1. Incoming 9th Grade Registration Presentation
Andover High School
Incoming 9th Grade
Registration Presentation

2. Andover High School
Welcomes the Class of 2021

3. Tonight We Will: Explain HS Graduation Requirements
Go Over Registration Procedures
9th Grade Classes
Collection Procedure
Find out about Honors classes
Answer Questions in the Gym

4. High School Schedule
All Anoka-Hennepin High Schools are on the 5 period a day trimester schedule.
Each one trimester class is worth .5 credit.
2 trimester classes can be taken in trimesters 1 and 2, 1 and 3, or 2 and 3.
Classes will be designated as first half “A” and second half “B”.

5. What Does It Take to Graduate?
27 course credits with certain courses required- every 1 trimester class= .5 credit

6. Graduation Requirements
English- 4 credits
Science- 3 credits- 1.0 Science 9, 1.0 Chemistry, and 1.0 Biology
Social Studies- 4 credits
Math- 3 credits- lots of paths to get there: 1.0 Intermediate Algebra, 1.0 Geometry, .5 Advanced Algebra, .5 Statistics and Probability

7. Graduation Requirements, continued
Physical Education- 1 credit
Health- .5 credit
Arts- 1 credit- see page 6 for options
Remainder to get to 27 credits elective credits

8. Required Classes in Grade 9
1 Credit in English 9 Regular or Honors
1 Credit in SS 9
.5 Civics Regular or Honors AND
.5 Geography or 1.0 AP Human Geography
1 Credit in Physical Science 9 Regular or Honors

9. Required Classes in Grade 9
.5 Credit in Physical Education I
1 or 1.5 Credit in Math- see pg 7 in Registration Guide
Elective Credits
Any Required Class that is failed needs to be repeated.

10. The Registration Guide
Planning charts
Graduation Requirements
College Info
Course Descriptions and Prerequisites

11. Class of 2021
Pg 4 Reviews Grad Requirements
Pg 5 Planning Chart

12. More on Math Talk to your current math teacher
Use the chart on the back of the Registration Directions or on pg 7 of Registration guide

13. Math- special situations
If you are coming from a non-Anoka Hennepin school be sure to check on correct math placement.
Intermediate Algebra is the grade-level course and is not the same as Algebra I.
Students who had Algebra I in grade 7 and Geometry in Grade 8 will still need an Intermediate Algebra course.

14. More on Social Studies AP Geography (Human Geography)
Advanced Placement/AP classes are college level courses taught at high schools by trained teachers
AP exams in the spring are scored by College Board and can give students college credit
Very rigorous- high reading level and able to commit to homework and study time

15. Advanced Placement
Andover High School is committed to offering a variety of AP courses to allow students a way to have access to college while still in high school.
See the Advanced Placement flyer for more information on these opportunities.

16. Use the Registration Guide
Prerequisites
Audience
Outcomes

17. Registration Course Numbers
All required and elective courses
Page numbers refer to the area of registration guide

18. Course Numbers Begin by selecting your required courses
Every course has a 5-digit number
Classes that are multiple tri’s have add’l numbers

19. Registration Worksheet
Transfer your choices to the worksheet.
After Required classes there are spots available for electives.
Electives give students the opportunity to explore interests/prepare for college.
Choose 6 alternates.

20. AHConnect Course Entry
Use student AHConnect account to enter registration choices
Directions are on the Registration Worksheet
One tip when searching for classes: use the course # instead of name

21. Honors Classes
Students may elect to take Honors classes. (English, SS, Math, Science)
Usually strong A’s in same subject in Grade 8.
Honors classes are more rigorous.
Honors classes contribute to weighted GPA.
Balance

22. What’s Next? Encourage you to head to the gym
Counselors to answer general questions
Teachers from each department are also available to answer questions about classes

23. Timeline
Counselors return to OVMS on Friday, January 13 to collect worksheets. On-time helps you get the classes you’re asking for.
Enter your choices by January 13
Don’t have access to a computer?
Not from OVMS? Please drop off or mail to us.

24. Thank You!
We look forward to having the class of at Andover High School.
4 years to turn 8th graders into college freshmen, workers, and military personnel.
It’s a fantastic job and thank you for letting us be part of it.