PRHS Registration Instructions for the 2020-2021 School Year! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Talk with your parents and teachers about your course selections. Make sure you have their signatures in the appropriate places on the registration form before registration days on February 12th and 13th.

Our Course Guide is posted online and is a valuable resource! Please visit the Palmer Ridge Website and go to the Academics tab, click on Counseling and then click on Registration Materials found on the left side of the screen to see the 2020-21 Course Guide and grade level registration sheets. We encourage all students and families to thoroughly use these resources. Many of your questions will be answered! Also, please review the easy-to-read flowcharts in the department sections of the Course Guide for class progression and prerequisites.

In addition to registration materials, our counseling website contains college, career, personal/social, and academic information. If you have questions, please contact your school counselor.

If you are interested in the D38 Online High School Program, speak with your counselor as soon as possible.

As you think about your elective classes for next year, think about your ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Plan). Visit your Naviance account. Choose electives that are of interest to you!

Choose core classes that are academically appropriate. If you need to retake a class, please speak with your school counselor about credit recovery options and consider the D38 summer school program.

Highlights found in the Course Handbook: Page 7-8 Semester Scheduling Guide

Page 10 Graduation Requirements Page 10 College Entrance Requirements (For four year public institutions in Colorado)

Page 11 CDE Competency Menu of Options Page 12 Lewis-Palmer School District #38 Graduation Requirements Policy IKF Page 14 Honors Program Information Page 18 D38 Online High School Program Page 19-20 Concurrent Enrollment/Dual Enrollment Page 21-22 General College Information

Page 28-29 Blank four year worksheet; Sample four year plan Pages 107-108 Course Index

Future Sophomores: You should have 14 check marks. You will be given a Study Hall for both semesters.

Future Juniors and Seniors: You should have 14 check marks. You will be given one Off Period that is called Assess/Advise/ICAP. This time will be used for periodic, mandatory school access time. If you want a second Off Period, please speak with your counselor and check your credits.

Be sure to choose 5 Alternate choices. More often than not, students are given an alternate course.

List Aiding requests as an Alternate selection. Please refer to the Course Guide for more information.

Technology ½ credit of Technology is required for high school graduation. Students can take this 0.5 credit at any time during their four years of high school. Technology courses are marked with a technology symbol in the Course Guide.

Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) All students need to demonstrate competency of Department of Education Personal Financial Literacy standards in order to graduate. Students have the opportunity to do this by passing a test after receiving instruction in the 10th grade 2nd Study Hall or by taking the course(s) identified with the PFL symbol.

The classes you register for or the alternates you request will be the ones on your schedule. The computer builds your schedule based off your requests. Choose your classes carefully!

If you have questions, please speak with your school counselor: Mrs. Kinney – Last Names A-D Mrs. Stanford – Last Names L-Rh Mrs. Breeden – Last Names E-K Mrs. Dawson – Last Names Ri-Z

All sophomores will be automatically placed into either Study Hall or Free Range Bears both semesters.

Student ID _________________ Please check here if you will not be attending PRHS next year ____

Please check here if you will be attending D38 Online ____

Student First and Last Name_______________________________ Career Interest ______________________

Parent Signature_______________________________ Phone_______________ Date____________

All 10th grade students must request a minimum of 7 classes per semester = 14 checkmarks total

ART ____30208 3-Dimensional Art ($35) ____30204 Advanced Drawing ($35) ____30205 Ceramics 1 ($35) ____30206 Ceramics 2 ($35) ____30207 Ceramics 3 ($35) ____30202 Drawing 1 ($35) ____30203 Drawing 2 ($35) ____30225 Painting ($35) ____30235 Painting 2 ($35) ____30215 Photo 1 ($35) ____30216 Photo 2 ($35) ____30217 Photo 3 ($35) BUS., MARKETING & COMPUTER SCI. ____30306 Accounting 1 (A) ____30307 Accounting 1 (B) ____30305 Business Law ____30301 Intro to Business ____30315 Marketing (A) ____30316 Marketing (B) ____30312 Personal Finance ____31628 AP Computer Sci Prin (A) ($35) ____31629 AP Computer Sci Prin (B) ($35) ____30303 Computer Applications ____31631 Computer Prog I ($30) ____31632 Computer Prog II ($30) ____31633 Cyber Security I ($30) ____31638 Cyber Security II ($30) ____30302 Desktop Publishing ($35) ____31601 Multi Media & the Internet ($35) ____31603 Web Publishing ($35) COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ____31630 Cinematography & Video Prod ($35) ____31616 Filmmaking ($35) ____31614 RidgeLine TV (A) ($35) ____31615 RidgeLine TV (B) ($35) ____30523 Intro to Journalism ____31619 Newspaper Production (A)* ____31620 Newspaper Production (B)* ____31617 Yearbook (A)* ____31618 Yearbook (B)* Teacher Signature: ____________________ *Note: Application form required for Newspaper and Yearbook, see Instructor for this form. EDUCATIONAL AIDE ___117 ESS EFE

ELECTIVE ____30811 Basic Prin of Athletic Training ____122 Independent Study ____121 Mind Works Teacher Signature: _____________________ ENGINEERING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ____31004 Advanced Woodworking ($50) ____31020 Manufacturing & Tech Apps ($75) ____31009 PLTW-Intro to Eng Des (IED) (A) ($50) ____31010 PLTW-Intro to Eng Des (IED) (B) ($50) ____31011 PLTW-Prin of Eng (POE) (A) ($50) ____31012 PLTW-Prin of Eng (POE) (B) ($50) LANGUAGE ARTS ____30510 English 2 (A) ____30511 English 2 (B) ____30512 Honors English 2 (A) ____30513 Honors English 2 (B) ____30508 Creative Writing 1 ____30509 Creative Writing 2 ____30501 English 1 (A) ____30502 English 1 (B) ____30505 Language 1 (A) ____30506 Language 1 (B) ____30507 Mythology Teacher Signature: _______________________ MATH ____31105 Algebra 1 (A) ____31106 Algebra 1 (B) ____31111 Algebra 2 (A) ____31112 Algebra 2 (B) ____31113 Algebra 2/Trigonometry (A) ____31114 Algebra 2/Trigonometry (B) ____31101 Computational Math (A) ____31102 Computational Math (B) ____31147 General Math (A) ____31148 General Math (B) ____31107 Geometry (A) ____31108 Geometry (B) ____31121 Mathematical Principles ____31103 Pre-Algebra (A) ____31104 Pre-Algebra (B) ____31118 Pre-Calculus (A) ____31119 Pre-Calculus (B) ____31122 Probability & Statistics ____31117 Trigonometry Teacher Signature: _______________________

MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL, HISTORY, VOCAL ____31211 Jazz Band 1 (A) ($40) ____31212 Jazz Band 1 (B) ($40) ____31225 Symphonic Winds (A) ($40) ____31226 Symphonic Winds (B) ($40) ____31227 Wind Ensemble (A) ($40) ____31228 Wind Ensemble (B) ($40) ____31233 History of Rock and Pop Music Teacher Signature: _______________________ ____31219 Women’s Ensemble (A) ____31220 Women’s Ensemble (B) ____31215 Chamber Singers (A) ____31216 Chamber Singers (B) Teacher Signature: _______________________ PHYSICAL EDUCATION ____30816 Adv Weight Training (1st Sem) ($10) ____30817 Adv Weight Training (2nd Sem) ($10) ____30808 Body Tone/Fitness Training ____30822P Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology ____30820 Individual/Dual Sports ____30819 Introduction to Dance ____30827 Leadership In and Out of Competition ____30803 Strength Training 1 (1st Sem) ($10) ____30804 Strength Training 1 (2nd Sem) ($10) ____30812 Strength Training 2 (1st Sem) ($10) ____30813 Strength Training 2 (2nd Sem) ($10) ____30821 Team/Recreational Sports ____30818 Yoga & Pilates ($15) ____30823 Yoga & Pilates 2 ($15) SCIENCE ____31316 Astronomy A ____31305 Biology (A) ____31306 Biology (B) ____31311 Chemistry (A) ____31312 Chemistry (B) ____31301 Earth & Space Science (A) ____31302 Earth & Space Science (B) ____30822S Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology ____31307 Honors Biology (A) ____31308 Honors Biology (B) ____31342 Honors Chemistry (A)* ____31343 Honors Chemistry (B)* ____31329 Life Science (A) ____31330 Life Science (B) ____31314 Zoology *If interested in Dual Enrollment Chemistry, you must sign up for Honors Chemistry. Teacher Signature: ________________________

Palmer Ridge High School Registration 2020-2021

SOPHOMORE – Class of 2023

NOTE: The classes or alternates that you request will be the ones on your schedule. Please know that the master course schedule is built based upon student registration requests and thus, schedule changes will only be granted in order to meet graduation requirements. Use all of your resources (counselors, teachers, parents, course book) for making your requests and choose carefully. You are expected to take the courses you request.

SOCIAL STUDIES ____31516 AP European History (A) ____31517 AP European History (B) ____31551 AP Human Geography (A) ($30) ____31552 AP Human Geography (B) ($30) ____31540 Civics and Economics (A) ____31541 Civics and Economics (B) ____31553 Human Geography ____31557 World History & Geography (A) ____31558 World History & Geography (B) Teacher Signature: ________________________ STUDENT SUPPORT ____119 ELL 1st Semester ____120 ELL 2nd Semester ____1139 PROs 1st Semester ____1140 PROs 2nd Semester ____31701 Resource Room 1st Semester ____31702 Resource Room 2nd Semester ____30542 Strategic Reading Strategies (A) ____30543 Strategic Reading Strategies (B) THEATRE ____32017 Beginning Theatre Arts (A) ____32018 Beginning Theatre Arts (B) ____32009 Improvisation ____32019 Intermediate Theatre Arts (A) ____32020 Intermediate Theatre Arts (B) ____32023 Theatre Production - Sem 1 ____32024 Theatre Production - Sem 2

WORLD LANGUAGES ____30601 French 1 (A) ____30602 French 1 (B) ____30603 French 2 (A) ____30604 French 2 (B) ____30611 German 1 (A) ____30612 German 1 (B) ____30613 German 2 (A) ____30614 German 2 (B) ____30619 Spanish 1 (A) ____30620 Spanish 1 (B) ____30621 Spanish 2 (A) ____30622 Spanish 2 (B) ____30637 World Culture & Language (A) ____30638 World Culture & Language (B) Teacher Signature: _____________________

1. Alternate Course # Name 2. Alternate Course # Name 3. Alternate Course # Name 4. Alternate Course # Name 5. Alternate Course # Name

D38 Online High School I am interested in D38 Online High School. Please circle one: Part-time or Full-time ____ I will make an appointment with my counselor to discuss Online High School by March 2, 2020. ____ I understand that the Master Schedule is built off my requests and if I change my mind about Online High School, I may not be guaranteed the courses I need in the building.

Fees: Some classes require a fee which is listed next to the course name. (A) = 1st semester

(B) = 2nd semester

4-Year Graduation Planning

Please keep this document for your records.

It is a great way to track your graduation progress!

*Please review the Graduation Requirements on page 10 of the course handbook.

*Please review Colorado Department of Education’s additional graduation competencies on page

11 of the course handbook.

*This document provides a visual of your graduation needs.

*Students need a total of 25 credits for graduation. The graph below does not include elective

credit.

English 3 credits = minimum for Graduation; 4 credits for HEAR

Math 3 credits = minimum for Graduation; 4 credits (Algebra 1 and higher) for HEAR

Science 2 credits = minimum for Graduation; 3 credits for HEAR

Social Studies 3 credits = minimum for Graduation; 3 credits for HEAR

PE 1.5 credits for Graduation

World Language/World Culture 1 credit = minimum for Graduation; 1-3 credits for HEAR

Health .5 credit for Graduation Technology Proficiency -Met through .5 credit

Personal Financial Literacy (meet competency)

We encourage you to contact your college of choice regarding course eligibility for college admission.

.5 Civics and Economics A

SS Choice

.5 Civics and Economics B

US History B SS Choice

US History A

Management and Administration • Administrative Services • Business Information Technology • Corporate/General Management • Human Resource Management • Operations Management Marketing • Marketing Communications • Marketing Management • Marketing Research • Merchandising • Professional Sales/Sales Management Finance • Accounting • Banking Services • Corporate Finance • Insurance • Securities & Investments Government & Public Administration • Foreign Service • Governance • Legal Services • Planning • Public Management & Administration • Regulation • Revenue & Taxation

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Animal Science* • Agribusiness Systems • Food Products & Processing Systems* • Natural Resource & Environmental Systems* • Plant Science* • Power, Structural & Technical Systems* Energy • Electromechanical Generation & Maintenance* • Electrical Energy Transmission & Distribution* • Energy Efficiency & Environmental Technology* • Fossil Energy Extraction, Processing & Distribution* • Renewable Energy Production*

* STEM affiliated pathway

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) See also STEM affiliated pathways noted by *

• Research, Exploration & Innovation • Design, Development & Application Arts, A/V Technology and Communication • Audio/Video Technology & Film • Journalism & Broadcasting • Performing Arts • Printing/Publishing • Visual & Design Arts Information Technology • Information Support and Services • Interactive Media • Network Systems & Telecommunications*

• Programming & Software Engineering*

Hospitality & Tourism • Lodging • Recreation, Amusements & Attractions • Restaurants, Food & Beverage Services • Travel & Tourism

Human Services • Consumer Services • Counseling & Mental Health Services • Early Childhood Development • Family & Community Services • Personal Care Services

Education & Training • Administration and Administrative Support • Professional Support Services • Teaching and Training

Health Science • Biotechnology Research & Development * • Diagnostic Services* • Health Information • Supportive Services • Therapeutic Services* Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security • Correction Services • Emergency & Fire Management Services* • Law Enforcement Services • Security & Protective Services *STEM affiliated pathway

Architecture & Construction • Construction • Design & Pre-construction* • Maintenance & Operations Manufacturing • Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance • Logistics & Inventory Control • Manufacturing Production • Maintenance, Installation & Repair • Production/Process Technology* • Quality Assurance Transportation, Distribution & Logistics • Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance • Health, Safety & Environmental Management • Logistics, Planning & Management Services • Planning, Management & Regulation • Sales & Service • Transportation Operations • Transportation/Systems Infrastructure • Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations*

*STEM affiliated pathway

Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness Foundation knowledge & skills for all career pathways include:

• Academic Content Knowledge • Civic Responsibility • Collaboration

• Communication • Creativity & Innovation • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Find/Use Information Technology • Global & Cultural Awareness • Personal Responsibility • Work Ethic

Specialized CTE Pathways include:

Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE), FACS CORE & World of Work

Agriculture, Natural

Resources & Energy STEM, Arts, Design &

Information Technology

Skilled Trades &

Technical Sciences

Health Science, Criminal

Justice & Public Safety

Hospitality, Human

Services & Education

Business, Marketing &

Public Administration

Colorado Career Cluster Model

Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)

ICAP is a multi-year process that intentionally guides students and families in the exploration of career,

academic and postsecondary opportunities. With the support of adults, students develop the awareness,

knowledge, attitudes, and skills to create their own meaningful and powerful pathways to be career and college

ready. Please review the career cluster and identify a possible career interest to the list on the front of the

registration form.