1. Registration for 2018-2019 School Year
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Puyallup High School
Registration
for School Year
Welcome to Pre-Registration.
Today’s program presents information regarding
The Course of Study
Your Career Path
Your Graduation Inventory and
Your Course Interest Survey
You have in front of you a Course of Study and Your Graduation Inventory. The Course Interest Survey , a bubble-in sheet, will be given to you at the next advisory on April 1. #3
An important date that you can place in your planner is April 1. This is the date of your next advisory and the date that you must make your final decision for the courses you will take for the school year.
Any students interested in Running Start for should attend the information meeting held at Rogers High School on April 28, at 7:00 p.m
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Registration next year will be a personalized walk-around registration in August. You will be mailed a registration packet during the summer which will include a master schedule, a list of your course selections, and a worksheet to help you plan your daily schedule. #5
Please open your Course of Study. Your Course of Study is your reference book for all questions related to course offerings, high school graduation requirements, and college entrance information. #6
At this time we would like to cover some important aspects contained in the Course of Study.
Be sure to review page 3. In particular note that you must have earned 5 credits in grade 9 and at least 15 credtis in grades 10, 11, and 12 including all required courses in order to participate in Commencement exercises.
You will also want to review page 4 that explains other courses that satify graduation requirements. #7
Please turn to page 7 regarding graduation requirements. You need the following required classes along with 6.5 credits of electives.
2 years of Math
4 years of English
2 1/2 years of Social Studies
1 year Occupational Education
1 semester of health
2 years of physical education
2 years of science #8
Continuing on page 7 review the second column which outlines the requirements for admission to a 4-year college. College requirements vary--be sure to check the catalogues of your prospective colleges. Use the College Quest computer program in Student Services to identify colleges that meet your needs. #9
The best educational planning is done when classes are selected that prepare your based on your career interests.
[] Map out a cours of study that includes requirements and electives each semester.
[] Try out career path related classes early so you can take advanced classes later or change your career path.
[] Attend classes to learn skills, not to get them out of the way!
#10. There are 5 career paths
CouStScr
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2. Upcoming Events Curriculum Fair: February 27th, 6:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Curriculum Fair: February 27th, 6:00 p.m.
HAC open February 6th –March 6th
Schedule change requests may be ed to your PHS counselor until March 12th
Mrs. Kaiser: A-C & AVID
Mrs. Kozar: D-K
Mrs. Mercer: L-R
Mr. Sanchez: S-Z
Any students interested in Running Start should attend the information meeting held at________
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3. 1/1/2019
Registration for
Choose your class requests for next year to enter into
HAC
You will receive your schedules for next year in August.
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4. The PSD Course of Study is. . .
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The PSD Course of Study is. . .
…your reference book for all questions related to course offerings, high school graduation requirements, and college entrance information.
The PHS Course of Study is your reference book for all questions related to course offerings, high school graduation requirements, and college entrance information.
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5. Review the requirements for graduation on page
Stay on Course
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Review the requirements for graduation on page
13 of the Course of Study.
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6. High School Graduation Requirements* (9-12) Class of 2021
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High School Graduation Requirements* (9-12) Class of 2021
Science credits (2.0 lab & 1.0 lab or non-lab)
Mathematics credits (through Algebra II)
English credits
Health .5 credits (Includes Life Issues in grade 9)
Fitness credits (1.0 can be PPR*)
Fine Arts 2 credits (1.0 can be PPR*)
Occupational Ed. 1 credit
Social Studies 3 credits
World Studies – 1.0
American Studies II – 1.0
Civics.50/SS elective.50
World Language 2 credits (2.0 can be PPR*)
Electives 4 credits
*PPR = Personalized Pathway Requirement
24 credits must be earned in grades 9-12
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7. Many Roads to Success Four-Year College Community College
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Many Roads to Success
Four-Year College
Community College
Technical College
Military
Apprenticeship
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8. Entrance Requirements for Most Public Washington Universities
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Entrance Requirements for Most Public Washington Universities
Science years (2 of the 3 Biology, Chem, Physics)
Mathematics (through Alg II) 4 years
(Senior year math based quantitative course)
English 4 years
Foreign Language years *The same foreign language
Social Studies 3 years
Fine Arts 1 year
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9. Course Request Sheet Please use pencil and fill in: Name Student ID #
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Course Request Sheet
Please use pencil and fill in:
Name
Student ID #
Current Junior High
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Career Pathways
Select a Career Pathway based on your interests. You may change your pathway should your interests change.
Students who earn “B’s” or better in all pathway concentration classes can earn an
pathway honor cord at graduation.
Please see Mrs. Jellison, Career Specialist at PHS for questions/paperwork.
Select course of study that is related to your interests.
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11. Select required classes
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Select required classes
Fill in the English option that you plan to take next year. Check with current English teacher
Sophomore English (#080119)
Pre-AP ELA Debate (#080129)
Pre-AP Soph English-Journalism (#080139)
Pre-AP Sophomore English (#080159)
AP Seminar Application Due Feb. 27th to JH Counselor or PHS Main Office
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12. Science Option-Year Long
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Science Option-Year Long
Biology
Biology-Natural Resources
Pre-AP Biology
If you have already taken Biology
Pre-AP Chemistry
Chemistry
AP Physics
Anatomy & Physiology - CTE
Geology
AP Biology (colleges required Chem or Physics in high school)
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13. Mathematics –Year Long
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Mathematics –Year Long
Check with current math teacher for correct selection.
Applied Algebra I
Geometry or Applied Geometry I
Algebra II
Pre-AP Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
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14. Elective Classes
Choose classes that will fill the remaining three periods of your schedule. You may choose semester classes, year long classes or a combination of both.
Choose alternate classes in case your primary requests are filled. Write-in the course (alternate choices) section.
Remember that if you have not taken any Fine Arts, Health, Fitness or Occupational Ed. classes during 9th grade, you should select classes in those areas.
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15. Fitness: Semester or Full Year
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Fitness: Semester or Full Year
Fitness Walking
Personal Fitness
Swimming
Weight Training
Team Sports
Nutrition & Fitness (semester only)
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16. Health Health Relationships & Human Development & Child Development
Nutrition & Fitness
Life Issues (9th Grade)
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17. Select required classes
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Select required classes
A Typical Sophomore Schedule
English
Mathematics
Biology/Science
Health/Fitness or Elective
Fine Arts or Elective
Occupational Ed., World Language, or Elective
Here are is a typical class schedule.
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Completing Your Plan
Does your plan include all of the classes required for graduation?
If you plan to attend a four-year college as a freshman, does your plan include classes that are required by most colleges? (See
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Remember...
In order to participate in commencement you need to fulfill all of the graduation requirements including the High School and Beyond Plan and meet state requirements on the Smarter Balanced Exams.
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20. What to Do in the Next Week
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What to Do in the Next Week
Read the course descriptions very carefully. You are responsible for choosing the courses that meet your needs.
Make sure that you have fulfilled all prerequisites for your chosen courses.
Talk to your teachers, parents/guardians, and counselors about your course selections.
Attend the Curriculum Fair on Tuesday, February February 27th at 6:00 p.m.
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And Don’t Forget...
The process that we are currently using requires that you commit to these classes for the entire year.
Go to the: Puyallup High School Website-select Counselor Link- Under Links select “ How To Register Online For High School Classes Through HAC” for a Tutorial about the registration Process.
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Registration Form
Choose three year-long alternate classes and three semester-long alternate classes
Make sure to review your choices with your family
Curriculum Fair at PHS Tuesday, February 27th 6:00pm
You have until March 6th to make adjustments in HAC to your registration selections.
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23. QUESTIONS???
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