+ CLASS OF 2013 2011-2012 Windsor High School Course Registration

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CLASS OF 2013

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2011-2012

Windsor High School

Course Registration

+Agenda

College Requirements

Diploma Options

Advanced Coursework

Advanced Opportunities

Online Registration

+College Requirements

English – 4 Credits

Math – 4 Credits (Algebra I and Higher)

Science – 3.0 Credits

Social Studies – 3.0 Credits

Academic Electives – 2.0 (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Art, Music, Journalism, Drama, Computer Science)

World Language – 2.0 Credits (same language)

+Diploma Options28 Credits

English…4.0 Credits

Mathematics…3.0 Credits

Social Studies…3.5 Credits

Science…3.0 Credits

Physical Education…1.5 Credits

Health…0.5 Credits

Electives…12.5 Credits

English…4.0 Credits

Mathematics…4.0 Credits

Social Studies…4.0 Credits

Science…3.0 Credits

Physical Education…1.5 Credits

Health…0.5 Credits

World Language…2.0 Credits

Electives…9.0 Credits

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+English

4.0 Credits

1.0 credit: 9th English

0.5 credit: 10th Speech/ Composition

0.5 Credit: 10th Literature

1.0 Credit: American Literature

1.0 Credit: Additional English Class

4.0 Credits

1.0 credit: 9th English

0.5 credit: 10th Speech/ Composition

0.5 Credit: 10th Literature

1.0 Credit: American Literature

1.0 Credit: Additional English Class

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+Mathematics

3.0 Credits

1.0 Credit: Algebra I

1.0 Credit: Class higher than Algebra I

1.0 Credit: Additional Math Class

4.0 Credits

4.0 Credit: Algebra I (Algebra I and Higher)

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+Social Studies

3.5 Credits

1.0 Credit: World Geography

1.0 Credit: World History

1.0 Credit: United States History

0.5 Credit: US Government & Civics

4.0 Credits

1.0 Credit: World Geography

1.0 Credit: World History

1.0 Credit: United States History

0.5 Credit: US Government & Civics

0.5 Credit: Additional Social Studies Class

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+Science

3.0 Credits

1.0 Credit: Earth & Space Science

1.0 Credit: Biology

1.0 Credit: Additional Science Class

3.0 Credits

1.0 Credit: Earth & Space Science

1.0 Credit: Biology

1.0 Credit: Additional Science Class

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+Physical Education and Health

0.5 Credit: Physical Education I

1.0 Credit: Activity Based P.E. Class

0.5 Credit: Health

0.5 Credit: Physical Education I

1.0 Credit: Activity Based P.E. Class

0.5 Credit: Health

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+World Language

None Required 2.0 Credits: Same World Language

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+Electives

12.5 Credits

1.0 Credit: Fine Arts

1.0 Credit: Career and Technical

10.5 Credits: Other Electives

9.0 Credits

1.0 Credit: Fine Arts

1.0 Credit: Career and Technical

7.0 Credits: Other Electives

Basic Diploma Endorsed Diploma

+Electives

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Vocal Music

Instrumental Music

Agriculture

Business

Family & Consumer Sciences

Industrial Design & Technology

Fine Arts Career & Technical

+Advanced Coursework

Advanced 9th Grade English

Advanced 10th Speech & Composition

Advanced American Literature

Advanced Geometry

Pre-AP Biology

Advanced Courses

+Advanced Coursework

College Composition

College Literature

Spanish IV

College Algebra

College Trigonometry

Calculus

Geology

Geographic Information Systems

AP Biology

AP Statistics

AP Music Theory

AP European History

AP Human Geography

AP Literature

AP Chemistry

AP Psychology

UNC Dual-Credit Advanced Placement

+Weighted Grades

Windsor High School recognizes and encourages the additional effort and learning required in classes beyond the usual level of difficulty for high school courses.

A weighted grading scale will be implemented for certain courses that have a consistently verified and elevated curriculum and that culminate in an assessment demonstrating the student’s mastery of the subject matter.

+Weighted Grades

The following categories of courses will be weighted on a 5 point scale:

Advanced Placement program courses

Dual-Credit courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses

Concurrent Enrollment courses that meet or exceed the level of AP courses

Beginning 2011-2012

+Advanced Opportunities

Available During Junior and Senior Years

Deadline for Fall Semester Courses:

May 1

Deadline for Spring Semester Courses:

November 1

Application Deadline:

April 1 of Junior Year

Concurrent Enrollment Early Graduation

+Online Registration

Students login to his/her Infinite Campus portal using student ID number and password

If first time on Infinite Campus, password will be 6-digit birth date

Please logon to portal before registration opens to be sure that your account is working properly

If you are unable to login to the portal, please contact Infinite Campus support at ICsupport@weldre4.k12.co.us

Open: January 16

Closed: January 23

+Online Registration

+Online Registration

Registration is complete when there are 16/16 “UNITS” requested and 4 “ALTERNATE COURSES” requested.

Be sure that you have requested the “A” and “B” section of yearlong classes.

Do not register for Marching Band. This course will be added later for those students participating in this class.

+Online Registration

Juniors may request 1 Open Block per semester

You must have at least 16 credits at the end of your Sophomore year

Open Blocks will only be offered 1st and 4th blocks on Maroon and Gold days

Students must leave campus during their open block

Open Blocks

+Online Registration

Course Numbers:

OPN 104: Open Block A

OPN 105: Open Block B

Open Blocks

+Online Registration

Click “PRINT REQUEST SUMMARY” to print a copy of your requests.

Parent/Guardian and current math teacher must sign copy indicating approval of requested courses.

Turn signed copy in to WHS Counseling Office by Tuesday, January 25.

The 2011-2012 Course Description Book can be found on the Windsor High School website.

+ScheduleChanges

The Master Schedule is “Student Driven”. Courses and sections are scheduled because of the class requests that are made through this registration process.

Please choose your classes wisely!

Any schedule changes will be handled on a space available basis.

+Additional Information

Tuesday, February 1

10-Minute Counselor Appointments

+QUESTIONS?

Libba James (last names A-G): 686-8123 or libba.james@weldre4.k12.co.us

Alicia Martin (last names H-O): 686-8122 or alicia.martin@weldre4.k12.co.us

Angie Rizzuto (last names P-Z): 686-8124 or angie.rizzuto@weldre4.k12.co.us

Amanda LePage (special services): 686-8126 or amanda.lepage@weldre4.k12.co.us

WHS Counselors