2. JCHS School Counselors 10 th -12 th Grade Counselors: Mr. Chrisman: Students A-Co cchrisman@jcboe.net Mrs. Stevenson: Students Cr-He bstevenson@jcboe.net Dr. Roach: Students Hf-Mc sroach@jcboe.net Mrs. Byrd: Students Md-Se rbyrd@jcboe.net Mrs. Ashworth: Students Sf-Z aashworth@jcboe.net Counseling Office Phone #: 865-397-7382

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

4. GraduationRequirements Subject Number of Units English 9, 10, 11, 124 Credits Math (Must take a math class each year)4 Credits Algebra I1 Geometry1 Algebra II1 Upper Level Math1 Science3 Credits Biology1 Chemistry or Physics1 3rd Lab Science1 Social Studies3 Credits World History1 U.S. History1 Economics (or Marketing I or Bus. Econ.)0.5 U.S. Government (or Amer. Bus. Legal Syst.)0.5 Personal Finance0.5 Credit Wellness and Physical Education1.5 Credits Lifetime Wellness1 Physical Education0.5 Fine Art and World Language3 Credits Fine Art1 World Language (Level I and II)2 Program of Study courses3 Credits Other Electives4 Credits Total Credits Required26 Credits

5. Please check the JCHS Curriculum Guide to see a full description of the JCHS Graduation Requirements.

6. Graduation Requirements: Transcript Check

7. EnglishMathScience Students must take a course in each of these areas every year.

8. Social Studies Students will need to sign up for either: U.S. Government (9 weeks course) or AP Government/AP Economics

9. Wellness/P.E. Students will need to sign up for: Lifetime Wellness PE Individual Sports (9 weeks course) This requirement may be met by participating in certain activities such as marching band, team sports, or flag and rifle... See your counselor during registration for additional information.

10. JROTC: Satisfying Other Course Requirements JROTC may fulfill certain graduation requirements. Please see your school counselor during registration for additional information.

11. World Language Students may take either: French, Spanish, German or Latin Sophomores may sign up for world language courses. There is no guarantee that a 10 th graders will have world language on his/her schedule, if requested. It is recommended that students take both the first and second levels in the same school year, if possible.

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

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

14. 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.

15. AP Parent Night Students and Parents interested in learning more about the AP Program at JCHS are encouraged to attend AP Night at the Patriot Academy on Tuesday, March 15 th, 5:30-6:30

16. 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.

17. 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!!

18. 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!

19. *Schedule Changes* Students and parents are advised to select courses with great care. Requests for schedule changes will be considered if they meet one of the following criteria: Student has previously taken and passed the course Student failed a course and needs to repeat it Student does not meet the recommended prerequisite criteria Student is a senior who needs a course to meet graduation requirements Student’s sequence of courses is out of order

20. Tentative Registration Dates Rising Sophomore Registration March 29-31

21. Stay in Touch!!

22. Thinking Ahead… Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program 2 years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college in Tennessee “last dollar” scholarship Visit www.tennesseepromise.gov for more informationwww.tennesseepromise.gov

23. Thinking Ahead… Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Program 3.0 Unweighted GPA or 21 ACT Composite (or SAT equivalent) Four-Year Institutions and two-year institutions with on-campus housing: Up to $1,750 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshmen and sophomore; then up to $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a junior and senior Two-Year Institutions: Up to $1,500 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore Visit www.tn.gov/collegepays/ for more informationwww.tn.gov/collegepays/

24. Visit Our Website: We Want YOU to Visit the JCHS School Counseling Webpage!! This is the best way to stay connected with our office; on the page you can learn about upcoming events, college/career planning, scholarship/financial aid planning, useful resources, and more! Visit soon to learn more and to view the resources that are available to you! http://jchs.jc-schools.net/counseling

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

26. Start in the beginning with the END in mind!!!