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Registration for Rising Juniors

Registration for Rising Juniors. Class of 2013. Mount Tabor High School Counselors. A-Col Ms. Corey Daniel Com-Ha Ms. Kristine Doyle He-Ma Mrs. Colleen Santos- Roberts Mc-P Ms. Lin Shropshire Q-Sn Mr. Stan Huck So-Z Mr. David Naff. Important Dates. February 18-28 :

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Registration for Rising Juniors

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  1. Registration for Rising Juniors Class of 2013

  2. Mount Tabor High School Counselors • A-Col Ms. Corey Daniel • Com-Ha Ms. Kristine Doyle • He-Ma Mrs. Colleen Santos- Roberts • Mc-P Ms. Lin Shropshire • Q-Sn Mr. Stan Huck • So-Z Mr. David Naff

  3. Important Dates • February 18-28: • Counselors meet with Sophomores • March 7: • Sophomore Registration Cards DUE • April 21: • DEADLINE to change course selections

  4. Registration Materials • High School Registration Handbook • Registration Timeline/Guidelines • Transcript (courses and grades through 3 semesters) • Registration Card • Parent/Student Course Choice Form • Career Center Commitment Form

  5. LISTEN to your counselors today READ registration handbook ASK questions TALK with your teachers and other students (especially sophomores and juniors) THINKabout your plans after high school Making Your Course Selections

  6. How do I attain junior status? • Must earn 9 credits by the start of the 2011-12 school year • Know how many credits have you attained after 3 semesters-review your transcript • Pass your classes second semester-earn additional credits • Consider summer school opportunities to make up credit (2011/2012 credit recovery will be pass/fail) • Senior Status = 15 credits • Graduation = 21 credits minimum

  7. What information is on my high school transcript? • Identification information • Course history for each grade in high school • Final grades • Mid year grades • Grade Point Averages • Weighted (QPA) • Unweighted (GPA) • Class Rank • Credits Earned • Standardized Test Scores • EOG from 8th grade • EOC Exit Standard scores • Other EOC scores • Attendance for each grade in high school

  8. Grade Point Average (GPA) StandardHonors AP A4 5 6 B3 4 5 C2 3 4 D1 2 3 F0 0 0 The points earned are divided by the number of units attempted to determine the quality point average.

  9. Future-Ready Core Course of Study 4 English 4 math 3 social studies 4 science 2 PE/Health/LMS 2 electives (electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language) 2 additional electives ( from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area) Page 5

  10. COURSE OF STUDY • Which Course of Study am I following to meet my graduation requirements? • Work Force or Community College • UNC System Minimum Admissions Required • Occupational (Graduation requirements for the Class of 2013 are outlined on page 5 of the Registration Handbook). • Total = 21 credits Page 5

  11. EOC’s • EOC’s are worth 25% of your final grade and are applicable to the following classes: English 1 Geometry Algebra 1 Chemistry Civics & Economics Biology US History Algebra 2 • If you do not successfully score a level 3 or higher on these exams, you will be required to retake them.

  12. The New Modified Block Schedule Starting with the 2011-2012 school year, all WSFC schools will use the same modified block schedule Mainly 90 minute, 4X4 block format Specific classes on A Day/B Day, yearlong format Take 8 classes per year, typically 4 per semester Offers you more choices and flexibility in your schedule!

  13. A Day/B Day Classes Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Arts Education Courses Art, Band, Chorus, Dance 2-4, Orchestra, Theatre Arts) Foreign Language French, German, Latin, Spanish Newspaper and Yearbook Pre-Calculus Honors Integrated Math Courses The following classes will be offered in BOTH formats: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, JROTC 1-4

  14. Balanced Schedule • 8blockor8yearlong • 6 Block Classes and 2 Yearlong Classes • 4 Block Classes and 4 Yearlong Classes • 2 Block Classes and 6 Yearlong Classes

  15. WS/FCS Course Guiding Principles • Students will be assigned to the most rigorous and challenging courses based on previous EOG and EOC test scores and grades • Students and Parents should discuss course options with current teachers • Students and Parents choose all courses and course levels • Course Assignments will be written on your registration card • Course Choice Request form will be attached to your registration card

  16. Why is there a deadline for changing course requests? May I change my course requests after the deadline (April 21st)? ONLY IF: • You need other course to meet graduation requirements • You fail a prerequisite course • You complete a course in summer school • You have selected a course that will not be offered due to low enrollment

  17. What are my English course choices? • English 3 standard (MT and CC) • English 3 honors (MT and CC) • AP English Language & Composition (MT and CC) MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center

  18. Applied Math 1 Foundations of Geometry Geometry (standard and honors) Algebra 2 (standard and honors) Advanced Functions and Modeling Pre Calculus Honors Substitution math sequence available, speak with your counselor Discrete Math (standard and honors) AP Calculus AB (MT and CC) AP Calculus BC (CC) NEW AP Calculus AB/BC AP Statistics (CC) Which math course should I select? MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center

  19. Chemistry (standard or honors) Physics Honors Physical Science (standard) Global Science Issues (standard or honors) (MT and CC) Earth/Environmental Science (standard and honors) Anatomy (standard or honors) Biology (standard or honors) AP Environmental Science (MT and CC) AP Biology (CC) AP Chemistry (CC) AP Physics B (CC) AP Physics C (CC) Exploration of Alternative Energies(honors, CC) What are my Science choices? MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center

  20. What are my Social Studies options? • Most juniors take a U. S. History course • United States History standard • United States History honors (MT and CC) • AP United States History (MT and CC) World History or Civics and Economics may be taken if not yet completed. MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center

  21. What are other Social Studies electives? • Bible History honors • African American Studies honors (semester) • Latino American Studies honors(semester) • Introduction to Sociology honors (semester) • Humanities Honors • Psychology (standard, honors, and AP) (MT and CC) • AP Human Geography (MT and CC) • AP World History (MT and CC) • AP European History (CC) • AP Micro/Macro Economics (CC) • AP Government and Politics (CC) MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center

  22. Foreign Languages • French (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, AP at CC) • German (MT, AP at CC) • Latin (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, AP) • Spanish (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, level 5 honors, AP at CC) • Spanish for Native Speakers • Chinese and Japanese are offered at the Career Center MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center

  23. Should I take a third, fourth, or fifth level of a foreign language? Yes, if you are prepared to be successful at the next level Yes, if you want to be more competitive in the college admissions process Yes, if you want to be better prepared for college and/or earn college credit in h.s. Level 3 and higher are HONORS courses

  24. Students must complete 4 elective credits to satisfy WS/FCS graduation requirements. 2 electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language and 2 additional electives (from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area) Future Ready Electives

  25. What Career/Technical Courses are available at Mount Tabor? • Business and Marketing • Technology • Family and Consumer Science

  26. Microsoft ITA: Word, PowerPoint and Publisher Microsoft ITA: Excel and Access Multimedia and Webpage Design Principles of Business Business Law Accounting 1 & 2 Business Advanced Studies Marketing Fashion Merchandising Sports and Entertainment Marketing 1 & 2 Marketing Work Experience Digital Communication Systems Business and Marketing Courses Page 23,24

  27. Technology Courses • Fundamentals of Technology • Communication Systems • Transportations Systems • Structural Systems • Technology Advanced Studies • Drafting 1 • Drafting 2 Page 27,28

  28. Family and Consumer Science Courses • Foods 1-Fundamentals • Parenting and Child Development • Apparel Development 1 & 2 • Housing and Interiors 1 • FACS Advanced Studies • Personal Finance Page 24,25

  29. Allied Health Sciences Collision Body Repair Automotive Technology Aviation Technology Carpentry CISCO Networking (1 pd) Commercial Art Cosmetology Geospatial Technology *2-year programs must begin your junior year Culinary Arts and Hospitality Digital Media (TV Broadcast) Early Childhood Education Electricity Photography Radio Broadcasting What CTE courses are offered at the Career Center? Page 23-28

  30. Why should I choose a CTE course? • Work Force or Community College track students can graduate with 4 CTE courses. • One credit required to earn NC Academic Scholar Award • Learn a practical skill • Choose an interesting elective

  31. Shakespeare 101/102 honors (MT and CC) SAT Prep (semester) African American Studies Intro to Sociology Microsoft ITA/Multimedia Design Comp Accounting Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing Newspaper Yearbook Teacher Cadet Honors (MT and CC) 2 Year CTE programs at CC Speech and Debate E-Commerce Business Law Fashion Merchandising Travel, Tour, Rec. Marketing Foods Parenting/Child Dev Apparel Dev Housing and Interiors Communication Systems Structural Systems Transportation Systems Drafting 1 JROTC PE 3 What are elective options for juniors MT=Available at Mount Tabor CC=Available at Career Center Page 12-28

  32. Art Band Chorus Dance Orchestra Theatre Arts Theatre Tech AP Art Drawing (CC) AP Art 2D Portfolio (CC) AP Art 3D Portfolio (CC) AP Art History (CC) Electronic Music (CC) Music History (CC) AP Music Theory (CC) What about Arts Education? Page 12-14

  33. How do I earn college credit by taking AP courses? • Take the AP exam and score 3-5 • Check AP credit policy by college/university (www.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy) • Students pay for first three AP exams each school year (about $87.00 per exam) • AP Exam Fee Reduction available to qualifiers • If students do not take the exam, their final course grade will be reduced by one letter grade

  34. Example ScheduleMount Tabor Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 2 3 4

  35. Example ScheduleMount Tabor Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 2 3 4

  36. Example ScheduleCareer Center/Mount Tabor Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 CC 2 3 Travel Travel 3 MT 4

  37. Example ScheduleCareer Center/Mount Tabor Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 MT 2 Travel Travel 5 6 CC 7

  38. When can I access bus transportation to and from the Career Center? • The transportation schedule for the Career Center has not yet been determined. You will be contacted when more information is available. Students who need bus transportation typically need to take 3 class periods at the Career Center. • Talk with your parent about what transportation needs you may have next year and share them with your counselor during your registration meeting.

  39. Where is the Career Center? NEW address beginning Fall 2011 910 Highland Court Winston Salem, NC 27101 Students who drive themselves will be required to have a Career Center parking permit. More details to come.

  40. Besides AP, which courses can earn college credit? • UNCG iSchool courses • FTCC Dual Enrollment courses • Other local college Dual Enrollment Page 10

  41. North Carolina Virtual Public School • Online courses at school and/or home • When courses are not available locally • When courses conflict prohibits course enrollment • When illness or injury causes student to be homebound • Academically motivated learners skilled in the areas of responsibility and self-regulation • Strong reading and writing skills • Basic computer skills necessary • Course enrollment must be approved by principal • Enrollment does not shorten school day Page 11

  42. North Carolina Academic Scholar Award • English 1, 2, 3, 4 • Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2 or Int Math 1, 2, 3 plus an advanced math • Earth/Env Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics • Two years of the same foreign language • One Career/Technical Education course • One Arts Education course • Five electives • 3.5 Grade Point Average (unweighted) Read description on page 3 of Registration Handbook.

  43. Be prepared to meet with your counselor… • Ms. Bartlett, Ms. Coates February 18-21 • Ms. Bennett February 22-23 • Ms. Maier February 24-25 • Ms. Schaefer February 28-March 1 • Read your Registration Handbook, Talk with your parents, Think about your course choices! • Use the My Education and Career Plan on page 7 to plan courses for junior and seniors years.

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