1. Registration for Tillicum ISA 2017 – 2018
Newport
Class of 2021
Registration for Tillicum ISA 2017 – 2018
aka: Current 8th Graders!
Presented by the Newport Counselors

2. Topics Covered Welcome to Newport!! Registration Packet
Registration Process
Course Catalog Reminders
College Considerations
Course Descriptions

3. Welcome to Newport! What do you know about Newport?
What are you excited about?
What are you worried about?

4. Packet  NHS Cover Letter Online Course Selection Instructions
9th grade Course Selection form
Electives offerings at Newport
BSD Student Enrollment Form
Course Catalog – on-line at

5. → → Registration Process Packets distributed to students this week.
Decide on course options (talk with parents, teachers or your counselor)
BSD Student Registration form :
Tillicum due: Thursday, March 10th to your LA Teacher → →

6. Minimum Graduation Requirements
Subject Credits Semesters
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education
Fine Arts
Career and Technical Ed
Health
Electives
World Language
Community Service 40 hours required
GPA GPA required
Total Credits/Semesters

7. Graduation Requirements
Credits – 24
2.0 GPA - cumulative
Community Service – 40 hours
Pass State Assessments in
English Language Arts
Math
Science

8. Planning Worksheet - Catalog page 12

9. 9th Grade English & History
English – Honors Freshman Composition and Literature (page 34)
**Students in certain programs may have other options.
Foundations of World History (page 76)
1 semester OR
AP Human Geography (page 76)
- 1 year

10. Math (page 61) Next course in sequence
Algebra 1/Geometry (2 pd class)
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre Calculus
Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2
Require Signature from current Math teacher!

11. Science (Page 73) Biology (if currently in 8th gr Science) or
Chemistry (if currently in Biology)

12. PE (page 69)
All 9th graders take 1 year of PE (Foundations of Fitness & Sport)
10th - 12th graders have 3 options
PE Elective class
School JV or Varsity Sport for Credit
Must clock hours, pay a fee and take a test
Community based Sport for Credit

13. ISA World Language Spanish 4 AP Spanish Language
You must get a Signature from Ms. Proctor with her recommended level.

14. Electives See elective course offering handout on back of sheet
Descriptions are in the online Course Catalog on BSD homepage
Any questions on specific classes?

15. Middle School Grades Must request grades to HS transcript
Usually done in 11th grade.
Once added to transcript, cannot remove
MS classes that count for HS credit
World Language (ISA LA/LI/Culture 7 & 8)
Biology
Algebra 1
Geometry

16. Planning and Balance to Achieve your goals!
Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance
What does Balance mean?
Budget time – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies
Pursue passion area (elective or club)
**Strong Start! - 9th grade grades matter**

17. Online Course Selection
You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by
Wednesday, March 8th
and
Turn in your completed Course Selection Form & BSD Enrollment Form to your LA teacher by March 9th. NHS Counselors back on the 10th. to

18. Online Course Selection Reminders
Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits
Alternate selection is not prioritized.
When you are complete, click Turn In.
Complete your online selections by Wednesday, March 8th
Turn in your forms to your LA Teacher by 3/9
We will pick up your forms on March 10th
Course Catalog at bsd405.org

19. Summary Due Date: What to bring? Course Selection form signed by…
Online registration due Wednesday, March 8th
Tillicum forms due Thursday, March 9th
What to bring?
Course Selection form signed by…
Parent
Math Teacher
World Language Teacher
Parent Night – Tonight!, Feb 28th 6:30pm

20. Questions?? Please consult with your Middle School counselor.
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We look forward to working with you next year!!
Laura Klein (A - Cl)
Heather Erickson (Co – Hs)
Diane Lindsay (Hu - Li)
Karen LaLonde (Lia - Pa)
Karen Schulz (Pe - Te)
John VanderMolen (Th - Z)