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Clovis North High School Evening’s Format Introductions Registration PowerPoint Presentation Graduation & College Entrance Requirements Questions and Answers What Do Counselors Do For Your Child? Academic, career, and social/emotional support Schedule changes – proper placement 4 Year Plan (9-12) Conferences with student/parent/teacher Student Advocate Academic Intervention Counseling Stay in contact with your child’s counselor throughout the school year Registration Dates Registration forms are due to AB teachers February 26th Registration: February 27th & 28th All current 8th graders will register through their AB class, in the Library Lecture Hall Registration Form How do I complete the Clovis North Registration Form? Registration Form Please complete all the requested information in this box. Parents- be sure to sign before your student registers for classes Registration Form Refer to the course list on the back of your form Refer to course catalog for a detailed description of courses offered Write selected course number in the Number column Course List PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE PERFORMING ARTS 11030 PE Core A (2014/2015) 55040 Science 1 88220 11005 PE Band & Colorguard AB 55709 Biology P 88306.B Beginning Band P (Brass) 11030.0 PE (Zero Per) All Grades 55708 Honors Biology P 88306.P Beginning Band P (Percussion) 11030.5 PE Lunch (5th Per) All Grades 55710 Chemistry P 88306.W Beginning Band P (Woodwinds) 55711 Honors Chemistry P 88302.B Advanced Band P (Brass) 88302.P Advanced Band P (Percussion) 88302.W Advanced Band P (Woodwinds) ENGLISH 22515 English 9 P 22516 Honors English 9 P 22021 English Lab FORENSICS 23517 HEALTH 55007 66940 Health Sm Beginning Orchestra P 88304 Advanced Orchestra P W Geog & Cult Sm P 88323 Drama 1 P 88311 Drama 2 P 88318 Sopr & Alto Choir 1 P 78302 Art 1 P 88308 Chamber Singers P 88309 Concert Choir P 40032 Math Tutorial 78306 Ceramics 1 P 44060 Foundations of Algebra 77G01 Videography 1 P 44C01 Math 1 P 44C02 Math 2 P 44603 Algebra 2 P 00075 Avid Jazz Band P 88307 ART / FINE ARTS NON-DEPARTMENTAL 88313 SOCIAL SCIENCE Forensics P MATHEMATICS Band Colorguard SEE COUNSELOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE 00005 Office Asst Std Aid 98803 French 1 P 00007 Student Leadership 98804 French 2 P 00011 Yearbook Production 98811 Spanish 1 P 00016 Peer Counseling Spanish 2 P (Zero Period) 00004 Newspaper Production 98812.0 98812 Spanish 2 P Registration Form English 9 Write in the course number next to the English course choice. Honors English 9: Pro/Adv on ELA CST A in AB Language Teacher recommendation Registration Form PE Write in the number next to Physical Education choice. Students who wish to take 2 electives, creating an impacted schedule, may take lunch or zero period PE Fine Art electives do not count towards an impacted schedule Registration Form Write in the course numbers for Geog/Health There is an option for students with impacted schedules to take these courses during summer school. Fine Art electives do not count towards an impacted schedule Students must be Pro/Adv on ELA CST to qualify for summer school Registration Form Math Write in the course number next to the Math course choice. Students are placed in math classes based on teacher recommendation and semester grade (high B or above), as well as other criteria. Honors Alg. 2placement test in May Registration Form Science Write in the course number next to the Science course choice. Students in Math 1 or lower math course must take Science 1. Students requesting Biology or Honors Biology must be concurrently enrolled in Math 2 or higher math course. Students requesting Honors Biology must also have scored Advanced on the CST-ELA portion of the state exam. Registration Form Science Students who completed Biology in 8th grade will move on to Chemistry if that student is concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2. Registration Form Electives Write the course number in the box provided Please choose electives carefully! Unless there are special circumstances, students must remain in their chosen elective for the entire school year. All students will need to choose 2 Alternate Elective courses. Foreign Language Spanish and French are offered 3.0 GPA and Pro/Adv. on CSTs ELA Enrollment based on availability 2 years of Foreign Language is required by the CSU/UC systems. 3 years recommended for UC If your student doesn’t meet the prerequisites for Foreign Language this year, its recommended that they take a Fine Art course to fulfill the one year Fine Art requirement for CSU/UC systems. Other Elective Options Performing Arts Most performing art electives have unlimited seating Application Electives (A) were due January 24th, which included recommendations from each teacher (Peer Counseling, Leadership,& Yearbook) Applications AVID AVID is an elective class offered to students who would like to prepare for four-year universities. The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading, note-taking and study skills, as well as college, career, and motivational activities. Students must commit to taking notes in subject-area classes on a daily basis. Other requirements for applicants are satisfactory citizenship, good attendance, and a G.P.A. of 2.5-3.8. Academic Interventions English Lab (Read 180) Below Basic or Far Below Basic on CST Individualized and computerized instruction to improve reading skills Math Tutorial Students may be recommended by their math teacher for this intervention class It is an additional math class for students who would benefit from support in Math 1 Summer School 2014 Purpose: Summer school is primarily designed for remediation or making up deficiencies toward graduation. Location: Clovis North Dates: TBA Independent Study TBA Regular Summer School Time: 8:00 – 5:00 Tuesday and Wednesday (Ind. Study) 8:30 – 2:35 Monday – Thursday (Regular) Regular summer school schedules will be mailed Independent summer school students will be contacted via phone Adhere to a strict attendance policy (miss more than 2 days and students will be dropped!) Four-Year Plan Clovis Unified Graduation Requirements Four Year College Requirements High School Requirements and College Entrance Requirements California High School Exit Exam Need to pass during the Sophomore, Junior or Senior year. Taken once during Sophomore year, and multiple times in subsequent years. Passing Score is 350 for ELA and Math PSAT/PLAN PSAT- practice for the SAT PLAN- practice for the ACT (Both will be administered in October 2014) (Registration forms for both exams will be found in the fall registration packet) State Assessment This is an important test that students take once a year in each of the core areas. These results are used for class and for summer school placement. SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading Mathematics Writing ACT English Mathematics Reading Science NCAA There are course and GPA requirements for the NCAA Div 1 and 2. NCAA requires 16 Core Courses. 10 of the 16 core courses must be complete before the 7th semester (senior year) of high school. 7 of the 10 core courses must be in English, Math, or Science. If your student is interested in college athletics, speak with your counselor as soon as possible to discuss the NCAA requirements and steps to eligibility You can visit the NCAA website for more information www.eligibilitycenter.org/ How Parents Can Help Encourage good study habits, beginning in 9th grade Facilitate decision-making and access to appropriate courses Attendance at conferences Discuss goals and post-secondary plans/opportunities Frequent communication with teachers and counselor Encourage your child to challenge themselves in academics School Involvement Co-Curricular Athletics Academic Teams (Acad. Decathlon, Forensics, Mock Trial) Clubs Community Service Student should keep track of their service hours Naviance Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/clovisnorth Keep Track of the “Preparing for College” Process Manage Timelines and Deadlines Research and Compare Colleges and Career Pathways Sign up for College Visits Build a Resume NAVIANCE Family Connection also lets us share information with parents and students about up‐coming meetings and events, local scholarship opportunities, and other Web resources for college and career information. Clovis North High School Website http://www.cnec.cusd.com “Planning for College Handbook” Order Now! $30 Comprehensive resource preparing high school student for secondary education Developed and created by counselors and parents specifically for Clovis North students Guided tool for you and your student with key information designed for Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors We Look Forward To Working With You Over The Next Several Years!!!