1. West Forsyth HS REGISTRATION 2019-2020
Aula 801 en Español

2. Counselors Miranda Dicato A - Coj Jenn Wyshner Col - Ep Robin Downs
Es -Ji
Tammy Winchester
Jo - Mo
Allison Barnes
Mu - Sh
Sean Sandag
Si - Z

3. Registration MATERIALS
given to current students
Registration handbook
Personal copy of transcript
Registration card
West specific Course Offerings list
Forms and applications
Online registration instructions
Rising 9th graders will receive these materials from their middle schools

4. Registration timeline Rising 9th Graders
February 25th-March 15th
Online registration period for Middle School 8th graders
Most questions and concerns can be answered by MS Counselors
March 22nd
Middle School will deliver registration cards to High schools
Any changes or requests will need to come to us after this date

5. Registration timeline Current Students
Thursday & Friday February 14th & 15th
Student Q&A with counselors during lunches
Monday & Tuesday February 18th-21st
registration for students w/o math
friday February 22nd – March 28th
All other students registration through Math classes

6. Current Student due dates
Registration card & forms– DUE to math teacher by:
February 20th A day classes
February 21st B day classes
Non-math students registration card & forms
Due February 18th - 20th (during appointment)
Online/registration card choices must match
Student/counselor will finalize at 1-on-1 conference
student will no longer be able to edit without talking to counselor

7. Graduation Requirement Minimums
2 electives must be any combination of CTE, Arts, or Second Language
2 additional electives from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area

8. Science (Levels include regular, honors, seminar and AP)
Earth/Environmental
Biology **
A physical science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science)
One additional science (e.g. Anatomy, Physics, Global Science Issues, AP sciences)
(Levels include regular, honors, seminar and AP)

9. (Levels include regular, honors, seminar, AP)
Social studies
World History **
Civics and Economics
American History I and II or AP U.S. History and one additional course
(Levels include regular, honors, seminar, AP)

10. Mathematics Sequences for College admissions
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
NC Math 1*
*student can also take Foundations of NC Math 1 to prepare for NC Math 1
NC Math 2
NC Math 2**
**student can also take Foundations of NC Math 2 to prepare for NC Math 2
NC Math 3
NC Math 3***
***student can also take Foundations of NC Math 3 to prepare for NC Math 3
Pre-Calculus
Advanced Functions and Modeling - or –
Discrete Math
-or-
AP Calculus AB
- or -
AP Calculus BC
- or –
AP Statistics

11. Mathematics Sequences for Military/workforce
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
NC Math 1*
*student can also take Foundations of NC Math 1 to prepare for NC Math 1
NC Math 2**
**student can also take Foundations of NC Math 2 to prepare for NC Math 2
NC Math 3***
***student can also take Foundations of NC Math 3 to prepare for NC Math 3
Selected CTE courses

12. Course Levels
Regular- Written assignments are shorter, have more check points; discussions are shorter, more structured; daily review of assignments, more homework checks, most reading done in class
No added GPA weight value
Honors- Focus on high levels of thinking; require self-motivation and ability to complete outside reading; little review; exhibit independent thinking, a strong work ethic; additional reading, writing and research assignments. Level IV or V on EOG’s as guideline.
.5 added GPA weight value
Seminar- Expect more depth, creativity, breadth; regular writing assignments with high expectations; emphasis on interpretation and analysis; provides less structure than a traditional honors class; most/all reading is done at home. Level IV or V on EOG’s and AIG as guideline.
Advanced Placement- college level writing expectations; high level analysis; college level text; academically gifted, self-disciplined and highly motivated; significantly increased reading outside of class time, writing and research assignments compared to the honors/seminar levels. Ready to be successful at college level.
1 added GPA weight value

14. Career Center Available to rising Juniors and Seniors
JUNIORS receive priority for CTE 2-year programs
Cosmetology ($350; 600 hours/yr including nights & weekends; limited spots)
Culinary Arts ($150)
Automotive / Collision
Health Science (pre-req “B” in Biology)
Standard travel time can be minutes
Standard number of courses when combining West and CC is “7”.
8 courses can be requested, but may not fit
Requires course at 8am at CC

16. Dual Enrollment Forsyth Tech
Must be at least 16 with 3.0 GPA to be eligible
Must be enrolled at West for two full periods
Courses count for both high school and college credit
Begins your permanent college transcript
Course are transferrable to 4-year colleges with a “C” or better
Tuition and books are no cost; must pay fees only
Application required – inquire during registration meeting

17. Early Graduation - not appropriate for everyone…must submit and be approved during registration process for following year
Repeating Courses – you may choose to retake a course you have failed in order to replace the F with the newly earned grade
Credit Recovery – an online option to recover credit in a course you failed by earning a Pass or Fail (can impact NCAA athletic eligibility).

18. Selecting Courses
Must choose 8 courses and 4 alternates both ONLINE and on CARD
List alternates in order of preference
Choose 7 courses only if planning to attend Career Center
Forms (for current students)
Career Center Travel
Service to School and Community (Juniors & Seniors only)
Study Seminar (Seniors Only)
Must have at least 3 AP courses, 5 HN courses, or a combination. Complete form but do not list on registration card. Not scheduled until summer. Assigned to a classroom – not Media Center

19. COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS
Online teacher recommendations
Entered into PowerSchool by 1st & 2nd semester teachers by February 15th
Can be viewed by student and counselors
Teacher recommendations are key!

21. Important Points Balance is essential for mental health!
Just because every teacher may recommend an HN or AP course for you doesn’t mean that you should do so in every department area
Always keep in mind your extra-curricular activities commitments
Athletics
Job
Hobbies
Talk to teachers; ask about electives in areas of interest

22. On-Line Registration Book|
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On-Line Registration Book
NOTE: This Powerpoint will be posted on Student Services Website Tomorrow

23. Mr. Egan Advanced placement Ms. Martin Finance Academy
Special Programs
Mr. Egan Advanced placement Ms. Martin Finance Academy

24. Department Locations
400 Building 700 Building 401 – Mathematics I & II 701 – World Languages: French, Latin, German 402 – Mathematics III & up 702 – World Languages: Spanish, Amer. Sign Lang. 403 – Exceptional Children 703 – English Learners: ESL 404 – Family and Consumer Science 705 – Visual Arts 405 – Social Studies: Civics & Amer. Hist. 706 – Science: Earth Envr. / Biology Social Studies: World Hist. 707 – Science: Chemistry / Physics & upper levels 406A –Social Studies: AP & Electives 708 – JROTC 407 – English I & II 408 – English III & up 409 – Business / Marketing 410 – Technology / Drafting APAC Performing Arts / Dance Student Services: Counselors