Registration 2017 11 th Grade

Registration 201711th Grade LYONS HIGH SCHOOL

Proud to be part of the Pride…High School Performance Matters What Matters? Junior Yr. most important for GPA -Hard Work -Doing Homework -Taking Rigorous Courses -Getting Good Grades *All of the above are closely connected with success in college &/or the workplace. *Take 7-8 classes Junior Year *As you select your schedule consult w/ your parents as they know what it takes to succeed after high school.

This Power point presentation will go in order of the items on your checklist,reference your checklist as you go through the registration process

Course Description Book • The Course Description Book provides information you need to make informed registration decisions. • Look through the book to find pertinent details and to seek answers to your questions.

Details of a Course English 10 Honors grade10 fall/spring prerequisite English 9 (Requires teacher recommendation) Summer reading is a mandatory part of this class. The course covers the strands of English (Oral Communication, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Research and Information management) with an intensity that the standard English 10 does not offer. Students will be expected to cover more material, experience and react to each unit with the depth and detail that are required in an advanced course. Indicates greater academic challenge, faster pace & greater depth of study Register for both semesters to complete the course and earn 1.0 credit Grade level of students who may take this course Course Name Course(s) you must have passed, &/or recommendations you need to be able to take this course What you can expect to learn in the course

St. Vrain Valley School District Graduation Requirements • 4.0 English • 3.0 Math • 3.0 Science • 3.0 Social Studies • 2.0 PE • .5 Health • .5 Practical arts • .5 Fine arts • 8.0 Electives • 24.5 Total Credits

Graduation Requirements /CCHE Comparison

Transcript: *Private/ Personal info. *A transcript is the official record of student achievement. *Review your transcript/ grades/ credit earned * Note your GPA and Class rank

Credit Check/ Review: The credit check/ review, cross checks your transcript record with your progress towards meeting district graduation credit requirements

Use your Transcript & Credit Review to make decisions about… *courses for the future, complete a Four year plan located in course description book (in pencil- things may change)  courses to take next 2 yearsAlso….*Take a look at colleges/career you are starting to be interested in & courses in HS that you need to meet admissions requirements/ skills to be ready.

Two Year Plan p.11 Course Description Book

Academic Plan • 11th grade • English English11, AP Lang & Comp. OR AP Literature (will alternate annually) • Math Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Algebra 2, Trig/Pre-Calc, AP Calc (Calculus II= concurrent enrollment FRCC) • Science Environmental Science, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, AP Biology • Social Studies US History, AP History or Gov’t (will alternate annually) • Elective Choices: • World Language • Fine Arts: Music, Drama, Art • Practical Arts: Technology, Stage Tech, Music Tech., Video • PE • Miscellaneous: Yearbook, Concurrent Enrollment

Course Selection/ Request Form • Core Courses are listed by subject area. • Elective courses are listed by department. • If you need to make up a class… • You may need to take summer school, also list the course(s) at the top of your course selection form. It is critical that you know what you need to meet graduation requirements and take action.

Course Selection Form

Recommendations / Tryouts • Courses listed on the course selection form with no lines are based on teacher recommendation/ pre-requisites. **If you are not taking a course you were recommended for … write NOT TAKING next to it, otherwise you will be put in it. (Example: Recommended for 4 AP courses if too much work, put not taking next to the one you are eliminating) • Each student’s sheet is personalized and approved courses are highlighted for you. *If you have questions/ concern about a recommendation: • Check the course description book for pre-requisites. • Follow up with your current teacher in that content area.

Recommendations / Tryouts (cont’d) • Auditions for Jazz Band and Select Choir are coming up. • Interviews for Yearbook are coming up, listen for announcements. • Students selected for these programs will have this automatically entered into their course requests

Did you know AP offers… • A high school curriculum of high academic intensity and qualitysuch as that found in AP courses is the factor that most contributes to a student’s likelihood of completing a college degree. • Exposure to AP level curriculum is a much better predictor of college success than a student’s high school GPA or test scores. • AP courses are designed & updated to reflect what is taught at the college level. • An external evaluation holds course content to high standards. The AP exam is scored by college faculty and high school teachers at special grading sessions.

AP Courses • Prioritize AP Courses over Concurrent Courses -since Concurrent is not weighted (exception Calc II +)& Jr. year is last opportunity to increase GPA prior to college applications • Keep in mind “balance” is important you want to do well in your AP classes and be prepared for the exam. Recommend to take 3 or fewer college level courses (AP/Concurrent) in order to show best work and not be too overwhelmed. Remember you have other classes and commitments too! See Ms. Rominger if considering 4 college level courses AP/ Concurrent. • See Ms. Rominger ASAP if interested in AP course not available at Lyons M/S.

Concurrent Enrollment at FRCC or CU • Sign up on clipboard now during registration session. • Required Meeting Wednesday, March 22ndlunch, Library. Receive info from Rominger. Process, paperwork, deadlines, application due date March (actual date will be given at meeting). • Opportunity for Juniors/ Seniors to take college classes. Must meet eligibility criteria (demonstrate college readiness; via grades/ attendance) • At FRCC (most common & Free) or At CU (cost to family for tuition beyond FRCC Rate) • Student may earns both HS (.5 per class) and College credit. Courses are NOT weighted (exception Calculus II/ III are weighted) • Can take courses that are NOT available at Lyons HS & relevant to college/ career • Online courses/ evening/ summer courses are NOT permitted. • District pays TUITION ONLY for up to 2 classes per semester if student earns “C” or better grade.

Concurrent Enrollment Cont’d • At required meeting: Students will be create or updateIndividual Career & Academic Plan & complete a Concurrent Enrollment Worksheet. Application and additional steps are required as well. • Following procedures, ability to handle rigor and demonstrate independence are all qualities necessary to perform at the collegiate level. Meeting all steps and deadlines (imperative) for concurrent enrollment prove your readiness or NOT. • Application Deadline in April 2017 for the Fall 2017 Semester.

Concurrent Enrollment CSU • Opportunity for Sophomores to take a college class. Must meet eligibility criteria (demonstrate college readiness; via grades/ attendance, 3.5 GPA minimum). • -- Sign up on Clipboard being circulated during this registration session. • Required Meeting Thursday, March 23rd , lunch Library. You will receive info. from Principal Winger . Applications are completed in February/ March to participate in the Fall of 2016. • CSU “online”, is also part of your schedule as a class and you do have to attend the class at Lyons in person, it is not purely online. • Concurrent Courses are NOT weighted like Honors or AP courses so if you are trying to build you GPA prioritize those classes first. • Student may earns both HS (.5 per class) and College credit. • There is a cost involved (approx.$150.00-$175.00 for a class) • District pays for TUITION ONLY. Student must earn “C” or better grade or they have to reimburse the district for the tuition cost.

Important to Know • 11th graders must be enrolled in 7-8 courses each semester. Don’t wait to squeeze stuff in your senior year, better to have some wiggle room. • If you are behind in Core Credits and need to repeat a previous grade level core class, you must make it up during summer school. You may earn 1 credit (two classes) in summer school.

SVVSD Policy for PE Waiver PE Waiver Conditions • A PE waiver is for students that are not able to fit PE into their schedules due to the rigorous amount of courses taken. • Student must have taken 7-8 classes per semester throughout their HS career (none of which can be aiding). • PE Waiver is applied for 2nd semester of your Junior year. • 1-2 PE courses are waived, credit is not awarded, rather requirement adjusted (still need 24.5 credits to graduate) Decisions made now may impact qualification for this later…your senior yr. FYI different policy for class of 2020+

College ! A BIG Deal Jr. Yr Your GPA end of Jr. Year is the first impression a college will have of you as you apply fall of your Sr. Yr. Go to College Fairs! Yes , take your parents with you. Take a look at FAFSA Visit Colleges : first hand experience , being there makes a difference with decision making. Can save you time / energy in the long run. Check out college websites; admissions criteria, scholarship criteria. Take the ACT or SAT Saturday session in the summer/ fall to prep for the SAT you will take in the spring of Jr. Yr. By end of your Jr. Yr. / summer try to have top 5-7 college choices. Talk to a current Senior they will help you know that all the items above make a BIG difference. Ask them for tips from their experience too!

Preparation SAT or ACT scoreS for college entrance or scholarship eligibility purposes? You will take the SAT at Lyons Spring of Jr. Year free of charge….. *Some students take the SAT on a Saturday National Test day in the Fall of their Jr. year as preparation for the Spring test. Their hope being that the Spring test meets college/ scholarship requirements and they are done. However this also leave opportunity to do 1 more attempt prior to college applications as well. * Don’t forget you can link your PSAT/ SAT scores with Khan academy for free tutorials and Practice SAT tests. *SAT see collegeboard.org for registration deadlines/info. *ACT see act.org for registration deadlines and info Which one to take? Colorado Colleges will honor either. Other colleges? take a look at admissions/ scholarship requirements on their websites.

JUNIOR YEAR AugustCheck in on assigned day. Attend add/drop day, if necessary. Sept *Self-monitor academic progress seeking help and support when needed. *Parents & students are encouraged to attend Back-to-School night and conferences. *Prep for ACT/ SAT….Link PSAT results with Khan academy for free tutorials SAT prep *Continue to explore post-high school options and career interests. Job shadowing is strongly encouraged. *Attend college fairs held in the Denver-Metro area during the fall. Meet with college admission representatives when they visit Lyons High. Visit college campuses when possible. October *Take the PSAT (optional but must take it if going for National Merit Scholar status) * Students may choose to take the SAT/ ACT on their own as a practice for the SAT offered at Lyons in the spring. *Attend a College Fair / Financial Aid Night Jan/Feb. *Read and review course offerings in the Course Description and Registration Guide. Discuss questions and concerns with parents, teachers &/or counselor. Keep your post-high school goals in mind as you choose courses. Complete registration for Senior yr. *Register for May and June ACT and SAT tests.

Junior Year Continued… April *Take the SAT at Lyons High, state assessment May *Take Advanced Placement examinations, if appropriate. *Identify people that know you well and could write a letter of recommendation. *Start your college admissions essay. June Take/Re-take the SAT(collegeboard.org) and/or ACT (act.org) Summer *Make college visits; interview college admissions representatives and narrow your list of tentative college choices. Volunteer and/or get a job to build your resume and save for college.

Deadline • Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Turn in your.. Completed and signed Course Selection Form • Give this to your English Teacher, he/ she will keep it until the next step (in the computer lab).

Registration 2017 11 th Grade