HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION!!!
What every freshman needs to know…
THE STORY OF PHILIP
From the time he was 10 years old, Philip wanted to go to
college at the same school his mom and dad attended. They told
him it was ‘very selective,’ but he was wasn’t sure what that
meant. Still, the goal was in his head, and he knew he needed to
work toward it. When he was in sixth grade, he decided to write to
the college and ask for information about admission requirements.
He found out that to be considered for admission, he needed to get
all A’s and B’s in high school and get a high score on the ACT.
Philip started planning backwards. In order to get A’s and B’s
in high school, he needed to have a good academic background in
middle school. He learned he needed to study, and he began
reading and increasing his vocab for the ACT. Philip had six years
to plan backwards for his goal. He had to work hard every grading
period and even went to summer school for additional help in
math. Most of his friends didn’t have a game plan for their lives,
but Philip did.
STORY OF PHILIP CONTINUED
When Philip began his senior year of high school, he was
ready with his college application. He had the qualifications and
thought he would achieve his goal of getting into the college of
his choice. His friends were surprised to learn how difficult it
was to get into a ‘good’ school. They had goals, but they hadn’t
planned backwards.
The college Philip chose accepted him. His friends said,
“Oh, Philip’s a brain, and he’s just lucky.” Philip felt they were
wrong. He believed he had accomplished his goal through
planning backwards and then doing a lot of hard work.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS…
and how do you get there?
Career Trend Predictions for
the Next Decade
2%
4 Year College & Beyond
48%
50%
2 Year Degree/Tech Training
High School
WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK FOR?
1. High school course work
2. Your grade point average
3. Your ACT or SAT score
4. Extracurricular activities and/or volunteering
GOAL: GRADUATE
FROM HIGH SCHOOL
TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH
SCHOOL YOU NEED
CREDITS!!!
NUMBER OF CREDITS TO GRADUATE:
 Each
semester (.5)
credit is earned if
D or higher in
class
 Number needed to
graduate? 24
 Take up to 7
classes a semester
 Total 28 possible
credits
UNIT 5 GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
NUMBER OF CREDITS TO GRADUATE
ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0
MATH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
1.0 credit Algebra I content
SCIENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
SOCIAL STUDIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
1.0 credit U.S. History
Successful completion of Constitution Test
Successful completion of Civics requirement
HEALTH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5
Required to take PE every semester unless if they are a junior
or senior and qualify for an exemption of the Board of Education
guidelines (policy information available in course description book)
CONSUMER EDUCATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5
ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.0
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRADING:
To figure your G.P.A.,
 Your G.P.A. is
the grades you earn for
cumulative – that means
the semester are
as you move on in high
assigned point value.
school, all your new
Those points are then
grades are averaged in
added up and averaged.
with the ones you have
already earned
 REMINDER – there is
no starting over! Grades  Freshman grades
and GPA’s are based on
are important!!!!!
semesters.

STUDY HALL OR CLASS
WHICH WAY DO I GO?
Take a Study Hall?
I struggle to complete
homework at home
 Jobs/Activities after
school fill my time
 I need to access
teachers/tutors for
help
 I currently have
D’s/F’s

Take a 7th Class?
Interested in selective
colleges
 Want to be academically
competitive
 Want to take multiple
electives

WHAT IS THIS PERSON’S GPA
FIRST SEMESTER?
Weighted Grade System

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[AP] Advanced Placement Level
A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0
[H] Honors Level
A=6; B=5; C=4; D=3; F=0
Standard Level
A=5; B=4; C=3; D=2; F=0
[B] Base Level
A=4; B=3; C=2; D=1; F=0
Note – any course that does not
have a AP, H, or B next to the
course is considered to be a
standard level course
Grades:
 English 1– A
 Algebra – B
 Health – C
 Regional World
Studies – B
 French II – B
 Biology – C
 Study hall
GPA = 3.83/5.0
FRESHMEN COURSE CHOICES
DRIVER EDUCATION

Placement based on age and birthdate


If you turn 15 after December 31, 2016, you WILL NOT take
Driver Education until sophomore year
Guidelines for enrolling in Driver Education:
Turn 15 by July 31, 2016 – 2nd quarter
 Turn 15 between August 1 and October 15, 2016– 3rd quarter
 Turn 15 between October 16 and December 31, 2016 – 4th quarter

If you take Driver Education course in Unit 5, you will
not be completed by the time you are 16
 Local driving schools are an option but is a family
decision that must be completed outside of school

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
Course Title
Course Title
1. Algebra (.5)
1. Culinary Arts (.5)
2. English 1 (.5)
2. Biology (.5)
3. Health (.5)
3. French (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
5. English 1 (.5)
6. Study Hall (no credit)
6. Algebra(.5)
7. French (.5)
7. Driver’s Ed/Swim (.5)
Total: 3.0 credits to be earned
Total: 3.5 credits to be earned
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Freshmen
Orientation on December 2nd at
6:30pm at BOTH high schools
 Course requests emailed home by February 26th
 THE LAST DAY TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHEDULE IS MARCH 18th
 Four year plans with your counselor
 DO NOT lose your course description book or
registration sheet
 Share this information with your
parents/guardians – the PowerPoint will be
online as well
 Enter course requests w/ your middle school
counselor via Career Cruising