1. Registration for 2017-2018 10th Grade (for current 9th Grade students)
Newport
Registration for th Grade (for current 9th Grade students)
Presented by the Newport Counselors

2. Topics Covered The Packet Graduation Requirements Academic Courses
Electives
College Considerations
Online Registration

3. The Packet Cover sheet with due dates
On-line course selection instructions
4 year planning guide
Transcript
Course selection form
Elective Fairs:
Lunchtime elective Fair (Monday, March 6)
Classroom elective fair (Tuesday, March 7)

4. Minimum Graduation Requirements Catalog pages 8-9
Subject Credits Semesters
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education
Fine Arts * 4
Career and Technical Ed
Health
Electives
World Language 2* 4
Community Service 40 hours required
GPA GPA required
Total Credits/Semesters
*Personal Pathway alt. options

5. Graduation Requirements
24 credits (see page 6-8)
2.0 GPA
Community Service – 40 hours (X2Vol)
State Testing Requirements
Must pass Smarter Balanced
ELA
Math
Biology
High School and Beyond Plan (via Naviance)

6. Sophomore English & Health
English - Honors Sophomore Composition and Literature (Page 33)
*Students in Special Programs will be placed in correct class based on level
Health (Page 60)
All 10th Graders take it

7. Sophomore Social Studies
History – Page 79 in catalog
World History
AP World History

8. Math (Page 61) Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Business Pre-Calc
AP Calc AB or AP Stats Business Calculus
or AP Stats or Precalculus
Advanced Calculus
Differential Equations

9. Math Require signature from current Math teacher
4 Years of Math- all colleges expect it.
Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2
Students can earn Bellevue College math credit through College-in-the-High School for several courses now- see math teacher

10. Science (Catalog Page 73)
Biology→ Chemistry → Physics
Additional Course Options (pre-reqs)
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics (1,2,C)
AP Environmental Science
Marine Science (pre-reqs)
Anatomy and Physiology (pre-reqs) *
Nanotechnology (pre-reqs)*
Biotechnology (pre-reqs)*
* CTE credit option

11. World Language (Page 93) What level is right for you?
Consult current teacher/teacher signature
Spanish Immersion: Hon. Hisp. Studies
College Pathway:
2 years required, 3-4 recommended
Competency Test
Receive World Language credit
Register online and pay the school accountant

12. Electives Course Descriptions at bsd405.org
Electives Fair – Monday, March 6 & Tuesday, March 7
Leadership - REQUIRED class for ASB Officers
Yearbook - English teachers have applications.
Knightlife – applications required (Mr. Glowacki 2115)
AP Capstone/Seminar (Interdisciplinary exploration based on concepts/issues from other AP courses, student interests, local and/or civic issues, & global or international topics)
NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

13. College Considerations
Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance
Budget Time, Pursue Passion Area
4 Years Math and Science
World Language (2-3 years)
Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class)
UC schools and many others (No “D” grades)
College visits – use breaks to visit

14. Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes.
Check pre-requisites in Course Catalog
bsd405.org
Alternates
Include 2.0 credits of alternates
Alternates are not prioritized
Sport for PE Credit – form and exam
Retaking a Failed class: Class, Summer school or Credit Retrieval. See your Counselor

15. Online Course Selection
You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by
March 20th

16. Online Course Selection Reminders
Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits
When you are complete, click Turn In.
Complete your online selections by Monday, March 20th. We will pick up your forms in English classes between March 21st – April 3rd.
Course Catalog at bsd405.org

17. Remember… Include Alternates for your electives
Choose Carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it”
Make your course selections challenging and college focused
Forms are due March midnight

18. Thank you for attending!
Questions??
Laura Klein A-Cl
Heather Erickson Co-Hs
Diane Lindsay Hu-Li
Karen LaLonde Lia-Pa
Karen Schulz Pe-Te
John VanderMolen Th-Z
Counseling Center:
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