CLASS OF 2017COURSE

SELECTION 2015-2016

Student Services DepartmentRiverside Brookfield High School

November 5th and 6th

APPOINTMENT PASS

REGISTRATION DATES Begins on November 7th

Ends on November 21st

Be on time for your appointment

Be prepared with a completed form

REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION FORM

CURRICULUM GUIDE A copy of the 2015-16 Curriculum Guide

can be viewed and downloaded from the RB website.

JUNIOR YEAR CLASSES 1.0 Credit in English/American Studies 1.0 Credit in Math 1.0 Credit in Science 1.0 Credit in U.S. History/American Studies 1.0 Credit P.E. or 0.5 Credit 2nd semester (if in

Marching Band) 1.0 Credit or .50 Credit in CAP Electives (World Language, Applied Arts, Fine

Arts) Pay attention to graduation requirements Be sure to list alternative classes, especially

P.E.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES English Electives

Clarion Rouser Debate Creative Writing Journalism Film Studies

World Language Spanish, French, German & Heritage Speakers

Social Studies Urban Studies, Psychology, Sociology, AP Psych

ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES Applied Arts

Business & TechnologyFamily & Consumer Science Industrial TechnologyTechnology EducationTelevision Arts Production

Fine ArtsMusicArtDance Theater

NEW FOR 2015-16 Business Principles & Accounting

Covers accounting and the basic management functions of a business

Business Marketing & Web Design Covers advertising, marketing and

communication strategies in the new media landscape

NEW FOR 2015-16 Digital Art

Formally titled Digital Imaging

Computer Science PrinciplesCB for 2015-16 (AP weight but no AP exam)AP for 2016-17 (AP designation and AP

exam)Students taking the course in 15-16 may

take the AP exam in 16-17

RECOMMENDATIONS Your current teacher made

recommendations in the following subject areas:English (Regular, Honors, or AP)Math (Regular, Honors, or AP)Science (Regular or Honors)Social Studies (Regular, Honors, or AP)World Language (Level II, III or IV)

Teachers may have suggested classes in:Applied ArtsFine ArtsWellness (Honors Leaders Training)

LEVEL CHANGE REQUESTS

TAKING A RIGOROUS SCHEDULE Junior year is a very important year

academically.

Colleges will use your 6th semester transcript for admission consideration.

Consider your post-secondary plans 4-year college 2-year college Trade school Military Work

SUMMER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Summer School information will be posted on the RB website by mid-April.

Any failed courses from previous years should be made-up in summer school.

SCHEDULE CHANGES Take selecting course for next school

year seriously.

“Change of mind” course changes will not be honored after January 23rd.

Teachers may make level change recommendations after January.

COURSE VERIFICATION LETTER Course verification letters will be mailed

home to families in February.

Students/parents will be given approximately 5 days to review their course selections.

Verification letters are mailed only to ensure course selection accuracy. We are not able to honor “change of mind” course changes.

Students should see their counselor if there is an error on the course verification letter.

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