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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 Math teachers February 23th Registration: February 25th & 26th All current 8th graders will register through their Math 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 11031 PE Core A (2015/2016) 11005 MATHEMATICS 40032 Math Tutorial SOCIAL SCIENCE 66940 W Geog & Cultures (Sem) ART / FINE ARTS 78302 Art 1 P PE Band & Colorguard 44060 Foundations of Algebra 78306 Ceramics 1 P 11031.0 PE (Zero Per) All Grades 44C01 Math 1 P 77G01 Videography 1 P 11031.5 PE Lunch (5th Per) All Grades 44040 Foundations of Math 2 11031.A Boys & Girls Basketball 44C02 Math 2 P 88306.B Beg Band P (Brass) 11031.B Boys & Girls Volleyball 44C03 Honors Math 2 P 88306.P Beg Band P (Percussion) 98803 French 1 P 11031.C Boys & Girls Soccer 88306.W Beg Band P (Woodwinds) 98804 French 2 P 11031.D Boys & Girls Aquatics 88302.B Adv Band P (Brass) 98811 Spanish 1 P 11031.E Cross Country 55040 Science 1 88302.P Adv Band P (Percussion) 98812 Spanish 2 P 11031.F Track 55709 Biology P 88302.W Adv Band P (Woodwinds) 98812.0 **11031.G SCIENCE PERFORMING ARTS 88220 Band Colorguard Dance 55708 Honors Biology P 88313 Jazz Band P 11031.H 9th / JV Pep & Cheer 55710 Chemistry P 88307 Beg Orchestra P 11031.J JV & Varsity Baseball 55711 Honors Chemistry P 88304 Adv Orchestra P 11031.K Varsity Football 88323 Drama 1 P 11031.L JV Football 88311 Drama 2 P 11031.M Freshman Football 88F02 Drama 2 Tech Theater HEALTH 55007 ENGLISH Health (Sem) 88318 Sopr & Alto Choir 1 P SEE COUNSELOR 88308 Chamber Singers P 88309 Concert Choir P 22515 English 9 P 00007 Student Leadership 22516 Honors English 9 P 00011 Yearbook Production 22021 English Lab 00016 Peer Counseling 00075 AVID 00008 Study Skills FORENSICS 23517 Forensics P **Course will only be offered based on student enrollment FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish 2 P (zero period) NON-DEPARTMENTAL 00005 Office Asst Std Aid Registration Form English 9 Write in the course number next to the English course choice. Honors English 9: A in AB Language Teacher recommendation Registration Form PE Write in the number next to PE choice. Be sure to indicate Athletic or Dance PE (.A, .B...) 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 W. 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 have an impacted schedule and a 3.0 GPA 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 Math 2 placement test in the spring 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. Registration Form Science Students who completed Biology in 8th grade will move on to Chemistry. 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 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, it’s 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) Applications were due January 30th, which included recommendations from each teacher (Peer Counseling, Leadership,& Yearbook) 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 2.5-3.9. Academic Interventions English Lab (Read 180) Below Basic or Far Below Basic on state assessment 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 Academic Interventions Cont…. Study Skills This class is designed to support students who struggle with grades because they need academic skills, organizational and study skills, and would benefit from the support of an intervention teacher. Summer School 2015 Purpose: Summer school is primarily designed for remediation or making up deficiencies toward graduation. Location: Buchanan High School Dates: June 16th – July 29th Independent Study June 22nd -July 30th 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 1 day and students will be dropped!) Dress Code policy enforced 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/Aspire PSAT- practice for the SAT Aspire- practice for the ACT (Both will be administered in October 2015) (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 (optional) 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 Career Cruising http://www2.careercruising.com/default/cplogin/CUSD Keep track of the “Preparing for College” Process Research and Compare Colleges and Career Pathways Build a Resume Take Career Interest Assessments Method Test Prep- SAT/ACT study materials 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 Four Years!!!