1. + CLASS OF 2013 2011-2012 Windsor High School Course Registration

2. + Agenda College Requirements Diploma Options Advanced Coursework Advanced Opportunities Online Registration

3. + College Requirements English – 4 Credits Math – 4 Credits (Algebra I and Higher) Science – 3.0 Credits Social Studies – 3.0 Credits Academic Electives – 2.0 (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Art, Music, Journalism, Drama, Computer Science) World Language – 2.0 Credits (same language)

4. + Diploma Options 28 Credits English…4.0 Credits Mathematics…3.0 Credits Social Studies…3.5 Credits Science…3.0 Credits Physical Education…1.5 Credits Health…0.5 Credits Electives…12.5 Credits English…4.0 Credits Mathematics…4.0 Credits Social Studies…4.0 Credits Science…3.0 Credits Physical Education…1.5 Credits Health…0.5 Credits World Language…2.0 Credits Electives…9.0 Credits Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

5. + English 4.0 Credits 1.0 credit: 9 th English 0.5 credit: 10 th Speech/ Composition 0.5 Credit: 10 th Literature 1.0 Credit: American Literature 1.0 Credit: Additional English Class 4.0 Credits 1.0 credit: 9 th English 0.5 credit: 10 th Speech/ Composition 0.5 Credit: 10 th Literature 1.0 Credit: American Literature 1.0 Credit: Additional English Class Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

6. + Mathematics 3.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Algebra I 1.0 Credit: Class higher than Algebra I 1.0 Credit: Additional Math Class 4.0 Credits 4.0 Credit: Algebra I (Algebra I and Higher) Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

7. + Social Studies 3.5 Credits 1.0 Credit: World Geography 1.0 Credit: World History 1.0 Credit: United States History 0.5 Credit: US Government & Civics 4.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: World Geography 1.0 Credit: World History 1.0 Credit: United States History 0.5 Credit: US Government & Civics 0.5 Credit: Additional Social Studies Class Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

8. + Science 3.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Earth & Space Science 1.0 Credit: Biology 1.0 Credit: Additional Science Class 3.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Earth & Space Science 1.0 Credit: Biology 1.0 Credit: Additional Science Class Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

9. + Physical Education and Health 0.5 Credit: Physical Education I 1.0 Credit: Activity Based P.E. Class 0.5 Credit: Health 0.5 Credit: Physical Education I 1.0 Credit: Activity Based P.E. Class 0.5 Credit: Health Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

10. + World Language None Required2.0 Credits: Same World Language Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

11. + Electives 12.5 Credits 1.0 Credit: Fine Arts 1.0 Credit: Career and Technical 10.5 Credits: Other Electives 9.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Fine Arts 1.0 Credit: Career and Technical 7.0 Credits: Other Electives Basic DiplomaEndorsed Diploma

12. + Electives Performing Arts Visual Arts Vocal Music Instrumental Music Agriculture Business Family & Consumer Sciences Industrial Design & Technology Fine Arts Career & Technical

13. + Advanced Coursework Advanced 9 th Grade English Advanced 10 th Speech & Composition Advanced American Literature Advanced Geometry Pre-AP Biology Advanced Courses

14. + Advanced Coursework College Composition College Literature Spanish IV College Algebra College Trigonometry Calculus Geology Geographic Information Systems AP Biology AP Statistics AP Music Theory AP European History AP Human Geography AP Literature AP Chemistry AP Psychology UNC Dual-Credit Advanced Placement

15. + Weighted Grades Windsor High School recognizes and encourages the additional effort and learning required in classes beyond the usual level of difficulty for high school courses. A weighted grading scale will be implemented for certain courses that have a consistently verified and elevated curriculum and that culminate in an assessment demonstrating the student’s mastery of the subject matter.

16. + Weighted Grades The following categories of courses will be weighted on a 5 point scale: Advanced Placement program courses Dual-Credit courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses Concurrent Enrollment courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses Beginning 2011-2012

17. + Advanced Opportunities Available During Junior and Senior Years Deadline for Fall Semester Courses: May 1 Deadline for Spring Semester Courses: November 1 Application Deadline: April 1 of Junior Year Concurrent Enrollment Early Graduation

18. + Online Registration Students login to his/her Infinite Campus portal using student ID number and password If first time on Infinite Campus, password will be 6-digit birth date Please logon to portal before registration opens to be sure that your account is working properly If you are unable to login to the portal, please contact Infinite Campus support at ICsupport@weldre4.k12.co.usICsupport@weldre4.k12.co.us Open: January 16 Closed: January 23

19. + Online Registration

20. + Registration is complete when there are 16/16 “UNITS” requested and 4 “ALTERNATE COURSES” requested. Be sure that you have requested the “A” and “B” section of yearlong classes. Do not register for Marching Band. This course will be added later for those students participating in this class.

21. + Online Registration Juniors may request 1 Open Block per semester You must have at least 16 credits at the end of your Sophomore year Open Blocks will only be offered 1 st and 4th blocks on Maroon and Gold days Students must leave campus during their open block Open Blocks

22. + Online Registration Course Numbers: OPN 104: Open Block A OPN 105: Open Block B Open Blocks

23. + Online Registration Click “PRINT REQUEST SUMMARY” to print a copy of your requests. Parent/Guardian and current math teacher must sign copy indicating approval of requested courses. Turn signed copy in to WHS Counseling Office by Tuesday, January 25. The 2011-2012 Course Description Book can be found on the Windsor High School website.

24. + Schedule Changes The Master Schedule is “Student Driven”. Courses and sections are scheduled because of the class requests that are made through this registration process. Please choose your classes wisely! Any schedule changes will be handled on a space available basis.

25. + Additional Information Tuesday, February 1 10-Minute Counselor Appointments

26. + QUESTIONS? Libba James (last names A-G): 686-8123 or libba.james@weldre4.k12.co.uslibba.james@weldre4.k12.co.us Alicia Martin (last names H-O): 686-8122 or alicia.martin@weldre4.k12.co.usalicia.martin@weldre4.k12.co.us Angie Rizzuto (last names P-Z): 686-8124 or angie.rizzuto@weldre4.k12.co.usangie.rizzuto@weldre4.k12.co.us Amanda LePage (special services): 686-8126 or amanda.lepage@weldre4.k12.co.usamanda.lepage@weldre4.k12.co.us WHS Counselors