Fall Semester Class Selection 2016 – 2017 REGISTRATION INFORMATION SESSION 1

CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES WISELY Graduation Requirements Stretch Yourself & Try Something New Keep Your Future Options Open

BUILDING A SCHEDULE

PIECES OF THE REGISTRATION PUZZLE Overview of Required Courses (today) and Elective Courses (next week’s Seminar) Choosing the Right Classes for You (PAWS in two weeks) Your Transcript (Seminar in three weeks) Your support team: family, teachers, counselors, and your Seminar advisor

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

WHY SHOULD I TAKE AN AP CLASS? AP students are much more likely to graduate from college in 4 years. 85% of colleges say AP favorably impacts admissions decisions. AP classes require high- level critical thinking that you will encounter in college. AP tests cost $90, but if you earn a 3, 4, or 5, you can save up to $1200 in tuition.

REGISTRATION FORM There are three sections to your registration form that you must complete: 1.Required classes 2.Primary electives 3.Alternative electives Most required choices are on the front, and all electives are on the back. You must fill in your primary elective choices AND 4 alternatives in order to have your form processed.

Teacher Signatures This year, we are requiring an additional step in the registration process. Before Student Led Conferences in February, you will need to get signatures from your current core teachers. This will help us to make sure you are properly placed in English, History, Math, and Science. 12 th grade example:

CORE CONTENT CLASSES

ENGLISH

SOCIAL STUDIES

optional required required These are elective options and do not count for social studies requirements

MATH

MATH OPTIONS *NOTE: Parent permission required for this option

SCIENCE

SCIENCE OPTIONS

Fitness (Includes Advanced Conditioning during the school day) Foods & Fitness “0” Hour Adv. Conditioning Enrollment is generally reserved for athletes - permission from the teacher is required FITNESS & HEALTH

GRADUATION PLANNING SHEET

Next week in SEMINAR: Elective Options