1. 9 th Grade Registration 2011-2012

2. What to keep in mind when registering for classes High school graduation requirements Plans after high school (including college admissions requirements) Interests and Abilities Classes that you may want to take in 10th, 11th or 12th grade Always easier to drop a class for a prep period later (not as easy the other way around)

3. You should NOT make decisions based on: Classes that your friends are taking Which classes are the easiest Who teaches the course

4. Resources that you can use to help with class selection Registration Manual (on-line) Parents or any other adults you trust and respect Teachers, Counselors, Coaches Older students On-line resources that identify college admission criteria – Naviance!

5. Registration Information Receive registration information and materials today (Feb. 2 rd ) – Please share with your parent/guardian. Registration information is updated and posted on- line You will have about 1 week to review information and seek advice Course selections will be made on Wednesday, February 16 th There will not be a lot of time to ask questions that day, so ask your questions between now and then!

7. Graduation Requirements Class of 2015 Pass all required courses 4 credits English 4 credits English 3.5 credits Social 3.5 credits Social 3.0 credits Math (including Statistics) 3.0 credits Math (including Statistics) 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Science 0.5 credit PE 0.5 credit PE.25 credit Health.25 credit Health.25 credit Speech.25 credit Speech 1.0 credit Visual or Performing Art 1.0 credit Visual or Performing Art 23.5 TOTAL CREDITS Pass MCA/Grad Tests in Writing (9), Reading (10) and Math (11)

8. It is your ultimately your responsibility to track your own completion of the graduation requirements! (We are happy to help!)

9. Required Courses for 9 th grade 1.0 credit English English 9 or Honors English 9 English 9 or Honors English 9 0.5 credit Social Geography Geography 1.0 credit Math Selection based on current math course and performance in that course Selection based on current math course and performance in that course 1.0 credit Science Physical Science Physical Science 0.5 credit PE 9 0.25 credit Health 9 0.25 credit Speech 9 Other graduation or college admissions requirements Visual or performing art, Foreign Language Visual or performing art, Foreign Language ** Minimum of 6 credit earning courses each semester

10. Elective Course Options Art – FINE ARTS Drawing I, II* Drawing I, II* Art I Art I Painting I*, II* Painting I*, II* Ceramics I* Ceramics I*Business Computer Science Computer Science Game Programming Game Programming Intro to Business Intro to Business Intro to Marketing Intro to Marketing

11. Elective Course Options Communication Arts – FINE ARTS Introduction to Theater Introduction to Theater Acting for Stage and Screen Acting for Stage and Screen Industrial Technology Intro to Technology Intro to Technology Woods I* Woods I*

12. Elective Course Options Music Varsity Choir Varsity Choir Symphonic Band Symphonic Band World Language Spanish I, II* Spanish I, II* Mandarin Chinese I, II* Mandarin Chinese I, II*

13. Elective Course Options Student Prep Period A (S1) – no credit earned Student Prep Period B (S2) – no credit earned **Students may not have more than 1 SPP each semester!

14. Elective course selections are only requests at this time! Each student will be asked to identify 3 alternate elective courses in case their first choice(s) are not possible.

15. Additional Items Your official high school transcript starts in 9 th grade Maintain a high GPA – 9 th grade year builds the foundation Take challenging courses Attendance – make it easy on yourself by attending regularly. Attendance Policy is in effect next year Take advantage of resources EARLY! Teachers, Peers (study groups), Family/Student Access, Tutors, etc. Teachers, Peers (study groups), Family/Student Access, Tutors, etc.

16. You will officially submit course requests for next year on Wednesday, February 16 th. Please come prepared!