1. CLASS OF 2018

2. 1. Review the course catalog online and completely fill out all registration forms. 2. Log into Infinite Campus account, access the “Academic Planner” and register for the classes listed on your registration form. 3. Complete ICAP activities in Naviance. 4.Meet with your counselor to finalize requests and submit all registration materials.

3. Subject Credits English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 World History/Geography1.0 US History1.0 US/CO Government1.0 Physical Education2.0 Health 0.5 Practical Arts0.5 Fine Arts 0.5 Electives 8.0 TOTAL CREDITS 24.5

4. Students who maintain full-time student status (defined as a daily course schedule with 7/8 classes per semester) during all four years of high school and meet all other graduation requirements may waive an initial.5 physical education credit by successfully completing the following criteria: Two (2) St. Vrain Valley School District athletic programs at the varsity or junior varsity level (two different sports; same sport two seasons); or 72 hours during one semester of an appropriate, pre-approved, structured, and supervised activity outside of the school district. Students with an advanced course schedule, including enrollment in multiple academically rigorous courses, may also request.5 physical education credit waiver when combined with one of the above criteria.  See SVVSD Board Policy IKF-R for more details SVVSD PE Waiver Policy

5. IB DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 1.IB Students must meet all SVVSD graduation requirements with the exception of US/CO Government. 2.Additionally, IB students must complete an IB level 4 world language. 3.IB Students must complete at least three Higher Level classes and three Standard Level classes. 4.IB Students must complete a Theory of Knowledge class during the spring of their junior year AND the fall of their senior year. 5.IB Students must also complete their Extended Essay, CAS requirements and receive qualifying scores on their IB Examinations.

6. 4 years of English 4 years of College Prep Math 3 to 4 years of Science 3 to 4 years of Social Science 2 to 4 years of World Language Every college has its own specific admissions requirements. Please make sure to review admissions requirements at each school you are considering. Some examples include speech, economics and visual / performing arts.

7.  Refer to the 10 th Grade College Planning Timeline for specific information to prepare for your junior year.10 th Grade College Planning Timeline  Review your transcript and complete your credit check form to make sure you’re on track for graduation. Meet with your counselor if you have any questions or concerns about credits or graduation.  If you have failed core classes- list them on your registration sheet and your counselor will advise you of your options for summer school or credit recovery.

8.  You can register for a maximum of two Time Release Periods (TRP) per semester. TRP form required.  Look into CDC classes. If interested, complete the CDC application and submit it with your registration forms.  Consider registering for Elementary Tutor. If interested, list on your registration form.  Work Study (.5 credit) may be an option if you have a job and work an average of 15 hours per week. See your counselor in the fall for a Work Study application.

9.  Students planning on attending a 4-year college should be enrolled in CP, AP or IB English as a junior.  Concurrent Enrollment – students can take up to two college classes each semester at Front Range or CU. Attend the Concurrent Enrollment meeting in March for more details.  Planning on playing college sports? Notify your counselor, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and make sure to take classes that meet NCAA requirements. For example, Best Sellers and Intermediate Algebra are not approved courses.

10.  Complete any Advanced Placement (AP) course applications (if needed). ◦ If you are planning on taking an AP class, some courses require separate applications. Applications can be found on the Counseling Website, or hard-copy via teacher.Applications ◦ For AP courses not requiring an application, you must meet the expected pre-requisites stated in the course handbook and/or be recommended by a teacher.  Depending on student requests, some AP classes may not be offered or may be limited to seniors only.  AP Calculus B/C and AP Biology are 1.5 credits, which will take up three spots on your registration form.  Applications are due by your Registration Review Session

11. Niwot HS Course Catalog (http://nhs.svvsd.org/academics) To search by course To search by subject Transcript Credit Check Form (IB or Traditional) 11 th Grade Course Selection Form Registration Instruction sheet / ICAP Activities CDC Application Time Release Form (if applicable) Media Aide Form (Library/IMC) (if applicable) IB Commitment Form (if applicable) REGISTRATION MATERIALS

12. JUNIOR REGISTRATION FORM Label with name and student ID. Read these instructions Cougar, Jonny 123456 Circle or enter your English course request Four years of math highly encouraged If college bound, choose additional core courses

13. IMPORTANT: Fill out elective section completely! Parent signature required

14.  Log in to your Infinite Campus Account  Click on Academic Planner

15. In this field, choose “Graduation Requirements” In this field, choose “In-State” or “Out-of-State” In this field, choose the plan from the drop- down menu that best fits your plans after high school

16. Your math teacher has already entered the course they recommend for you next year. Questions? See your math teacher! Courses that you’ve already taken or that are in progress show up in the appropriate subject areas

17. Click on the box for each subject. Use the drop down menu to select courses. Make sure to select both semesters for full year courses.

18. Add all courses that you’ve listed on your registration form

19. If you add a course for which you’ve not met the pre-requisite, it will show up in red

20. Your plan will not save if you have any courses in “red” Drop the course in red by clicking the “x” on your plan and then hit “save” again

21. This student does not have any courses in “red” but has not planned for enough courses to meet graduation requirements. Details about courses are provided. In this case, the student needs to plan for more PE courses.

22. Continue to add courses until your plan is complete Use the guides at the top of each year’s subject area to plan for enough courses to meet graduation requirements

23. Saving your Plan Success! This student doesn’t have any courses in red and they have planned for enough courses to meet graduation requirements.

24. Next year’s course plan will become your official schedule requests for 2016-17 The following year’s course plan will be updated by you next year and will become your official schedule requests for 2017-18

25.  Make sure that you’ve completed your plan and that you hit “SAVE”  See your counselor if you have questions about your Academic Plan  Math course requests have been entered by your current math teacher. If you have questions, talk to your math teacher!  Registration will be finalized after meeting with your counselor during the Registration Review Session.

26. Every student will meet with their counselor to finalize their academic plan and course requests. Students must bring ALL completed registration forms to the Review Session with their counselor. Your registration will not be complete until you’ve met with your counselor. Review Sessions for 10th graders will occur on February 17 th and 18 th during your English class. Students must complete their ICAP Activities in Naviance prior to their Review Sessions meeting.

28. A counselor will arrive in your classroom at the beginning of the scheduled review session to explain the procedures. There will be two color-coded, laminated index cards per counselor: Keyek A - F Foote G - L Davis M - Ri Brown Ro - Z The first two students in each alphabet group will be given their counselor’s index cards and will take their completed registration forms with them to the Counseling Office to meet with their counselor. After reviewing their course selections with his or her counselor, each student will be instructed to take back the laminated index card and give it to the next student on the roster in that particular alphabet grouping.

29. The following materials MUST be brought to your Registration Review Session with your counselor:  Junior Course Selection Form The following materials MUST also be brought to your counselor if applicable:  CDC Application  Time Release Form  Media Aide Form  IB Entrance Agreement/Commitment Form

30.  Text @Niwot2018 to 23559  You will receive a message, “To join Class of 2018 create your Celly username.”  Reply with your username, which will be your last name followed by your full first name. Example: FooteAmy  Hit send

31. QUESTIONS See your counselor for more specific questions about courses, graduation requirements, and college admissions requirements. REMINDERS  Complete your Junior Registration form  Complete your online registration. If you need computer access, come to the College & Career Center  Complete your ICAP activities on Naviance  Meet with your counselor and turn in all required registration materials