1. Southwest High School “Excellence Has No Boundaries” Welcomes… Class of 2019

2. ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS High School Course Selection Guide 2015-16 BRIEF overview of pages 1-15 ◦Pg. 6 Schedule Changes ◦Pg. 7 Recommended Grade Classification Min. Admission UNC Requirements ◦Pg. 8 NC Scholars/SAT Scholarship ◦Pg. 9 Testing/ Exit Standards Future Ready Core- pages 10-12

4. NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public School) Pg. 13 NCVPS (For courses NOT offered on campus. Must be self-disciplined; self motivated) *Need administration approval Personalized Academic Programs 13-14

5. ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS High School Course Selection Guide 2015-16 Course Descriptions (high school)- pages 23-80 Use Registration Card as Primary- All of the courses that are offered at Southwest High School Honors Credit available for: Foods I & *Principles of Business

6. ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLS High School Course Selection Guide 2015-16 Pg. 81 Career & College Promise: Dual Enrollment- 11 th & 12 th graders

7. Cross And Controlled Enrollment Process WHY? ◦To take advantage of a Specialized Program- (listed on page 91) How does it work? ◦Transportation is NOT provided. ◦Must complete the entire school year. ◦Expectations must be met. How/When do I apply? ◦Sample Application on page 95 ◦Due to Student Services at the County Office by May 8, 2015. *Note- The only Specialized Programs that you may apply for as a freshman are, Advance Construction Tech., Advanced/Applied Tech., Advanced Auto/Transportation Tech., JROTC Please speak with your Guidance Counselor if you are interested.

8. IT’S TIME TO REGISTER! Registration cards ◦Demographic information ◦Course Selection  Honors?- teacher initials  Which math?- teacher initials  Which electives?- see back of card  Art? - teacher recommendation  Spanish? - teacher recommendation  List (2) 1 st choice electives  List (2) alternates that you would be happy with if the 1 st choice doesn’t work out

11. REMEMBER!!! Be sure to list alternates (Something you are with!) Parent Signature- (Discuss with your parents your choices) Teacher’s initials- (Required for HONOR level courses) NO SCHEDULE CHANGES!!!- Be sure of your elective and alternate choices

12. DEADLINES!!! DEADLINES!!! Registration cards DUE to homeroom teachers on/ BEFORE Wednesday, March 25 th We MUST receive your registration cards! Registration Parent Information Night March 23rd @ 6pm in the Auditorium at Southwest High School