1. Registering for your 12th Grade Classes
At Irvington
Updated: 2/2017

2. Counselors A-Do: Ms. Velazco Dr-Kr: Ms. Bennett Ku-Ng: Ms. Mintey
Nh-So: Ms. Velasquez
Sp-Z: Ms. Serrano
College & Career Specialist: Ms. Abogado

3. Online Registration
A PORTION of registration will be completed by students online this year on your own time.
Easy to follow directions for requesting courses are included in your registration packet.
Fill out your paper registration form (and get teacher signatures if required) before entering your course requests online.
You will not be able to select teachers or periods. These are course requests.
The online portal will open on Feb 21st and close during the evening on Feb 26th. More info will come through SchoolLoop.
You will only be able to submit your course requests online once, and you will not be able to change them. Be accurate.
Your counselor will be meeting with you individually to review your entered course requests after your packet deadline, and make sure you have met prerequisites.

4. Registration form is due to your English teacher February 28th 2017
Students will be meeting with their counselor individually to have their online course requests reviewed, and will have the opportunity to ask questions at that time.
Choosing your classes:
If you are applying to a family, you have to complete an application (new applicants only). Go to irvington.org under the About & Departments tab.
Family Coordinators:
SHAPE: Ms. Kammerer:
ITA: Mr. Albizo:
CCA: Mr. Mintey/Ms. Avon:
Select an English and Government/Economics option. All 12th graders must take these two classes. *Do not list We The People on your reg form. If auditioning, put the class on your form you would like if you do NOT get in.

5. Select a math and science course (Skip if you have completed the graduation requirement and are choosing to not take a math or science in 12th grade).
Choose your electives. English and Government are the only required classes for 12th graders (unless you are missing credits in a subject area). Math, Science and Language are all considered electives in 12th grade.
Choose your electives thoughtfully based on meeting graduation requirements and keeping your future goals in mind.
List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an alternate elective. If you do not complete each space and the class you want is full, an elective will be chosen for you.
Do not list TA or Office Assistant on you reg form. Applications will be done in the fall. Do not list We the People, Journalism, Publications or ASB on your form if you are APPLYING for the program. List the class you want if you do not get accepted. If you are CONTINUING in Journalism, ASB, or Publications, list the class and get the teacher’s signature.
Make sure to have teachers sign for EVERY course that requires a teacher’s signature or the course request will not be honored. Courses that need a signature say “Teacher Rec” next to them on the Course Options Form.
For AP Psychology: The signature from your current US HISTORY teacher is required. MANDATORY MEETING 2/24/17 in room 104 at lunch.
For AP Art History: The signature from Ms. Parker is required. You must show her your attached transcript.

6. Off-Campus ROP Classes
Mission Valley ROP provides relevant career technical education (CTE) by preparing students for employment and college through industry standard tools, training, and experience.
Important Notes:
Classes are 2 periods in length and are held at the ROP center (1st/2nd period or 5th/6th).
Transportation to and from provided
Course information/videos and requirements can be found at mvrop.org
Many classes are UC/CSU “a-g” approved and some receive college credit and will be part of their permanent college record. See mvrop.org for more information.
NEWer classes:
Digital Electronics/Computer Sci & Software Engineering (UC “g”)
Law Enforcement
Civil Engineering and Architecture (UC “g”)
BioMedical Science (UC “d”)
Medical Interventions/Biomedical Innovation (UC “d”/”g”)
Emergency Medical Responder

7. Course Prerequisites: course prerequisites are stated on the Course Options form. Many classes require students to have a teacher recommendation AND a certain 1st semester grade in their current class. Students must have both. Having a teacher recommendation without the grade requirement is not enough to enroll in the class.
Zero Period/7th Period class: If you would like to enroll in a 0 period or 7th period class, list it in the appropriate box.
AP Registration Form: Must be completed by EVERY student planning to take ANY AP course.

8. AP Classes
EVERY STUDENT that is registering for ANY AP course must complete the AP Registration Form and attach it to their registration packet. Extra copies can be found online at irvington.org under the “counselors” tab.

9. As you can tell this is a very big and important decision
****As you can tell this is a very big and important decision. We have many students that receive NCs, Is and Cs in their AP/honors classes, and try to drop the class. Drops are not usually accommodated. Choose your classes wisely.****
Notes about Honors Classes
If you are registering for honors classes:
Make sure you are prepared and have an interest in the subject.
Make sure you will have the time necessary to be successful in all of your classes.
Remember to take into consideration clubs, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, etc.
AP and honors classes cannot be made up in summer school so if you do poorly, you are stuck with the NC (failing grade).
Transferring to a college prep course once the school year begins (even if you are failing the course or are earning a “c” grade) will most likely NOT happen due to space limitations. Spaces in college prep classes are based on student requests at the time of registration.
DO NOT
DO NOT take honors classes just because your friends/peers are. Everyone has different ability levels. Take the most challenging classes that YOU can do well in.
DO NOT take honors classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most important factor in college admissions.

10. Course requests and college admissions
Recommendations from Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project (endorsed by 80 stakeholders in admissions at Rice, Loyola, Harvard, Michigan State, etc.):
Engage in meaningful and sustained community service: Lighten your course load and use your passion/interest to guide your service. Colleges look to see that the service helps one develop gratitude, a sense of responsibility for the future, and/or if it addresses community issues/problems.
Taking a large number of AP classes per year is not as valuable as sustained achievement in a limited number of areas: How can one gain a deep understanding of a subject if their time is spread between too many rigorous courses?
Expand your thinking regarding “good” colleges: There are many paths to professional success. Students and parents should be more concerned about the best fit college as opposed to its status.
Contributions to one’s family are important: Prioritizing family obligations (caring for siblings, taking on major household tasks, and working outside of the home to provide needed income) over course selection is valued by admissions officers.
Quality of extracurricular activities is much more important than quantity: Take a course load that allows you to participate in a couple of activities that you love and are passionate about. Give your activities the focus they deserve.
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12. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs
You should have at least 140 credits after semester 1 to be on track.
What are the main differences?
(a-g Requirements)
Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs
English- 40 credits
(area “b”) English- same
Health- 5 credits
PE- 20 credits
(area “c”) Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum)
Algebra more credits of math
Fine Art OR World Language OR CTE
(area “f” and “e”) Fine Art AND World Lang OR
AND
(Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes)
Social Science- World History, US History, Gov/Econ
(area “a”) Social Science- same
Science- 20 credits- Biological (Biology, Sports Therapy) AND Physical (Int. Sci, Chem, Biotech)
(area “d”) Science- 20 credits
(prefer Bio and Chem/Biotech)
Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an elective).
SAT or ACT
40 hours of community service

13. Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways
Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.

14. New/Newer Classes:
Integrated Science: Physical science for graduation. Area “g”
Principles of Engineering: Ms. Berbawy. Algebra 2 or higher concurrent. area “g”
Cyber Security: Mr. Albizo. Area “g”
Spanish for Spanish Speakers: Mr. Ballado. Equivalent to level 3. Area “e”
Discovering Geometry: Review of Algebra 1& intro to geometry. Math credit for graduation.
AP Art History: Ms. Parker. Pending area “f”
ROP Medical Interventions/Biomedical Innovations: ROP center (2 periods). Bio and chem completed. Area “d” and “g”
Changes/Form Oopsies:
Weight Training: Must have 20 units of PE complete. Elective credit only.
AP Government: Prerequisite is an A in US History.

15. Proof of residency: Attach COPIES (you will not get them back) of two forms of proof.
Parent and student signatures are required on the reg form.
Note that:
Course requests cannot be guaranteed
Students will not be able to drop classes once the school year begins.
Teacher recommendations can be revoked based on 2nd semester performance.
Your transcript MUST stay attached to this packet!!!!!

16. Additional Notes
On Campus ROP Courses are 1 period in length (check ucop.edu/doorways to see what classes are a-g approved).
Discovering Geometry is the only non-college prep math classes offered at Irvington that students can take to earn math credits towards graduation only.
Classes designated as “Ohlone” on the elective options form are concurrent enrollment courses and become part of the student’s Irvington High School record and the students’ permanent college record.
Sports/Physical Therapy is a science class that students can take to earn science credits towards graduation only.
Marching Band is Fall semester only (5 credits of PE).
Kinesiology (Ohlone) awards PE credits.
****Counselors are available to STUDENTS during lunch and after school during the registration weeks. They are not in their offices (in classes doing registration) during class periods.****

17. Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions…
Counselor’s Corner:
Important announcements
PowerPoints/ FAQs
Resources for students struggling academically
Resources for health and wellness
4 year plan
College Planning Checklist
Irvington course offerings
Registration information
Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs
A-g list
And more!

18. Career Center Webpage
College and Career Center:
SAT info and test prep options
Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops
College requirement info
Financial aid information
College application information
Career information
Summer opportunities
Military information
Scholarship information
And more!!