1. Pre-Registration for the 2013 – 2014 School Year

2.  Credits  Career Path / Planning  Involvement  Freedom  Responsibility

3.  English…………………8 credits  Math……………………6 credits ◦ Algebra…………………..2 credits ◦ Geometry………………..2 credits ◦ Senior year………………2 credits  Science…………………6 credits ◦ Lab based…………………4 credits  Social Studies…………7 credits ◦ US History………………..4 credits ◦ Government……………..2 credits ◦ Economics……………….1credit  Humanities……………2 credits  Physical Education…..2 credits

4.  Computer Technology……….1credit  Health…………………………...1 credit  Speech…………………………..1 credit  Electives…………………………16 credits  CREDIT TOTAL…………………50 CREDITS

5.  ISAT ◦ Reading ◦ Math ◦ Language Usage  College Entrance Exam (by the end of your junior year) ◦ ACT ◦ SAT ◦ COMPASS  Senior Project

6.  A transcript reflects: ◦ All the classes you have taken in high school; ◦ The letter grade you received in each class; ◦ Credits received for each class; ◦ Your grade point average (GPA); ◦ Your class rank.

7.  Required ◦ English I ◦ Math ◦ Earth Science ◦ Public Speaking/ Debate ◦ Health ◦ World History  Recommended ◦ Computer Applications ◦ General Lifestyle Activities Then Prioritize: Classes needed to graduate; Classes needed for college admissions; Classes to further your knowledge / skills for post-high school goals; Wants

8.  As you select courses be sure you pay attention to: ◦ Grade level requirements; ◦ Course length; ◦ Pre-requisites; ◦ Instructor permission.

10.  As a freshman I wish I would have..  Known it’s a good idea to get involved with school organizations right from the start;  Taken all required classes so I don’t struggle my senior year;  Start good organizational habits such as using my agenda;  Start good habits like doing homework instead of bad habits like not doing homework;  Worked harder.