Updated: 2/2013
Registration form is due to your English teacher
March 18th!
• If there is a possibility you might not be at IHS next year, register for classes
anyway so you have a spot in the event you stay.
• Step 1: Chose your English and US History option. All 11th
graders must take these two classes.
• If you are applying or reapplying to an academy, you may have
to complete an application. Go to irvington.org under the
programs tab.
• Family Coordinators:
• SHAPE: Ms. Avina: aavina@fremont.k12.ca.us
• ITA: Mr. Albizo: halbizo@fremont.k12.ca.us
• CCA: Ms. Holmberg: gholmberg@fremont.k12.ca.us
• NMAA: Ms. Burton sburton@fremont.k12.ca.us
• www.nmaaihs.org
• Step 2: Complete if you are taking AP Classes. Students
must get teacher approval for EVERY AP class they take.
AP Classes
EVERY STUDENT that is registering for ANY AP course must complete the
AP Registration Form and attach it to their registration packet. Extra copies
can be found online at irvington.org under the “counselors” tab.
• Step 3: Complete if you are registering for AP English or AP
US History. If you are signing up for AP English, you will
have to attend a mandatory meeting that will be
announced at a later time.
• Step 4: Choose a math class. You will need to have your
current math teacher’s recommendation for any math
class.
• Step 5: Complete if you are registering for an AP Math
class.
• Step 6: Choose your electives. English, US History and Math are
the only required classes for 11th graders (unless you are
missing credits in a subject area). Science and Language are
considered electives in 11th grade.
•
Choose your electives thoughtfully based on meeting
graduation requirements and college admission requirements.
•
List classes in order of preference and make sure to list an
alternate elective. If you do not add an alternate elective and
the class you want is full, an elective will be chosen for you.
•
Make sure to have teachers sign for EVERY course that requires a
teacher’s signature or the course request will not be honored.
Courses that need a signature say [Teacher Rec.] next to them
on the Elective Options Form. This includes level 3 and higher of
a language and studio art.
Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements
Keep these in mind when registering for your classes.
• English: 40 credits
• History: 30 credits
• Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1) CSU/UC: At least
Geometry and Algebra 2
• Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World
Language to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class AND at least level 2 of
a language are needed.
• Health: 5 credits required
• PE: 20 credits required
• Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry or
Biology and Physics.
• Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is
met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an
elective).
Know Irvington’s a-g list
http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/
Every class at Irvington that fulfills
an a-g subject requirement for
CSU and UC admission can be
found on this list.
AP Classes
If you are registering for AP classes:
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Make sure you are prepared and have an interest in the subject.
Make sure you will have the time necessary to be successful in all of your
classes.
•
Remember to take into consideration clubs, extra-curricular
activities, job/volunteer work, etc.
•
AP and honors classes cannot be made up in summer school so
if you do poorly, you are stuck with the NC.
Understand that you will not have the opportunity to transfer to a college
prep course once the school year begins. The number of spaces in
college prep classes are based on student requests at the time of
registration.
DO NOT
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DO NOT take AP classes just because your friends/peers are. Everyone
has different ability levels. Take the most challenging classes that YOU
can still do well in.
DO NOT take AP classes just to impress colleges. GPA is still the most
important factor in college admissions. If you take 6 AP classes but do not
do well in them, it will not matter for college admissions that you took
them and will negatively impact your application.
Off-Campus ROP Classes
Mission Valley ROP provides relevant career technical education by
preparing students for employment and college through industry standard
tools, training, and experience.
Important Notes:
• Classes are 2 periods in length and are held at the ROP
center (They are 1st and 2nd period or 5th and 6th).
• Students that take a 1st/2nd period class have to provide their
own transportation to ROP.
• Course information/videos and requirements can be found
at mvrop.org
• If a student drops an ROP class, they must add a different
ROP class.
• NEW this year:
• Automotive Technology
• Law Enforcement
New Classes/Changes:
• Algebra 2: NEW name for Intermediate Algebra. Students should
register for this class if they get a C or low B in Geometry (A-g
approved).
• Trigonometry: Prerequisite is Algebra 2 (A-g approved). If you are
currently in Intermediate Algebra and have an A or B, you should
take this class.
• Robotics: Learn to build and program robots. No prior experience
needed. Algebra 2 is the prerequisite. See Ms. Berbawy’s website
for more info (A-g approval pending “g”).
• Biotechnology: (A-G approved physical lab science [like
Chemistry]) Prerequisite is Algebra 2[formerly Intermediate
Algebra] taken concurrently or completed (limited sections, 12th
graders have priority).
• AP Environmental Science: (11th and 12th only) Prerequisite is
Biology and Chemistry.
• Step Seven: Proof of residency. Attach COPIES (you will
not get them back) of two forms of proof.
• Step Eight: Parent and student signatures are required.
Additional Notes
• On Campus ROP Courses are 1 period in length (check
ucop.edu/doorways to see what classes are a-g approved).
• Computer Support is the only non-college prep math class offered at
Irvington that students can take to earn math credits towards
graduation only.
• Sports/Physical Therapy is the only non-college prep science class
offered at Irvington that students can take to earn science credits
towards graduation only.
• Form Corrections:
• French 4 is not AP.
• AP French 5 will be offered.
• Jazz Ensemble is 0 period for the Spring semester only.
• Marching Band’s code is PBAG.
• For ITA students in Step 1, the science class is Biotechnology.
Recommended Math Sequences based on
Irvington Students’ performance (Page 4 of reg packet)
Recommended Math Course Sequences at Irvington
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
B or C
Algebra 1
Geometry
C
A
Algebra 2
12th Grade
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/Trig
Trigonometry
Trigonometry
C
A or B
Intro to Statistics
Precalculus
C
Intro to Statistics
Precalculus or
Intro to Statistics
A or B
Intro to Statistics
or
Geometry
A or B
Algebra
2/Trig
C
C
Trigonometry
A or B
Precalculus
A or B
C
A or B
Intro to Statistics
Precalculus or
Intro to Statistics
Into to Statistics
Calculus
Intro to Statistics
or
C
Algebra
2/Trig
C
A or B
Geometry
Honors
A or B
C
Algebra
2/Trig
Honors
C
Trigonometry
C
Precalculus
Precalculus or
Intro to Statistics
A or B
Precalculus
Honors
C
Intro to Statistics
Precalculus
A or B
C
A or B
C
A or B
A
C
A or B
B or C
A
C
A or B
Calculus
A or B
C
Algebra
2/Trig
Honors
C
Calculus
A or B
B or C
A or B
Precalculus
Honors
AP Calculus AB
or
A or B
A
C
AP Calculus BC
A or B
Intro to Statistics
Precalculus or
Intro to Statistics
Intro to Statistics
Calculus
Intro to Statistics
Calculus
AP Statistics
Calculus
AP Calculus AB or
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Intro to Statistics or
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB or
AP Statistics
Intro to Statistics or
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB or
AP Statistics
AP Statistics
AP Statistics or
Multivariable Calculus/
Linear Algebra
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus/
Linear Algebra or
Irvington.org
Visit the Counselor’s Corner and the College and Career Center
online for answers to many frequently asked questions…
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