Transcript Pre-Registration

Class of 2015, 16 & 17
Registration
It’s time to plan for next year!!!
Today’s paperwork…
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Planning Guide - which now
includes your Registration Worksheet
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Online Course Registration directions
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Copy of your Transcript Evaluation
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Also, reference your 4-year plan
You’ve saved this to your JHS server account!
A hard copy is also available on Pg. 58 of Planning Guide
Considerations…
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What classes are required for graduation?
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What classes are most appropriate for me?
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What classes will help me with my future
plans?
Registration Timeline
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Today = Registration Video
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NEW this year…
5th period Registration Advisory Meeting
This meeting date is provided in the registration packet you
received today.
Input course registration online – from
home (complete by March 20)
Who can help me decide?
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My Teachers – can recommend appropriate
placement
My Counselor – can help me understand
graduation and college requirements
(all students should have a 4-year plan already
completed before your upcoming 5th period
Registration Advisory meeting)
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My Family – Can advise me about my choices
Make wise decisions…
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Your final course selection is used to
build the JHS Master Schedule
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Students will be held to their
registration choices
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Choose your classes wisely!
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The Schedule Change policy is available
on the JHS Counseling Webpage
Factors to Consider When
Choosing Classes
Graduation Requirements ~ P.G. page 5
Colleges want to
see rigorous
coursework!
Make sure you
continue to take
core courses, even
if you’ve met your
graduation
requirement!!
P.G. page 7
th
10
Grade Course
Requirements (6 credits)
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English 2 or Honors English 2
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World History or AP World History
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Math (generally Geometry or Algebra 2)
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Science (generally Biology, Honors Biology or
other upper level science)
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PE, CTE, Fine Arts, World Languages or other
Electives – depending on your 4-year plan
th
11
Grade Course
Requirements (6 credits)
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English 3 or AP English Literature
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U.S. History or AP U.S. History
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Math (generally Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus)
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Depending on your 4-year plan…
 Science, PE, CTE, Fine Arts, World
Languages or other Electives.
th
12
Grade
Course Requirements
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English Elective: English 4, UW English AP Eng.
Language, Myth & Legend, Speech, etc.
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Government or AP Government
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Culminating Seminar (CE)
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Depending on your 4-year plan & your credit
needs…
 Science, Math, World Language, Fine Arts,
PE, CTE or other Electives.
All students must pass exams in
Reading, Writing, Biology and 1 End-ofCourse math exam.
Depending on your grade level, the
tests may be made up of the HSPE,
End-of-Course Exit Exams, &/or the
new Smarter Balanced Tests.
Studying Beyond High School -
Will you be prepared?
Course Selection Matters!
A
more rigorous high school
curriculum will better prepare you for
success in…
College/University (2-year and/or 4-year)
 Specialty/Trade School
 Workforce
 Military
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Early College:
Meet the Challenge
A.P.
 College-in-theHigh-School
(U.W. & EvCC)
 Honors
 Tech-Prep
 Running Start
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4-year College Requirements
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In addition to JHS graduation requirements… Most
4-year colleges/universities require:
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4 years of math (including 1 during senior year)
 3 – 4 years of Science
 2+ years of a same World Language
 3+ years of Social Studies
Requirements vary by institution. Check with the
colleges you are considering for specific
requirements.
Community/Technical Colleges,
Specialty/Trade Schools, Military…
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Require a minimum of a high school
diploma or GED for admission
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Encourage students to take 4 years
of Math (through Alg. 2) and/or Science
The Bottom Line is…
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Know what the admission requirements are for
any post-high school program or college you
are considering.
Minimum requirements are just that…
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS!! Challenge
yourself!
If you have questions, write them down to
cover with your counselor during your
Registration Advisory Meeting.
College Planning Day
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Attend the upcoming college planning day at
SPU on: March 20, 2014
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See Mrs. Allen (Career Center) to sign up!
Career Plans
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Explore career interests in elective classes
Consider career development classes
(such as JHS CTE courses, Sno-Isle,
NJROTC, Auto, etc.)
Consider taking Performing & Visual Arts
classes
Find detailed descriptions of all elective
classes in the 2014-15 Planning Guide
Running Start, Online HS,
NJROTC & Sno-Isle
Step #1: Still register for 12
JHS Classes (6 per semester)
Step #2: Check the appropriate box on your
April RSVP form
Step #3: Complete entry paperwork & requirements
Step #4: Once accepted, meet with your counselor
to finalize your JHS classes and periods
Additional Considerations
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Think about the amount of time you will have
for homework, extra-curricular activities & jobs
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Talk with teachers about expected workloads
in classes
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Know yourself! Schedule the most rigorous
classes you can successfully manage
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Stay balanced– don’t overload your schedule
Additional Considerations
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New Classes:
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Peer Tutor for Adaptive PE (Elective)
AP Environmental Science (CTE & Science)
12th grade AVID/CE (Elective & CE)
AP Microeconomics (CTE & Social Studies)
Beginning Stained Glass (Fine Arts)
Computer Science Principles (CTE)
Online Registration
Next steps…
Online Registration
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Online registration will be open
February 24 – March 20
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Between now & March 20, you need to
log on to the registration site to input
your 2014-15 class requests (directions
are in your registration folder)
Computer access
From home or a friend’s home
 JHS Library computers are available
before and after school
 Public Libraries have computers
available
 March 17 – 20th – Computers in the
Commons during lunches
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Online Registration
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NEW – 5th period Registration Advisory
Meeting. This date is noted in your
Planning Guide on page 61
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Deadline to input course choices is March
20 at 2:30pm. Don’t wait until the last
minute!!
Steps to Register Online
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Complete the 2014-15 Registration Worksheet
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Don’t forget to list alternate course choices
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Meet with your counselor during your 5th period
Registration Advisory Meeting
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Input your course choices and alternates into
the online system by March 20
Course Verification
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April – you will receive your
RSVP form on which you will be able to
verify your course selection & alternates
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Make sure you…
Sign the RSVP
Have your parent/guardian sign the RSVP
Indicate any alternative programs (e.g. Online HS,
Running Start, etc.)
Turn in to your 2nd period teacher
Thank you!