earning a Pass or Fail (can impact NCAA athletic eligibility).

Selecting Courses Must choose 8 courses and 4 alternates both ONLINE and on CARD List alternates in order of preference Choose 7 courses only if planning to attend Career Center Forms (for current students) Career Center Travel Service to School and Community (Juniors & Seniors only) Study Seminar (Seniors Only) Must have at least 3 AP courses, 5 HN courses, or a combination. Complete form but do not list on registration card. Not scheduled until summer. Assigned to a classroom – not Media Center

COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS Online teacher recommendations Entered into PowerSchool by 1st & 2nd semester teachers by February 15th Can be viewed by student and counselors Teacher recommendations are key!

Important Points Balance is essential for mental health! Just because every teacher may recommend an HN or AP course for you doesn’t mean that you should do so in every department area Always keep in mind your extra-curricular activities commitments Athletics Job Hobbies Talk to teachers; ask about electives in areas of interest

On-Line Registration Book   | (No On-Line Registration Book https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/113204 NOTE: This Powerpoint will be posted on Student Services Website Tomorrow

Mr. Egan Advanced placement Ms. Martin Finance Academy Special Programs Mr. Egan Advanced placement Ms. Martin Finance Academy

Department Locations 400 Building 700 Building 401 – Mathematics I & II 701 – World Languages: French, Latin, German 402 – Mathematics III & up 702 – World Languages: Spanish, Amer. Sign Lang. 403 – Exceptional Children 703 – English Learners: ESL 404 – Family and Consumer Science 705 – Visual Arts 405 – Social Studies: Civics & Amer. Hist. 706 – Science: Earth Envr. / Biology 406 - Social Studies: World Hist. 707 – Science: Chemistry / Physics & upper levels 406A –Social Studies: AP & Electives 708 – JROTC 407 – English I & II 408 – English III & up 409 – Business / Marketing 410 – Technology / Drafting APAC Performing Arts / Dance Student Services: Counselors