1. WELCOME TO REGISTRATION Interlake High School IB&AP An International Baccalaureate & Advanced Placement School

2. Registration Packet 11th Grade
*Student Course Selection Form (Green)
*School Nurse Health Information Forms
Letter from Mrs. Frieboes-Gee
Elective Course Offerings
Four Year Planning Guide
Online Course Selection Instructions
HS Health and Immunization Info
(online) CTE Program Information
(Online) AP/IB and Elective options
(Online) Math Sequence Options
Course catalog can be found online
* Forms that must be returned to IHS counselors

3. Your Future & 4 year colleges
Rigorous & Balanced schedule all 4 years!
4 Years Math and Science
Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class)
World Language (2-3 years minimum)
ACT or SAT Reasoning/SAT subject tests
NCAA – register with NCAA eligibility center
College visits – use breaks to visit & ask questions.
IB/AP courses will prepare you for the rigor of a college curriculum.

4. High School Minimum Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 24 credits are required for high school graduation in the Bellevue School District. Students earn a 0.5 credit for each class each semester. Additional graduation requirements are listed below.
minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (Athletic/Activity eligibility also requires a 2.0 GPA).
minimum of 40 hours of Community Service.
pass Reading, Writing, Math & Science sections of State Smarter Balance Testing.
Washington State History requirement.
Suggest Four in the core subjects which helps to keep the options open

5. Washington State History Requirement
If you were not in BSD in 7th and 8th grade, you need to take the WA State History class.
If you came from another district or a private school and took WA State History there, we will need proof to demonstrate that the requirement has been met or you will need to make up WA State History.

6. New to Bellevue School District in 11th or 12th grade
If you came to WA State in the 11th or 12th grade- please check in with your counselor about meeting the state requirement.
If you came to WA State and met state requirement for another state, please see your counselor.

7. Options for completing WA State History
Class here at Interlake High School: .5 Credit Pacific Northwest History Social Studies Elective.
Bright Space Course: see your counselor for registration instructions.
Approved DLD Online Course: see your counselor for information

8. Requirements for the subjects
Diploma Programme
Requirements for the subjects
one subject from each
of the six groups
at least three but not more than four taken at higher level (HL)
others at standard level (SL)

9. Are you ready for the IB Diploma
Are you ready for the IB Diploma? You definitely are if you are in these classes and doing well….
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Honors Soph. Comp.
Spanish 2,
French 2 or
Chinese 2
AP World History
Chemistry or Physics
GeometryAlg 2 or PreCalc

10. Can you earn an IB Diploma if your first language is not English?
Yes!!!
The IB Diploma Program is flexible – you take Higher Level exams in your strengths.
Some students are capable of taking composition and literature courses in their native languages through self-study.
Students who are approaching fluency in two languages can earn a Dual Language Diploma.

11. For more information on IB Diploma
IB Information Night is March 7th at 7:00 PM in the Theater.
See Ms. Essinger in the IB Office during lunches, or and make an appointment.

12. English Options for 11th graders
You now have these classes to choose from:
IB/AP Language and Literature HL 1: Course Content is focused on non-fiction and the study of language. This is a two year course. Students will take IB Language & Literature HL2 in their senior year.
IB Literature HL 1: Course content is focused on the study of the novel. Fiction works will be studied, some will be American Literature, some will be World Literature. This is a two year course. Students will take IB Literature HL2 in their senior year.

13. If you are interested in a 2-period, year-long elective block class visit the new career center (now located in the library) TODAY to register. Ask for Ms. Gamrath.
Available at Interlake: Welding (Agnew, Zero and 1st periods) and Horticulture (Lindholm, 6th and 7th periods).

14. Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at community and technical colleges.
Running Start students have the unique opportunity to finish their high school diploma while earning college credit.
**Important: Full-time Running Start students must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 college credits.

15. Attend the info meeting at the Parent University event on March 9th starting at 6:00 pm at IHS.
Sign up for the placement testing or submit one of the alternative options for English or math placement.
Attend a Running Start orientation meeting at BC. You must register online.

16. Your counselor will discuss the pros and cons of running start with you during your Junior Blitz appointment. Your counselor will also go over your graduation plan with you and sign off on your enrollment in running start.
You will also be required to submit a full schedule request at Interlake in case you decide to not pursue running start classes.

17. Please Choose Carefully
Courses will be offered next year only if enough students register this Spring to fill a class.
It is very important that you think carefully about your choices now so that the courses you want will be available next year.
Once your schedule is built, changing your schedule will happen only under extenuating circumstances.

18. Online Registration https://myclass.bsd405.org
Students must complete their registration for classes online AND fill out the paper registration forms to turn in to their counselor.

19. Forms to Return Student Course Selection Form (Green)
School Nurse Health Information Form
(White)

20. Green form 
Fill out and return to your counselor. We will meet with you during the week of April 3rd to to April 7th. You will get a Blitz invitation from your counselor.

21. White form 
Health Forms must be returned with course selection forms. Make sure your PARENT fills this out!

22. Registration Due Dates
Current 9th grade students will meet with the counselors the morning of March 15th and 16th in your Social Studies class.
Current 10th grade students will meet with the counselors during the week of April 3rd- April 7th. You will receive an appointment reminder from Ms. Miller (counseling secretary) on the day of your appointment.
Current 11th grade students will meet with the counselors during the week of March You will receive an appointment reminder from Ms. Miller (counseling secretary) on the day of your appointment.
* Blitz appointments will also be listed on the counseling center window.

23. Please Remember…
TO GO ONLINE AND COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BEFORE YOUR MEETING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR!
to include alternates for your electives
to choose carefully – “you want it, you got it, you keep it”
to keep your course selection challenging and balanced
to contact your counselor if you have any questions about the registration process or specific classes that you should take

24. Fall Sports Forms Info Night: June 14th 7pm in the IHS Main Gym
Students participating in Fall Sports must have sports forms and fees turned in by August 18st. Football forms are due May 26th. Summer office hours begin August 10th from 9:00-1:00.
First day of Practice:
Football August 16
Volleyball August 21
Soccer August 21
Cross Country August 21
Boy’s golf August 21
Girl’s Swim August 21
Boy’s Tennis August 21

25. Contact Us Alicia Williams (A-C) williamsa@bsd405.org
Carri McDermott (D-J)
Maya Vergien (K-M)
Chelsea Kearns (N-Sn)
Scott Marcum (So-Z)
Call the Counseling Center