1. Registration for the 2015/2016 School Year Freshmen

2. What is in your registration packet? Instruction sheet and course prerequisites FCUSD graduation requirements and minimum college admissions requirements FCUSD graduation requirements and minimum college admissions requirements Green course selection sheet

4. Step One: Put your name in the upper right hand corner of your green form.

5. Step Two: Select an English course  Bubble in one of two options: Regular or Honors  If you are selecting Honors/AP you should have attended the information meeting held at FMS mid February with Mr. VanVelzer.  If you are selecting Honors /AP you need to read the policy and procedure document posted on the AP Program webpage, then initial that you and your parents have read it. You are not required to submit a contract, grades or test scores.AP Program webpage

6. Step Three: Select Beginning Composition  Beginning Composition has been bubbled in for you.  This course is a required 9 th grade course. It will be scheduled opposite terms from your English 9 class.

7. Step Four: Select a Math course.  Fill in the blank with the math class you have THIS school year at the middle school.  Bubble in the math class you wish to take next year.  Math placement will be based on a passing grade in your last trimester this year.  You may select two math courses if you would like also known as “doubling up in math” but you are not guaranteed to get both math classes based on space availability. If you double up in math, list the second math class as your first elective choice.  Please see the next slide to get a better understanding of what math class you will be placed in.

8. Math course placement 8 th Grade Math 3 rd Trimester Grade9 th grade placement GeometryA or BAlgebra 2 C,D or FMath 2 Math 1A or BMath 2 C (passed district final) Math 2 C (not passed district final), D or FMath 1 Course 3A, B or CMath 1 D,F but repeated in summer school with C or higher Math 1 D or FMath 1 with Support (two term course)

9. Step Five: Select a Science Course  Bubble in the science course you wish to take next year.  Most 9 th grade students will select Lab Physical Science  If you would like to take Biology you will need to be earning A’s or B’s in 8 th grade math and science.  You may select two science courses if you would like, also known as “doubling up in science” but you are not guaranteed to get both science classes based on space availability. If you double up in science, list the second science course as your first choice elective.

10. Step Six: Select a PE Course  Bubble in the course you would like to take to fulfill your PE requirement.  If you play a specific sport you may request to have it scheduled during your 4 th block by selecting “Fit 1 Athletic” however there is no guarantee that you will be given a space.

11. Step Seven: Select your alternate classes  Electives are courses that you get to choose based on your interests and goals.  They can be classes needed for college entrance or classes that offer content that is interesting to you.  Students are required to have at least 5 elective classes to graduate.  Although most of the time the master schedule allows for students to have their first choice in electives, students are not guaranteed to get scheduled into the elective classes of their choice. Choosing enough classes for counselors to use to create a schedule is critical.  List your elective choices in priority order. We will work from choice number 1 down to choice 10 until you have a full schedule.

12. Remember: Initial here if you are requesting honors. Sign your form and have your parents sign it once you have discussed your course choices. Students who have forms signed by parents get priority if courses are overenrolled

13. Where to find the counseling website: www.fcusd.org/vdlhs

14. Resources to help with course choices The hyperlinked documents can also be found on the counseling webpage Suggested course patterns for fulfilling graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Suggested course patterns for fulfilling graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Math Sequencing Chart Math Sequencing Chart (Traditional) Math Sequencing Chart For students who have completed Algebra 1 Science Sequencing Chart Vista del Lago four year planner Curriculum Guide This PowerPoint presentation