1. Junior Registration What you need to know before you register for your SENIOR classes! Class of 2011!!!

2. Graduation Requirements Class of 2011 4.0 Language Arts 4.0 Social Studies 3.0 Math 3.0 Science 1.0 Physical Education 1.0 Practical Arts 1.0 Fine Arts.5 Speech 8.0 General Electives (Including.5 Microsoft Office Applications course) Total of 25.5 credits 20 hours of Community Service

3. Proficiencies: Language Arts (4 Credits) Social Studies (4 Credits) (World History)(Government)(US History)(Economics) (Geography)(US History)(World History)(Elective) Math (3 Credits) Science (3 Credits) PE (1 Credit) Community Service: Computer/ Technology: Algebra I: Fine Arts (1 Credit) Practical Arts (1 Credit) Speech (.5 Credit) Electives (8 Credits/ 2 credits in Foreign Language for CCHE)

4. Avoid Reclassification! In order to be a SENIOR next year, you must have earned 17.5 credits by the time school starts next year. If you have less than 17.5, you will be classified as a JUNIOR again! If you need to make up credits you can do that through summer school or an on-line class. Please see me if you have ANY questions about this!!!

5. GET INVOLVED!!! Find a way to connect to Ponderosa! Become a part of one of our many student organizations and/or athletic teams. There are multiple advantages to this, including: –They’re FUN! –You’ll make new friends with similar interests. –You’ll learn how to manage your time better, which usually helps your grades. –It looks REALLY GOOD to colleges!

6. PHS Clubs Art Club Inline Hockey Books N Bagels Interact Club Dungeons & Dragons Jam Club Boys Volleyball Model United Nations DECA Mustanglers FBLA Pay It Forward FCA Peace Jam FCCLA Ping Pong Club French Club Ponderosa Racing Team Frisbee Club Rugby Film Club Science Club Free Reins Writing Skills USA German Club STAND GSA Xtreme World Concern Harry Potter Yoga Fitness Club Ice Hockey Young Republicans Improv Club

7. PHS Sports Fall SportsWinterSpring Cross CountryWrestlingBaseball FootballBoys’ BasketballGirls’ Golf Boys’ GolfGirls’ SwimmingGirls’ Lacrosse GymnasticsInLine HockeyBoys’ Lacrosse Boys’ SoccerGirls’ BasketballGirls’ Soccer SoftballBoys’ Swimming Boys’ TennisGirls’ Tennis VolleyballTrack Poms Ice Hockey Cheerleaders

8. Choosing Your Courses The next few slides will review your options for each core area as well as elective choices. The classes listed in green are those that are typically taken by seniors. Those in black are also options but some are advanced and require teacher approval. Please make sure that you REFER TO THE ONLINE COURSE GUIDE so you are familiar with the course descriptions, the grade levels eligible to take certain courses and any prerequisites.

9. AP Courses If you are considering taking any AP courses next year, you must print off the “AP Contract” found in the Course Guide on page 67. Because AP courses require a huge commitment on your part, you are required to read and sign the contract. You must have a parent sign the contract as well. Turn the signed contracts into Mrs. Gress in the Counseling office.

10. English Options for Seniors English IV AP Literature and Composition Creative Writing (.5 credit English Elective)

12. Math Options for Seniors (you’ll need 4 years of Math to attend 4 year college) Algebra II Algebra II with Trig Geometry College Algebra Trigonometry (semester class) College Math (1 st Semester) and Probability and Statistics (2 nd Semester) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Math of Money Data and Decisions

13. Science Options for Seniors Chemistry Chemistry in the Community Global Science Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics AP Environmental Science Semester long classes: –Aquatic Biology –Zoology –Human Anatomy and Physiology –Bacteriology and Genetics –Geology –Astronomy

14. Social Studies Requirements You need 4.0 Social Studies credits to graduate. They must be in the following areas: –.5 credit of World Geography –.5 credit of US Government 1 –.5 credit of Economics (US or International) 2 –.5 credit of a Social Studies Elective (anything that doesn’t meet one of these listed criteria, for example: Sociology, Psychology, Colorado History, Contemporary World Issues) –1.0 World History Ancient Civilization 1 other World History class (For example: Modern European History, World History II, etc.) –1.0 US History US History 1865 to 1945 US History 1945 to the Present OR US History TO 1865 1If you are taking AP Government, half of the credit counts as your Government requirement. The other semester can either waive your Econ requirement if you’ve already take US Government OR it can count as your Social Studies elective. 2If you take BOTH AP US History AND AP European History, this will waive your Economics requirement.

15. Social Studies Options for Seniors US History : –to 1865 –1865-1945 –Since 1945 (must have taken 1865-1945) –*AP US History Civics –US Government –*AP US Government Electives –Sociology –Colorado State History –Psychology –Contemporary World Issues World History –World History I –World History II –Rise of Nation State Germany –Rise of Nation State England –Modern European History –*AP European History Economics –International –US * Denotes a year long class. All others are semester long classes.

16. Foreign Language Options for Seniors Spanish I, IB, II, III, IV, AP Spanish French I, II, III, IV, AP French German I, II, III, IV, AP German

17. PE Options for Seniors Athletic Training I Athletic Training II Beginning Dance Advanced Dance Shape Up Individual Sports Team Sports Strength and Conditioning Sports Training Power Weights Contemporary Issues in Health –May count as PE or Practical Art credit

18. Fine Arts Credit Fine Arts Courses: Art Experience Ceramics I II, III Graphic Design I, II, III, IV Drawing and Painting I, II, III, IV Jewelry I, II, III, IV Photography I, II, III, IV Sculpture I, II,III AP Studio Art AP Art History Performing Arts Courses: Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble Concert Band Percussion Tech Jazz Ensemble Concert Choir Women’s Concert Choir Men’s Concert Choir Pegasus Estrella Theatre I, II, III Theatre IV, Directing Theatre Production Ensemble Technical Theatre I, II

19. Practical Arts Credit Business Courses: Accounting I, II Professional Business Training/Work Experience Entrepreneurship Business Principles Business Law Marketing I, II/Work Experience Technology Courses: Word Processing Microsoft Office Applications Multimedia Productions Introduction to Computer Science Family & Consumer Science Courses: Nutrition & Wellness Foods Creative & Foreign Foods Essential for Culinary Arts Healthy Decisions Contemporary Issues in Health Interior Design Child Psychology Early Childhood Internship Teacher Cadet Elementary Assistant Fashion Employment Development/Work Experience Personal Finances Career Pathways Career Internship In dustrial Technology Courses: Basic Electronics Woodworking I, II Automotive Tech I, II

20. Off Periods!!! As seniors next year, you may be able to take advantage of having ONE or TWO off periods per semester (“Administrative Dismiss”). You will STILL need to sign up for 14 classes now. When you receive your schedule, you can decide if there are classes you want to drop. Make sure they are not classes you need to graduate! Your “off period” will replace THAT class, THAT period…you MAY NOT rearrange your schedule in order to get desired periods off.

21. No Schedule Changes!

22. SO…please select your classes VERY CAREFULLY!!! Due to district and building budget constraints, our class sizes will be very full next year. We will not have the ability to accommodate schedule changes as we have done in the past. Therefore, it is imperative that you select classes that you know you can live with because if you change your mind, we won’t be able to move you to another class. The ONLY schedule changes we will be able to make next year will be corrections if you were placed in the wrong level of a course or are missing something you need to graduate.

23. Don’t Forget… When you register for your year long classes, you have to enter in the course numbers for both semesters. Make sure you select BOTH S1 and S2. For example: –English I: 50300S1 AND 50300S2 –Algebra II w/ Trig: 60590S1 AND 60590S2

24. Steps for Online Registration:

25. Finding the right course…

26. Adding courses…

27. Removing courses…

28. The final step…

29. Double Check… Did I talk to my teachers about which classes I should take? Do I have a total of 14 classes? Did I sign up for BOTH semesters of year- long classes? Did I select FOUR elective classes as alternates? Did I have my parent sign at the bottom of the print out?

30. Important Registration Dates By Jan 29th Have a conversation with your teachers for appropriate course placement By Feb 2nd Student enter course requests in Parent Portal Feb 3rd Homeroom - Students turn in the portal verification to their homeroom teachers. Feb 10th Homeroom - Students verify course requests

31. During the Summer: Visit colleges Work and save money!!! Community Service! During the Fall: Research colleges – use NAVIANCE. Narrow your college choices to five – and APPLY!!! Take the ACT and/or the SAT. Start scholarship search. Take note of deadlines and requirements. Attend College Night at Ponderosa. Attend local College Day/Night programs. Attend other college fairs and various career fairs. Submit applications. Meet with your counselor for your Senior Credit Check. Use Brag Sheet to obtain letters of recommendation. Ask three weeks in advance. Write thank you note afterwards. Complete the NCAA Clearinghouse registration if hoping to participate in college sports. Community Service!!! During the Winter: Complete FAFSA (Financial Aid Form) and schools’ financial forms. Attend Financial Aid Night with parents. Check school of choice regarding scholarships. Apply for scholarships. Complete Community Service!!! Meet with your counselor!!! During the Spring: THE BIG PAYOFF…GRADUATION!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Tips for Success for Your