Transcript Senior Career Units October 6-10
Registration for 2014-2015 10th Grade (for current 9 th Grade students) Presented by the Newport Counselors
Topics Covered
The Packet Graduation Requirements Academic Courses Electives College Considerations Online Registration
The Packet
Cover sheet with due dates On-line course selection instructions Course selection form Health info Transcript 4 year planning guide Classroom elective fair
Graduation Requirements
23.5 credits in specific classes (see page 8) 2.0 GPA Community Service – 40 hours (forms on-line) 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
Sophomore English & Health
English---page 29-33 in catalog – Honors Sophomore Composition and Literature – English Support, if needed Health – All 10 th Graders take it
Sophomore Social Studies
History – Page 68 in catalog – World History - AP World History
Math (
Catalog page 54) Algebra 1 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 1 & C, Environmental Science (pre-reqs for each) Marine Science (chemistry) Anatomy and Physiology (chemistry) Biotechnology (chemistry) Nanotechnology - 1 semester only (chemistry, physics)
Electives
Course Descriptions at bsd405.org
Electives Fair this Thursday & Friday – (3/20 &3/21) Leadership – no application needed (3 levels) – REQUIRED class for ASB Officers Yearbook, Knightlife – applications required (Ms. Driscoll in 2109 or Mr. Glowacki 2115) NCAA requirements – See Mr. James
Class Choices
Choose carefully! No Changes.
Fill in alternate electives 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
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 Tuesday, March 25 th .
We will pick up your forms in English classes March 26 and 27.
Course Catalog at bsd405.org
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 March 26 and 27.
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