Registration 2015-2016

Kennedy School Counselors

Ms. Judy McIntosh Ms. Rachel Collins A-C D-Ha Mrs. Elizabeth Wessels He-Ma Mrs. Lori Clore Mc-Sa Mr. Andy Jacobsen Sc-Z

Graduation Requirements – Transition to Semesters

Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year

Class of 2018 (Current Freshman) • • • • • 75 minimum credits earned Language Arts Mathematics Science Physical Education Electives • • • • • • 10 minimum credits earned Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies (World) Physical Education Electives • • • • • • 10 minimum credits earned Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies (US) Physical Education Electives

Senior Year

• • • • 10 minimum credits earned Language Arts Social Studies Physical Education Electives * Must enroll in 5 classes to maintain FT status

Total Credits

75 (9th) 30 (10-12 th ) *105 min. credits for graduation

Aim for the College Contract

Do you meet the Regents’ requirements?

• • • • • 4 Years of Language Arts 4 Years of Mathematics 3-4 Years of Social Studies 4 Years of Science 2-4 Years of World Language (depending on the University and your intended major)

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What’s New for 2015-16

Student Involvement Opportunities – Student Government & Literary Magazine (1/2 credit per semester) – Credit does not apply toward graduation Physical Education – All students will enroll in 1 class per year – No waivers will be available Government/Economics – Personal Law no longer fulfills any Government requirement Course Offerings – Computer Essentials, Computer Coding, Forensic Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Anatomy & Physiology – Some course titles have changed – check the Program of Studies for a complete list of available courses and their descriptions.

– Pre-requisites will apply for many of the new Science courses (ex. Anatomy & Physiology requires Biology and either Physical Science 1 or Chemistry)

Registration Form

• • • • Teachers initial recommendation in designated column Students mark with an X their preferred course PE – choose one – if preference of term, please make note Start Time Preference – should be completed by ALL students

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Are you thinking about a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career Do you like to think outside the box? Are you imaginative? Do you like to solve problems in unconventional ways? Do you like to apply what you learn to real world problems? • • • •

Benefits of PLTW:

Weighted grade – yes, just like AP, you can reap the benefits of a weighted grade.

College credit – PLTW offers dual credit: college credit and high school credit simultaneously. Further, if specific grades and test scores are earned in the coursework, credit can be transferrable to colleges and engineering programs throughout the country, including ISU and U of I.

Skills learned and developed in PLTW are transferrable to any discipline and/or career.

Curriculum will demand students to develop a different skill set than what is traditionally required in most educational settings. Kennedy offers two courses: 1) Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 2) Principles of Engineering (POE). (IED is a prerequisite to POE.) A student could opt to take both courses simultaneously if desired. Both courses are year-long.

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

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Benefits

Prepares for college level work Sharpen critical thinking skills Potential college credit May provide scholarship opportunities & recognition •

AP Potential

Talk to your teachers – do you have what it takes to do AP?

Think ahead to Junior & Senior Year

• • Building Trades – No previous construction experience necessary – Check out the website: www.studentbuilthouse.com

Go Big with IOWA BIG – Creative thinking – Develop talents, explore interests and EARN CREDIT – Co-design projects to match your interests & passions – Check out the website: www.bigideasgroup.org

• Linn County Regional Academies – Jump start a career pathway track – Offers work-based learning – Help with career decision-making process – College level courses that offer advanced placement in related college programs – Earn certifications – Available for dual credit and possibly weighted grade (5.0 scale)

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Registration Central

AP Information General Information – Program of Study, PowerSchool Instructions for Registration Information by class – guide, forms, timeline, graduation requirements, etc.

Parent Information Exploratory Opportunities – BIG, Building Trades, PLTW, etc.

Regents Admission Index (RAI) Linn Regional Center Academy Info

• February 10-13 (THIS WEEK) – Recommendation Week – Students will gather core course recommendations from current teachers.

• February 10-13 (THIS WEEK) – PowerSchool window open to complete online registration. Registrations in PowerSchool must reflect recommendations and selections on Registration forms.

• February 17-24 (NEXT WEEK) – Class of 2018 will review online registrations in computer labs during SMART Lunch. Your assigned review session is listed on your Registration Form (they are assigned by homerooms). BRING REGISTRATION FORMS WITH YOU TO THIS SESSION.

• February 26 & 27 – Make-up Registration Review sessions – if you missed your assigned time, you will need to attend.