1. High School Registration
Class of 2022

2. Agenda Future Ready Graduation Requirements
General High School Information
Registration Process
Student Folders
High School Dean of Student Services

3. Future Ready
It is the course of study developed to provide a strong academic foundation so that students are prepared and have many options when they graduate from high school whether they go to college, Military or work. The main idea is that students graduate…..ready for their future plans.

4. Future-Ready Core Diploma Requirements
English I,II,III,IV (4 credits)
Math I,II,III, fourth math course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans (4 credits)
Science Earth or Environmental, Biology, Physical Science (3 credits)
Social Studies World History, American History I & II, Civics & Econ (4 credits)
Healthful Living (1 credit)
Electives (10 credits)
2 required from CTE, Arts or World Language;
8 recommended in a course concentration from CTE, Arts, other
Total 26 credits

5. Promotion Standards
From 9th grade: 6 units of credit, (4 credits at Early colleges/Academies)
English I, two credits in the areas of math, social studies or Science and three additional electives (1 additional credit at Early College/Academies)
Course Loads: Students are required to carry a course load equal to the number of instructional periods in the school day.

6. High School Courses Taken in Middle School
If you complete a high school level course in middle school you will receive a high school credit if you:
Earn a passing grade in the course and
Achieve level III, IV, V on EOC (if applicable)
Courses will count toward graduation requirements but not the high school GPA.

7. Attendance Attendance is mandatory!
Any student that has more than 10 absences in a block or modified block class, 20 absences in a traditional year long class could be subject to automatic failure.
Having 2 absences in a block schedule class is like missing 4 days of learning.

8. Block schedule Student take 4 courses, each semester
Classes about 90 minutes
An entire year’s worth of curriculum is compressed into one semester
Grades start accumulating from day one!

9. Example schedule 1st Semester 1. CCMI 2. World History
3. Healthful Living
4. Band
2nd Semester
1. Earth Science
2. English I
3. Computer Apps
4. Band

10. Understanding Grade Point Average
GPA
Understanding Grade Point Average

11. Quality Points: Students earn an additional
Quality Points: Students earn an additional .5 quality point for honors level and 1 additional point for AP/I B
Grade
Standard
Honors
AP/IB A 4
4.5 5 B 3
3.5 C 2
2.5 D 1
1.5 F

12. Calculating GPA COURSE GRADE QUALITY PTS. Honors English I A 4.5
Honors Math II B
Honors Biology     B
Honors World History A
Healthful Living A
Computer App B
Chorus A
Photography A                              
8 attempted credits      QT. PT
GPA 31 divided by 8 = 3.875

13. 9th Grade Couse Selections
Overview

14. Recommendations
8th grade teachers made recommendations in core classes based on Wake County guidelines and student performance
We encourage students to register using teacher recommendations, however parents may choose a higher or lower level course

15. Registration
Each student will select 8 courses and 3 alternate elective courses
English (English I, English I Honors)
Math (Depends on Sequence)
Science (ES, ES Honors, Bio Honors)
Social studies (World History, World History Honors, AP World History)
Healthful Living
6-8. Three Primary Electives
Plus 3 alternate Electives

16. Math 9th Grade
Fundamental Math I/Intro Math (Yearlong-2 elective credits)
Foundations of Math/Math IB (Yearlong-Math in 2 semesters, receive 1 math credit and 1 elective credit
Math I (1 semester)
Foundations of Math II/(Math II, Math II Honors)(Yearlong-receive 1 elective credit and 1 math credit)
Math Plus(Honors)/ Honors Math II (Yearlong- receive 1 elective credit and 1 math credit
Math II
Math II Honors
Math III
Math III Honors

17. Band & Chorus
Most schools prefer you take these type classes all year, which will give 2 elective credits each year

18. World Languages
Students who earn high school credit for Spanish I in middle school are encouraged to take Spanish II in 9th grade.
World languages are sometimes offered in consecutive semesters in high school. For example you may have Spanish I in the Fall and Spanish II in the Spring
World Languages are challenging courses that take dedicated study time, so you may delay starting a language course until Sophomore year unless you are currently taking Spanish.

19. Registering in Powerschools

20. Registering in Powerschools
Students will use their Nced Cloud log in to register online. All students should have claimed their accounts earlier this year.
Use registration worksheet to complete course selection
Follow the Powerschool instructions provided
Select Primary classes (total 8)
Select 3 alternate classes.
***Make sure you select alternate courses that you are interested in taking, you may get them.

21. Student Registration Folders

22. Registration Folders
Blue: 9th Grade Course Selection sheet per High School
Orange: High School Registration Work Plan
Green: Four year graduation plan
Gold: Future-Ready Course checklist
White: Registration Instructions
Enter information from the Registration worksheet into the 4 year plan form

23. College Consideratoins
Looking Beyond High School
College Consideratoins

24. College Planning
College Admission offices pay careful attention to the following:
Grade point average (GPA)
Difficulty of course load
SAT/ACT scores
Class rank
High school and community activities/involvement
Recommendations
Essays

25. A word to the wise Remember to balance your academic and social life
GET INVOLVED : Check out clubs, sports, organizations. This is a great way to make friends, discover new interest, develop leadership skills
Get to know your high school counselor
Be cautious about internet postings& social media accounts- colleges may do internet searches to gain information about you

26. Important Dates
February 27-March 15: Students may register online at home using the instructions in the folder.
March 5th ,6th ,13th, 14th: Lunch time Q & A for parents and students at DDMS entry way
March 15-16: Students that were unable to register at home will register at school with Mrs. Young and Ms. Yates by appointment.
March 19th : All registration must be completed. Course verification forms are due. These sheets MUST have both parent and student signature.

27. Thank you for coming Please review course selections with your parents
counselors with questions
Michelle Young
Caroline Yates

28. Dean of Student Services
Ms. Hamilton Roberts, Green Hope High School

29. Frequently asked questions
Does my child have to take Healthful Living?
Can my child take classes through NCVPS this summer?
Can my child double up on core classes?
Do students have to take Band the entire year or can they take it by semesters?
How does CA work in high school?