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Join the Newport counselors for an informative session on the registration process for current 9th grade students entering 10th grade. Topics covered include graduation requirements, academic courses, electives, college considerations, and online registration.
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Registration for2017-201810th Grade(for current 9th Grade students) Newport Presented by the Newport Counselors
Topics Covered • The Packet • Graduation Requirements • Academic Courses • Electives • College Considerations • Online Registration
The Packet • Cover sheet with due dates • On-line course selection instructions • 4 year planning guide • Transcript • Course selection form • Elective Fairs: • Lunchtime elective Fair (Monday, March 6) • Classroom elective fair (Tuesday, March 7)
Minimum Graduation RequirementsCatalog pages 8-9 • Subject Credits Semesters • English 4 8 • Social Studies 3.5 7 • Math 3 6 • Science 3 6 • Physical Education 1.5 3 • Fine Arts 2* 4 • Career and Technical Ed. 1 2 • Health .5 1 • Electives 3.5 7 • World Language 2* 4 • Community Service 40 hours required • GPA 2.0 GPA required • Total Credits/Semesters 24 48 • *Personal Pathway alt. options
Graduation Requirements • 24 credits (see page 6-8) • 2.0 GPA • Community Service – 40 hours (X2Vol) • State Testing Requirements • Must pass Smarter Balanced • ELA • Math • Biology • High School and Beyond Plan (via Naviance)
Sophomore English & Health • English - Honors Sophomore Composition and Literature (Page 33) • *Students in Special Programs will be placed in correct class based on level • Health (Page 60) • All 10th Graders take it
Sophomore Social Studies History – Page 79 in catalog • World History • AP World History
Math (Page 61) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc AP Calc AB or AP Stats Business Calculus or AP Stats or Precalculus Advanced Calculus Differential Equations
Math • Require signature from current Math teacher • 4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it. • Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2 • Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses now- see math teacher
Science(Catalog Page 73) • Biology→ Chemistry →Physics • Additional Course Options (pre-reqs) • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics (1,2,C) • AP Environmental Science • Marine Science (pre-reqs) • Anatomy and Physiology (pre-reqs) * • Nanotechnology (pre-reqs)* • Biotechnology (pre-reqs)* * CTE credit option
World Language (Page 93) • What level is right for you? • Consult current teacher/teacher signature • Spanish Immersion: Hon. Hisp. Studies • College Pathway: • 2 years required, 3-4 recommended • Competency Test • Receive World Language credit • Register online and pay the school accountant
Electives • Course Descriptions at bsd405.org • Electives Fair – Monday, March 6 & Tuesday, March 7 • Leadership - REQUIRED class for ASB Officers • Yearbook - English teachers have applications. • Knightlife – applications required (Mr. Glowacki 2115) • AP Capstone/Seminar (Interdisciplinary exploration based on concepts/issues from other AP courses, student interests, local and/or civic issues, & global or international topics) • NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold
College Considerations • Colleges want to see Rigor andBalance • Budget Time, Pursue Passion Area • 4 Years Math and Science • World Language (2-3 years) • Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class) • UC schools and many others (No “D” grades) • College visits – use breaks to visit
Class Choices • Choose carefully! No Changes. • Check pre-requisites in Course Catalog • bsd405.org • Alternates • Include 2.0 credits of alternates • Alternates are not prioritized • Sport for PE Credit – form and exam • Retaking a Failed class: Class, Summer school or Credit Retrieval. See your Counselor
Online Course Selection • You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by March 20th https://myclass.bsd405.org
Online Course Selection Reminders • Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits • When you are complete, click Turn In. • Complete your online selections by Monday, March 20th. We will pick up your forms in English classes between March 21st – April 3rd. • Course Catalog at bsd405.org
Remember… • Include Alternates for your electives • Choose Carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it” • Make your course selections challenging and college focused • Forms are due March 20th @ midnight
Questions?? Laura Klein A-Cl Heather Erickson Co-Hs Diane Lindsay Hu-Li Karen LaLonde Lia-Pa Karen Schulz Pe-Te John VanderMolenTh-Z Counseling Center: 456-7431 Thank you for attending!