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Registration 2013-14. Holly Springs High School. Registration Timeline. Feb. 25 - Counselor led registration meetings in 1 st period classrooms for rising 10 th March 4 - 12 th grade students. March 4 -15 Rising 10th - 12 th grade students enter course selection
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Registration 2013-14 Holly Springs High School
Registration Timeline • Feb. 25 -Counselor led registration meetings in 1st period classrooms for rising 10thMarch 4 - 12thgrade students. • March 4 -15Rising 10th - 12th grade students enter course selection into SPAN either at home or at school. • March 8Application Course deadline: Last day for students to turn in completed applications to teachers. • March 8,11,12 Counselors available in the Media Center during HOT Lunch to assist with SPAN course registration & to answer questions. • March 15 Deadlinefor students to turn in finalized SPAN course registration forms with parent signature to 1st period teachers. • August 9Last day to drop an AP Course for both semesters. • August 30 Deadline to request Mid-year Graduation • August 30Deadline to request Late Arrival/Early Release for 1st Semester • January 28Deadline to request Late Arrival/Early Release for 2ndSemester
Graduation Requirements • Refer to handout for FRC graduation requirements. • Future-Ready Core (FRC) – students who entered 9th grade in 2009-2010 or later. • If you entered the 9th grade in 2008-09 or earlier, see your counselor for graduation requirements.
Important Changes in NC Graduation - Social Studies Requirements For students who entered the 9th grade in 2012-13 (current freshmen), you will take 2 semesters of American history (instead of US History) in the following order: • 9th grade: World History • 10th grade: American History I • 11th grade: American History II • 12th grade: Civics & Economics
SPAN Instructions • Refer to the link on the HSHS Website for SPAN instructions or ask your counselor. • Counselors will be in the Media Center during H.O.T. lunch March 8th, 10th, and 11th
Course Selection • Choose your courses and alternates carefully – based on: • Teacher Recommendations (in SPAN) • Discussion with your parents • Consultation with your counselor • Academic needs and interests • Postsecondary interests • Career interests • If you choose a class and it is a primary or alternate selection, you will remain in that class.
Recommendations • Log in to SPAN. • Click on “Recommendations” tab to see teacher recommendations and comments.
Course Selection • In SPAN, click on “Course Selection” tab. • Choose 8 primary courses. • These are the 8 classes that are your top choices (core courses and electives). • Choose 3 alternates. • These should be classes that you want to take in case of scheduling conflicts, courses being dropped, or other administrative reasons.
Dual Enrollment Career & College Promise (WTCC) Attend a CCP Info session at WTCC before you sign up: Career Tech Ed pathway courses – Herrick College Transfer pathway courses- counselor Students taking courses at Wake Tech must provide their own transportation. NCVPS – Submit Dual Enrollment form to your counselor; only for courses not offered at HSHS
Early Graduation • Early Graduation forms are available in Student Services. • Turn in Early Grad forms to your counselor • Students planning to graduate early should contact the colleges to which they plan to apply to determine that early graduation will not affect admissions. • Notification of approval will be made by letter.
Early Release/Late Arrival • Procedure – forms available in Student Services/on line • Deadlines • 1st semester: August 30st • 2nd semester: January 28th • Athletic eligibility • need to pass at least 3 classes each semester (on-campus) • meet NCHSAA standard academic and attendance requirements (see a coach or website for details) • Students should contact the colleges to which they plan to apply to determine that early release will not affect admissions. • Early release/late arrival will affect your parking place assignment.
AP Courses • Summer assignments may be required for some courses • Please visit the HSHS website for more details • Deadline to drop an AP class is August 9, 2013 • This deadline pertains to 1st and 2nd semester classes. • Requests to drop AP classes after August 9thmust be submitted in writing to Student Services for review by an administrator.
CTE Courses • If you take a CTE elective, we strongly encourage you to choose a pathway and take courses within that pathway. • For more information about CTE pathways and concentrators please see Mr. Herrick, Career Development Coordinator, or a CTE teacher.
Attention Juniors • Contact your counselor if you would like to schedule an individual meeting concerning registration/planning for next year • There will be a National College Fair on March 19th 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Raleigh Convention Center. Check our website for more information & to sign up • Reminder - Spring SAT Test Dates: May 4th & June 1nd Register at sat.collegeboard.org
HSHS Student Services Website http://www.HollySpringsHigh.org/StudentServices(or under the STUDENTS heading on the HSHS main page) • Important forms such as Early Release/ Late Arrival, Schedule Change Request, Early Graduation, etc. • A calendar of important dates • College Information • Scholarship opportunities • Transcript request process • Helpful Resources page • Important announcements such as AP exam info, Course registration materials and information, NHS applications, etc. • Bookmark our website and follow us on Twitter @hshsCounseling
Summary • Read the handouts you are given today – including the CFNC Checklist for College • Registration must be completed by March 15th. • If you do not register through SPAN by the deadline, counselors will select courses for you. Changes to this schedule will not be permitted. • Turn in course selection sheet to your 1st period teacher. A parent signature is required.
Need help… • Counselors will be in the media center March 8th, 11th, & 12thduring H.O.T. Lunch to answer questions. • If you would like an individual meeting with your counselor, please contact them through Student Services or directly through their email address (listed on the school website.)
Student Services Department Last Name Counselor Mrs. Moore Ms. Burch Mrs. Fleder Mr. O’Connor Mr. Greene Mrs. Bloomfield Ms. Bateman • A • B – E • F – K • L – R • S – Z • Student Assistance Program • Intervention/Prevention Coordinator