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Preparing for High School. Carlisle High School www.carlisle.k12.ia.us Leah Heidemann – leah.heidemann@carlisle.k12.ia.us (515) 989-5389 Traci Lee – traci.lee@carlisle.k12.ia.us (515) 989-5386 www.carlislehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com www.carlislecounseling.blogspot.com
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Preparing for High School Carlisle High School www.carlisle.k12.ia.us Leah Heidemann – leah.heidemann@carlisle.k12.ia.us (515) 989-5389 Traci Lee – traci.lee@carlisle.k12.ia.us (515) 989-5386 www.carlislehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com www.carlislecounseling.blogspot.com www.twitter.com/2CHScounselors
9th Grade Orientation High School Auditorium6:30pm – 8:00pm Tuesday, February 18
ACTIVITIES FAIRHigh School CommonsFebruary 18, 20146:00 – 6:30 p.m. • Multimedia/Yearbook • Student Council • STAND • Culture Club • Spanish Club • Student Ambassadors • Music • Sports • Drama • Speech • Debate • Art Club • FCCLA
Graduation Requirements 47 CREDITS
Graduation Requirements DISTINGUISHED DIPLOMA 53 CREDITS 4 years of English (Composition I AND Composition II or Intro to Literature) 4 years of Math (must include Algebra II or higher) 4 years of Science (including Chemistry AND Anatomy, AP Physics, or AP Chemistry) 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language CLASS OF 2015
Course Requirements for Admission to Iowa Regents’ Universities • 4 years English • 3 years Math • 3 years Science • 3 years Social Studies • 2 years of single Foreign Language*
AP COURSES • Students must have demonstrated strong academic record to enroll in AP courses. • Students must be proficient on the core areas of the Iowa Assessment • Score on exam determines amount of college credit • IOWA ONLINE AP ACADEMY
DMACC CAREER ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS • Auto Collision • Auto Technology • Building Trades/Finish Carpentry • Criminal Justice • Health Occupations • Visual Communications • Welding • Teacher Academy • Fashion and Design • Computer Science
Senior Year Plus • Juniors and Seniors can take courses at the college level, online or on campus • Students must be proficient in the core areas on the Iowa Assessments • Must be admissible to the college (entrance exams)
COURSE LIST • Pay attention to the prerequisite • Notice which classes offered at your grade level
Industrial Tech Woods I/II CADD I/II FCS Intro to FCS Food & Nutrition Business Applied Computer I/II Intro to Business Web Publishing Art Intro to Design Drawing Color Drawing Graphic Art Cartooning Painting Surfaces & Structures 3D Expression *CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 COURSES 9th Grade Practical Arts
Physical Education • PE, Personal Fitness, or Athletic Weights • Classes meet every day for one semester. • State Law requires all students to take a Physical Education course every year of high school.
Scheduling Considerations • Full Schedules • Band, Choir Spanish • ELP • Special Education
Schedule Changes Schedules changes will only be made in the following circumstances: 1. Failure in a previous/prerequisite course 2. Computer or clerical error 3. Missed graduation requirement Course/schedule conflict No changes after the second day of the semester. * All exceptional or unusual circumstance concerning scheduling must be evaluated by the counselor.
2014-2015 Freshman Registration Student Name Printed _______________________________ List courses in priority order. I understand the importance of reserving courses for next year. I know I will be unable to make changes after completing this registration form. Student's Signature My son/daughter and I have discussed the class requests for next year. I understand that this is an important step in setting and meeting the educational and vocational goals for my son/daughter. Parent's Signature
FOUR YEAR PLAN COMPLETE PLAN • State Requirement • Career goals • Educational institutions • High school course plan • I Have A Plan Iowa • Fill in electives
Freshman Final Registration Registration forms due to Mr. Barry by Tuesday, February 25th. Students will register on the computer with the high school counselors on Thursday, February 27th.
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