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Welcome to North Forsyth High School

You are the Class of 2017!!!. Welcome to North Forsyth High School. YES, academics, but it's more. What is High School About?. Extracurriculars Clubs Sports GETTING INVOVLED feeling like you are part of something!. ONE DIPLOMA TYPE: No more College Prep and Tech Prep differentiation.

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Welcome to North Forsyth High School

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  1. You are the Class of 2017!!! Welcome to North Forsyth High School

  2. YES, academics, but it's more... What is High School About? Extracurriculars Clubs Sports GETTING INVOVLED feeling like you are part of something!

  3. ONE DIPLOMA TYPE: No more College Prep and Tech Prep differentiation. • 23 credits to graduate • All students beginning 9th grade in 2013 will have the following graduation requirements: Graduation Requirements

  4. Health and Personal Fitness (Not Weight Training) =1 credit Or 3 JROTC classes = Health and Personal Fitness credit Remaining credits are elective credits • English = 4 credits • Math = 4 credits • Science = 4 credits • Social Studies = 3 credits • CTAE &/or Modern Language &/or Fine Arts =3 credits • Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE)‏ 23 Credits to Graduate

  5. Don’t worry- you have 4 years…

  6. English - Ninth Grade Lit. & Composition or Honors Ninth Grade Lit. & Composition • placement based on 6th and 7th grade CRCT English scores • performance and 8th grade teacher recommendation • Science – Biology or Honors Biology • placement is based on 7th grade CRCT science scores • performance and 8th grade teacher recommendation • Math – Coodinate Algebra, Accel Coordinate Algebra/ Analytic Geometry A, or Accel Math 2 • placement is based on 7th grade CRCT math scores • performance and 8th grade teacher recommendations • Personal Fitness and Health 9th graders are required to take:

  7. Math Sequences 9th: AccelCoord. Algebra/ Analytic Geom A 10th: Accel Analytic Geom B/ Adv Algebra 11th: Accel Pre Calc 12th: AP Calc AB/BC or AP Stats or Dual Enroll 9th: Accel Math 2 10th: Accel Math 3 11th: AP Stats or AP Calc AB/BC 12th: AP Stats or Dual Enroll 9th: Coordinate Algebra10th: Analytic Geometry11th: Advanced Algebra12th: Pre Calc or Advanced mathematical Decision Makingor AP Stats

  8. That leaves 3 elective classes for 9th graders

  9. Social Studies • US History in Film • World Geography • Current Issues • AP Human Geography OPTIONS for Electives

  10. Plant Science/Horticulture* • Interactive Media Pathway • Computer Systems and Support • Computer Networking • Broadcast/Video Production • Teaching As A Profession • Engineering • Nutrition and Food Science* • JROTC- Marines • Marketing and Management • Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Fashion Marketing • *has a GPS course that will count for a 4th option Career Pathway Options

  11. Foreign Language (Spanish, French or German, and Russian). Two years or credits of the same foreign language are recommended for students interested in college. • CTAE classes listed on the elective handout for 9th graders. Please get involved with a career pathway, it is a great way to get some experience and gain some useful skills. • Driver's Ed., which costs $100, is a semester long class that is also offered to freshmen. • Payment is due by April 13, 2012. More Options….

  12. 9th grade - AP Human Geography • Mainly 11th and 12th grade courses -Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art Advanced Placement

  13. When you sign up for an elective class, be sure that is what you want to take. Consider your interests, your abilities and your goals. • The master schedule is built based on student requests. Your elective requests are considered as your first choices. You may be placed in one of your ‘alternate choices,’ if necessary. • Since all freshmen will be in Personal Fitness during the school year, coaches will make recommendations for 9th grade weight training. • Driver’s Ed requires a $100 fee. In order to have Dr Ed on your 9th grade schedule, the $100 fee is due to Sandra Sutton, NFHS secretary by April 13, 2012. Know what you are taking!

  14. Career Day AT YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL NFHS Students will be at your MS to discuss all NFHS Electives!

  15. Ready to Register? Contents of your packet... Letter from NFHS 9th Grade Electives Chart Registration Timeline Registration Directions with Screen Shots

  16. Portal Directions Log into Parent Portal Click on “Registration”” 1 12-13 North Forsyth High School

  17. View Recommended ClassesClick on “Course Search” to view select electives 12-13 North Forsyth High School 12-13 North Forsyth HS

  18. 1) Enter Course Name or Number2) Hit go3) Select Class 4) Continue Process 2012-13 North Forsyth High School

  19. When can I start registering for my electives? Feb. 15th! Deadline for registration is 4 pm on March 2nd, 2012

  20. What is a Parent Waiver? Used to Change a Teacher Recommendation Can be found on the NFHS webpage and NFHS Counseling Webpage Due DATE: March 25, 2011

  21. Freshman Festival will be held the WEEK prior to school starting when we give out student schedules. • Come and explore our clubs and athletic programs offered at NFHS • Tour the building, meet teachers, get lockers, and PE Uniforms. • Check the NFHS webpage in July 2012 for additional information!!! See you at the Freshman Festival

  22. Who wants to ask the first question?

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