JCHS School Counselors 10 th -12 th Grade Counselors: Mr. Chrisman: Students A-Co Mr. Montgomery: Students Cr-He Mrs. Roach: Students Hf-Mc Mrs. Byrd: Students Md-Se Ms. Jennings: Students Sf-Z Counseling Office Phone #:

Registration Process… Curriculum Guide Course descriptions, graduation requirements, etc. “Class Registration Form” located in the back of the curriculum guide.

Graduation Requirements:

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English Student must take an English class every year. English 11 Standard, Honors, AP English 12 Standard, Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment

Math Students must have a math class every year. Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Higher Level Math

Science You must have 3 science credits to graduate ! Physical Science or 3 rd Lab Science Biology I Chemistry I or Physics I All JCHS science courses are considered to be a “lab science.”

Social Studies Students must complete the following courses: World History/World Geography U.S. History Economics U.S. Government Personal Finance

Wellness/PE Ind. Sport Lifetime Wellness PE Individual Sport Can be satisfied by team sports, JROTC, PE courses, flag & rifle, and marching band. See your counselor for additional information.

JROTC: Satisfying Other Course Requirements JROTC may fulfill certain graduation requirements. Please see your school counselor for additional information or consult the JCHS Curriculum Guide.

Foreign Language Students may take either: French, Spanish, German or Honors German, Latin 2 credits in the same foreign language will satisfy graduation requirements.

Fine Art During high school, you are required to complete 1 Fine Art credit. Fine Art areas include: Visual Arts Theatre Arts Chorus Band

Programs of Study You will need at least 3 classes in a Program of Study. Elective Focus areas include: CTE Fine Arts Academic Areas Programs of Study can be found in the JCHS Curriculum Guide.

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes The Advanced Placement (AP) Program consists of college-level courses and exams for high school students. AP courses make it possible for academically talented students to upgrade the quality and increase the challenge of their studies, both in high school and college. AP enables students to receive college credit in particular subject areas upon satisfactory performance on the AP examination. AP courses are offered contingent upon student enrollment requests. Students have an opportunity to earn a GPA that exceeds 4.0 and stand out in the college/scholarship application process. Students who enroll in AP courses at JCHS are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year.

Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment is offered to juniors and seniors giving them the opportunity to take college courses while still enrolled in high school. The student is required to maintain a full course load (4 classes) between the high school and the post-secondary institution. Once classes begin, a student may not drop a course without prior approval of both the college and JCHS. Requirements: 3.0 unweighted GPA or 21 ACT

Things to Keep in Mind… Pre-Requisites Many classes have a pre-requisite that must be met before you can enroll in the course. Please consult the Curriculum Guide to learn about any course requirements. Auditions/Applications Courses include: Leadership Patriot Singers Women’s Chorus Flag & Rifle Yearbook Athletics Certain Sports Training classes are offered specifically to JCHS athletic team participants. Students must receive a coach’s approval when enrolling in these courses.

Registration: Alternate Courses When completing the “Class Registration Form” in the back of the JCHS Curriculum Guide: You MUST list 4 alternate courses! These courses WILL be used if a requested course is full. Be sure that the courses chosen as alternates are courses you want to take!!

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!! The classes you select during registration are important! Make sure you are selecting classes you are POSITIVE you want. Speak with your counselor to ensure you are selecting classes you will be the most successful in!

*Schedule Changes* Students and parents are advised to select courses with great care. A schedule change may be permitted with parental permission and building administrator approval. Schedule changes are not guaranteed! Schedules will NOT be changed for classes you sign-up for during registration!

Registration Dates Rising Senior Registration March 30-April 1, 2015 Students will register through their U.S. History classes. AP U.S. History students will register on March 12, 2015 due to a course conflict. Rising Junior Registration March 24-27, 2015 Students will register through their Geometry classes.

Stay in Touch!! Rising 12th Graders: Class of 2016 to (858) Rising 11th Graders: Class of 2017 to (858)

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Any Questions?! Please ask your counselor any questions you have when you complete your class registration!