Transcript REGISTRATION 2004-05 - Aitkin Public Schools

CLASS
REGISTRATION
2015-16
Grade 11
The registration handbook is available on
the Aitkin Public Schools website
VIEWING COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS ONLINE
ISD1.org
Go to High School – Guidance Office
Registration Information and Forms tab.
Select “Registration Handbook”
Parts of the Course Description
ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE
(Offered 2015-16)
Be sure to put the course name
and course number on your form.
Only register for classes open to
Course No.:
AGR 7600
your grade!
Open to:
Grades 10-12
Length of class and credit type.
Length/Credit:
1 quarter- .5 Science credit
Bridges Academy: Pre-Veterinarian If this course satisfies a requirement for a Bridges
Academy, that will be listed here.
Class size limit:
22
Prerequisite:
AGR 7250 – Introduction to Animal Science
Description:
This course is designed for students interested in
becoming a veterinarian, rancher, trainer or animal science researcher.
Anatomy, nutritional needs, reproduction, genetics and care will be studied.
Units will be designed from domestic animals (i.e. horses, etc.).
Some courses will only be offered
alternate years. That will be noted here.
If the course you are registering for has a
prerequisite, be sure you have taken that
class(es) or have gotten instructor
approval.
When filling out your worksheet:
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Put Full Year courses on a line in each quarter.
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Course Number and Course Name on your
form, if a course has more than one number, write
them all in.
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You must fill in a class on every line.
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Do NOT put “Lunch” as a class.
Graduation Requirements
Total Credits Required for the
CLASS of 2017:
51 combination trimester
and semester credits
Language Arts~ 4 years
English 9 – 3 trimester credits
English 10 – 2 semester credits or 2 semesters of Lit. Strategies
English 11 – 1 semester credit
English 12 - 1 semester credit
English electives – 4 total quarter credits Junior and Senior year
Graduation Requirements, cont.
Social Studies~ 4 years
Western Civilization/World History – 3 trimester credits
American History – 2 semester credits
World Culture/Geography – 2 semester credits or college equivalent
Civics 12 – 1 semester or college equivalent
Economics 12 – 1 semester credit or College Economics
Mathematics~ 3 years
Algebra I - 1 year –
Geometry or Basic Geometry – 2 or 3 credits
Intro to Statistics – 1 credit
Algebra II or Basic Algebra II – 1 year
***See your math teacher before you fill out your registration form
to find out which math classes you should register for.
Graduation Requirements, cont.
Science ~ 3 years
Physical Science 9 – 3 trimester credits
Biology – 2 semester credits
Chemistry or Physics– 2 semester credits
Physical Education/Health
Physical Education 9/10 – 2 credits
Health – 1 credit
Fine Arts ~ 1 year
1 year equivalent of trimester or semester credits
Elective Credits
13 or 14 trimester and semester credits
Band/Choir
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Band and Choir will again be offered the same
period. You can take band or choir or both. They
will count as one year long elective.
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Both of these courses are a FULL YEAR
commitment. A signature from you and your
parent will be required that you understand you
will not be able to drop this course at any point
next year.
College in the Schools (CIS)
 College in the Schools (CIS) courses are
college courses taught in our school by our
staff.
 Students may earn UMD and/or Central Lakes
College credits.
College in the Schools
Course Offerings:
ONE SEMESTER COURSES
FULL YEAR COURSES:
Human Biology
College Chemistry
American Lit I**
College Physics
American Lit II**
College Algebra
Cultural Geography**
College Pre-Calculus
Intro to Sociology**
College Concert Choir
General Psychology**
College Concert Band
**Cultural Geography plus one additional college
social course may be taken in place of World
Cultures/Geography
**College English courses:
These courses may be taken instead of English 11 and
English electives
CIS Course Requirements
11th grade students who wish to take
College in the Schools (CITS) courses must meet
the following criteria:
GPA 3.0 or greater for Juniors (2.5 for Seniors)
Take the Accuplacer exam and meet the appropriate
cut-off scores
College Math courses: You will need to meet the cutoff score in order to receive college credit. If you do
not meet the cut-off score this spring, you will have an
opportunity to take the exam again next January. If
you do not meet the cut-off score at that time, you will
only receive high school credit for the class.
Additional Information
 Plan well for the entire year.
 Courses you choose will be FINAL.
 Some electives may not be offered if there aren’t
enough students enrolled.
 If a schedule change is necessary, you will need to
complete a Drop/Add form.
Please discuss your course choices with
your parent(s)/guardian(s) before completing
your registration form.
REMINDER:
When filling out your registration worksheet, remember to put the
course number AND name on your form. This will speed up the
registration process.
You must choose 1 alternate class for each quarter and list them on
your registration form. Do not use classes that have already been
listed in your regular requests. If you do not choose alternates –
we will do it for you.
It is important you make your choices carefully and return your
registration form by Friday, Feburary 20th.
PLEASE NOTE:
It is YOUR responsibility to know
what you need for graduation and
to make sure that you are scheduled for those
classes.
The office is here to help you with this
process. You may make an appointment at any
time to go over your transcript and schedule.
Registration Form Due Date
Your signed registration
must be returned to the
Guidance Office by:
Friday
February 20, 2015
If you have questions,
see Mr. Balsley before
the registration
deadline.
THANK YOU!