1. 2015-2016 Registration

2.  Write your name on the front cover of your Secondary Course of Study.  You must bring your Secondary Course of Study guide when you come to Registration Night.  Teachers: write the names of absent students on a guide and send their guide to the office during homeroom.  Review information on the following slides.

3. ◦ Page 6: ◦ No schedule changes after courses have been submitted ◦ Page 7: ◦ Credits required for grade promotion (top) ◦ Minimum College Admission Requirements (bottom) ◦ Page 8: ◦ Graduation Requirements for NC Scholars Program ◦ SAT Scholarship (bottom left) – See Mrs. Simpson ◦ Page 9: ◦ Required state testing ◦ EOCs-Math I, Biology, English II, CTE ◦ 10 th Graders - PLAN ◦ 11 th Graders – ACT ◦ 12 th Graders – WorkKeys ◦ NC Final Exams for selected courses

4. Pages 10-12: ◦ 22 credits to graduate (4 math, 4 English, 4 Social Studies, 3 Science, 4 in a concentration/cluster, 2 other electives, 1 PE) ◦ CPR Instruction (completed in 8 th Grade) ◦ Graduation Project (12 th Grade) ◦ Current 9 th graders: Register for American History I or register for Turning Points in American History if planning to take AP US History as a junior.  Commitment form signed by student and parent required if planning to take Turning Points and AP United States History

5.  NCVPS (online courses)  Highlight the 1 st sentence ◦ See www.ncvps.org for offerings.www.ncvps.org ◦ Foreign Language online NOT recommended ◦ SBHS requires a minimum of 3.0 Weighted GPA for enrollment. ◦ NCVPS Application and Commitment Form must be signed and returned to Mrs. Friebel in the media center.

6.  The key on page 23 is critical for understanding and using this guide – review it carefully before looking at the course descriptions on pages 24-80.  If individual schools are listed and you don’t see SBHS, we don’t offer the course.  NOTE: Courses are offered based on ENROLLMENT numbers. If we don’t have enough students register for a course, it will not be offered.

7.  CTE Page 33: o We will offer Biomedical Technology II. Add SBHS to Offered at: NHS, WOHS, SBHS  Math Page 49: o Essentials for College Math (SREB READY Math) – can be 4 th math for students planning to attend college but who will not major in a STEM course of study. o See Math flow chart on next slide.

9.  Current 9 th graders will register for Honors Biology or Physical Science (See your Earth & Environmental Science teacher if you are unsure which to take).  If you take Physical Science as 10 th grader, you will take regular Biology will be the following year.  If you take Honors Biology as a 10 th grader, you will take chemistry the following year. Chemistry will count as your physical science credit for graduation.  Chemistry is a difficult course if you haven’t taken Physical Science. Math III is recommended before taking Chemistry. Discuss the best course option with your current science teacher.

10.  Page 69: – ◦ See table with performing and visual courses offered at SBHS

11.  Pages 81-88: o Career & College Promise (Community College Courses for high school students) ◦ List of available college transfer courses (pages 82-84) ◦ How to enroll – page 84 (application page 86) ◦ Requirements : Highlight #2 on page 87  Junior or Senior  Minimum weighted GPA of 3.0  Minimum test scores ◦ To maintain eligibility #4 on page 87:  Progress toward graduation  Maintain a 2.0 GPA in college coursework

12. ◦ Student remains enrolled at SBHS while taking a course at another high school. ◦ Student provides own transportation. ◦ Request can be made at registration night and must then be approved by principal. ◦ Because of the distance and traveling time from SBHS to another high school, it is rare for students to work this into their schedule.

13.  WHY? ◦ For students to take advantage of a Specialized Program at another high school – see list on pages 93-94  How does it work? ◦ Complete the application process ◦ NOTE: Transportation is not provided. ◦ Must stay at the other school the entire school year. ◦ Students must be in good standing at their home school to be considered. High expectations must be met – good attendance, grades, discipline, etc..  How/When do I apply? (page 95) ◦ Student must see counselor to obtain an intent form ◦ Application is due to desired school by May 8, 2015 ◦ Current Controlled Enrollment students- Intent form is DUE to Mrs. Andre by 3/27/15! (page 96)

14.  Pages 97-98: o Driver’s License Information o Highlight “Who is not eligible”  Pages 98-99: o Athletic eligibility  Cannot miss more than 13.5 days in a semester (in attendance 85% of previous semester)  Minimum load is 3 classes/ Must pass at least 3 classes for eligibility

15.  Registration Checklist o Discuss the Course Selections form you completed with the counselor with your parents. o Review the graduation requirements and course guide with your parents. o Email a counselor if you have questions. (Mrs. Rains or Mrs. Simpson) o Bring your course guide to your assigned registration night. o When you met with the counselor, a received a sheet that indicates the date and time for your registration night. Please be sure to share this information with your parents. o 11 th Grade: March 18 th o 10 th Grade: March 19 th o 9 th Grade: March 24th

16. Business & Culinary Arts Academy Arts, AV Technology & Communication Technology Science, Trades, Engineering & Math Academy Education & Human Services Academy Health Sciences Academy Hospitality & Tourism Digital Media Welding, Masonry, Carpentry, Drafting Teacher Cadet & Early Childhood Education Health Science Marketing Visual & Performing Arts Engineering AP Business Interior Design Scientific Visualization Social St. (4 non-required) Foods English(4 non- required) Game Art Design Foreign Language ProstartScience (4 non- required) Physical Education Math (4 non- required) Curriculum Assistance Apparel Development AVID