High School Registration and Four-Year Planner LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

High School Registration and Four-Year Planner

In this presentation, you will learn:

High school graduation requirements.

What is a 4-Year Planner and why it’s important.

How to complete a 4-Year Planner.

How to complete the high school registration packets.

Due dates for the 4-Year Planner and High School Registration Packet.

High School Graduation Requirements

Courses Number of Credits Required

English 8 credits

Math 6 credits

Science 6 Lab credits

Speech/Debate 1 credit

Global Perspectives 1 credit

US History 4 credits

American Government 2 credits

Humanities 2 credits

Economics 1 credit

Physical Education 2 credits

Health 1 credit

Electives(Minimum) 22 credits

TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE

56 credits

1 Credit = 1 Semester

Required Classes English - All four years and in sequence.

Math - All four years and in sequence.

Science – 9th and 10th grade are determined; you have to take 2 more semesters but you get to choose which classes you take.

Global Perspectives – One semester your freshman year.

Freshman Cornerstone – 2 semesters required your freshman year.

U.S. History – 10th and 11th grades

American Government and Economics– 12th grade

Required Classes Health – One semester credit required in 11th

Speech –One semester credit required in 11th

Competitive Speech, Debate, and Personal Skills Development will meet the speech graduation requirement.

Physical Education – 2 semester credits required

Physical Education Co-Ed

Introduction to Fitness

Other PE classes will be available in 10, 11, 12th grades.

Humanities – 2 semester credits required

There are many options to fill these credit requirements. More on this later.

Electives – 22 semester credits are needed over four years

High School Graduation Requirements

56 Credits are required for graduation.

Students must also be proficient on SBAC (the test that replaces the ISAT) and

The Senior Project.

Honors, AP, and IB

Honors Classes

Courses follow the district curriculum, but at a faster pace and include more instructional depth. Students who are successful in these classes usually perform in the top 10% nationally.

AP (Advanced Placement)

AP courses follow a nationally standardized rigorous curriculum developed by The College Board. Students who are successful in these classes usually perform in the top 2% nationally. In order to receive college level AP credit, you must pass the AP exam. These courses are available in 11th and 12th grades.

Student Self-Assessment is located in the freshman handbook to determine if you are a good candidate for honors or AP classes.

Honors, AP, and IB

IB (International Baccalaureate)

IB courses follow the rigorous IB philosophy and implement instruction and assessment that support the IB Student Learning Profile. Students can earn an IB Diploma.

IB courses are offered at Renaissance High School for Juniors and Seniors.

Visit RHS’s website for more information.

Language Arts Sequence of Classes

9th Grade

English 9 A/B* or Honors English 9 A/B

10th Grade

English 10 A/B* or Honors English 10 A/B

*You may have a Language Arts Lab if needed or required.

Language Arts Sequence of Classes

11th Grade

English 11 A/B* or Honors English 11 A/B

AP English 11 A/B

12th Grade

English 12 A/B or AP English 12 A/B

*You may have a Language Arts Lab if needed or required.

Math Sequence of Classes

Current Class: CCSS Algebra 8 or Applied Math 8

9th Grade: HS CCSSM I* or HS CCSSM I Honors

10th Grade: HS CCSSM II or HS CCSSM II Honors

11th Grade: HS CCSSM III or HS CCSSM III Honors

12TH Grade: Senior Year Math or Calculus, AP or Concurrent Credit Math

*Some students may have math on both A/B days or may have a math lab in lieu of an elective. Students with math on both A/B days will also loose an elective.

Math Sequence of Classes

Current Class: HS CCSSM I

9th Grade: HS CCSSM II

10th Grade: HS CCSSM III

11th Grade: Calculus, AP or Concurrent Credit Math

12th Grade: Calculus II, AP or Concurrent Credit Math

Math Class Placement

Your math teachers will determine your math placement for next year based on your current progress and success.

Whether you need math both days.

Whether you need a math lab.

Whether you can be successful in Honors math.

You will not be allowed to register for math classes online since we will determine your placement.

Science Sequence of Classes

9TH Grade

Earth Science A/B or Honors Earth Science A/B

10th Grade

Biology A/B or Honors Biology A/B

Science Sequence of Classes

11th or 12th Grades: (Choose one or more classes)

AP Biology

Anatomy

Wildlife Biology

Microbiology and Genetics

Chemistry (General or AP Chemistry)

Physics (Conceptual or AP Physics)

AP Environmental Science

Practical Entomology

Forensics in Science

Social Studies Sequence of Classes

9th Grade

Global Perspectives

Freshman Cornerstone

10th Grade

US History 10 A/B or Honors US History 10 A/B

Social Studies Sequence of Classes

11th Grade

US History 11 A/B or AP History 11 A/B

AP History 11 A/B

12th Grade

American Government A/B

Honors American Government A/B

AP American Government A/B

Economics

Honors Economics

Consumer Economics/Agricultural Business & Economics

Humanities Requirements

2 credits in Humanities are required for graduation.

You can choose from classes in:

Communication – Introduction to Mass Media

Music – Choir, Band, Guitar, Orchestra,

Performing Arts – Acting

Visual Arts – Design, Drawing/Painting, Pottery, Teaching Art in Elementary School, Advanced Art

World Languages– French, German, or Spanish

Humanities Requirements

Before selecting your Humanities classes, you will need to understand the difference between: Idaho High School Graduation Requirements and Idaho Public College & University Admission Requirements.

All colleges and universities in Idaho require 2 credits of a foreign language for admission. If you think you want to go to college, you will want to choose to take at least 1 year of a foreign language for your humanities credits.

Colleges and universities outside of Idaho may have different admission requirements and will require your research.

Electives You will get to select several electives each semester

all four years.

Be sure to consult the Course Description Handbook online to look at all of your options.

Mountain View High School – both the freshman handbook and regular handbook.

PT Magnet Programs Handbook.

If you are interested in specific PT programs, make sure to look at all of the prerequisites and when you need to take them!

Tomorrow you will have a slip of paper attached to your planner that has the links to these handbooks!

Professional-Technical Center

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology Pathway**

Collision Repair

Agriculture, Welding/Fabrication & Natural Resources

Animal Science Pathway**

Botany Pathway**

Welding/Fabrication & Mechanical Pathway

**These programs have prerequisites that you must take your freshman year!

Professional-Technical Center

Construction Magnet

Masonry

Residential Construction

Digital Home Technology Integration

Police, Fire & Emergency Services Magnet

Law Enforcement, Detention and Corrections

Fire Services and Emergency Services

Culinary Arts Magnet

Professional-Technical Center

Health Science Magnet

Medical Technology

Health Professions CNA II

Pharmacy Technician

EMT Basic

Pre-Engineering Magnet**

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Digital Electronics

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Design and Development

**These programs have prerequisites that you must take your freshman year!

Professional-Technical Center

Commercial Graphic Design

Electronics Technology

Precision Machining

Information Technologies

Small Gasoline Engines*

Renewable Energy

**These programs have prerequisites that you must take your freshman year!

PT Programs: Required Freshman Classes

Botany Pathway

Required: Intro to Animal Science or Personal Skills Development (Counts as Speech Credit)

Recommended: Horticulture I and II

Animal Science Pathway

Required: Intro to Animal Science

Recommended: Personal Skills Development (Counts as Speech Credit)

PT Programs: Required Freshman Classes

Pre-Engineering Pathway

Required: Intro to Small Gasoline Engines

Automotive or Small Gasoline Engines Pathway

Recommended: Intro to Small Gasoline Engines

What is the 4-Year Planner?

State of Idaho requires each student to be complete a 4-Year Planner by no later than the end of the 8th grade year.

Each student will plan out which classes he/she will take for all four years of high school and will write them down on the planner.

How will this help me?

The Plan will help you select courses that will meet the District’s high school graduation requirements.

It helps you explore educational career choices and plan for the next four years of high school so you don’t miss out on opportunities.

The Plan is purely a tool to plan ahead— it may be reviewed and revised as needed throughout your high school years. You are not stuck with the classes you put on your plan.

The 4-Year Planner does not register you for any classes at your high school.

Completing Your 4-Year Planner

Tomorrow, you will receive your packet during your science class, which will include your high school registration information, along with one copy of the plan.

Your name will be on both the planner and registration forms. Do NOT lose them!

Your science teacher will go through the basics with you again tomorrow on how to complete your 4-year planner and you will actually begin filling out the required classes.

Completing Your 4-Year Planner You will need to take your planner and (registration packet) home with you on

Wednesday after school.

You should have already selected your required courses and will now only need to select your electives (the fun stuff!)

The following resources are available for you:

The High School Course Description Handbook for Freshmen outlines many course offerings and the graduation requirements for the 2018 graduating class.

Mountain View High School Course Description Handbook is available online to see all of the courses offered at MVHS. The link is on the bottom of your 4-Year Planner.

Professional-Technical School’s website to find the classes you must take for a specific program and the sequence you must take the classes.

RMS, MMACHS, and MTCHS websites.

Completing Your 4-Year Planner

We recommend the following:

Complete the planner with your parent/guardian.

Complete a draft of your 4-year planner on a separate piece of paper.

Make sure you’ve looked at the courses available through the Profession-Technical Programs and place those classes/electives on your planner first.

Make a copy of your final plan for your use later.

Make sure you and your parent/guardian has signed the Planner!

4-Year Planners are due to your science teacher on Monday, February 24th!

Example – 9th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English 9A (or Honors) English 9B (or Honors)

Earth Science A Earth Science B

Math Level: We will select this! Math Level: We will select this!

Freshman Cornerstone Freshman Cornerstone

Global Perspectives PE Fitness B

PE Fitness A Teen Living I

German I A German I B

Acting I A Acting I B

Example – 10th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English 10A (or Honors) English 10B (or Honors)

Biology A Biology B

Math Level: We select this! Math Level: We select this!

US History A US History B

German II A German II B

Cardio Fitness A Foods and Nutrition

Design Drawing

Digital Photography A Digital Photography B

Example – 11th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English 11 A (or Honors) English 11 B (or Honors)

Science A (Lab Credit) Science B (Lab Credit)

Math Level: We select this! Math Level: We select this!

US History 11 A US History 11 B

Health Speech

Music Theory Music Awareness

Psychology I Sociology

Acting II A Acting II B

Example – 12th Grade

1st Semester 2nd Semester

English 12 A (or Honors) English 12 B (or Honors)

Math Level: Must Pass! Math Level: Must Pass!

American Government A American Government B

Economics Creative Writing

Cardio Fitness A Cardio Fitness B

Oceanography Senior Foods and Nutrition

Newspaper A Newspaper B

Debate A Debate B

MVHS Registration

Make sure all sections of the form are filled out completely.

Fill out the form with your parents. Parents and students must sign the registration form.

Make sure you choose alternate electives. Make sure you like those choices because odds are that you may not get your first choice.

If you know you are moving, you still need to pre-register just in case.

If you have been notified that you have been accepted to RHS, MMACHS, or MTCHS, we encourage you to still pre-register at MVHS in case you change your mind.

Reminders!!

MVHS Registration and 4-Year Planners are due:

When: Monday February 24th

Where: Science Teacher

Don’t forget that you AND your parent need to sign both the planner and registration forms!