Registration for 2014-2015 10th Grade (for current 9 th Grade students)

1. Registration for2014-201510th Grade(for current 9th Grade students) Newport Presented by the Newport Counselors

2. Topics Covered • The Packet • Graduation Requirements • Academic Courses • Electives • College Considerations • Online Registration

3. The Packet • Cover sheet with due dates • On-line course selection instructions • Course selection form • Health info • Transcript • 4 year planning guide • Classroom elective fair

4. Graduation Requirements • 23.5 credits in specific classes (see page 8) • 2.0 GPA • Community Service – 40 hours (forms on-line) • State Testing Requirements • Must pass Reading and Writing HSPE • Must pass Algebra or Geometry EOC • Must pass Biology EOC • Culminating Project & High School and Beyond Plan

5. Sophomore English & Health • English---page 29-33 in catalog • Honors Sophomore Composition and Literature • English Support, if needed • Health • All 10th Graders take it

6. Sophomore Social Studies • History – Page 68 in catalog • World History - AP World History

7. Math (Catalog page 54) Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc AP Stats orAPCalc AB Math Models Advanced Calculus

8. Math (Catalog page 54) • Need signature from current Math teacher • 4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it. • Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2 • Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses now- see math teacher

9. Science (Catalog Page 61) • Biology→ Chemistry → Physics • AP options in all areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 & C, Environmental Science (pre-reqs for each) • Marine Science (chemistry) • Anatomy and Physiology (chemistry) • Biotechnology (chemistry) • Nanotechnology - 1 semester only (chemistry, physics)

10. Electives • Course Descriptions at bsd405.org • Electives Fair this Thursday & Friday • (3/20 &3/21) • Leadership – no application needed (3 levels) • REQUIRED class for ASB Officers • Yearbook, Knightlife – applications required (Ms. Driscoll in 2109 or Mr. Glowacki 2115) • NCAA requirements – See Mr. James

11. Class Choices • Choose carefully! No Changes. • Fill in alternate electives • PE: Class or Sport for Credit, Community • Retaking a Failed class: Class, Summer school or Credit Retrieval. See your Counselor

12. Planning and Balance to Achieve your Goals! • Budget Time & Balance – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies • Pursue passion area (elective or club) • Look at prerequisites

13. College Considerations • Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance • 4 Years Math and Science • World Language (2-3 years) • Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class) • U of Calif. schools and many others (No “D” grades) • College visits – use breaks to visit

14. Online Course Selection • You must choose your courses using the online course selection system and • also turn in your completed Course Selection Form https://myclass.bsd405.org

15. Online Course Selection Reminders • Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 1.5 alternate credits • When you are complete, click Turn In. • Complete your online selections by Tuesday, March 25th. • We will pick up your forms in English classes March 26 and 27. • Course Catalog at bsd405.org

16. Remember… • …to include alternates for your electives • …to choose carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it” • …to make your course selections challenging and college focused • …forms are due March 26 and 27.

17. Questions?? Laura Klein A-E Heather Erickson F-K Diane Lindsay L’s & Olympic Karen Schulz M-Sh John VanderMolen Si-Z Counseling Center: 456-7431 Thank you for attending!