Triton High School

1. Triton High School High School Registration For the 2012 – 2013 School Year

2. Registration Procedures Orientation Sessions • Juniors – Wednesday, March 14, 2012 • Sophomores – Thursday, March 15, 2012 • Freshmen – Friday, March 16, 2012 Individual Registration Times • Monday, March 19, 2012 through March 30, 2012

3. What’s New Next Year? • Graduation Requirements • Math Sequencing • Fine Arts Courses Have New Names • CTE Class Changes • Career and College Promise

4. Future - Ready Core Requirements • English ~ I, II, III, & IV • Math ~ Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & a 4th Math aligned with the student’s post high school plans • Science ~ Earth/Environmental, a Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry is optional and highly recommended for those attending a four-year college or university • History ~ World History, Civics/Econ., & US History • Foreign Lang. ~ 2 credits of the same language required for admission to a 4 year college/university, but NOT for graduation • Physical Ed. ~ 1 credit & it must be Health/PE • Electives ~ 2 credits from either: CTE, Arts Education, or Second Languages. Also, it is “strongly recommended” that students have a 4 course concentration from one of the following: CTE, JROTC, or Arts Education • Student must have 26 credits to graduate

5. HC Schools Recommended Math Sequence

6. Promotion Requirements • Must have 26 credits to graduate • Must have 18 credits to be classified as a Senior • Must have 12 credits to be classified as a Junior • Must have 6 credits to be classified as a Sophomore

7. High School Planning and beyond… • www.cfnc.org • Interest inventories available to assist with potential careers. • A place to track high school courses and map out future coursework.

8. NC Scholars Program • Overall unweighted GPA at the end of your Senior year must be a 3.5 • In addition to the graduation requirements: • Science Requirement – must be Physics OR Chemistry • Two levels in the same Foreign Language • One elective must be a career & technical education course (Examples: Horticulture, Auto Tech., Parenting/Child Dev., etc.) • Two electives must be a Level II course (Examples: Hort. II, Ag. Mechanics II, Foods II, Carpentry II, JROTC II, Band II, Theatre Arts II, Art II, etc.) • One elective must be from the Arts Education (Examples: Theatre Arts, Band, or Visual Arts)

9. Early Graduation • Must have completed 22 credits at the beginning of the senior year • Early Graduation forms are due at time of registration

10. Flex Period • Senior must have completed 21 credits at the beginning of their senior year • Seniors will have the option to Flex both semesters next year • Must be in good academic standing • Student must leave and/or arrive on campus at the designated time • Students must be able to provide their own RELIABLE transportation • A parent MUST sign a Flex form. Forms are due at time of registration.

11. Online CoursesNCVPS • Students must receive approval that space is available in the desired class. • Once enrolled, students must remain in the course for the full semester/year. • Students enrolled in year-long courses will be awarded one (1) credit for the course even though the coursework consumes a full block period each semester. • Students enrolled in an AP course will be required to take the AP exam (no exceptions). • Some courses may involve hands-on activities facilitated by the school’s faculty. • For course offerings through NCVPS go to www.ncvps.org

12. Cultural Arts Class Name Changes Honors Levels are now available • Beg. Band A & B • Intermediate Band A & B • HN Proficient Band A & B • HN Advanced Band A & B • Beg. Chorus A & B • Intermediate Chorus A & B • HN Proficient Chorus A & B • HN Advanced Chorus A & B • Beg. Theatre Arts A & B • Intermediate Theatre Arts A & B • HN Proficient Theatre Arts A & B • HN Advanced Theatre Arts A & B • Beginning Visual Arts A • Intermediate Visual Arts A • HN Proficient Visual Arts A • HN Advanced Visual Arts A Students will need to take at least one beginner and one intermediate level class before they will be able to take HN level classes.

13. CTE Class Changes • Auto Tech II is now Automotive Brakes and Automotive Computer Systems Diagnostics • Auto Tech III is now Automotive Electrical and Automotive Electrical Advanced • Electrical Trades II is now Electrical Trades II and III • All classes are now one semester each

14. Career and College Promise (CCP) • Qualified NC high school students can begin their two- or four-year college work, TUITION FREE, while they are in high school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation. • In Harnett County, CCP provides two pathways • the College Transfer Pathway • the Technical Career Pathway • Students interested in Career and College Promise must request an application from their counselor prior to the time of registration. • Students will not be permitted to take CCP courses until the applications are returned with the student and parent signature.

15. CCP ~ College Transfer Pathway Eligibility Requirements • Must be a Jr or Sr • Must have a 3.0 GPA • Must have demonstrated college readiness on an approved assessment (ex:PLAN, PSAT, SAT, or ACT) • Test PLAN PSAT ACT SAT English/Writing 15 49 18 500Reading 17 50 21 500Math 19 50 22 500 • CCCC gives COMPASS, ASSET, and ACCUPLACER placement tests that would also demonstrate college readiness. • All classes are taken online at THS • Students/Parents are responsible for the cost of any textbooks that are required for the chosen course

16. CCP ~ College Transfer Benefits • College transfer credits that will transfer to most four year colleges and universities • Reduced cost for a four-year degree • Accelerated completion of a diploma or a four-year degree • Readiness skills for success at the next educational level • Students will earn one extra quality point towards their GPA for the College Transfer courses only (HN Credit) • Students will earn HS and College Credit for all courses taken in the program • College Transfer Options: • Humanities and Social Science • Business and Economics • Life and Health Sciences • Engineering and Mathematics

17. CCP ~ Technical Career Pathway Eligibility Requirements • Must be a junior or a senior • Students must have a 3.0 GPA or principal recommendation • Students must meet course requirements • Students will earn HS and College credit for all courses taken in the program • These courses will be taken: • Either at THS or on the Lillington CCCC campus • students must be able to provide their own transportation • Harnett County Schools will provide all textbooks that are required for the students but any student fees will be the student responsibility (fees range from $1.25-$6.00 per class)

18. Schedule Changes • Much attention is given to careful course selection and creating a master schedule which allows the greatest number of students the best schedule possible. • A drop/add period will be scheduled during the summer before school begins. • The dates of drop/add will be included with the student course selections mailed home during the summer. • Changes will ONLY be made for the following reasons: • If a student received a course for which he/she did not register or list as an alternate • If a student failed a course required for graduation and is not rescheduled for that course • To balance a students’ academic load.