JCHS School Counselors 10 th -12 th Grade Counselors: Mr. Chrisman: Students A-Co Mr. Montgomery: Students Cr-He Mrs. Roach: Students Hf-Mc Mrs. Byrd: Students Md-Se Ms. Jennings: Students Sf-Z Counseling Office Phone #:

Registration Process… Curriculum Guide Course descriptions, graduation requirements, etc. “Class Registration Form” located in the back of the curriculum guide.

Graduation Requirements:

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English Students will be placed in either: English 10 or Honors English 10 English 10 will flex with Geometry.

Math Students will placed in either: Geometry 0r Honors Geometry Geometry will flex with English 10. Sophomore students may also have the option to take Algebra II, in addition to Geometry. See you counselor during registration to determine if this is an option.

Science If a student took Physical Science 9 th grade year, you need to sign up for: Biology I or Honors Biology I If a student took Biology I 9 th grade year, you need to sign up for: Chemistry I, Honors Chemistry I, or Physics I You must have 3 science classes to graduate. Biology I, Chemistry/Physics, 1 additional lab science class.

Social Studies Students will need to sign up for either: U.S. Government (9 weeks course) or AP Government/AP Economics

Wellness/PE Ind. Sport Students will need to sign up for: Lifetime Wellness (if not completed in 9 th grade) PE Individual Sport (9 weeks course) This requirement may be met by participating in certain activities such as marching band, team sports, or flag and rifle... See your counselor during registration for additional information.

JROTC: Satisfying Other Course Requirements JROTC may fulfill certain graduation requirements. Please see your school counselor during registration for additional information.

Foreign Language Students may take either: French, Spanish, German or Latin Sophomores may sign up for foreign language courses. It is not a guarantee that 10 th graders will have foreign language on their schedule if requested. It is recommended that students take both semesters in the same school year, if possible.

Fine Art During high school, you are required to complete 1 Fine Art credit. Fine Art areas include: Visual Arts Theatre Arts Chorus Band

Programs of Study You will need at least 3 classes in a Program of Study. Elective Focus areas include: CTE Fine Arts Academic Areas Programs of Study can be found in the JCHS Curriculum Guide

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes The Advanced Placement (AP) Program consists of college-level courses and exams for high school students. AP courses make it possible for academically talented students to upgrade the quality and increase the challenge of their studies, both in high school and college. AP enables students to receive college credit in particular subject areas upon satisfactory performance on the AP examination. AP courses are offered contingent upon student enrollment requests. Students have an opportunity to earn a GPA that exceeds 4.0 and stand out in the college/scholarship application process. Students who enroll in AP courses at JCHS are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year.

Things to Keep in Mind… Pre-Requisites Many classes have a pre-requisite that must be met before you can enroll in the course. Please consult the Curriculum Guide to learn about any course requirements. Auditions/Applications Courses include: Leadership Patriot Singers Women’s Chorus Flag & Rifle Yearbook Athletics Certain Sports Training classes are offered specifically to JCHS athletic team participants. Students must receive a coach’s approval when enrolling in these courses.

Alternate Courses When completing the “Class Registration Form” in the back of the JCHS Curriculum Guide: You MUST list 4 alternate courses! These courses WILL be used if a requested course is full. Be sure that the courses chosen as alternates are courses you want to take!!

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!! The classes you select during registration are important! Make sure you are selecting classes you are POSITIVE you want. Speak with your counselor to ensure you are selecting classes you will be the most successful in!

*Schedule Changes* Students and parents are advised to select courses with great care. A schedule change may be permitted with parental permission and building administrator approval. Schedule changes are not guaranteed! Schedules will NOT be changed for classes you sign-up for during registration!

Registration Dates Rising Sophomore Registration April 7-9, 2015 Students will register through their World History classes.

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Any Questions?! Please ask your counselor any questions you have when you complete your class registration!

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