Class of 2017 Registration

Class Registration Required courses for sophomores: English 2 Science Western Civilization Health (if not taken yet) Drivers Education (if not taken yet or taking this summer) PE (only 1 semester if you take Health also)

You will need 22 credits to graduate

Should have passed as a freshman : English 1 Math Earth Systems 2 terms of PE (1 term if in Health) Keyboarding Speech 6 to 7 credits total (depending on study halls)

Four-year colleges require: 4 years of English 3 years of math at least up to Alg. 2 3 years of science 3 years of social studies 2 years of foreign language or fine arts

Options to select: Check box English 2 either R, CP, or H English Electives: World Literature Creative Writing Publications/Yearbook (See Mrs. Gugerty)

Math Options Current MathNext YearGrade needed this year MRS. EDWARDS’S 4 th Period Algebra Integrated Math MRS. WILLS’S 4 th Period Algebra Integrated Math Algebra RGeometryA,B,C Algebra RIntegrated MathC- or lower, or Teacher rec. Algebra 1 HGeometry HA, B (above 85%) Algebra 1 HGeometryC, D (below 85%) Geometry HAlgebra 2 HA, B Geometry HAlgebra 2C, D

Science Options Earth Systems - Regular - Take Biology (Your science teacher will recommend you for honors) You can write on the form you are interested in honors. Earth Systems - Basic - Take Life Science

Social Studies Western Civilization is required Western Civilization H Acceptance will be based from performance on writing prompt and past test scores You will be submitting the writing prompt the week of January 20 th. See Mr. Auwerda for details. Social Studies Electives World Cultures Global Studies

PE/Health/Drivers Ed. Health – Required if you did not take your freshman year. You will take 1 semester of PE. (Birth date on or before 02/29/99) Check 4213 and 4211/12 Driver’s Ed. Classroom next year Birthdates (06/01/99 to 02/29/00) (Classroom 9 weeks/Study Hall 9 weeks) Check the box along with 4011/12 for PE all year Behind the Wheel Birthdates (03/01/99 to 09/30/99) Behind the Wheel will NOT show up on schedule - you usually drive out of PE or Study Hall

PE/Drivers Education Cont.. Summer Driver’s Ed classroom (Birth date 03/01/99 to 05/31/99) Summer Behind the Wheel (Birth date 09/01/98 to 02/29/99) Letters will be mailed in March with information about times and dates. List your birth date on the form. If you have band all year – you will not have to take PE – circle PE Exemption

Drivers Ed. You must pass at least 8 classes for a total of 4 credits from the previous 2 semesters to be eligible to take Drivers Education.

Electives ArtMusicLang.BusinessFCSInd. Arts Art 1BandSpanish 1Word Proc. 2 Child Develop.Orientation to Technology Art 2Percussion Sectional Spanish 2Sports Mktg & Ent. Textile and Design 1 Drafting/CAD Intro. to Visual Art Treble Choir Account 1Textile and Design 2 Manufacturing 1 Ceramics 1Varsity Singers - males only Tech. Apps.Foods 1Manufacturing 2 Ceramics 2*Keyboard/ Music Intro to Careers Foods 2 *Pop, Rock, and Bach Foods 3

Foreign Language Placement Exam Check box if you have not taken a Foreign Language in high school AND have previous Foreign Language experience such as: * Foreign Language spoken at home * Foreign Language taken in junior high You will be offered a Foreign Language Placement Exam and may be offered the opportunity to skip a level.

College Foreign Language Requirements UniversityAdmissionGraduation Eastern Illinois UniversityNot requiredAll programs- 2 semesters of college language (can be met with 2 years of high school language) Illinois State University2 years of same language or 2 years of fine arts College of Arts/Science – 2 semesters of college language (can be met by 3 years high school) Bachelor of Arts – 3 semesters of college language (can be met by proficiency test) Northern Illinois University2 years same language or combination of language, art or music Bachelor of Arts – 2 years at the college level (can be met by 4 years of high school) Southern Illinois University – Carbondale & Edwardsville Not requiredCollege of Liberal Arts – one year of college (can be met by proficiency exam) University of Illinois – Urbana 2 years of same language College of Business & Liberal Arts and Sciences – up to the 4 th college level (can be met by 4 years of high school language) All other colleges – up to the 3 rd level (can be met by 3 years of high school language) University of Illinois - Chicago 2 years of one languageCollege of Business & College of Architecture – 2 semesters at college level (can be met by 2 years of high school) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – 4 semesters at college level (met by placement test) Private and Out-of-state Universities Varies (usually 2 years)Varies by major

Study Hall You may select to have a study hall for one period during the day. You can have a study hall one semester or all year. You do not get a credit for study hall You can select an elective class instead of a study hall.

Registration Summary Should have selected English, Math, Science, Western Civilization, PE and possibly Health or Drivers Education. Select Electives from any of the following: Fine Arts, Language, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Arts or study hall. The total of scheduling values will equal 7! Write down two other options under Alternatives that you did not circle. You may use the notes spot to write any comments for your counselor. Have one of your parents sign the registration sheet before you turn it in.

Due Date These forms will be collected the next week from your counselor out of your English class Talk to your parents and teachers on options. You will be mailed your course list in March. Make sure the list is correct. Choose wisely! The master schedule is arranged by your choices. Changing is difficult once the schedule is made. Course descriptions from the curriculum guide are on the webpage under the “Parents” tab (click on Guidance.

Pick up for English Mrs. Carr – Tuesday, Jan. 21 Mr. Courter – Tuesday, Jan. 21 Ms. Struck – Wednesday, Jan. 22 Ms. Wills – Wednesday, Jan. 22 Ms. Bamonte – Thursday, Jan. 23 Ms. Pichon – Thursday, Jan. 23 Mrs. Schutter – Thursday, Jan. 23 Remember to bring your completed registration sheet!