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Course Registration Butler High School 2013-2014. Course Registration Cards. At the top write of your card write: DO NOT REMOVE TRANSCRIPT What does your transcript look like? Rank? GPA? Complete the demographic information at the top At the top of your card write:
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Course Registration Cards • At the top write of your card write: DO NOT REMOVE TRANSCRIPT • What does your transcript look like? Rank? GPA? • Complete the demographic information at the top • At the top of your card write: Return Date: _____________
Rising 11th and 12th grade Future Ready Core Plus Graduation Requirements 24 Credits!P. 12 • 4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV) • 4 Math (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, higher level math) • 3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a Physical Science) • 3 Social Studies (World, Civics, US History) • Additional Science/Social Studies Elective • Health / PE 9 • 8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE)
Rising 10th grade Future Ready Core Plus Graduation Requirements 24 Credits!P. 13 • 4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV) • 4 Math (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, higher level math) • 3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a Physical Science) • 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, US History I and II) • Health / PE 9 • 8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE)
Promotion Requirements- p. 8 • 9th10th grade: 6 Credits • 10th 11th grade: 12 credits (must have Algebra, English I and II) • 11th 12th grade: 18 credits
North Carolina Scholars Program- p. 4 for Rising 10th graders (Rising 11th and 12th graders see attached handout) • 4 English (I, II, III, IV) • 4 Math (AlgI, Geomerty, Alg II, higher level math where Alg II is a pre-requisite) • 3 Science (a physics or chemistry, Biology, EES) • 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, US History, other) • 2 language courses • 1 Heath/PE • 4 electives credits that create a “concentration” • 3 higher level courses taken during 11th/12th grade which carry 5 or 6 quality points
AP Scholars- p. 4 • A student who receives a 3 or higher on at least 3+ AP exams • AND……other AP recognitions listed as well
CMS Scholar- p. 5 • 4 English (I, II, III, IV) • 4 Math (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, one math above Alg II) • 4 Science (must include a second level/AP/college-level course) • 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, US History, one second level/AP/college-level) • 4 language courses (4 of the same, 2 levels of 2 diff) • 1 Heath/PE • 1 Arts Education • 8 Electives Total-30 Credits, overall unweighted GPA=3.5 GPA
Driver’s Education- p. 6 Does this apply to you????
Career and College Promise- p. 7 • Dual Enrollment in classes at BHS and CPCC • See Ms. King in the Career Center
What should I take? Standard…..Honors….AP • p. 5 AP Course Expectations (highly motivated, great work ethic, strong reader…) • Ask your teachers…they can tell you more about the courses in their content area as well as help you make the best selection for YOU!
English • P. 24 Course Descriptions • English I • English II • English III • English IV
Math • P. 28 Course Descriptions • Math Sequence: • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • Additional Math Class Beyond Algebra II (PreCal, AFM, Discrete, AP Stat, AP Calc, Reg Stat-only if not college bound!)
Science • P. 29 Course Description • Earth and Environmental or AP Environmental • Biology • A Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics) • Optional Electives: Anatomy, Oceanography, Human Anatomy/Physiology Honors, AP Electives
Social Studies- Rising 10th graders • P. 30 Course Descriptions • World History • Civics and Economics • US History I • US History II • Optional Electives: Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Law & Justice, AP Electives
Social Studies- Rising 11th & 12th graders • P. 30 Course Descriptions • World History • Civics and Economics • US History • Optional Electives: Sociology, Psychology, Geography, Law & Justice, AP Electives
World Languages • P. 26 Course Descriptions • Spanish, French, Latin, German • If you are college bound you MUST take 2 levels of the same language!!
Health/PE • P. 27 Course Descriptions • You MUST pass Health/PE 9 in order to graduate!!!! • Lots of Additional Electives!
JROTC • JROTC I, II, III, IV • JROTC Lab: leadership skills class, students will work on team building, character education, role modeling, field training, and service learning projects.
Visual and Performing Arts • P. 20-23 Course Descriptions • Beginning • Intermediate • Proficient (extra quality point) • Advanced (extra quality point) You must have a signature from the teacher for these courses unless you are taking them for the 1st time!
Career and Technical Education (CTE) • P. 32-37 Course Descriptions • You are not required to have a concentration….but it’s a GREAT idea! • Prepare you for future college/career plans, Work Keys gives national recognition, looks great on your resume, you already have some training to possible jobs • See Ms. King or Ms. Lee for details
CTE Clusters • CIRCLEthe Clusters! • To earn a concentration for graduation you must: take at least 4 CTE credits in a cluster (at least 3 from foundations courses- one must have a star and a 4th foundation or enhancement course)
Library Information Studies and Technology • See Ms. Bucci in the Media Center for an application!
Course Selection • You must select 8 TOTAL Courses! • You MUST select two 4X4 and two A/B day alternate classes!
Additional Information…. • You and your parent/guardian must sign this card! Talk to them about your selections! • Did you write the return date on the front of your card??? • Triumph Learning Program…do you use it? • ACT for Juniors March 5th! Do your best!
National College Fair • March 17th, The Park, 12-4pm • For more information and to register go to: • www.nacanet.org/ncfstudent