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

Thank you for attending!