1. Potomac Senior High School 2016-2017 Course Registration

2. Items you will need Parent Letter Teacher Recommendations/Prerequisites Transcript Student’s Parent Portal Account (See Mr. Adkins in the library for username and password) Computer access

3. Instructions for Registration Teacher recommendation days are Wednesday, January 27th and Thursday, January 28 th. You will receive a transcript and course selection sheet in first period on Wednesday to assist you with this process. Course Catalogs may be viewed online at www.pwcs.edu. If you have difficulty accessing the catalog, please see your school counselor. www.pwcs.edu

4. Instructions for Registration Continued On Friday, February 5 th, you and your parents will have access to the Course Request Module in Parent Portal. Please refer to the school website for Student Instructions for Entering Course Requests and viewing teacher recommendations. You will have access to this feature from February 5th- February 10th.

5. Instructions for Registration Continued Beginning on February 11th, counselors will begin meeting individually with students to discuss and finalize course selections. Please make sure that you and your parents have selected your courses in Parent Portal prior to the visit with your counselor. Consultations will occur through English classrooms. Please consult with your English teacher for your scheduled date.

6. Students Entering 9 th Grade in 2013-2014 and Beyond Required Courses Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Diploma English 4 (2) 4 (2) Mathematics 4 (2) 3 (1) Science 4 (2) 3 (1) History 4 (2) 3 (1) Foreign Language 3 of 1 or 2 of 2 Health and PE 2 2 Fine Arts or CTE 1 2 Economics /Personal Finance 1 1 Electives 3 4 Student Selected SOL (1) (1) Total Credits Required 26 (9) 22 (6) (Required SOLs) CTE Credentialing Exam for Standard only

7. Credit Requirements Remember! Being promoted to the next grade is based on the number of credits you earn. To be a sophomore, you need at least 5 credits! That means passing 5 out of 7 of the classes you take as a freshman. To be a junior, you need at least 11 credits. To be a senior, you should have at least 16 credits.

8. General Information Do not sign up for two core classes in the same area. Forms required for AICE/AP courses (See Counselor) Check with your Counselor regarding applications and deadlines for Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary, Project Lead the Way, Cyber Security, Welding and other Career and Technical Education courses. As Always, make an appointment with your Counselor if you have any questions or need assistance.