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CLASS OF 2014

2011-2012 Windsor High School Course Registration. CLASS OF 2014. Agenda. College Requirements Diploma Options Advanced Coursework Advanced Opportunities Online Registration. College Requirements. English – 4 Credits Math – 4 Credits (Algebra I and Higher) Science – 3.0 Credits

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CLASS OF 2014

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  1. 2011-2012 Windsor High School Course Registration CLASS OF 2014

  2. Agenda • College Requirements • Diploma Options • Advanced Coursework • Advanced Opportunities • Online Registration

  3. College Requirements English – 4 Credits Math – 4 Credits (Algebra I and Higher) Science – 3.0 Credits Social Studies – 3.0 Credits Academic Electives – 2.0 (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Art, Music, Journalism, Drama, Computer Science) World Language – 2.0 Credits (same language)

  4. Diploma Options28 Credits Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma English…4.0 Credits Mathematics…3.0 Credits Social Studies…3.5 Credits Science…3.0 Credits Physical Education…1.5 Credits Health…0.5 Credits Electives…12.5 Credits English…4.0 Credits Mathematics…4.0 Credits Social Studies…4.0 Credits Science…4.0 Credits Physical Education…1.5 Credits Health…0.5 Credits World Language…2.0 Credits Electives…8.0 Credits

  5. English Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma 4.0 Credits 1.0 credit: 9th English 0.5 credit: 10th Speech/ Composition 0.5 Credit: 10th Literature 1.0 Credit: American Literature 1.0 Credit: Additional English Class 4.0 Credits 1.0 credit: 9th English 0.5 credit: 10th Speech/ Composition 0.5 Credit: 10th Literature 1.0 Credit: American Literature 0.5 credit: College Composition and 0.5 credit: College Literature OR 1.0 credit: AP Literature

  6. Mathematics Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma 3.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Algebra I 2.0 Credits: Additional Math Class 4.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Algebra I 3.0 Credits: Additional Math Class (To include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Dual-Credit or AP courses, and other coursework considered higher than Algebra I. Advanced Diploma Coursework must be taken at the High School).

  7. Social Studies Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma 3.5 Credits 1.0 Credit: World Geography 1.0 Credit: World History 1.0 Credit: United States History 0.5 Credit: US Government & Civics 4.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: World Geography 1.0 Credit: World History 1.0 Credit: United States History 0.5 Credit: US Government & Civics 0.5 Credit: Additional Social Studies Class

  8. Science Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma 3.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Earth & Space Science 1.0 Credit: Biology 1.0 Credit: Additional Science Class 4.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Earth & Space Science 1.0 Credit: Biology 2.0 Credit: Additional Science Class

  9. Physical Education and Health Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma 0.5 Credit: Physical Education I 1.0 Credit: Activity Based P.E. Class 0.5 Credit: Health 0.5 Credit: Physical Education I 1.0 Credit: Activity Based P.E. Class 0.5 Credit: Health

  10. World Language Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma None Required 2.0 Credits: Same World Language

  11. Electives Basic Diploma Advanced Diploma 12.5 Credits 1.0 Credit: Fine Arts 1.0 Credit: Career and Technical 10.5 Credits: Other Electives 8.0 Credits 1.0 Credit: Fine Arts 1.0 Credit: Career and Technical 6.0 Credits: Other Electives

  12. Electives Fine Arts Career & Technical • Performing Arts • Visual Arts • Vocal Music • Instrumental Music • Agriculture • Business • Family & Consumer Sciences • Industrial Design & Technology

  13. Advanced Coursework Advanced Courses • Advanced 9th Grade English • Advanced 10th Speech & Composition • Advanced American Literature • Advanced Geometry • Pre-AP Biology

  14. Advanced Coursework UNC Dual-Credit Advanced Placement • College Composition • College Literature • Spanish IV • College Algebra • College Trigonometry • Calculus • Geology • Geographic Information Systems • AP Biology • AP Statistics • AP Music Theory • AP European History • AP Human Geography • AP Literature • AP Chemistry • AP Psychology

  15. Weighted Grades • Windsor High School recognizes and encourages the additional effort and learning required in classes beyond the usual level of difficulty for high school courses. • A weighted grading scale will be implemented for certain courses that have a consistently verified and elevated curriculum and that culminate in an assessment demonstrating the student’s mastery of the subject matter.

  16. Weighted Grades Beginning 2011-2012 The following categories of courses will be weighted on a 5 point scale: • Advanced Placement program courses • Dual-Credit courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses • Concurrent Enrollment courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses

  17. Advanced Opportunities Concurrent Enrollment Early Graduation Available During Junior and Senior Years Deadline for Fall Semester Courses: May 1 Deadline for Spring Semester Courses: November 1 Application Deadline: April 1 of Junior Year

  18. Online Registration Open: January 16 Closed: January 23 • Students login to his/her Infinite Campus portal using student ID number and password • If first time on Infinite Campus, password will be 6-digit birth date • Please logon to portal before registration opens to be sure that your account is working properly • If you are unable to login to the portal, please contact Infinite Campus support at ICsupport@weldre4.k12.co.us

  19. Online Registration

  20. Online Registration • Registration is complete when there are 16/16 “UNITS” requested and 4 “ALTERNATE COURSES” requested. • Be sure that you have requested the “A” and “B” section of yearlong classes. • Do not register for Marching Band. This course will be added later for those students participating in this class.

  21. Online Registration • Click “PRINT REQUEST SUMMARY” to print a copy of your requests. • Parent/Guardian and current math teacher must sign copy indicating approval of requested courses. • Turn signed copy in to WHS Counseling Office by Tuesday, January 25. • The 2011-2012 Course Description Book can be found on the Windsor High School website.

  22. ScheduleChanges • The Master Schedule is “Student Driven”. Courses and sections are scheduled because of the class requests that are made through this registration process. • Please choose your classes wisely! • Any schedule changes will be handled on a space available basis.

  23. Additional Information Beginning Tuesday, February 1 10-Minute Counselor Appointments

  24. QUESTIONS? WHS Counselors • Libba James (last names A-G): 686-8123 or libba.james@weldre4.k12.co.us • Alicia Martin (last names H-O): 686-8122 or alicia.martin@weldre4.k12.co.us • Angie Rizzuto (last names P-Z): 686-8124 or angie.rizzuto@weldre4.k12.co.us • Amanda LePage (special services): 686-8126 or amanda.lepage@weldre4.k12.co.us

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