Transcript Course Selection and Registration for Class of 2008

10th Grade Course Registration
Class of 2020
February 2017
School Counselors
Patty Devecka (A-K)
&
Suzanne Lyke (L-Z)
General Registration Timeline
February 1 – Course recommendations available
for viewing through HAC
February 1- March 3 – Online registration
March 3 – Last chance to enter requests or change
course selections.
March 6 – March 30 Final Course Selections mailed
home.
Early August – Schedules available online with a 10
day window to make schedule changes
**Schedule changes are limited once school begins**
Two Points of View
Short Term:
Long Term:
Things you need to
know to schedule
classes for 10th grade.
Things you need to
know, think about and
plan for the next three
years of high school –
Grades 10,11,12. And
life after high school.
What do you want to do?
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area
Credits Required
English
4
Social Studies
4
Science
3
Math
3
PE
1.50 ( 3 years)
Health
1
Driver Education
0.25
Electives
8.25
Community Service
PASS = 20 hours
Total Credits Required
25.00
(9th & 11th)
10th Grade Courses
English
Social Studies
Science
Math
PE/Driver’s Safety
Elective (World Language)
Elective or Study Hall
*You must schedule at least 6.5 credits
English and Social Studies
ENGLISH OPTIONS:
• Advanced English 10
• English 10
SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS:
• AP World History
• Adv World History 2
• World History 2
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
(A few of you may be taking Advanced Chemistry 1 or higher)
Physical Education and Health
PE OPTIONS (Each .50 Credit):
Selective PE
Fitness & Exercise Science
Lifeguarding
Health OPTIONS ( Each .50 Credit):
Wellness 9 (if not taken in 9th
grade)
World Languages
WL OPTIONS:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Latin
- Spanish
Levels 1 & 2 will be locked
Classroom Driver Safety Education
- Required for Graduation Driver Safety will be pre-loaded &
locked
Take the semester before you turn
16
All are offered for 1 marking period:
1536 - (mp1)
2536 - (mp2)
3536 - (mp3)
4536 - (mp4)
How to Select Courses
• Go to the State High Home Page
• Click on - “For Students”
This opens up – “Quick Links for Students” page
• Click on “Course Registration/Requests”
This is your GO-TO Page for Registration!
scasd.org/courserequests
~ BOOK MARK IT ~
Includes links to:
Instructions
HAC
Course Guide
Virtual Information & Registration
Course Recommendation Change Form
LONG TERM CONSIDERATIONS
25.00 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 are available in Counseling Offices or online.
For more information on sites and opportunities see
community service page.
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 about you!
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
Career Cruising is a great place to keep a list of all Awards,
Activities, etc from grades 9 – 12
Student Learning Communities
New Initiative
• All students will select an SLC and are strongly encouraged to explore
areas of interest.
• There will be opportunities for moving from one SLC to another during
our annual course selection time.
SLC Choices:
Arts & Humanities (Y901)
Business & Communications (Y902)
Health & Human Services (Y903)
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering,& Math (Y904)
**Please note – SLC’s are not linked to graduation requirements**
*More information in the Course Guide pages 10 – 17*
Remember
Follow Teacher Recommendations.
Talk with your School Counselor if you have
more questions.
Discuss your Course Selections with your
parents/guardians
You are building your high school transcript
which will be used for college, job, military and
scholarship opportunities.
Get involved in Clubs, Sports & Activities.