Transcript Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2008

10th Grade Course Registration
Class of 2018
February 2015
School Counselors
Paul Brigman (A-K) & Bethany Chamberlain (L-Z)
General Registration Timeline
February 2 – Course recommendations available
for viewing through HAC
February 2 –March 2 – Online registration
March 2 – Last chance to enter requests or change
course selections.
August 3 at 8:00am – Schedules available online
with a 10 day window to make schedule changes
(schedule change requests close on August 14)
Schedule changes are limited once school
begins.
Two Points of View
Short Term:
Long Term:
What you need to
know to schedule
classes for next year.
What you need to
know & think about to
plan for the next four
years of high school
and for life after high
school.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area
Credits Required
English
4
Social Studies
4
Science
3
Math
3
PE
1.8 (every year)
Health
1
Driver Education
0.20
Electives
5.50
Graduation Project
PASS
Community Service
PASS
Total Credits
22.5
(9th , 11th)
10th Grade Courses
English
Social Studies
Science
Math
PE/Driver’s Safety
Elective (World Language)
Electives or Study Hall
*You must schedule at least 6 credits
English and Social Studies
ENGLISH OPTIONS:
• Advanced English 10
• English 10
SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS:
• Advanced World History II
• World History II
Math Options:
Advanced Geometry
College Prep Geometry
Geometry
Advanced Algebra 2
College Prep Algebra 2
Advanced Honors Precalculus
Advanced Precalculus
Precalculus
Science Options:
Advanced Biology 1
Biology 1
Biology
(A few of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1
or higher)
Physical Education and Health
PE OPTIONS:
PE 10 (.50 Credit)
Fitness and Exercise
•
Science (.50 Credit)
Lifeguarding
Health (if not completed in 9th
grade):
Health 10 (.50 Credit)
World Languages
WL OPTIONS:
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Arabic
- Latin
- Mandarin Chinese (through LE contract)
Classroom Driver Safety Education
- Required for Graduation -
Driver Safety will be pre-loaded, but
not locked
Take the semester before you turn
16
Where is it????
HOW TO FIND
THE
COURSE SELECTION GUIDE ONLINE
There are links on the High School Home Page and
through HAC
“High School Course Guide”
How to Select Courses
 Go to District Home Page, click on “Students“ and then
“Online Portal” . Watch for “Current Messages.”
 Select the link for “Home Access Center” – log in using your
State High Credentials
 “High School Class Registering Directions” has complete
instructions and answers to most questions
 Click on “Course Requests” to make course selections
 To change “locked” courses, fill out Course Request Change
Form and return to counseling office by March 2
 To add a Virtual Course – see your counselor to request a
registration form
LONG TERM CONSIDERATIONS
22.5 Credits Minimum to Graduate From High School
Prerequisites for courses in 11th and 12th grade
Courses offered in alternating years
Colleges Have Different Requirements
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World Language ?
Math ?
Science ?
Fine Arts ?
Requirements For NCAA
Community Service
You will need to complete 20 hours of community
service by the end of your senior year.
Make sure you fill out a form each time you complete
hours. Turn completed forms into Counseling.
Forms can be found in LE, Counseling Offices or
online.
For more information on sites and opportunities see
community service page.
Graduation Project (GP)
Now is the time to start thinking about what you would like to
do for a graduation project. You can begin it in 10th grade and
finish it in 11th or 12th grade.
Two Ways to Register for a Graduation Project:
1. Enroll in a project course and do a project.
GP courses are identified with a cap and
diploma in the course selection guide.
2. Make independent arrangements with a
teacher/counselor to do a Graduation Project.
Transcript Check
You have received a copy of your transcript. The grades
listed are from the first semester.
This transcript is a very important document.
It is the single most critical data point
considered for college acceptance!
Make sure that all of your courses are listed and that the grades are
correct. If you think there is an error please make corrections and
hand it back to your counselor.
Upload transcript
Planning Ahead
Other things to consider:
College Admission Requirements
Athletes and PIAA requirements & NCAA guidelines
Sports Information
Testing - PSAT/SAT/ACT
Testing Information
Exploring future career options
Keep a list of all Awards, Activities, etc from 9th-12th grade
Remember
Follow Your Teacher Recommendations.
Talk With Your Counselor If You Have More
Questions.
Talk Over Your Course Selection With Your
Parents.
You are building your high school transcript
which will be used for college, job, military and
scholarship opportunities.
Get Involved In Clubs, Sports and Activities.