1. Registration
Welcome Class of 2022!

2. What is in your PACKET Graduation Requirements
Flow Charts from each department
Four Year Planning Guide (do with your parent)

3. Graduation Requirements
Language Arts/English – 4 credits / Dramatic Lit.
Social Studies – 3.5 credits
.5 Human Geography, 1.World History, 1 US History, .5 Economics, .5 US Government
Math – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Fine Art – 1 credit
PE – 1 credit
Health – .5 credit
Electives – 8 credits
Total of 26 credits
Colorado Competency-“Passing score on one of 6 measures”
40 hours of community service

4. Introducing Grade Point Average (GPA)
Why do GPA’s matter?
-Think jobs, colleges, scholarships, car insurance etc.
Calculating a semester GPA:
1. World Literature: A/4.0
2. Algebra I: B/3.0
3. Earth Science: B/3.0
4. Human Geography: A/4.0
5. Spanish I: A/4.0
6. Drawing & Painting: B/3.0
7. Health: A/4.0
= 25
25/7 = (GPA)
(Unweighted)
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = 0.0
*GPA is cumulative!*

5. Introducing GPA (continued)
AP classes   GPA*
Honors         4.5 GPA
Regular         4.0 GPA
CCAP GPA**
Teacher Aide Pass/Fail***
*AP classes at CCHS are not designed for freshmen – teacher approval is a strict requirement
** Freshmen are strongly discouraged from taking these classes
*** Freshmen are not allowed to take

6. Introducing Honors Classes
Benefits:
-Weighted GPA (4.5)
-Academic Rigor
-Sets you up for AP classes
BUT:
-Often faster-paced and more work-load
-Make sure you are ready! C’s, D’s, and F’s in Honors classes do NOT help you!

7. Find a good balance when selecting your classes!
Honors/Regular
Foreign Language now or later

8. Language Arts/English
World Literature I
Honors World Literature I
Dramatic Literature

9. Social Studies Human Geography (semester only) Other semester?
Health can take up the other semester (requirement)
Contemporary World Issues

10. Mathematics
Where are you now? How hard are you working? Where do you want to be?
Algebra I
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II

11. Science
Earth Science
Honors Earth Science

12. Foreign Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
French I
French II

13. Electives
Art: Drawing & Painting, Digital Photography, Commercial Art, Pottery & Sculpture
Wood: Beginning Woodworking, Intermediate Woodworking
English/Art Electives: Journalism & Yearbook
Music/Vocal: Concert Band/Wind, Piano Lab, Music Appreciation, Music Technology, Musical Theatre, Women’s Choir, Men’s Choir
Physical Education: Women’s Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Fall/Spring PE,
Other: Psychology, Philosophy, Visual Journaling, Drafting & Design, Set Design

14. Must Select English: World Literature / Dramatic Literature
Math: Algebra or Geometry
Science: Earth Science
Social Studies: Human Geography (one semester)
Health
Foreign Language
4 Electives
2 Alternate Electives

15. Registration Steps Complete online registration
A reminder that you must speak with your teachers if you wish to take an Honors or Advanced Placement class.
Go to the IC Portal and login to your account (Use CCHS website for link)
You do not have to select ACCESS
There are no ”off periods” or “study halls,” you must enroll in 7 classes each semester
Make sure that you enter both semesters of a year long class (should have 14 entries/classes)
Choose two alternates for electives (you may not get your first choice)
There is NO SAVE BUTTON ☺

16. Things to Remember May 7th - the deadline for Registration
If you do not register by this time your classes will be chosen for you! ☹
Contact Mrs. Loya or Mrs. Phipps if you have questions
Get into great habits
Excited to have you as the class of 2022!

17. Questions??