2. Boulder Creek High School Registration 2014-2015 1

3. Graduation Credits All students need 22 Credits to Graduate Students earn 0.5 credit for each passed class each semester (1 credit per year per class): English Lang. Arts 1 =.5 cr English Lang. Arts 2 =.5 cr 2

4. Graduation Requirements HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS  4 cr English Language Arts  4 cr Math  3 cr Science  3 cr Soc.Studies  1 cr Fine Arts or CTE  1 cr PE/Health  6 cr electives UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS  4 cr English Language Arts  4 cr Math  3 cr Science  3 cr Soc Studies  1 cr Fine Arts  2 cr World Language  5 cr Electives 3 TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE? 22

5. 10 th Grade Schedule Language Arts Language Arts 3-4 Lang Arts 3-4 Honors Math Geometry 1-2 Geometry 1-2 Honors Algebra 3-4 Honors Science Chemistry (honors) Chemistry Earth Science Social Studies World History World History Honors AP World History Elective 1 Elective 2 Two Alternates

6. Advanced Placement (AP) vs Honors What’s right for me? AP  College level course  College level reading and writing is required  Must pass AP exam to receive college credit for the course  A teacher signature is recommended to enroll in this course Honors  Honors classes prepare you for AP classes your junior year  A teacher signature is recommended to enroll in this course

7. World HistoryWorld History HonorsAdvanced Placement World History This is a requirement for graduation B or higher in ELA Honors Students with a C in ELA Honors can be considered if Lexile is 1050 or higher Expect 45 minutes of homework 2-3 nights a week One essay will be assigned B or higher in ELA Honors A in ELA (lexile 1100 or higher) Strong work ethic Expect 1 -1.5 hours of homework a night Summer work is required You will read 1-2 chapters a week Three different types of essays will be assigned

8. What if I change my mind about a class I choose today?  You will receive a print out of your class choices in a few weeks  At that time you will be able to receive teacher signatures and change elective choices

9. Schedule Changes will be approved if……  It is a computer error  You are missing a class required for graduation  Health concerns  You have taken a class over the summer

10. I want to change an elective!  Make all elective changes this January between the 16 th and 30 th when we are doing course request changes.  Remember students do at times get placed in their alternates so DO NOT choose a class you are unsure of!!!

11. Time to decide on classes for your sophomore year! Look over your course request form – Write your first and last name and Student ID # on the top of your form – Please print legibly and indicate your choices clearly. – Your ELA and Math selections are pre-determined – We will go over science, social studies, and elective options.

13. I am unsure about an elective what do I do?  The course planning guide is online.  Visit the BCHS counseling website or dvusd.org

14. OYOUR COUNSELOR IS HERE TO HELP see your counselor! Students with last names A-C Mrs. Gerressen Students with last names D-I Mrs. Lonetti Students with last names J-N Mrs. Southmayd Students with last names O-S Mrs. Fricker Students with last names T-Z Mrs. Palermo College and career specialist Mrs. Romero