1. Newport
Registration for th Grade (for current 10th Grade students)

2. Topics Covered The Packet Graduation Requirements Academic Courses
Electives
College Considerations
Running Start
Online Registration

3. The Packet Cover sheet with due dates Course selection form
On-line course selection instructions
4 year planning guide
Transcript
Lunchtime elective Fair (Monday, March 6)
Classroom elective fair (Tuesday, March 7)

4. Minimum Graduation Requirements Catalog pages 8-9
Subject Credits Semesters
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education
Fine Arts * 4
Career and Technical Ed
Health
Electives
World Language 2* 4
Community Service 40 hours required
GPA GPA required
Total Credits/Semesters
*Career pathway alt. options

5. Graduation Requirements
24 credits (see page 8-9)
2.0 GPA
Community Service – 40 hours (forms on-line)
State Testing Requirements
Must pass Smarter Balanced
ELA, Math, Biology
High School and Beyond Plan (via Naviance)
Personal Pathway Options (Fine Art/WL alt.)

6. Junior English English (Page 32) AP Language and Literature
American Literature and Composition

7. Junior History
History (Page 67)
AP US History
US History

8. Math (Page 54) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc
AP Calc AB or AP Stats Business Calculus
(or Business Calc) or AP Stats.
or Precalculus
Advanced Calculus
Differential Equations

9. Math (Catalog page 54) Need signature from current Math teacher
4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it.
Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2
Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses. Talk to math teacher

10. Science (Catalog Page 63)
Biology→ Chemistry → Additional Science
Additional Course Options (pre-reqs required)
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics (1,2,C)
AP Environmental Science
Marine Science (pre-reqs)
Anatomy and Physiology (pre-reqs) *
Nanotechnology (pre-reqs) *
Biotechnology (pre-reqs) *
* classes can count toward CTE credit

11. World Language (Page 80) What level is right for you?
Consult current teacher/Signature Required
4 year College Pathway:
2 years required, 3-4 recommended
Competency Test
Receive World Language credit
Register online and pay the school accountant

12. Electives Course Descriptions at bsd405.org
Electives Fair Monday & Tuesday (3/6 – 3/7)
WaNic – see Mrs. Worden. Forms due ASAP
Leadership – no application needed
REQUIRED class for ASB Officers
Link Crew (Nonis), Yearbook (Driscoll), Knightlife (Glowacki), ASPEN (Feder)– require applications
AP Capstone/Seminar
NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

13. Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes. 2.0 alternate electives
Open period (11th, 12th) – must meet grad reqs. first
Open period impact for athletes (6 of 6)
PE: Class, Sport for Credit, and/or Community
Retaking a Failed class: NHS, Summer School or Credit Retrieval Talk to your Counselor

14. Planning and Balance to Achieve your Goals!
Budget Time & Balance – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies
Pursue passion area (elective or club)
Look at prerequisites
Explore Naviance for college and career research.

15. College Considerations
Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance
4 Years Math and Science
World Language (2-4 years)
Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class)
U of Calif. schools and many others (No “D” grades)
College visits – use breaks to visit

16. Running Start High school and College credit (dual enrollment)
Assessment test required in English unless have 3.0 GPA or higher
If interested, you MUST go to the BC website and follow the steps-

17. Online Course Selection
You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by
March 20th

18. Online Course Selection Reminders
Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits
When you are complete, click Turn In.
Complete your online selections by Thursday, March 20th
We will pick up your forms in English classes starting Friday, March 24.
Course Catalog at bsd405.org

19. Remember… Include Alternates for your electives
Choose Carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it”
Make your course selections challenging and college focused
Forms are due the week of March 20th

20. Thank you for attending!
Questions??
Laura Klein A-Cl
Heather Erickson Co-Hs
Diane Lindsay Hu-Li
Karen LaLonde Lia-Pa
Karen Schulz Pe-Te
John VanderMolen Th-Z
Counseling Center:
Thank you for attending!