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 23 th Registration: February 25 th & 26 th All current 8 th 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 EDUCATIONMATHEMATICSSOCIAL SCIENCEART / FINE ARTS 11031PE Core A (2015/2016)40032Math Tutorial66940W Geog & Cultures (Sem)78302Art 1 P 11005PE Band & Colorguard44060Foundations of Algebra78306Ceramics 1 P PE (Zero Per) All Grades44C01Math 1 P PERFORMING ARTS 77G01Videography 1 P PE Lunch (5th Per) All Grades44040Foundations of Math Band Colorguard ABoys & Girls Basketball44C02Math 2 P88306.BBeg Band P (Brass) FOREIGN LANGUAGE BBoys & Girls Volleyball44C03Honors Math 2 P88306.PBeg Band P (Percussion)98803French 1 P CBoys & Girls Soccer88306.WBeg Band P (Woodwinds)98804French 2 P DBoys & Girls Aquatics SCIENCE BAdv Band P (Brass)98811Spanish 1 P ECross Country55040Science PAdv Band P (Percussion)98812Spanish 2 P FTrack55709Biology P88302.WAdv Band P (Woodwinds) Spanish 2 P (zero period) **11031.GDance55708Honors Biology P88313Jazz Band P H9th / JV Pep & Cheer55710Chemistry P88307Beg Orchestra P NON-DEPARTMENTAL JJV & Varsity Baseball55711Honors Chemistry P88304Adv Orchestra P00005Office Asst Std Aid KVarsity Football88323Drama 1 P LJV Football HEALTH 88311Drama 2 P MFreshman Football55007Health (Sem)88F02Drama 2 Tech Theater 88318Sopr & Alto Choir 1 P ENGLISHSEE COUNSELOR 88308Chamber Singers P 22515English 9 P00007Student Leadership88309Concert Choir P 22516Honors English 9 P00011Yearbook Production 22021English Lab00016Peer Counseling 00075AVID FORENSICS 00008Study Skills 23517Forensics P **Course will only be offered based on student enrollment

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 8 th 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

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 16 th – July 29 th Independent Study June 22 nd -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

SubjectCUSDCSUUC/Private Social Science World Geography/Hea lth World History U.S. History Gov't/Economic s World History U.S. History Gov't/Economi cs World History U.S. History Gov't/Economics Math 2 Years of Math: HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHH Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 4 years of math recommended Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 4 years of math recommended Science 2 Years of Science: 1 Year Life Science 1 Year Physical Science 2 Years of College Prep Lab Science: 1 Year Life Science (P) 1 Year Physical Science (P) 2 Years of College Prep Lab Science: Biology Chemistry or Physics 3 years of science recommended Foreign Language 2 Years of Any Combination of Foreign Language and/or Visual or Performing Art 2 Years of Foreign Language (same language) 3 years of foreign language recommended Visual or Performing Art (Art, Music, Drama, Video, Ceramics) 1 Year of an approved College Prep Visual or Performing Art (P) Other4 Years of P.E. College Prep Electives (P) (4th year math, 3rd year science, 3rd year foreign language, etc.) Tests California High School Exit Exam CAHSEE (ELA, Math) with a minimum score of 350 Starts Grade 10 PSAT – Grades 9, 10, 11 PLAN – Grade 10 SAT or ACT - Grade 11, 12 PSAT – Grades 9, 10, 11 PLAN – Grade 10 SAT or ACT - Grade 11, 12 Class of 2012 and beyond: SAT Subject tests are not required, except for specific majors GPA &/or Credits 230 Credits 3.0 GPA (need high SAT's if under 3.0) 3.3 GPA (minimum) 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

How Parents Can Help  Encourage good study habits, beginning in 9 th 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  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

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We Look Forward To Working With You Over The Next Four Years!!!