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Student Registration for School Year 2014 - 2015. Your course selections are used to create the schedule of next year’s classes Choose your classes carefully!. Schedule changes are considered for the following reasons only:. Courses required for graduation
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Student Registration for School Year 2014 - 2015
Your course selections are used to create the schedule of next year’s classes Choose your classes carefully!
Schedule changes are consideredfor the following reasons only: Courses required for graduation Successful completion of summer school Nevada Proficiency Exam preparation Concurrent and/or Early Studies Enrollment
Consider your: Future Plans Time Graduation Requirements Interests
Student Expectations A-TECH students are required to take core courses and program area courses. 9th – 11th Graders take 8 classes 12th Graders must take a minimum of 4 classes
Timetable For Registration Teacher recommendation and student course selection now through Tuesday, February 25th Students turn in registration materials to the Counseling Office no later than Wednesday, February 26th Students will meet with A-TECH Counselors in March
Course Registration Guide Review the 2014 – 2015 Course Registration Guide www.atech.org > Current Students Tab > Registration Guide Review course descriptions Check prerequisites Talk with your teachers and parent/guardian
Core Teacher Recommendations Ask your core teachers for recommendations and to sign your registration form • English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies
Core Course Selection After reviewing the Registration Guide, getting teacher recommendations, and talking with your parent/guardian, Select your core courses
Program Area Teachers Ask program area teachers: • which course(s) you will take next year • about recommended electives in your program area Program courses will automatically be added to your schedule.
Elective Teachers • Ask elective teachers for their advice on continuing in an elective or pursuing an elective based on your interests. • Some electives require teacher approval
Elective Courses Choose electives in order of preference. If you do not choose electives, they will be chosen for you. If a scheduling conflict arises with your elective choices, your counselor will choose another one.
Student Aide & Student Tutor Request these contracts from the teacher(s) that you would like to work with. You may only earn Student Aide credit once. You may only earn Student Tutor credit once.
Office Aide Contracts are available from your Counselor You may earn two credits of Office Aide No F’s the previous semester Good attendance and citizenship
Challenge Contract • Teachers will not recommend you for a course if you do not meet its prerequisite • If you do not meet a course’s prerequisite, you must complete a Challenge Contract
Challenge Contract • Course challenges are for theentire school year • Course challenges are not recommended • No challenges above your grade level
AP Contract • An AP Contract is necessary if you plan to enroll in one or more AP classes. • AP students are expected to take the AP exam in May.
Are You an Athlete? Complete a Sports Participation Form (available from Student Services) Requests for 8th period PE or Sports Guidance are considered on a case-by-case basis. If there is a conflict with your core or program area courses, you are expected to remain on campus.
Signatures Registration forms will not be processed without both student and parent signatures, date, phone number, and email address (if available).
Review Your Registration Form Make sure that you: • Have appropriate signatures on your forms (student, teacher, parent) • Chose 4 electives • Attached necessary forms • Did not separate any of the forms
Turn It In! By Wednesday, February 26th
Where Do I Turn My Forms In? Counseling Office
Will I Have the Opportunity To Review My Registration Form? YES!! Your Counselor will review your Registration Form and all materials with you.
When Will I Meet With My Counselor? Juniors: March 10 – 14, 2014 Sophomores: March 17 – 21, 2014 Freshmen: March 24 – 28, 2014
Who is my Counselor? Grades 9 - 12 Mrs. Forfia: Alpha A – F Mr. Gokul: Alpha G – L Mrs. Moore: Alpha M – S Mrs. Packert: Alpha T – Z
What If I Don’t Turn My Registration Form In? Your Counselor will choose next year’s courses for you.
REMINDERS! Turn Registration Materials Into the Counseling Office No later than Wednesday, February 26th Do not separate the forms!!!
Questions ?? A-TECH Counseling Office 799-7870, Ext. 4300
This PowerPoint presentationwill be available on the A-TECH website at:www.atech.orgPowerPoint is located under “Current Students” tab