11th Grade Registration
2011-2012
What to keep in mind when
registering for classes
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High school graduation requirements
Plans after high school (including college
admissions requirements)
Interests and Abilities
Classes that you may want to take in 12th grade
Always easier to drop a class for a prep period later
(not as easy the other way around)
Sign up for a challenging yet manageable course
load.
Resources that you can use to help
with class selection
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Registration Manual (on-line)
On-line resources that identify college admission
criteria
Parents or any other adults you trust and respect
Teachers, Counselors, Coaches
Other students
Registration Information
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Receive registration information and materials today
(Feb. 2nd) – Please share with your parent/guardian.
Registration information is updated and posted on-line
You will have about 2 weeks to review the information
and seek advice
Course selections will be made on Tuesday, February
15th
There will not be a lot of time to ask questions that day,
so ask your questions between now and then!
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2013
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Pass all required courses
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4 credits English
3.5 credits Social
3.0 credits Math (including Statistics)
3.0 credits Science
0.5 credit PE
.25 credit Health
.25 credit Speech
1.0 credit Visual or Performing Art
23.5 TOTAL CREDITS
Pass MCA/Grad Tests in Writing (9), Reading (10) and
Math (11)
It is your ultimately your
responsibility to track your own
completion of the graduation
requirements!
(We are happy to help!)
Required Courses for
11th grade
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1.0 credit English
 English 11or Honors Am. Lit.
1.0 credit Social
 World History, Adv. World History or AP World History
1.0 credit Math
 Determined by current math course and performance in that
course
1.0 credit Science
 Biology, AP Biology, Chem., Honors Chem., Physics, AP
Physics or Adv. Astronomy/Meteorology & Adv.
Geology/Paleontology
 If you did not take Biology in 10th grade you must take Bio.
or AP Bio. prior to graduation.
Required Courses for
11th grade
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Other courses needed to satisfy graduation requirements or
college admission requirements
 Fine Arts
 Statistics
 Foreign Language
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Minimum of 6 credit earning courses each semester
Fine Arts Classes
(Will count for graduation Requirement)
ART
MUSIC
THEATER &
COMMUNICATION
OTHER
Drawing I, II*, III*,
IV*
Varsity Choir
Intro. To Theater
Creative Writing –
English
Art I
Concert Choir*
Acting for Stage &
Screen
Yearbook –
Business
Painting I*, II*, III*
Symphonic Band*
Adv. Acting & Film
Photography –
Industrial Tech
Ceramics I*, II*,
III*
Wind Ensemble*
Media Arts
AP Drawing &
Painting*
News & TV I*
AP 3D Art*
News & TV II*
Digital Art*
Elective Course Options
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Art – FINE ARTS
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Drawing I, II*, III*, IV*
Art I
Painting I*, II*, III*
Ceramics I*, II*, III*
AP Drawing and Painting*
AP 3D Art*
Digital Art*
Elective Course Options
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Business
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Intro to Business
Computer Science
Game Programming
Adv. Game
Programming*
Web Design I
Web Design II*
Personal Money
Management
Accounting I
Accounting II*
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Career Development
Yearbook – FINE
ARTS
Intro. to Marketing
Sports Marketing*
Marketing I/DECA*
Marketing II/Adv.
DECA*
Work Experience with
Work Experience Lab*
Elective Course Options
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English
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Creative Writing – FINE ARTS
ACT/College Study Skills
Communication Arts – FINE ARTS
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Introduction to Theater
Acting for Stage and Screen
Adv. Acting and Film Production
Media Arts
News & TV Production I*
Elective Course Options
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Industrial Technology
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Intro to Tech.
Wood Tech I, II*, III*
Intro to CAD Drafting, Engineering*, Architecture*
Photography – FINE ARTS
Music – FINE ARTS
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Varsity Choir, Concert Choir*
Symphonic Band*, Wind Ensemble*
Elective Course Options
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Physical Education
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Team Sports
Outdoor Adventures
Rec. & Lifetime Skills
Stay in the Game
Body Shop I, II*, III*, IV*
Strength & Conditioning I, II*, III*, IV*
Elective Course Options
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Social Studies
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Psychology
Adv. Psychology*
World Language
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Spanish I, II*, III*
Spanish IV: Hispanic Cultures*
CIS Spanish I*, II*
Mandarin Chinese I, II*, III*, IV*
Elective Course Options
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HS Teacher’s Assistant
Student Prep Period A (S1) – no credit earned
Student Prep Period B (S2) – no credit earned
**Students may not have more than 1 SPP and 1 Teacher’s Assistant position
each semester!
Elective course selections
are only requests at this
time!
Each student will be asked to identify 3
alternate elective courses in case their
first choice(s) are not possible.
Additional Items
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Maintain GPA… while taking challenging courses
Attend College Rep visits in the Guidance Office
Research and prioritize post-secondary options
Campus visits
Talk with parents, teachers, counselors and advisors
Register to take the ACT and/or SAT (for 4-year college
admissions):
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ACT – www.actstudent.org in February, April or June of 11th grade
SAT – www.collegeboard.com in March, May or June of 11th grade
You will officially submit
course requests for next
year on Tuesday,
th
February 15 .
Please come prepared!