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Bridge to Upper School Course Registration Information Session

Bridge to Upper School Course Registration Information Session. ]. Scheduling Process after Today. Tuesday, March 27 – Sunday, April 1

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Bridge to Upper School Course Registration Information Session

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  1. Bridge to Upper SchoolCourse Registration Information Session ]

  2. Scheduling Process after Today Tuesday, March 27 – Sunday, April 1 • Students and parents take time to review the Course Catalog and to complete the registration form. Please utilize your current advisor, Ms. Clarkson and Mrs. McGrath as resources during this time. We recommend e-mailing questions when they come up, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Monday – Thursday, April 2-5 • Ms. McGrath will visit the MS during break to collect registration forms. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  3. Graduation Requirements • Over the four years, students must complete a minimum of 21 Credits (most students complete 25 or more) • Students are required to take a minimum of 5 courses each trimester, unless they qualify for an approved exception. • Required Physical Education and Wellness courses do not count towards this total.  Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  4. Weekly USSchedule Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  5. 9th grade schedule World Literature I World History I World Arts I Biology Math Class World Language Class Physical Education (meets twice a week, required for all 9th grade students) C Block: Electives in Arts, Computer Science and Math, or study hall Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  6. Math: Three full-year courses in grades 9-12 Courses in yellow meet the minimum graduation requirements. It is strongly recommended that students take four years of math. MTH 100: Algebra I MTH 250: Honors Geometry MTH 200: Geometry MTH 350: Honors Algebra II MTH 300: Algebra II MTH 450: Honors Precalculus MTH 440: Precalculus MTH 510: Calculus MTH 525: Advanced Analytics and Statistics MTH 550: Advanced Calculus MTH 700: Advanced Topics in Calculus Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  7. World Languages Novice: Spanish, French, German, Chinese Intermediate Low: Spanish, French, German, Chinese Intermediate Mid: Spanish, French, German, Chinese Intermediate High: Spanish, French, German, Chinese Intensive Review: Hispanic Culture an History through Film, French Society and Culture, Studies in German Language and Culture, Chinese Comprehension and Handwriting Advanced Courses Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  8. It is the goal of the World Language Department to develop students who can communicate with ease in the target language and achieve a high level of skill according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Because a long-term, well-articulated world language curriculum is necessary in order for students to develop the skill level needed to communicate at this high level, it is the expectation of the World Language Department that students remain in the world language they have begun in the Middle School. Students requesting a change in language choice should do so in writing to Ms. Burgbacher, Chair of the Upper School World Language Department, and must detail the special circumstances which would warrant a change in language choice. If a rising 9 would like to request a change in World Language, please note this on your lime green form, and attach a letter from the student explaining the extenuating circumstances that led you to make this request. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  9. An opportunity to discover and develop interests in other areas. C block Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  10. C block class meeting • Not all C block classes meet all 5 days of the week, for all 3 trimesters. • Class meeting days vary: • 5, 3 or 2 days a week • You can schedule another class, or a study hall on the “off days” • Some classes repeat in different trimesters, while some are year-long or are held for two trimesters. • The Course Catalog lists meeting times. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  11. Things to consider while making your selections What are your interests? • Consider C block as your opportunity to pursue an interest that is not met in your other classes. Are you committed to an Arts program already? • Look into pursuing that commitment further by looking at your specific options in the Course Catalog. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  12. Do you have any extra-curricular commitments in a particular term? • This may be a good time to plan to use a daily study hall, or one that met a few times a week, to stay on top of your work. Do you feel ready to jump into US academics, or do you feel that you would benefit from an extra study hall? • Again, a study hall may benefit you as you transition to the Upper School. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  13. Computer Science and Math • Computer and Network Essentials • Introduction to Programming • Multiple levels of Programming in C# • SAS Programming for Data Analysis • Topics in Probability, Combinatorics, Number Theory and Geometry Please contact John Noland, Kirstin Morrison, and/or Ned Hamilton if you have any questions regarding these courses. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  14. Debate Two course offerings available for 9th graders: • Theory and Practice (ART225): 2 trimesters T/TH • Theory and Example (ART235): yearlong M/W/F Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  15. Fine & Performing Arts ART 100: World Arts I 9th grade) Over the 4 years in the US, students must complete 1 more year of study in the Arts Visual Arts ART 200: World Arts II (10th grade) Vocal Music Debate Dance Yearbook Theater (performance and technical) Instrumental Music Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  16. Completing the form Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  17. This student would like to take Debate (ART225), which meets T/TH in T1 and T2. The student has accompanied that course in T1 with the Technical Theatre course that meets M/W/F. In T2, perhaps due to an extracurricular commitment, the student has opted to have a study hall three periods a week to accompany debate. And in T3, the student would like to take the 5-day a week Technical Theatre course or the second choice, a study hall, if the Technical Theatre class is full. By the end of 9th grade, if enrolled in all of the 1st choice courses, this student will have completed 5/6 credit toward the Arts graduation requirement. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

  18. Q&A • Large Group for questions regarding process or US academics • Individual for specific questions. Cary Academy - 1500 N Harrison Ave - Cary, North Carolina

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