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2012-2013 REGISTRATION Gregory-Portland High School Graduation Plans Recommended Plan Graduation!!! Distinguished Plan Graduation Plan Recommended • • • • • • • • • • • English Math Science Social Studies Fine Art Comm. Appl. Health P.E. Foreign Language Electives Total 4 4 4 4 1 .5 .5 1 2 5 26 Distinguished Achievement Plan English Math Science Social Studies Fine Art Comm. Appl. Health P.E. Foreign Language Electives Total 4 4 4 4 1 .5 .5 1 3 4 26 PLUS (4) FOUR MEASURES College classes with a grade of B or better AP test with a score of 3 or better PSAT - commended student Independent project - judged by professionals PSAT • PSAT – Practice SAT • 1.26 million U.S. high school students meet requirements and enter the National Merit Program by taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualify Test. • Counts at the Junior level • Scholarships for College What is a Credit? • • • • Credits are received at the end of each semester. A. Pass the class B. Be in attendance 90% of the time C. Classifications – – – – 9th 10th 11th – 12th – (Under 6 credits) (6-11.5) (12-18.5) (19 Credits and a candidate for graduation) What is Pre-AP and AP? • Pre-AP – courses to prepare for Advanced Placement Courses • AP – courses offered to students who are willing and able to apply themselves to college-level studies. Students who participate in AP courses test in May. Students may receive college credit, placement, or both Ranking • Ranking is determined by each semester grade you earn. • 1.1 Multiplier for Pre-AP, AP, or GT Dual Credit or Four -Year Plans Due by April 30th to the Junior High Counselors Importance of Four-Year Plans • Keep track of credits earned • Plan high school career and set goals on paper • Plan is not set in stone Schedule Changes • Be careful when choosing your classes Make sure you choose classes related to your fouryear plan and your type of graduation plan, Recommended or Distinguished Achievement • No changes if you don’t like the time of day • No changes if you don’t like your lunch period • No changes if you don’t like your teacher EOC TESTING High School COURSES Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II English Eng I Eng II Eng III Science Biology Chemistry Physics Soc Studies World Geo. World Hist. U.S. History National Honor Society • • • • Leadership Service Character Eligible for membership at end of Sophomore year • G.P.A. a 95 or above, weighted Choice Sheets • Due March 2nd after we go to the classrooms on February 29th • You must fill seven periods with your course choices • Must be signed by parent or guardian • Choose one alternative • Refer to High School Course guide for course descriptions What needs to be Completed? • Pre-Registration form with parent signature • 4 -Year Plan w/Parent Signature Counselors’ Information • Sign up in the counseling office • You can come see us before school, during lunch and after school as well! • Mrs. West A-Go • Mrs. Teel Gm-Ph • Mrs. Carver Pi-Z Athletics • • • • • • • Volleyball Basketball Tennis Baseball Softball Football Swimming • Track and Field • Cross Country