Registration for Rising Juniors

Registration for Rising Juniors

Class of

2013

Mount Tabor High School Counselors

A-Col Ms. Corey DanielCom-HaMs. Kristine DoyleHe-Ma Mrs. Colleen Santos-

RobertsMc-P Ms. Lin ShropshireQ-Sn Mr. Stan HuckSo-Z Mr. David Naff

Important Dates

February 18-28:Counselors meet with Sophomores

March 7: Sophomore Registration Cards DUE

April 21: DEADLINE to change course selections

Registration Materials

High School Registration Handbook

Registration Timeline/GuidelinesTranscript (courses and grades through 3 semesters)

Registration Card

Parent/Student Course Choice Form

Career Center Commitment Form

Making Your Course Selections

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

How do I attain junior status? Must earn 9 credits by the start of the 2011-12

school year Know how many credits have you attained after 3

semesters-review your transcript Pass your classes second semester-earn additional

credits Consider summer school opportunities to make up

credit (2011/2012 credit recovery will be pass/fail) Senior Status = 15 credits Graduation = 21 credits minimum

What information is on my high school transcript?

Identification informationCourse history for each grade in high schoolFinal grades Mid year gradesGrade Point Averages

Weighted (QPA)Unweighted (GPA)

Class RankCredits EarnedStandardized Test Scores

EOG from 8th gradeEOC Exit Standard scoresOther EOC scores

Attendance for each grade in high school

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Standard Honors AP

A 4 5 6

B 3 4 5

C 2 3 4

D 1 2 3

F 0 0 0

The points earned are divided by the number of units attempted to determine the quality point average.

Future-Ready Core Course of Study

4 English4 math3 social studies 4 science2 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)

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COURSE OF STUDY

Which Course of Study am I following to meet my graduation requirements?

Work Force or Community CollegeUNC System Minimum Admissions RequiredOccupational

(Graduation requirements for the Class of 2013 are outlined on page 5 of the Registration Handbook).

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EOC’s

EOC’s are worth 25% of your final grade and are applicable to the following classes:

English 1 Geometry

Algebra 1 Chemistry

Civics & Economics Biology

US History Algebra 2• If you do not successfully score a level 3 or higher on these exams,

you will be required to retake them.

The New Modified Block Schedule

Starting with the 2011-2012 school year, all WSFC schools will use the same modified block scheduleMainly 90 minute, 4X4 block formatSpecific classes on A Day/B Day, yearlong formatTake 8 classes per year, typically 4 per semesterOffers you more choices and flexibility in your schedule!

A Day/B Day Classes

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Arts Education CoursesArt, Band, Chorus, Dance 2-4, Orchestra, Theatre Arts)

Foreign LanguageFrench, German, Latin, Spanish

Newspaper and Yearbook

Pre-Calculus Honors

Integrated Math Courses

The following classes will be offered in BOTH formats:Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, JROTC 1-4

Balanced Schedule

8 block or 8 yearlong6 Block Classes and 2 Yearlong Classes4 Block Classes and 4 Yearlong Classes2 Block Classes and 6 Yearlong Classes

WS/FCS Course Guiding Principles

Students will be assigned to the most rigorous and challenging courses based on previous EOG and EOC test scores and gradesStudents and Parents should discuss course options with current teachersStudents and Parents choose all courses and course levelsCourse Assignments will be written on your registration cardCourse 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 21st)?

ONLY IF:1. You need other course to meet graduation requirements

2. You fail a prerequisite course

3. You complete a course in summer school

4. You have selected a course that will not be offered due to low enrollment

What are my English course choices?

English 3 standard (MT and CC)

English 3 honors (MT and CC)

AP English Language & Composition (MT and CC)

MT=Available at Mount Tabor

CC=Available at Career Center

Which math course should I select? Applied Math 1Foundations of GeometryGeometry (standard and honors)Algebra 2 (standard and honors)Advanced Functions and ModelingPre Calculus Honors

Substitution math sequence available, speak with your counselor

Discrete Math (standard and honors)

AP Calculus AB (MT and CC)

AP Calculus BC (CC)

NEW AP Calculus AB/BC

AP Statistics (CC)

MT=Available at Mount Tabor

CC=Available at Career Center

What are my Science choices? Chemistry (standard or honors)

Physics HonorsPhysical Science (standard)

Global Science Issues (standard or honors) (MT and CC)

Earth/Environmental Science (standard and honors)

Anatomy (standard or honors)

Biology (standard or honors)

AP Environmental Science (MT and CC)

AP Biology (CC)

AP Chemistry (CC)

AP Physics B (CC)

AP Physics C (CC)

Exploration of Alternative Energies (honors, CC)

MT=Available at Mount Tabor

CC=Available at Career Center

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?

Bible History honors African American Studies honors (semester)

Latino American Studies honors(semester)

Introduction to Sociology honors (semester)

Humanities HonorsPsychology (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)

AP Government and Politics (CC)

MT=Available at Mount Tabor

CC=Available at Career Center

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 SpeakersChinese 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 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

Future Ready Electives

Students must complete 4 elective credits to satisfy WS/FCS graduation requirements.

2 electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language

and

2 additional electives (from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area)

What Career/Technical Courses are available at Mount Tabor?

Business and Marketing

Technology

Family and Consumer Science

Business and Marketing CoursesMicrosoft ITA: Word, PowerPoint and PublisherMicrosoft ITA: Excel and AccessMultimedia and Webpage DesignPrinciples of BusinessBusiness LawAccounting 1 & 2Business Advanced Studies

Marketing

Fashion Merchandising

Sports and Entertainment Marketing 1 & 2

Marketing Work Experience

Digital Communication Systems

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Technology Courses

Fundamentals of Technology

Communication Systems

Transportations Systems

Structural Systems

Technology

Advanced Studies

Drafting 1

Drafting 2

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Family and Consumer Science Courses

Foods 1-Fundamentals

Parenting and Child Development

Apparel Development 1 & 2

Housing and Interiors 1

FACS Advanced Studies

Personal Finance

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What CTE courses are offered at the Career Center?

Allied Health Sciences Collision Body RepairAutomotive TechnologyAviation TechnologyCarpentryCISCO Networking (1 pd)Commercial ArtCosmetologyGeospatial Technology

*2-year programs must begin your junior year

Culinary Arts and HospitalityDigital Media (TV Broadcast)Early Childhood EducationElectricityPhotographyRadio Broadcasting

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Why should I choose a CTE course?

Work Force or Community College track students can graduate with 4 CTE courses.One credit required to earn NC Academic Scholar AwardLearn a practical skillChoose an interesting elective

What are elective options for juniors

Shakespeare 101/102 honors (MT and CC)SAT Prep (semester)African American StudiesIntro to SociologyMicrosoft ITA/Multimedia Design Comp AccountingMarketingSports & Entertainment MarketingNewspaperYearbookTeacher Cadet Honors (MT and CC)2 Year CTE programs at CCSpeech and Debate

E-Commerce Business LawFashion MerchandisingTravel, Tour, Rec. MarketingFoods Parenting/Child DevApparel DevHousing and InteriorsCommunication SystemsStructural SystemsTransportation SystemsDrafting 1JROTCPE 3

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What about Arts Education?

Art

Band

Chorus

Dance

Orchestra

Theatre Arts

Theatre Tech

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)

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How do I earn college credit by taking AP courses?

Take the AP exam and score 3-5Check AP credit policy by college/university (www.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy)

Students pay for first three AP exams each school year (about $87.00 per exam)AP Exam Fee Reduction available to qualifiersIf students do not take the exam, their final course grade will be reduced by one letter grade

Example ScheduleMount Tabor

English 3 Chemistry HN

Spanish 2/Band 3

A/B Day

Spanish 2/Band 3

A/B Day

Algebra II/Newspaper

A/B Day

Algebra II/Newspaper

A/B Day

Microsoft ITA:

Excel and Access

US History HN

Period

1

2

3

4

1st Semester 2nd Semester

Example ScheduleMount Tabor

AP US History/AP Eng Lang and Comp

A/B Day

AP US History/AP Eng Lang and Comp

A/B Day

Spanish 3 HN/Art 3

A/B Day

Spanish 3 HN/Art 3

A/B Day

Advanced Functions and Modeling

Pre Calculus Honors

Chemistry HN Drafting I

Period

1

2

3

4

1st Semester 2nd Semester

Example ScheduleCareer Center/Mount Tabor

Geospatial Technology Geospatial Technology

Geospatial Technology Geospatial Technology

AP Language and Comp AP Language and Comp

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)

Period

1

2

3

3

1st Semester 2nd Semester

Travel Travel

4

CC

MT

Example ScheduleCareer Center/Mount Tabor

Spanish 3 HN/Pre-Calculus HN

A/B Day (MT)

Spanish 3 HN/Pre-Calculus HN

A/B Day (MT)

AP US History/ Chorus

A/B Day (MT)

AP US History/ Chorus

A/B Day (MT)

AP Chemistry AP Chemistry

AP Lang and Comp AP Lang and Comp

AP Psychology AP Psychology

Period

1

2

5

1st Semester 2nd Semester

Travel Travel

MT

CC

6

7

When can I access bus transportation to and from the Career Center?

The transportation schedule for the Career Center has not yet been determined. You will be contacted when more information is available. Students who need bus transportation typically need to take 3 class periods at the Career Center.

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 Fall 2011

910 Highland Court

Winston Salem, NC 27101

Students who drive themselves will be required to have a Career Center parking permit. More details to come.

Besides AP, which courses can earn college credit?

UNCG iSchool courses

FTCC Dual Enrollment courses

Other local college Dual Enrollment

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North Carolina Virtual Public School

Online courses at school and/or homeWhen courses are not available locallyWhen courses conflict prohibits course enrollmentWhen illness or injury causes student to be homebound

Academically motivated learners skilled in the areas of responsibility and self-regulationStrong reading and writing skillsBasic computer skills necessaryCourse enrollment must be approved by principalEnrollment does not shorten school day

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North Carolina Academic Scholar Award

English 1, 2, 3, 4Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2 or Int Math 1, 2, 3 plus an advanced mathEarth/Env Science, Biology, and Chemistry or PhysicsTwo years of the same foreign languageOne Career/Technical Education courseOne Arts Education courseFive electives3.5 Grade Point Average (unweighted)

Read description on page 3 of Registration Handbook.

Be prepared to meet with your counselor…

Ms. Bartlett, Ms. Coates February 18-21Ms. Bennett February 22-23Ms. Maier February 24-25Ms. Schaefer February 28-March 1

Read your Registration Handbook, Talk with your parents, Think about your course choices!Use the My Education and Career Plan on page 7 to plan courses for junior and seniors years.