High School Registration 2 6 12 Course structure

High School Registration 2 -6 -12

Course structure n n n Every course will be blocked daily for one semester, except as follows: *Year-long (every other day) Offered both blocked and year-long All AP classes at Reagan Algebra 1 All arts classes Geometry All foreign languages Algebra 2 Newspaper/Yearbook AFM/ Discrete / Pre-Calculus

Our Process: n This week we start registration. We will meet with students in small groups (through math classes). n n Disseminate Registration Handbooks Discuss Process Answer questions Explain course placement One-on-one meetings through math classes n Course Placement/Recommendations n n n Objectively make placement based on test scores and grades Also provide teacher recommendations Parents have “choice” Teachers as a resource – do the homework

Graduation Requirements n Classes of 2013, 2014, and 2015 n Course of Study Requirements n n Future-Ready Core Occupational Prep

Future-Ready Core Course of Study n n n 4 English 4 math 3 social studies 4 science 2 PE/Health/LMS n 2 electives (electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language) n 2 additional electives ( from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area) n Total = 21 credits

Future-Ready Core English n English I, III, and IV required n Levels include regular, honors, seminar, and/or AP

Future-Ready Core Math Four mathematics credits are required n Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, III n And a fourth math course to be aligned with the student's after high school plans (e. g. college or work). n Many options exist. Please talk to your teachers and counselors. n

Mathematics Sequences Math I Workforce Algebra I Math III Geometry Algebra II Math IV Advanced Functions and Modeling Discrete Math -or-or- Integrated Math III Integrated Math IV

Mathematics Sequences Math I 2 and/or 4 year College Math III Algebra I Geometry Algebra II - or Integrated Math II - or – Integrated Math III Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calc Math IV Pre-Calculus Discrete Math Advanced Functions and Modeling - or Integrated Math IV - or AP Calculus AP Stats

Future-Ready Core Science n Biology n Earth/Environmental n A physical science (e. g. Chemistry) n One additional science (Levels include regular, honors, AP)

Future-Ready Core (for current 9 th 11 th grades) Social Studies n World History n Civics and Economics n U. S. History (Levels include regular, honors, seminar, AP)

Second or Foreign Language n Students seeking to satisfy UNC System admission requirements must complete two units of a second language. n Second Language offerings include, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish.

Electives n Students must complete four elective credits to satisfy WS/FCS graduation requirements. n 2 electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language and 2 additional electives (from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area). n

Course Selection n n Allotment “Study Seminar” for Seniors n n n 3 total AP courses Or, 5 courses in any combination of AP and Honors Challenging and appropriate courses (trees and the forest) Register for eight courses and alternatives AP courses @ Reagan (English language, English Literature, AB Calculus, Environmental, US History, World History, Psychology, & Human Geography)

HOW TO DECIDE Standard Courses Reading Comprehension Adequate writing skills Some critical thinking More teacher directed activities More structure Honors Courses Good critical analysis skills Good writing skills Good reading comprehension Some note taking skills Independent worker Problem solver More frequent tests Seminar Courses Divergent/independent thinker Strong writing skills Self-motivated Mastered note taking Enjoys learning for “learning sake” Pulls weight in group setting Handles large “chunks” of material May have fewer assignments More enrichment activities 15

ADVANCED PLACEMENT IS DIFFICULT Advanced Placement Mature Self-motivated Independent/divergent thinker Excellent critical analysis skills Mastered note taking Extensive reading & outside assignments – may be over 30 pages per day. Strong reading comprehension Assignments cover large chucks of material Excellent writing skills Must take the AP exam or accept a grade below earned grade and will not receive AP points toward weighted GPA. q q Can you read 30 pages a night and outline a chapter? Do you have the discipline to keep up with outside reading? Are you prepared to spend up to two hours on one course? Can you answer lengthy essay questions on tests? 16

FYI AP exam fee n Career Center Decision is final n Over the next 5 weeks we are meeting one-onone with students. n At this time, we are not aware of changes to the CC schedule. n Juniors: March 6 ACT – no fee, no registration necessary n