Registration for 2014-2015 11th Grade (for current 10 th Grade students)

Topics Covered

       The Packet Graduation Requirements Academic Courses Electives College Considerations Running Start Online Registration

The Packet

       Cover Sheet with due dates Online Course Selection instructions Course Selection Form Health Info Transcript 4 Year Planning Guide Classroom Elective Fair

Graduation Requirements

     23.5 credits in specific classes 2.0 GPA Community Service – 40 hours State Testing Requirements – Must pass Reading and Writing HSPE – Must pass Algebra or Geometry EOC – Must pass Biology EOC Culminating Project & High School and Beyond Plan

Junior English

 English – Page 31 in catalog – AP Language and Literature – American Literature and Composition

Junior History

 History – Page 68 in catalog – AP US History – US History

Math (

Catalog page 54) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc AP Stats orAP Calc AB Math Models Advanced Calculus

Math (

Catalog page 54)     Need signature from current Math teacher 4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it.

Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2 Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the High School for several courses now see math teacher

Science (

Catalog Page 61)       Biology → Chemistry → Physics AP options in all areas Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science (pre-reqs for each) Marine Science (chemistry) Anatomy and Physiology (chemistry) Biotechnology (chemistry) Nanotechnology - 1 semester only (chemistry, physics)

Electives

     Electives Fair this Thursday & Friday – (3/20 &3/21) WaNic – see Mrs. Mattison. Forms due ASAP Leadership – no application needed – REQUIRED class for ASB Officers Link Crew, ASPEN, Yearbook, Knightlife – applications required NCAA requirements – See Mr. James

Class Choices

      Choose carefully! No Changes.

Fill in alternate electives Open period (11 th , 12 th ) – must meet grad reqs. first Open period impact for athletes (6 of 6) PE: Class or Sport for Credit, Community Retaking a Failed class: Class, Summer school or Credit Retrieval. See your Counselor

Planning and Balance to Achieve your Goals!

   Budget Time & Balance – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) Look at prerequisites

College Considerations

      Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance 4 Years Math and Science World Language (2-3 years) Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class) U of Calif. schools and many others (No “D” grades) College visits – use breaks to visit

Running Start

  High school and College credit ( dual enrollment) Assessment test required in English  If interested, you MUST go to the BC website and follow the steps www.bcc.ctc.edu/hsprograms/runningstart

Online Course Selection

  You must choose your courses using the online course selection system

and

also turn in your completed Course Selection Form https://myclass.bsd405.org

Online Course Selection Reminders     Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 1.5 alternate credits When you are complete, click Turn In.

Complete your online selections by Friday, March 28 th .

We will pick up your forms in English classes the week of March 31 st .

Remember…

    …to include alternates for your electives …to choose carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it” …to make your course selections challenging and college focused …forms are due the week of March 31 st

Questions??

Laura Klein A-E Heather Erickson F-K Diane Lindsay L’s & Olympic Karen Schulz M-Sh John VanderMolen Si-Z Counseling Center: 456-7431

Thank you for attending!