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Registration 2011-2012

Registration 2011-2012. Rocky River High School Presented by: Guidance Counselors . Who is my Counselor??. A-Dh: Ms. Cruz Di-J: Ms. Felker K- Rh : Ms. Foster Ri -Z: Ms. Brand. GRADUATION REQUIRNMENTS. Started 9 th grade in: 2007 or 2008= 28 credits CRP vs. CTP vs. CP

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Registration 2011-2012

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  1. Registration 2011-2012 Rocky River High School Presented by: Guidance Counselors

  2. Who is my Counselor?? • A-Dh: Ms. Cruz • Di-J: Ms. Felker • K-Rh: Ms. Foster • Ri-Z: Ms. Brand

  3. GRADUATION REQUIRNMENTS • Started 9th grade in: 2007 or 2008= 28 credits • CRP vs. CTP vs. CP • Started 9th grade in 2009 or 2010= 24 credits • FRC

  4. Exit Standard Tests • English I • Algebra I • Biology • Civics/Economics • US History • THESE MUST BE PASSED WITH A III OR IV

  5. NEW Promotion Requirements • 9th to 10th • Earn six (6) in any course + 1 exit standard test • 10th to 11th • Earn twelve (12) including: English I, English II, and Algebra I + 2 exit standard tests • 11th to 12th • Earn eighteen (18) including: English I, English II, and Algebra I + 3 exit standard tests

  6. Student Transcripts • GPA: Grade Point Average • Weighted v. Un-weighted • Class Rank: Where do you fall within your class? • Example: 12 out of 355 • Credits: How many do you have? • Earned vs. Potential

  7. What if something is wrong on my transcript? • If there is an error with grades- come to Guidance • If there is an error with contact information- come to Guidance for required forms

  8. Math • Entry year ’07 & ‘08 • CRP/CTP: Intro, Alg I, Tech I, Tech II • CP/DUAL: Alg I, Geom, Alg II, AFM/Pre-Calc • Entry year ‘09 & ‘10 • FRC: Alg I, Geom, Alg II, AFM/Pre-Calc

  9. Foreign Language • Is it needed to graduate? • No, to graduate from high school (FRC) • Yes, if you are attending a 4 year college/university • Yes, if it is your Concentration

  10. Career & Technical Education • Concentrations • Arts & Audio/Visual Technology Communication • Health Science • Finance • Business Management & Administration • Marketing Sales & Service • Information Technology • Hospitality & Tourism

  11. Other Concentrations • Performing and Visual Arts • 4 Band/Choir • 4 Art/Crafts/Photo • Foreign Language • 4 years (in high school) • ROTC • ROTC I-IV • Advanced Placement (AP) • 4 AP courses • Math • 4 additional math courses outside of required • Science • 4 additional science courses outside of required

  12. What will you get today? • Course offering book • Registration card • AP forms • College Experience form • NCVPS (online courses) form • Copy of your transcripts

  13. What classes do I pick?? • 8 classes and 3 alternative classes • Alternatives should be BOTH (4x4 and A/B day) • 1 core class per subject • 1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies • Teacher approval signatures • Teachers must sign next to the class you are selecting

  14. Pre-Requisistes for ClassesClasses with Fees • Some classes have pre-reqs that need to be completed • Example: Art II needs to have Art I completed • Example: Accounting I needs to have Algebra I completed • Example: Apparel II needs to have Apparel I completed • Example: Anatomy needs to have Chemistry completed • Some classes have fees • Apparel Development • Housing & Interiors • Photography • Advanced Placement requires fee for Exam

  15. Who needs to sign my card? • Teacher signatures • Registration Card • Advanced Placement forms • Parent signature • Registration Card • Advanced Placement forms • College Experience form • NCVPS form

  16. When do I meet with my Counselor? • If you have English THIS semester, we will meet with you during your English class • If you had English LAST semester, we will meet with you during 2nd block (you will get a pass) • If you are absent on your meeting date, we will find you for a make-up date… If you are absent on your make-up date: COUNSELOR MAKES YOUR CARD!! • Meetings start: March 16th

  17. When are the cards due? • Wednesday, March 14th • Due to 1st period teacher • If you are absent that day, turn it in the day you return • NO CARD= COUNSELOR MAKES YOUR CARD AND NO CLASS CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED

  18. College Experience • Juniors and Seniors • Take course at CPCC in the afternoon/evening • Must pay for books • Must have reliable transportation • Must have 2.5 GPA • Must have signed form

  19. NCVPS • North Carolina Virtual Public School (online) • Take summer courses • Take online course in the fall • Take classes from home computer • Must have reliable internet connection • Must have reliable email address

  20. SAT & ACT • Where do I sign up? • www.collegeboard.com(SAT) • www.myactstudent.com(ACT) • Make sure to register before the deadline • See websites for deadlines and locations • Important classes to take before the test • Take Spring of Junior year (after Algebra II) • Take Fall of Senior year • **Always good to take the tests at least 2 times** • Practice, Practice, Practice • Purchase or Borrow the SAT/ACT Prep Book • Go onto collegeboard.com for additional help • If finances work out, attend a SAT/ACT review class

  21. College Fair • Saturday, March 20th : CMS College Fair • Location: The PARK • Dress professionally • First impression, these are the people in admissions • Bring index card with contact information • Easier to read then filling out bubbles • Make sure to speak up and be heard • Lots of people there, get admissions reps name

  22. Colleges/Universities in S. Carolina • South Carolina colleges and universities have an additional requirement for acceptance admissions: • You MUST take both CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS • During registration • Juniors should take either Chemistry or Physics • Seniors should take the other one (Chemistry or Physics)

  23. College Resumes and Essays • Start creating a resume during your 9th grade year • Keep record of EVERYTHING!! • Community Service • Honor Roll • Awards • Sports & Clubs • Go onto college websites during the summer to view their required essays • Start working on the essay during summer break • Get people to review and make corrections

  24. Scholarships & Research • Juniors- treat this as a “Research” year • Apply for Junior Scholarships • Visit college campuses • Create your Top 5 college list • Start reviewing the Senior Scholarship Newsletter

  25. What if I want to go into the Military • US Military Academy (West Point) • US Naval Academy • US Merchant Marines • US Air Force Academy • US Coast Guard Academy • Check out the Rocky River Website (Student Services section) for more information

  26. Rocky River Guidance Website • Get scholarship information • Get College Planning information • Get summer program information • View Guidance announcements • Helpful website • Request a transcript • Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rockyriverHS/Pages/StudentServices.aspx

  27. Thank you!! • QUESTIONS?????

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