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REGISTRATION PROCESS
Feb 23: Freshmen Registration Assembly
March 5 – March 14: Counselors will visit Lifeskills/PE/Dance classes to register students. If you are not taking one of these classes you will be called to the cafeteria to register on the 13th or 14th.
Complete your registration card ASAP! After you have met with your counselor, take your card home for a parent’s signature. If you are requesting a different course assignment, your parent must fill out the change of assignment form.
Before Meeting with your Counselor
Review course choices in the registration handbook (starting on page 10)
Complete your Registration Card. Every space must be filled in!
Choose at least 6 elective courses
Know your graduation requirements! (see page 4)
UPDATES ON GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Class of 2013 and beyondFuture Ready Core
21 credits for graduation 4 English 4 Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 and an
advanced math)* unless substitution math sequence
4 Science (Biology, Earth/Env, a Physical science and an elective science)
3 Social Studies (World History, Civics, US History)
1 unit of PE or Dance Health and Lifeskills 4 electives based on post-secondary plans (2
years of a foreign language to attend a 4 year college)
Math
9th Grade
Foundations of Algebra/Algebra 1
Algebra 1
Geometry (regular or Honors)
Integrated Math 2
10th Grade
Foundations of Geom/Geometry
Geometry
Algebra 2 (regular or Honors)
Integrated Math 3 Hn
Health/PE
Health and PE 2
Or Health and Dance 1B
Must have 1 full credit for PE or Dance in addition to Health and Lifeskills
Sophomores who have not taken or have not passed Lifeskills will take Personal and Social Responsibility
Electives (page 36)
FrenchSpanishGerman
Spanish for Native Speakers
ArtTheater Arts
ChorusBand
OrchestraDance
Electives continuedIntroduction to Journalism
JROTCMicrosoft ITA courses
Multimedia and Webpage DesignTechnology, Engineering and Design
Technology Systems coursesPrinciples of Business
Teen LivingFoods I
Apparel IInterior Design I
MarketingParenting and Child Development
You must have 5 credits
to be promoted to 10th grade!
9 credits to 11th grade15 credits to 12th grade
Preparing for the IB Diploma Programme
Take Honors or Seminar courses
Complete Algebra 2 by the end of 10th grade
Foreign Language in 10th grade:Spanish 2 or 3
French 2German 2
Do not take level 1 of a Foreign language as a sophomore if you plan to pursue the IB
Diploma!
Minimum Requirements for Admission to NC Public Universities
Minimum GPA is a 2.5
Minimum SAT is an 800
(reading and math only)
Most universities have higher requirements!
REMINDERS ABOUT CREDIT RECOVERY
Earn grades A-F
Original “F” remains on transcript
GPA can be raised this way
Earn Pass/Fail grade
Original “F” remains on transcript
GPA will not be impacted
Retake an entire course
Retake a course in Plato, Extended Day or
Summer School
Get ready for Sophomore Year. . .
Choose courses carefully and make sure you choose electives you are willing to take as well as alternates
Come prepared to register; know your graduation requirements
Participate in school and community activities!