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Rising 10th and 12th Grade Parent Night: Course Registration and College Readiness

Join us for an informative evening to discuss course registration, college requirements, AP classes, and graduation options for rising 10th and 12th grade students. Our knowledgeable staff will provide guidance and answer any questions you may have.

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Rising 10th and 12th Grade Parent Night: Course Registration and College Readiness

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  1. Welcome! Rising 10th-12th Grade Parent Night

  2. PCHS Student Services Staff: • Ryan Cummings, Dean of Student Services • Felicia Moore, Counselor (A-E) • Justin Kearns, Counselor (F-L) • A.C. Stone, Counselor (M-P) • Janelle Sharp, Counselor (Q-Z) • Susan Taylor, Intervention Coordinator • Glenn Bass, Career Development Coordinator • Nartarshia Sharpe, Student Assistance Program Coordinator

  3. Registration Timeline • February-March: Meet with counselor to discuss course selections • Counselors will meet with all students in English classes or small groups • Check SPAN for Teacher Recommendations • Talk with Teachers • March 6-26: Enter course selections into SPAN • April 13-22: Teacher Recommendation Review • April 29: AP Parent Night • June 10: Last day to change course selections

  4. Registration…Looking to the future • Map out course ideas for next few years • High School Requirements • University Recommendations • Research course requirements • Talk with faculty • Think about work level now vs. future • Make sure you know the prerequisites • Schedule should reflect academic strengths

  5. What about AP classes? • Advanced Placement (AP) = College level • Optional exam to earn college credit • Two additional quality points • AP Potential Letter • Based on statistical correlation with PSAT scores • Be careful about selecting AP classes as alternates • Balance • How many AP’s should I take? • Is it better to make an A in Honors vs. a B in AP?

  6. Registration Tips • Sign up for 8 primary courses and 3 alternates • Alternates are back up selections, if primaries are full • Schedule corrections in the fall will be limited • Generally, no change will be made if you receive all the courses (including alternates) you sign up for this Spring • Be careful about signing up for AP classes as alternates • Don’t forget to review your graduation requirements

  7. PCHS Schedule Change Policy: • Schedules will only be changed for the following reasons: • Student has already received credit for the course. • Student has not met the prerequisite for the scheduled course. • Student has an incomplete schedule. • Student previously failed the course with the same teacher. • Student needs specific course to meet graduation requirements (priority is given to seniors and students with non-elective graduation requirement issues). • Student wants to increase rigor. • Student’s schedule must be changed for administrative reasons (class size, etc).

  8. 2009-2010 New Courses • English • Shakespeare HN, Leadership Seminar HN (10th/11th only-Applications will be available in Student Services starting March 9) • Second Language • AP Latin • AP Spanish Literature • Social Studies • AP Human Geography (11th/12th only) • Science • Marine and Astronomical Science

  9. 2009-2010 New Courses • Fine Arts • Technical Theatre I, Dance IV and Dance IV HN (2 Credits), Sculpture and Ceramics II • Career and Technical Electives • Early Childhood Education (2 credits,11th/12th only) • Off campus component

  10. 2009-2010 Yearlong Courses • Identified on Course Selection sheet • Italics, listed on the same line • “Paired” with another course • AP English III and AP US History are A/B Day • Examples include: • AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC • Spanish V HN and AP Spanish Language • AP Biology and HN Research Methods • Printing Graphics II • Band I-IV, Vocal Music III-IV, Dance III-IV

  11. Dual Enrollment • Learn and Earn and UNCGi • Not offered at PCHS at this time • NC Virtual Public School • Online, self study course at home • Course cannot be offered at PCHS • Course cannot be in a state tested area (EOC/CTE) • Only 40% of final enrollments in EOCs passed exam • Wake Tech Community College • Courses are free of charge • Calendar different than WCPSS • See counselor and Mr. Bass for more information

  12. Early Graduation and Early Release • Forms are available May 1 • Seniors only • All students must register for 8 primary and 3 alternate courses • Check with colleges about the impact of early graduation or release on admissions • Students must enroll in and pass 3 courses each semester in order to be eligible for extracurricular activities • Early graduates may participate in graduation rehearsal and ceremony

  13. North Carolina Graduation Requirements There are 4 COURSES OF STUDY : • College/University Prep • College/Technical Prep • Career Prep • Occupational Prep (for students identified in specific Special Education Programs)

  14. Required Courses for the College/University, College-Tech, & Career Courses of Study • English I,II,III,IV • Earth/Env. Science, Biology, and a Physical Science • World History, Civics/Econ, US History • Healthful Living • Additional electives • TOTAL MINIMUM of 26 CREDITS

  15. IF College/University Course of Study, student also needs • MINIMUM MATH REQUIREMENT: • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • A higher math beyond Algebra II • SECOND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Two credits in the same language

  16. IF College/Tech Course of Study student also needs • MINIMUM MATH REQUIREMENT: • Algebra I Algebra I • Geometry OR Technical Math I • Algebra II Technical Math II • FOUR COURSES in a chosen PATHWAY: (See Pathways offered at Panther Creek High School)

  17. IF Career Prep Course of Study, student also needs • MINIMUM MATH REQUIREMENT: • THREE Math courses to include Algebra I • FOUR COURSES in a chosen PATHWAY: (See Pathways offered at Panther Creek High School)

  18. What is the Graduation Project? • The project provides an opportunity for a student to choose an area of interest, conduct in-depth research, and articulate independent learning skills. • The project consists of four components: a research paper, a product, a portfolio, and a presentation.

  19. What is the timeline for Graduation Project? • Freshmen year- Transition to high school; course work will include GP skills (research, writing, inquiry, etc.) • Sophomore year- Assigned a GP advisor during the second semester; submit topic proposal • Junior year- Complete research paper; complete product prior to the start of senior year • Senior year- Present to community panel and submit portfolio

  20. THANK YOU! Resources http://panthercreekhs.wcpss.net Click Departments, then Student Services Scroll down, click Course Registration Program Planning Guide, Course Selection Sheet, Pathway Information, Powerpoint Presentation

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