1. + Registration Information for Rising Sophomores. Chatham Central High School Rising 10 th Grade Registration Info.

2. + Topics of Discussion Graduation Requirements Future Ready Core. Promotion Requirements Registration information Courses on the Registration Sheet

3. + Registration Handouts Today you received a registration sheet, graduation requirements sheet, and a College & Career Promise sheet. The Course Catalogue with course descriptions & prerequisites can be found on the Counseling Services Webpage on our school’s website under the Registration tab. Please ask a teacher or myself if you have a course question.

4. + When will registration begin? Monday, March 7th. We will register students individually through 3rd block classes. Students can locate the registration schedule on the Counseling Office Bulletin Board & Website.

5. + Graduation Requirements Future Ready Core

6. + Future Ready Core: Course of Study The Core (22 credits) 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 1 credit of Health/Physical Education 6 Elective Credits (required) - 2 credits from CTE, Cultural Arts, or World Languages - 4 credits Concentration (recommended)

7. + English English I, II, III, & IV 10th Grade: English II or Honors English II (Honors Requires Summer Reading.)

8. + Mathematics  Math I  Math II  Math III  A Fourth Math Regarding the Student’s Postsecondary Plans – Refer to Math Options on Graduation Requirements Handout. 10th Grade: Math II or Math III

9. + Sciences Earth/Environmental Science Biology A Physical Science: Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics 10th Grade: Biology

10. + Social Studies  World History  Civics/Economics – (American History: Founding Principles of Civics & Economics, etc.)  American History I & II 10th Grade: Civics/Economics

11. + Health/PE Healthful Living

12. + 6 Required Electives 2 Electives from:  Career & Technical Educ.  Cultural Arts  World Language - Required for admission to 4-yr. Colleges

13. + Concentration under 6 Elective Requirement: (RECOMMENDS AT LEAST FOUR CREDITS IN ONE AREA ) Career & Technical Education Courses (CTE) Cultural Arts Education (Visual Arts, Band, or Chorus) Any Other Subject Area (Math, Science, Social Studies, AP Courses, or Community College Courses.) The Chatham County CTE Pathways will show you which courses will fit your interests & goals while building a strong academic foundation. You can find this in the Course Catalogue.

14. Chatham County Requires an additional 6 Elective Credits Totaling 28 credits to get a high school diploma.

15. + Occupational Course of Study Requirements This course of study is ONLY for students who have an up-to-date Individualized Education Plan. Specific OCS courses PLUS internship hours are required. Meet with your EC teacher for more details.

16. + How do I Get Promoted to the 10 th Grade? To be promoted to the 10th Grade, you must pass 6 Classes by the end of this year. Chatham County Schools does not do mid-semester promotions.

17. + Honors Classes All students may register for any of the honors courses in the course catalog. If you have never taken an honors course and are uncertain if you can handle it, please consult your teacher in this subject area. All Honors English Courses requires a Summer Reading Packet. You may get them from an English teacher, the Counseling Office, or on our school’s website under the Counseling Services webpage in the Registration tab. The Reading Packet is to be turned in to your English teacher the FIRST DAY of school in August no matter which semester you have English.

18. + Required Classes Everyone will circle Four Required Classes English – English 2 or Honors English 2 Math – Math I, Math II, Hon. Math II, Math III, or Hon. Math III Science – Biology or Honors Biology History – Civics or Honors Civics There are more academics listed under the electives.

19. + Electives Everyone will circle 4 Electives & write in 4 Alternate Elective courses in the Alternate Elective box.

20. + Elective Codes A = Application is Required to be Completed NCVPS = Online Class, Email Address is Required PR = This Class has a Prerequisite Y = This Class is a Year-Long Class 2 = This Class is a 2-Block Class R = You Can Repeat this Class

21. + Cultural Arts Visual Arts I - III Concert Band I - III Vocals Music I – III *Automatically Honors at Levels III & IV.

22. + Career & Technical Education Updates

23. Agriculture Education Agriscience Applications Honors Agriscience Applications Horticulture I & HONORS Horticulture II – Landscape Construction Animal Science I

24. + Business, Finance, & Information Technology Exploring Computer Science Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher Microsoft Excel and Access HONORS Multimedia and Webpage Design Multimedia and Webpage Design Digital Media I

25. + Family & Consumer Sciences Education Intro to Culinary Arts Culinary Arts & Hosp. I Culinary Arts & Hosp. II Personal Finance

26. + Health Occupations Education Biomedical Technology I & II Health Science I

27. + Marketing Education Career Management Marketing Honors Marketing Marketing Management Honors Marketing Management Entrepreneurship I & II HONORS Entrepreneurship I & II Principles of Business & Finance Honors Principles of Business & Finance

28. + Trade & Industrial Educ. Core & Sustainable Construction Carpentry I Carpentry II & CTE Adv. Studies

29. + National Technical Honor Society Student must have an unweighted avg. of 3.25 GPA and complete a second level CTE course. Students must also be a member in good standing in a CTSO. What do they do? Qualify for scholarships for college Rewards excellence in workforce education Develops self-esteem, pride Encourages students to reach higher levels of achievement Promotes strong values-honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, leadership, citizenship, scholarship Helps schools build effective business partnerships Builds a strong positive image for workforce education in America

30. + NC High School to Community College Articulation Agreement The NC Dept. of Public Instruction and the NC Community College System have a statewide articulation agreement in which students may be eligible to receive college credit after completion of identified Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses in high school. This creates a systematic and seamless process in which students can move from high school to community college without having to duplicate efforts or repeat courses.

31. + Criteria to Award Articulation Credit for Community College Classes: Grade of B or higher in the course, and A score of 93 or higher on the standardized CTE Post Assessment In other words, if you meet the criteria listed above in selected high school classes, they can count toward your community college degree.

32. High School Program AreaHigh School Course Number & Title Community College Course Number & Title Agricultural Education AP41 (6841) Horticulture I=HOR-150 Intro to Horticulture Agricultural Education AP44 (6882) Horticulture II - Landscaping= HOR-114 Landscaping Construction OR LSG-111 Basic Landscaping Technique Business and Information Technology Education BM10 (6417) Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Publisher = CIS-111 Basic PC Literacy OR CIS-124 DTP Graphics Software OR OST-136 Word Processing Business and Information Technology Education BD10 (6414) Multimedia and Webpage Design = WEB-110 Internet/Web Fundamentals OR WEB-120 Intro Internet Multimedia Business and Information Technology Education BF05 (8726) Personal Finance=BUS-125 Personal Finance Health Occupations Education HU40 (7240) Health Science I= MED-121 Medical Terminology I AND MED-122 Medical Terminology II Health Occupations Education HU42 (7242) Health Science II= HSC-110 Orientation to Health Careers AND (HSC-120 CPR OR MED-180 CPR Certification) Health Occupations Education HN43 (7243) Nursing Fundamentals=NAS-101 Nursing Assistant I Marketing Education ME11 (8716) Entrepreneurship I=ETR-210 Intro to Entrepreneurship Marketing Education MM51 (6621) Marketing= ETR-230 Entrepreneur Marketing OR MKT-110 Principles of Fashion OR MKT-120 Principles of Marketing Trade and Industrial Education IA32 (7936) Advanced Digital Media= DME-115 Graphic Design Tools OR DME-120 Intro to Multimedia Appl. Trade and Industrial Education IC21 (7721) Carpentry I= CAR-110 Intro to Carpentry OR WOL-110 Basic Construction Skills OR CST-110 Intro to Construction Trade and Industrial Education IC22 (7722) Carpentry II=CST-111 Construction I Trade and Industrial Education IC23 (7723) Carpentry III=CST-112 Construction II Trade and Industrial Education IA31 (7935) Digital Media=DME-110 Intro to Digital Media

33. Career & Technical Student Organizations Provide leadership opportunities, communication skills, competitive events, character, citizenship, technical leadership and teamwork skills. They enhance students civic awareness and provide opportunities for developing social competencies. They promote a wholesome attitude about living and working. Activities are directly related to the course blueprint objectives.

34. Marketing Business Family & Consumer Sciences

35. Agriculture Health Sciences

36. Trades & Industry CTE Honor Society

37. + Career & College Promise Community College Classes for High School Students

38. + Career & College Promise Classes: Online Community College Transfer Pathway offers classes that will Transfer to all UNC Universities and almost all Private Universities. Community College CTE Pathways offer classes that are aligned with careers in a CTE Pathway and give you Community College credit. *Both Pathways will also give you high school credit.

39. + CCCC Courses – College Transfer Juniors or Seniors Only These courses require an application to be completed by each registered student. You must have a weighted 3.0 gpa. You must demonstrate college readiness. You must maintain a 78 average or higher in your CCCC classes to continue taking CCCC classes.

40. + What Score Says I Am College Ready (Proficient)? PLANACT PSAT SAT (1-32 pt.) (1-36 pt.) English 1518 26500 Reading 1922 26500 Mathematics 1822 24.5500 Science 2023 Composite1821

41. + CCCC College Transfer Classes The College Transfer courses will be taught on-line in the computer lab. You can take up to two on-line courses at the same time during a class period. Second semester you can take up to two more classes in a class period. These classes count as an honors class & each class will give you 3 credit hours in college credit. Therefore, you will receive one extra grade point towards your high school GPA. They will transfer to any college as long as you have a 70 or higher.

42. + CTE Career Pathway Courses Some of the CTE Pathway courses are taught at other locations, however, some are also taught on-line. These classes do not count as an honors class. Accounting, Auto. Mechanics, Criminal Justice, Dental Assting, Nursing Assistant, Business Admin, Medical Assisting, Welding, Vet. Med. Tech., etc. *A complete list of CTE Pathway offerings can be found on the CCCC list in the Course Catalogue.

43. + CCCC CTE Pathway Options Requires a 3.0 weighted GPA or principal’s approval. You must maintain a 70 average in your CCCC classes or higher to continue taking CCCC classes.

44. + Timeline for Registration Registration through 3rd period classes starts Monday, March 7th. TURN IN REGISTRATION SHEETS TO YOUR 3 rd BLOCK TEACHERS BEFORE March 7th with your signature & your parent’s signature completed. We will hand out registration schedules beginning with seniors first this summer. You will be able to make changes when schedules are ready to be picked-up the first of August. Dates to be announced. During Schedule Changes in August, you may request “wanna” changes. Once this week is over, you may no longer ask for these changes.

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