1. Home of the Kadets Air Academy High School Registration for Fall 2013 Courses

2. Your AAHS School Counselors 2013-14 9 th GradeMr. Brotherton AdministratorMr. Whitson 10 th GradeMrs. Powell 11 th GradeMrs. O’Lonergan 12 th GradeMr. Steinbach College & CareerDr. Beers

3. Why Do We Register for Classes? To create a master schedule Hire teachers Enroll in needed courses

4. TIMELINE Registration Sheet & Presentation Makeup Day DUE DATE OBTAIN SIGNATURES, FILL OUT SHEET & INPUT ON OWN IN INFINITE CAMPUS Thursday Tuesday Friday 2/14 2/19 2/22

5. What Do I Need to Know? What are credits? What are graduation requirements? What classes are required of freshmen? What are electives?

6. What are Credits? 1 Credit Earned for each course you pass! Failing Grade = No Credit Graduation = Earning Sufficient Credits Credits No Credits

8. How Many Credits Can Students Earn? 8 Classes per semester 1 Credit per class (1/2 Credit for Guided Study Hall) 2 semesters per year 4 years of high school = 63 Potential Credits = 50 Required Credits = PASS YOUR CLASSES = Increased options in the future

9. College/Higher Education Admission Requirements Are not the same as high school graduation requirements Vary depending upon how selective the college GENERAL RULE o 4 years of progressive curriculum in core areas o 2-3 years of World Language

10. What Should Freshmen Sign Up For? 1. English- Regular or Honors 2. Math- Teacher recommended at end of semester 3. Science- Earth Science, H Earth Science or H Biology (paired w/Geometry) 4. Social Studies- World Regional Geography or Honors 5. World Language- Spanish, French, German, ASL 6. Guided Study- Will be put in ALL students schedule YEARLONG 7. Health/PE 8. Elective/Support Classes

11. SUPPORT CLASSES Based Upon TCAP scores and previous grades Automatically placed in schedule Reading Lab Writing Lab Algebra Lab- Paired w/ Algebra 1 FLIGHT- Intensive Guided Study hall- teacher/counselor recommendation required

21. What Else Should I Consider Before Choosing My Classes ?

22. Considerations for Course Selection Areas of interest Graduation requirements - Fine Art (1) - PE (3) - Core Electives (6) - World Language (2) College/Post-Secondary Plans Course Curriculum Guide provides a description of each course offered at AAHS.

23. Course Curriculum Guide www.asd20.org/aahs Under the Information Tab

24. Other Details to Consider Course schedule change guidelines – only for academic needs You may be enrolled in any alternate course you list Notice that each course has a specific name Notice pre-requisites and fees Notice the length of the course – (semester of year-long) CHOOSE CAREFULLY AS CHANGING YOUR SCHEDULE IS VERY DIFFICULT.

25. Consider Your Parent’s Input Parents: Know more than you think Like and want to be involved Have experience and knowledge Can give good advice NOT !!

26. List of Electives SOCIAL STUDIES International Relations Street Law PE Karate 1 Total Fitness Weights and Fitness Women’s Weights ENGINEERING Intro to Engineering Design CAREER/TECH ED Teen Choices Business Finance Computer Apps PERFORMING ARTS Guitar Color Guard Theater String Orchestra Music Appreciation Marching Band Concert Choir ENGLISH Creative Writing Mythology Shakespeare Alive Speech Forensics ART & DIGITAL MEDIA Too Many to list! AND MORE- See Course Guide

27. Instructions to Remember Choir - sign up for Concert Choir. Band - sign up for Concert Band. Adjustments will be made later if you audition and are selected for a higher skill level program.

28. Finish 8 th Grade Strong Study Habits are exactly that: HABITS Homework versus class work Attendance

29. Grade Point Average GPA http://highered.colora do.gov/Publications/Po licies/Current/i-partf- index.pdf http://highered.colora do.gov/Publications/Po licies/Current/i-partf- index.pdf A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0 GPA= Sum of Letter Grades/Total Classes Your 9 th grade GPA can greatly impact your college options Use your Guided Study Hall wisely to keep grades up!

30. BALANCE ACADEMICS Classes ACTIVITIES Sports, Clubs, Plays, Events, Outside experiences, Friends

31. FAQ What Classes Do I enroll in? Air Academy Website Talk to current counselor