THE CLASS OF 2014

Materials Each student should have… Each student should have… A registration card A registration card A registration handbook A registration handbook Parent Letter & Course Choice Request Parent Letter & Course Choice Request A transcript A transcript A pencil A pencil (Career Center Course Form available on request.) (Career Center Course Form available on request.)

Future Ready Core Graduation Requirements Workforce/Comm. Coll. UNC/College Univ. 4 English 4 English 4 Math ( including Alg. 1, Geometry 4 Math ( including Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg.2, & Algebra II or Integrated 1-3) plus & one unit beyond Alg. 2 or Int. Math one math beyond1, 2, 3, & one unit beyond) & Algebra II or Integrated 1-3) plus & one unit beyond Alg. 2 or Int. Math one math beyond1, 2, 3, & one unit beyond) 4 Science ( Biology, a physical science, Earth/ 4 Science ( Biology, a physical science Environmental Science and one additional course) Earth/Envir. Science and additional science 3 Social Studies ( World History, Civics and 3 Social Studies ( World History, Economics, US History) Civics and Economics, US History) 2 Foreign Language Credits 2 Foreign Language Credits 1 PE or Dance 1 PE or Dance ½ Life Skills ½ Life Skills ½ Health ½ Health 4 elective units (CTE/JROTC/FL/Arts Ed.) 4 elective units (CTE/JROTC/FL/Arts Ed.) Total Credits Needed to Graduate= 21

STUDENTS WHO WANT TO MEET UNC SYSTEM MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS  Must complete Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and ONE UNIT OF MATH BEYOND ALGEBRA 2  Must complete two units of credit in the same foreign language exp. Spanish 1 & Spanish 2

Course Assignments Your counselor has assigned courses for next year by reviewing…  End of Grade and End of Course Test Scores  Graduation Requirements  Your current course and your academic performance in that course

English Courses (pg. 12) English Courses (pg. 12) English 3 English 3 English 3 Honors English 3 Honors AP English Language AP English Language

Math Courses (Pg. 16) Foundations of Adv. Algebra Algebra 2 Geometry/Algebra 2 Advanced Functions and Modeling Discrete Math Honors Pre-Calculus

Science Courses (Pg. 18) Physical Science Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physics AP Environmental Science

Social Studies Courses (Pg 20) US History US History US History Honors US History Honors AP US History AP US History

PE and Health Students must complete… Students must complete… PE 1 and (PE 2 or JROTC) PE 1 and (PE 2 or JROTC) or or Dance 1A and Dance 1B and ½ credit of Life Skills (or JROTC) ½ credit of Health

Electives Students should list electives in order of preference. Students should list electives in order of preference. Foreign Language Foreign Language Repeat course that was previously failed Repeat course that was previously failed Please list other electives of interest on the right side of your registration card as well as 4 Alt. Electives. Please list other electives of interest on the right side of your registration card as well as 4 Alt. Electives. Consider alternate electives carefully! Do not list an elective you are not willing to take! Consider alternate electives carefully! Do not list an elective you are not willing to take!

VERY IMPORTANT!! Because teachers are employed and schedules made on the basis of course selections, it is imperative that you plan your program wisely. Because teachers are employed and schedules made on the basis of course selections, it is imperative that you plan your program wisely. Schedule changes after school opens will be to correct clerical errors only – Schedule changes after school opens will be to correct clerical errors only –

After school opens changes will not be made Because: “You don’t like a teacher” “You don’t like a teacher” “It’s too hard” “It’s too hard” “It’ll hurt my class rank or GPA” “It’ll hurt my class rank or GPA” “Its not what I thought it would be” “Its not what I thought it would be” Most of the decisions you make during registration time in February will be your better ones.

VERY IMPORTANT!! Because teachers are employed and schedules made on the basis of course selections, it is imperative that you plan your program wisely. Because teachers are employed and schedules made on the basis of course selections, it is imperative that you plan your program wisely. Schedule changes after school opens will be to correct clerical errors only – Schedule changes after school opens will be to correct clerical errors only –

Some Elective Options- Listing Pgs SAT PREP (Should have taken PSAT and completed Geometry) SAT PREP (Should have taken PSAT and completed Geometry) Languages Languages Yearbook Yearbook Theatre Arts Theatre Arts Band, Orchestra, Chorus (See your teacher regarding Marching Band, Concert Choir) Band, Orchestra, Chorus (See your teacher regarding Marching Band, Concert Choir) Art Art JROTC JROTC Principals of Business Principals of Business Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher Microsoft Excel and Access Microsoft Excel and Access Multimedia and Webpage Design (Microsoft ITA classes recommended) Multimedia and Webpage Design (Microsoft ITA classes recommended) Teen Living Teen Living Foods 1 Foods 1 Housing and Interiors 1 and 2 Housing and Interiors 1 and 2 Parenting and Child Development Parenting and Child Development

Other Elective Options, Cont’d Bible History A & B (.5 credit) Bible History A & B (.5 credit) World Geography / Int’l Relations *New* A/B Day World Geography / Int’l Relations *New* A/B Day 20 th Century Civil Liberties & Civil Rights (1 credit) 20 th Century Civil Liberties & Civil Rights (1 credit) World Humanities (1 credit) *New* World Humanities (1 credit) *New*

Career Center Courses Listed in Blue Listed in Blue Require a commitment for the entire year Require a commitment for the entire year After school starts, changes in Career Center Vocational courses will be from one Career Center course to another, not back to Walkertown. After school starts, changes in Career Center Vocational courses will be from one Career Center course to another, not back to Walkertown. Carefully consider your ability to handle a course academically AND your ability to provide transportation if not riding the bus. Carefully consider your ability to handle a course academically AND your ability to provide transportation if not riding the bus.

Parent/Student Course Choice Request Form If you would like to choose a course(s) that is different than the course assignment, you must complete this form and have it signed by a parent/guardian. If you would like to choose a course(s) that is different than the course assignment, you must complete this form and have it signed by a parent/guardian. It is highly recommended that you speak with your teacher(s) and counselor regarding the course (courses) you wish to change. It is highly recommended that you speak with your teacher(s) and counselor regarding the course (courses) you wish to change.

PROMOTION You must earn 9 credits to be promoted to the 11 th grade. You must earn 9 credits to be promoted to the 11 th grade. Courses can be repeated in the place of an elective course. Courses can be repeated in the place of an elective course. Grade/Credit recovery and/or Plato may be options to repeat courses. Grade/Credit recovery and/or Plato may be options to repeat courses. Summer school MAY NOT be offered. Summer school MAY NOT be offered. CHOOSE WISELY! CHOOSE WISELY!

Your registration card should be signed by a parent/guardian. Registration Cards for Sophomores are due No Later Than Wednesday, February 29th.

You will meet with Mrs. Watkins individually to discuss your registration and graduation requirements. Sign up sheets for appointment times will be available in the cafeteria. If you do not turn in a signed registration card, you will be registered for the courses that appear on your registration card now, and electives will be chosen for you. (PLEASE KEEP YOUR REGISTRATION BOOK AND TRANSCRIPT FOR YOUR RECORDS)

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