The High School Registration Process

1. The High School Registration Process Huntsville/Grissom High Schools 2014-15

2. High School Options • HCS Magnet Schools • Lee High Arts and Engineering Magnet • New Century Technology High • Columbia High (International Baccalaureate Program) All apps on the HCS website. • Home “zoned” school (for students on transfer) • Private schools

3. Steps in the Process February • Review important upcoming dates • Review the new Alabama diploma • Review 9th grade class selection list and make class choices. • Input courses into iNow (students will do this) when registration forms turned in. April • Verify class choices. • Create a 4-year plan

4. 2014-15 HCS Course Description Guide • Can be found online at • www.whitesburgschool.org • Departments • Curriculum and Instruction • Secondary Programs (left menu) • Has descriptions of all the courses offered at the area high schools. • Not all course in the CDG are offered at every high school.

5. 24 Credits Required 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 PE 0.5 Health 1 Career Preparedness 3 CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education 2.5 Electives There will be multiple pathways for students to earn this diploma. Assessment will occur with end-of-course tests, the PLAN, and the ACT. NEW ALABAMA DIPLOMA

6. Academic Course Recommendations Recommendations made by our central office using the following data: • EXPLORE Results • Course Grades • ARMT Results STAR will be used for students without EXPLORE results. Why is data being used for placements?

7. HHS English Information • Honors English 9 Placement • 13 on EXPLORE English Subtest • 16 on EXPLORE Reading Subtest • 88 or above in English 8 OR 75 or above in Honors English 8 • Level 4 on ARMT Reading • Honors English—LOTS of reading and writing.

8. Math Information • Math Placement based on: • Current math class placement • EXPLORE results • Grades in class • ARMT scores • Four levels of math in HHS 9th grade: 1) Algebra IA 2) Algebra I 3) Advanced Algebra I 4) Honors Geometry

9. HHS Math Information Advanced Algebra I • Current Pre-algebra or Algebra I student • Pre-algebra grade above 80. • EXPLORE 17 or above. • ARMT Level 4 • Honors Geometry • Current Algebra student • Algebra grade above 75. • EXPLORE 17 or above. • ARMT Level 4 Algebra IA • Current Pre-algebra student. • EXPLORE below 14. • ARMT Level 1 or 2 Algebra I • Current Pre-algebra student • Grade of 70 or above • EXPLORE 14 or above. • ARMT Level 3

10. HHS Science Information • Honors Biology placement • 19 on Explore subtest • 75 or higher in honors science OR 88 or higher in science. • Level 4 on ARMT Reading • EXPLORE science 18 or above. • Two options for science • Biology I • Honors Biology I

11. HHS Social Studies Information • Honors World History placement • EXPLORE 16 or above on Reading subtest • EXPLORE 13 or above on English subtest • 88 or higher in ss class, 75 or higher in honors ss class. • Level 4 on ARMT Reading • Two options for social studies. 1) World History 2) Honors World History

12. Other Required Classes PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 credit required • Classes that meet 18 PE content standards: 1) Physical Education/LIFE 2) JROTC 3) Marching Band 4) Sports (write the sport beside PE)

13. Other Required Classes HEALTH 0.5 credit required You will take this in 10th grade.

14. Other Required Classes CAREER PREPAREDNESS • Career Preparedness will cover career clusters, financial literacy, and advanced computer skills. • Career Preparedness is the foundation for Career Academies. • Career Preparedness is REQUIRED to be taken in 9th grade and is REQUIRED for graduation.

15. Other Required Classes CTE/Foreign Language/Arts Education • 3 CTE courses/no foreign language/no art = 3 • 2 CTE courses/1 foreign language/no art = 3 • 1 CTE course/2 foreign language/no art = 3 • 0 CTE course/ 2 foreign language/1 art = 3 • 0 CTE course/3 foreign language/no art = 3 Students can personalize this requirement.

16. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does my child receive extra quality points for honors classes? A. Yes—a student received an extra ½ quality point for each honors class and an extra 1 quality point for an AP class.

17. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can my child take Driver’s Education as a 9th grader if they are 15 and have their driver’s permit? A: Because of class sizes at HHS, NO 9th grader can take Driver’s Ed—regardless of age; Might be allowed at GHS

18. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can my child register for a sport on his/her registration form? A: No. Your child should choose Life/PE as an elective, then write the sport next to it. When the counselor gets the official list from the coach, he/she will be placed in the appropriate class.

19. Frequently Asked Questions Q: If my child has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), will this affect his registration process? A: Your child should go through the registration process like other students. Atransition IEP meeting will be held at the end of this year In addition, the special education teacher assigned to this class will have a meeting with all incoming Special Education parents. Sp ed. Teachers will let you know when it is time for this meeting.

20. Filling out the Registration Form • Register for classes totaling 7 CREDITS by circling the classes of your choice. • If you would like to take a higher level course than recommended, your parent must fill out the course variance section on the registration form. • Circle 2 classes and write ALT (alternate) next to them. This will be your next selection in case something you register for is full. I recommend A1, then A2, etc. • Make a copy of your registration form (for you) before you turn it in to me. • Fill out the FRONT of the registration form.

21. HCS 4-year plan 9th grade column must be decided now. Others are plans. 4-years plans are not “set in stone” and are only plans.

22. The EXPLORE test • http://www.actstudent.org/explore/ • What is EXPLORE? • When? October, 2013 • Results? Given in December • So? Look at the results given in class to make sure you child is on track for college or other options.