REGISTRATION 2012-13
RISING SOPHOMORES
(Class of 2015)
RISING JUNIORS
(Class of 2014)
Mount Tabor High School
Counselors
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• D-H
• I-M
• N-Sl
• Sm-Z
• Intern
Ms. Corey Daniel
Ms. Kristine Doyle
Mrs. Colleen SantosRoberts
Mr. Stan Huck
Mr. David Naff
Ms. Carly Youngman
Important Dates
• January 30-TODAY:
– Spartan Showcase at MT, 6:30-8:30 PM
• February 9:
– Career Center Open House, 6:30-8:30 PM
• April 20:
– DEADLINE to change course selections
Registration Timeline
• February 16-29
– Sophomores Meet with their Counselors
– Sophomore Registration Cards due on March 5th
• March 1-15
– Freshmen Meet with their Counselors
– Freshmen Registration Cards due on March 16th
Registration Materials
• High School Registration Handbook
• Registration Timeline/Guidelines
• Transcript (academic history/final and semester grades)
• Registration Card
• Parent/Student Course Choice Form
• Career Center Commitment Form
Making Your Course
Selections
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LISTEN to your counselors today
READ registration handbook
ASK questions
TALK with your teachers and other students
(especially sophomores and juniors)
THINK about your plans after high school
ATTEND Spartan Showcase TONIGHT!
Grade Level Promotion
 Sophomore Status = 5 credits
 Junior Status = 9 credits
 Senior Status = 15 credits
 Graduation = 21 credits minimum
What information is on my
high school transcript?
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Identification information
Course history for each grade in high school
Final grades
Mid year grades
Grade Point Averages
– Weighted (QPA)
– Unweighted (GPA)
Class Rank
Credits Earned
Standardized Test Scores
– EOG from 8th grade
– EOC Scores
Attendance for each grade in high school
Grade Point Average (GPA)
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B
C
D
F
Standard
Honors
AP
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The points earned are divided by the number of units
attempted to determine the quality point average.
Future-Ready Core Course of Study
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English
math
social studies
science
PE/Health/LMS
• 2 electives (electives must be any combination of
Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second
Language)
• 2 additional electives ( from CTE, JROTC, Arts
Education or any other subject area)
COURSE OF STUDY
• Which Course of Study am I following to
meet my graduation requirements?
– Work Force or Community College
– UNC System Minimum Admissions Required
– Occupational
(Graduation requirements for the Classes of 2014 and 2015 are
outlined on page 4 of the Registration Handbook).
• Total = 21 credits
EOC’s
• EOC’s are worth 25% of your final grade and are
applicable to the following classes:
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
• If you do not successfully score a level 3 or higher on these exams,
you will be required to retake them.
A Day/B Day Classes
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Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Arts Education Courses
– Art, Band, Chorus, Dance 2-4, Orchestra, Theatre Arts)
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Foreign Language
Newspaper and Yearbook
Pre-Calculus Honors
Integrated Math Courses
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The following classes will be offered in BOTH
formats:
• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus Honors
JROTC 1-4
WS/FCS Course Guiding Principles
• Students will be assigned to the most rigorous
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and challenging courses based on previous EOG
and EOC test scores and grades
Students and Parents should discuss course
options with current teachers
Students and Parents choose all courses and
course levels
Course Assignments will be written on your
registration card
Course Choice Request form will be attached to
your registration card
Why is there a deadline for
changing course requests?
May I change my course requests after the
deadline (April 20th)?
ONLY IF:
1. You need other courses to meet graduation
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requirements
You fail a prerequisite course
You complete a course in summer school
You have selected a course that will not be offered due
to low enrollment
What are my English course
choices?
• English standard (MT and CC)
• English honors (MT and CC)
• English Seminar
• AP English Language
& Composition
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
(MT and CC)
English Electives
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Shakespeare 102/102 (standard and honors)
Speech & Debate I & II
Introduction to Journalism
Newspaper (honors in years 3 & 4)
Yearbook (honors in years 3 & 4)
Ethnic American Literature (standard and honors)
Studies in North Carolina Literature (standard and honors)
Which math course should I
select?
• Applied Math 1
• Foundations of Geometry
• Geometry (standard and
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Foundations of Advanced
Algebra
Algebra 2 (standard and
honors)
Advanced Functions and
Modeling
Pre Calculus Honors
Systems Modeling (honors, CC)
– Substitution math sequence
available, speak with your
counselor
• Discrete Math (standard and
honors)
• AP Calculus AB (MT and CC)
• AP Calculus BC (CC)
AP Calculus AB/BC (CC)
• AP Statistics (CC)
What are my Science
choices?
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Biology (standard or honors)
Chemistry (standard or honors)
Physics Honors
Physical Science
(standard)
Global Science Issues
(standard or honors) (MT and CC)
Earth/Environmental
Science (standard and honors)
Anatomy (standard or honors)
• AP Environmental
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Science (MT and CC)
AP Biology (CC only)
AP Chemistry (CC only)
AP Physics B (CC only)
AP Physics C (CC only)
Exploration of
Alternative Energies
(honors, CC only)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
Sophomore Social Studies
• Civics & Economics Standard
• Civics & Economics Honors
• Civics & Economics Seminar
What are my Social Studies
options?
• Most juniors take a U. S. History course
– United States History standard
– United States History honors (MT and CC)
– AP United States History (MT and CC)
World History or Civics and
Economics may be taken if
not yet completed.
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
What are other Social
Studies electives?
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African American Studies (standard or honors, semester)
Latino American Studies (standard or honors, semester)
Introduction to Sociology (standard or honors, semester)
Bible History (standard or honors)
Western Humanities (standard or honors)
World Humanities (standard or honors)
Psychology (standard, honors, and AP) (MT and CC)
AP Human Geography (MT and CC)
AP World History (MT and CC)
AP European History (CC)
AP Micro/Macro Economics (CC)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
AP Government and Politics (CC)
Future Ready Electives
• Students must complete 4 elective credits to
satisfy WS/FCS graduation requirements.
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Career Technical Education, Arts Education
or Second Language
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2 additional electives (from CTE, JROTC,
Arts Education or any other subject area)
Foreign Languages
• French (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, AP at CC)
• German (MT, AP at CC)
• Latin (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, AP)
• Spanish (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, level 5
honors, AP at CC)
• Spanish for Native Speakers
• Chinese and Japanese are offered at the
Career Center
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
Should I take a third, fourth, or fifth
level of a foreign language?
• Yes, if you are prepared to be successful at
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the next level
Yes, if you want to be more competitive in
the college admissions process
Yes, if you want to be better prepared for
college and/or earn college credit in h.s.
Level 3 and higher are HONORS courses
What Career/Technical Courses are
available at Mount Tabor?
• Business and Marketing
• Technology
• Family and Consumer Science
Business and Marketing Courses
• Microsoft ITA: Word,
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PowerPoint and Publisher
Microsoft ITA: Excel and
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Multimedia and Webpage
Design
E-Commerce I & II
Principles of Business &
Finance
Business Law
Accounting I & II
• Marketing
• Fashion Merchandising
• Sports and
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Entertainment
Marketing 1 & 2
Entrepreneurship I & II
CTE Advanced Studies
Technology Courses
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Technology Engineering & Design
Communication Systems
Transportations Systems
Structural Systems
Drafting I
Drafting II
– Engineering or Architectural
• Drafting III
– Engineering or Architectural
Family and Consumer Science
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Foods I
Parenting and Child Development
Apparel Development I & II
Interior Design I & II + Interior Applications
Personal Finance
Teen Living
CTE Advanced Studies
Why should I choose a CTE
course?
• Work Force or Community College
students can graduate with 4 CTE courses.
• One credit required to earn NC Academic
Scholar Award
• Learn a practical skill
• Choose an interesting elective
CTE Courses/Programs at the
Career Center
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Health Sciences I & II/Nursing Fundamentals
Automotive Electrical/Brakes/CompSystems Diagnostics
Aviation Technology I & II
Carpentry I & II & III
Collision Body Repair I & II
Commercial Art I & II
Cosmetology I & II
Culinary Arts & Hospitality I & II
Digital Media & Advanced Digital Media
CTE Courses/Program at the
Career Center
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Early Childhood Education I & II
Electrical Trades I & II
Geospatial Technology I
Network Engineering Technology I & II (one year)
Photography I & II
Radio Broadcasting I & II
What are other elective
options for juniors and
sophomores?
• SAT Prep (semester) • JROTC
• Teacher Cadet Honors • PE 3 (honors option)
• Health Honors
(MT and CC)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
What about Arts Education?
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Art
Band
Chorus
Dance
Orchestra
Theatre Arts
Technical Theatre
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AP Art Drawing (CC)
AP Art 2D Portfolio (CC)
AP Art 3D Portfolio (CC)
AP Art History (CC)
Electronic Music (CC)
Music History (CC)
AP Music Theory (CC)
Earning College Credit by taking
AP Exams
• Take the AP exam and score 3-5
• Check AP credit policy by college/university
(www.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy)
• Students pay for all AP exams ($87 per exam)
• AP Exam Fee Reduction available to qualifiers
• If students do not take the exam, their final
course grade will be reduced by one letter grade
Credit Recovery Options/Policy
• Plato Lab (during school day)
• Summer School
• Extended Day at Career Center (evening)
• All Credit Recovery Grades are PASS/FAIL
• Grade Earned for Repeating a Failed Course
Example Schedule
Mount Tabor
Period
1st Semester
2nd Semester
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English 3 HN
Chemistry HN
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Spanish 2/Band 3
A/B Day
Spanish 2/Band 3
A/B Day
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Algebra II/Newspaper
A/B Day
Algebra II/Newspaper
A/B Day
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Microsoft ITA:
Excel and Access
US History HN
Example Schedule
Mount Tabor
Period
1st Semester
2nd Semester
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AP US History/AP Eng
Lang and Comp
A/B Day
AP US History/AP Eng
Lang and Comp
A/B Day
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Spanish 3 HN/Art 3
A/B Day
Spanish 3 HN/Art 3
A/B Day
Pre Calculus Honors
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Advanced Functions
and Modeling
Chemistry HN
Drafting I
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Example Schedule
Career Center/Mount Tabor
1st Semester
2nd Semester
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Geospatial Technology
Geospatial Technology
CC 2
Geospatial Technology
Geospatial Technology
English 3 HN
English 3 HN
Period
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Travel
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MT
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Travel
Pre Calculus HN/
Chorus 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
Pre Calculus HN/
Chorus 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/
Spanish 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/
Spanish 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
Example Schedule
Career Center/Mount Tabor
Period
1st Semester
2nd Semester
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Spanish 3 HN/PreCalculus HN
A/B Day (MT)
Spanish 3 HN/PreCalculus HN
A/B Day (MT)
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AP US History/ Chorus
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/ Chorus
A/B Day (MT)
MT
Travel
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CC
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AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Lang and Comp
AP Lang and Comp
AP Psychology
AP Psychology
Travel
When can I access bus transportation
to and from the Career Center?
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Beginning of Day (to Career Center from Mount Tabor)
Midday (from Career Center and to Career Center)
End of Day (from Career Center to Mount Tabor)
Three Class Periods at Career Center needed
• Talk with your parent about what transportation
needs you may have next year and share them
with your counselor during your registration
meeting.
Where is the Career Center?
NEW address beginning January 2012
910 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
• Students who drive themselves will be required to have a
Career Center parking permit.
Besides AP, which courses
can earn college credit?
• FTCC Dual Enrollment courses
– College and Career Promise
• Other local college
Dual Enrollment
North Carolina Virtual Public School
• Online courses at school and/or home
– When courses are not available locally
– When courses conflict prohibits course enrollment
• Academically motivated learners skilled in the
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areas of responsibility and self-regulation
Strong reading and writing skills
Basic computer skills necessary
Course enrollment must be approved by
principal
Enrollment does not shorten school day
North Carolina Academic Scholar Award
• English 1, 2, 3, 4
• Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2 or Int Math 1, 2, 3 plus an advanced
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Earth/Env Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics
Two years of the same foreign language
One Career/Technical Education course
One Arts Education course
Five electives
3.5 Grade Point Average (unweighted)
Read description in Registration Handbook.
Be prepared to meet with
your counselor…
• Sophomores
• Freshmen
February 16-29
March 1-15
– English classes
– Civics & World History classes
– Elective classes
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your course choices!
Attend SPARTAN SHOWCASE tonight!
Use the My Education and Career Plan on page 6 of the High School
Registration Handbook to plan courses for junior and seniors years.