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2. COX MILL HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Rising 9th Graders
Curriculum Night
February 2019

3. AGENDA How is HS different from MS? Regular vs. Honors Courses
Graduation Requirements
Career Clusters
NC Academic & Global Scholars
Registration Packet
Registration Next Steps

4. HS vs MS
Mr. Roach
CMHS School Counselor (E - K)

5. How is HS different from MS?
More choices
More freedom
More responsibility
More options
More requirements
More consequences

6. How is HS different from MS?
When do we get there?
When do we leave?
What’s a transcript?
Can I play sports?
Can I join clubs?
Can I drive?
What is a semester?
What is a credit?
What’s a GPA?
How many classes?
What is a block schedule?
What is Honors?

7. Courses Standard vs Honors
Ms. Taylor
CMHS School Counselor (Q – Z)

8. Standard & Honors Courses
Many courses have different levels
Standard
Honors
College Level (AP or CCP)
Qualified students can choose Honors level
Past performance (ability level)
Work ethic/habits
Future goals
CCS Recommended Guidelines for Honors
“A” in regular course
“B” or higher in AIG course

9. What are some of the right reasons for taking Honors courses?
Demonstrated passion for the subject
Inspired to think creatively
Enjoy hard work
Strong work habits
Enjoy solving problems
Thrive when challenged
Inspired to learn outside the classroom
Desire to achieve at highest levels
Aspire to taking most rigorous courses

10. Graduation Requirements
Mr. Toscano
CMHS School Counselor (L - P)

11. You have to take English …
*Regular or Honors
ENGLISH
English I*
English II*
English III*
English IV*
What if you LOVE English?
Can you take more than what you have to?

12. You have to take Math … MATH Advanced Math options?
NC Math 1
NC Math 2*
NC Math 3*
Advanced Math
Advanced Math options?
Discrete Math
Advanced Functions & Modeling
Pre-calculus*
What if you LOVE math?

13. You have to take Science …
Earth/Environmental Science*
Biology*
A Physical Science*
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
What if you LOVE science?

14. You have to take Social Studies…
World History*
Civics & Economics*
American History I*
American History II*
What if you LOVE social studies?

15. You have to take Health/PE …
What if you LOVE Health & PE?

16. You should take … World Language Spanish I & II Chinese I & II
What if you love World Language?
What if you took level two in middle school?

17. You have to take … Career Cluster Four courses Area of interest
Here’s Ms. Dellinger …

18. Career Clusters
Ms. Dellinger
Career Development Coordinator

19. Many Career Clusters Options

20. How do you choose? Choose what you love
Choose what you want to explore
Choose what interests you
Choose what matches your future plans
Don’t worry too much right now
For now, choose what you love!
Two handouts in your folders to help you.

21. Career Clusters FOUR COURSES
Foundational Courses (usually three of these)
Courses that provide a strong base for future learning in that career area.
Enhancement Courses (usually one of these)
Courses from other areas that relate to and support the Foundation Courses.

22. AoIT
Ms. Harris
AoIT Academy Coordinator

23. Academy of Information Technology
Upcoming Events
February 11 – Notifications to Families
February 22 – Seat Acceptance Deadline
Choose AcademyAoIT sections of Core courses
Choose AoIT Electives (choose 1)
Python Programming 1 Honors
Multimedia and Webpage Design Honors

24. Registration Packet
Ms. Landon
School Counselor (A – D)

25. Open your folder! Different folder types mean nothing.
Let’s go through it!

26. TEAL Registration Worksheet
Pencil only!
Write neatly!
Student information important!
Course information CRITICAL!
MUST choose 8 courses
MUST choose 2 alternates
Read everything carefully !
Return with all signatures!
Return to Social Studies Teacher by 2/23

27. Registration Worksheet Overview
Choose 8 courses
English I or Honors English I
Math I or Math II or HN Math II
Earth Env. or HN Earth/Env or HN Biology
World Hist. or HN World Hist. or HN Civics
Health & PE
Elective
What about
Foundations of Math I?

28. Registration Worksheet Overview
Choose 2 alternates
Elective #1
Elective #2
Choose ONLY what you are WILLING to take!

29. Registration Timeline
Ms. Taylor
School Counselor (Q - Z)

30. REGISTRATION TIMELINE
COX MILL HIGH SCHOOL
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
Rising 9th Graders
February 6
Registration Materials & HRMS
Curriculum CMHS
6:30 pm - AIG/ Honors Session
7 pm - Rising 9th Grade Assembly
7:30 pm - Curriculum Fair
February 22
Registration Forms HRMS
(8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Folder)
March 6
Moving Up CMHS
March
Online Registrations HRMS
Early May
Students receive High School schedule!
Schedule change deadline info will be with the class schedule!!!

31. Registration Next Steps
Talk with your HRMS
Decide on Regular or Honors
Choose appropriate challenges
Draft a tentative 4-year plan
Attend meetings
Contact a counselor with questions
Meet all deadlines

32. Schedule Next Steps Mid May Check for correctness Check for balance
Request changes online
Schedule Change Deadline
(no exceptions)

33. February 22 is your deadline for turning in your Registration Form!
Parting words…
HS performance is the best predictor of COLLEGE success!
Your future starts now!