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Registration for Rising Juniors. Class of 2013. Mount Tabor High School Counselors. A-Col Ms. Corey Daniel Com-Ha Ms. Kristine Doyle He-Ma Mrs. Colleen Santos- Roberts Mc-P Ms. Lin Shropshire Q-Sn Mr. Stan Huck So-Z Mr. David Naff. Important Dates. February 18-28 : - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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).
Total = 21 creditsPage 5
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
Page 23,24
Technology Courses
Fundamentals of Technology
Communication Systems
Transportations Systems
Structural Systems
Technology
Advanced Studies
Drafting 1
Drafting 2
Page 27,28
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
Page 24,25
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
Page 23-28
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
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career CenterPage 12-28
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.