Elizabeth High School Registration 2018-19 School Year 8th Grade

Administrative Team EHS Counselors Ms. Grimes (A-L) Ms. Brown (M-Z) Mr. McClendon Principal Mr. Carter Assistant Principal Activities Director Students A - L Mr. Everhart Athletic Director Students M - Z EHS Counselors Ms. Grimes (A-L) Ms. Brown (M-Z)

Important Dates March 5th March 7th May 2018 8th grade visit to EHS This presentation is available on the CHS website at www.chaparralhs.org Important Dates March 5th Registration at Legacy March 7th Registration at EMS May 2018 8th grade visit to EHS

Elizabeth School District Graduation Requirements This presentation is available on the CHS website at www.chaparralhs.org Elizabeth School District Graduation Requirements Credits Needed English Language Arts 4.0 Social Studies World Geography, World History, US History, US Government 3.5 Mathematics 3.0 Science Physical Education 1.0 Health 0.5 Computer Literacy Computer Apps I Computer Elective Personal Living/Finance *or Business Finance Fine Arts Elective Electives 8.5 Total 26

Colorado HEAR (Higher Education Admissions Requirements) This presentation is available on the CHS website at www.chaparralhs.org Colorado HEAR (Higher Education Admissions Requirements) English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits (Algebra I level and higher) Natural/Physical Science 3 credits Social Sciences 3 credits Foreign Language 1-3 credits General Ed. Courses 2 credits Total 17 credits

High School Courses taken during 8th Grade Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II taken during 8th grade will count as a high school credit taken at CHS during 8th Grade Geometry, Algebra II or Spanish II (Grade must remain on transcript)

4 YEAR PLAN 9TH GRADE Lit & Comp 100 Algebra 1 Physical Science World Geography/AP Human Study Hall Health/PE Computer Apps I Spanish 10TH GRADE Lit & Comp 200 Geometry Biology World History/AP Euro PE Spanish Career Pathway Elective 11TH GRADE Lit & Comp 300 Algebra II Chemistry US History/AP US Spanish Career Pathway Elective 12TH GRADE Lit & Comp 400 Math Elective Science US Government/AP Govt. Personal Living/Finance Career Pathway Elective

What is College Prep (CP)? 9th courses in core areas with CP availability: English (CP Lit & Comp 100) Science (CP Physical Science) Pace and depth of instruction is quicker and more challenging than regular courses Does not weight in your GPA

What is Advanced Placement (AP)? Courses developed by the College Board. These courses represent college level study and prepare students for an exam in May. 9th Grade: AP Human Geography Can get college credit Taught as a college course, not college-prep (CP) course Weighted GPA (A= 5.0, B= 4.0, C= 3.0)

ENGLISH Lit & Comp 100 CP Lit & Comp 100 Lit & Comp 200 AP Language (11th or 12th) AP Literature (12th)

Adv. Algebra & Trigonometry MATHEMATICS Pre-Algebra CP Algebra I Algebra I Math Lab CP Geometry Geometry Math Lab CP Algebra II Integrated Math II Pre-Calculus Adv. Algebra & Trigonometry AP Calculus AP Statistics

Environmental Science Physical Science CP Physical Science CP Physical Science Biology CP Biology CP Biology & CP Chemistry Chemistry Environmental Science CP Chemistry AP Physics C Anatomy & Physiology AP Physics 1 AP Biology AP Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology

SOCIAL STUDIES Regular Track Adv. Track AP Human Geography World Geography AP Human Geography AP European History World History AP US History US History US Government AP US Government

PHYSICAL EDUCATION General Track Sports & Fitness Adv Sports & Fitness Aerobics Intro to Weights Adv Weights Athletes Intro to Weights Sports Strength & Conditioning Intro to Women’s Weights Women’s Strength & Conditioning

What to Consider… Can I keep up with the workload in this courses? If I pick these courses will I still have time for my activities, friends, family? Will I be able to complete summer assignments? What are my future goals: 4 year College Community College Military Technical/Vocational School

EHS ATHLETICS Varsity Sports Winter Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball Wrestling Cheerleading Fall Football Boys’ Soccer Boys’ Golf Boys’ Cross Country Girls’ Cross Country Softball Volleyball Gymnastics Cheerleading Spring Girls’ Golf Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Track & Field Boys’ Track & Field Baseball

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Art Club Color Guard Creative Writing Club Drama Club Environmental Club Fall Play Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Film Club Flight Crew Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Jazz Choir Jazz Band Marching Band National Honor Society Over the Rainbow PEER Support Spanish Club Student Council Technology Student Association (TSA) Robotics Winter Guard Winter Percussion Winter Musical Young Republicans Young Left

Applications: Due March 9th! STUDENT COUNCIL Isa Tebrugge Activities in STUCO: -Plan homecoming -Put on MORP -Fundraise -Summer and winter retreats -Class projects -Fall and spring committee projects Applications: Due March 9th!

Flight Crew 9th Grade Transition Flight Crew is a freshmen transition program that teaches students that by working together they can be successful & enjoy one another. It allows older students to pass on positive traditions to younger students. Flight Crew: Students Helping Succeed! May 4, 2018: Visit to EHS August: Freshmen Orientation

High School vs. Middle School Planning for the future – keep your options open Transcript, Credits, GPA Final Exams (Fall Semester & Spring Semester) College entrance requirements vs. high school graduation requirements Schedule (no teams), lockers 9th graders have NO off periods Finish your 8th grade course work enthusiastically!

Freshmen Concerns 2 Lunches Block Schedule Passing Period Cell Phones 1st Lunch (11:22-11:52) 2nd Lunch (1:01-1:31) Block Schedule Red Days/White Days Passing Period 5 min Cell Phones

View course descriptions on EHS Counseling Website REGISTRATION PROCESS Talk with your teachers about classes/track Speak with your parents about your classes for next year Complete Registration Worksheet given to you today Turn in the completed worksheet to your first Core teacher on March 1 Registration Worksheets DUE MARCH 1ST! View course descriptions on EHS Counseling Website

ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023 SEE YOU IN MAY!