1. FRESHMEN PREVIEW NIGHT Class of 2018

2. Counseling Staff All 9 th grade Ms. Manganaro

3. Counseling Staff Mrs. Contreras Ms. Harter Mr. Hutchins Ms. Scherrer

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4 Phys. Ed. 1 Math4 Electives 4.5 Science3 CTE/FA 2 Social St. 3 Computers.5 TOTAL- 22 TOTAL- 22 1 Semester = ½ credit ; 1 Year = 1 credit

5. ARIZONA UNIVERSITY’S ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS English4 Soc. Studies2 Math4 Fine Arts1 Lab Science 3 Foreign Lang. 2 These 16 “core courses” can be met within the 22 credits needed for graduation. ASU-UofA-NAU- GCU-ASU-UofA-NAU-GCU-ASU-UofA-NAU-GCU--

6. CHOOSING CLASSES Grade Level – 9 th Grade Level – 9 th Length – semester or year Length – semester or year Credit –.5 or 1.0 Credit –.5 or 1.0 Other – signature or application required Other – signature or application required

7. ENGLISH PLACEMENT English 8 English I Hnrs English Hnrs Eng I

8. MATH PLACEMENT Math 8 Algebra I ( Math Topics 1/2 )

9. Honors 8 th Grade Math Honors Geometry ( Honors Math Topics 3/4 )

10. SCIENCE PLACEMENT Science 8 Science 8 Lab Biology Honors Science 8 Honors Lab Biology

11. ***Social Studies**** Optional for 9 th graders: World Studies or AP World History

12. Why Should I take World History as a 9 th grader?  History requirements can be met by 11 th grade- leaving more room for electives: Criminal Justice Current World Affairs PsychologySociology AP European History AP Psychology Benefits students interested in EVIT

13. AP vs. Regular World History  AP is a college level course in high school.  AP uses a college-level textbook and requires advanced reading and writing skills.  AP world history is a 50% writing course.  AP allows opportunity to take exam for college credit.

14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Male/ PE – Female Beginning Dance Athletes- Intro. Sports Training

15. ELECTIVES  Signature if required  Interests/Abilities  LIST ALTERNATES  A-Hour/ 8 th Hour option  Choose carefully

18. Typical Freshman Schedule English1.0 Math1.0 Science1.0 World History1.0 PE1.0 Elective1.0 (Computers/ Foreign Lang.) 6 credits

20. Timeline:  Registration Forms are due Monday the 24 th to Science Teachers!  Students will receive schedules this summer

21. Honors Classes / Testing Currently in Honors- Please have teachers sign/initial registration form. Seeking Honors Placement- South Valley JH students - May 9th (sign up in front office- SVJH) ***Not currently in GPS- we will have information when you enroll.

22. CVHS Career Pathways BusinessCreative Designing/ Building Health HelpingNature

23. ECAP and AzCIS  Education and Career Action Plan  4 Components –Extracurricular List –Career Plan –Academic Plan –Postsecondary Plan  AzCIS Website AzCIS Website AzCIS Website

24. Open Enrollment  Anyone not residing in CVHS boundaries needs to apply.  Forms due immediately to CVHS.

25. Students Applying to BioMed cvhsbiomed.net Completed Applications due March 7 th online.

26. Summer School  Information: www.gilbertschools.net  Gilbert High School  Registration begins 3/3  June 2 nd -26 th  $160 per half credit

27. HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR! Academics Clubs Activities Get Involved!

28. Thank You & Good Night