MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 2013

MOUNTAIN HOME HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 2013 -2014 Pre-registration Let’s Get Going to Your Junior Year!!!!

Today we will: �Our goals for today are to: üGo over graduation requirements üReview your transcripts üGo over how to select classes for next year!

Graduation Requirements � English………………… 8 credits � Math………… 6 credits ◦ Algebra…………………. . 2 credits ◦ Geometry………………. . 2 credits ◦ Senior year……………… 2 credits � Science………………… 6 credits ◦ Lab based………………… 4 credits � Social Studies………… 7 credits ◦ US History………………. . 4 credits ◦ Government……………. . 2 credits ◦ Economics………………. 1 credit � Humanities…………… 2 credits � Physical Education…. . 2 credits

Graduation Requirements (Continued) � Computer Technology………. 1 credit � Health……………. . . 1 credit � Speech……………. . 1 credit � Electives…………… 16 credits � CREDIT TOTAL………………… 50 CREDITS

But that’s not all… � ISAT – PASS THEM THIS SPRING AND NEVER TAKE THEM AGAIN!!!!! ◦ Reading ◦ Math ◦ Language Usage � College Entrance Exam ◦ ACT ◦ SAT ◦ COMPASS � Senior Project (by the end of your junior year)

Your Transcript �A ◦ ◦ ◦ transcript reflects: All the classes you have taken in high school; The letter grade you received in each class; Any credit you received for each class; Your grade point average (GPA); Number of credits attempted; Number of credits earned. When reviewing your transcript…if you notice something you believe is an error please let me know! I have some handwritten notes of things that need to be fixed. They will be fixed before you receive it next.

Reading your transcript Term Year and School Course Name Credit Earned Grade Level Grade Earned

Reading your transcript (continued) Standardized Test Summary Grade Level / Semester Summary Credit Summary

Where do you stand? To be considered a junior for the 2013 – 2014 school year, a student must have accrued a minimum of 22 credits prior to the start of the school year. ◦ Students with less than 22 credits will be: �Reclassified as sophomores; �Will not be eligible for Junior level classes –including TA spots; �Be assigned a new counselor. This is non-negotiable

Evaluation of credits � Based upon information from your transcript, earned credits are marked on a credit evaluation sheet.

Reading the Credit Evaluation Sheet �A listed credit marked with check mark or the name of the class has already been earned. �I did not mark the courses you are currently in. You can mark those with a circle if you would like. � Anything left unmarked is a credit still needed.

THE COURSE CATALOG Table of Contents – Look at all the info! Ø Many, many name changes- READ THE BOOK!! Ø Page 5! Online Registration info. Ø Course Change info. Ø Page 6 Course Change. Ø Ø Dual Credit Courses pages 10 -14 New course! Philosophy. Ø DC Sociology offered this year. Psych will be back next year. Ø

How do I decide what to take? � Required ◦ American Literature ◦ US History 2 ◦ Economics � Highly Recommended ◦ Math ◦ Science Then Prioritize: • Classes needed to graduate; • Classes needed for college admissions; • Classes to further your knowledge / skills for post-high school goals; • Wants

Let’s talk about math… � Some of you are looking at Junior year as the year without math; however, I would encourage you to keep going! � Some of you don’t have the wiggle room to take a year off- are you missing a semester of algebra or geometry? � You can always retake a class to improve your grade or GPA. � Push yourself! Colleges love RIGOR!!!!

Also why to take math and & science! � Next year you will take the SAT and taking math and chemistry will have you on the right track to have great scores for the ACT or SAT!!! � Just imagine how much you forget over a weekend or the summer. Do you want to take your SAT with a year off of math? � Pathways to success are important. Four years of math and science are just as important as four years of English.

Pay attention to details… � As you select courses be sure you pay attention to: ◦ ◦ Grade level requirements; Course length; Pre-requisites; Instructor permission. Get those signatures!!!!!!

Filling out the form Course # Course Title (1 st Semester) Course # Course Title (2 nd Semester) 01054 American Literature 1 01054 American Literature 04103 04201 or 12105 US History II 2 04103 US History II Economics or Business Econ 3 Yearlong A 4 Yearlong A Yearlong B 5 Yearlong B Semester A 6 Semester B 7 8 9

Summer School � Options ◦ ◦ Mountain Home High School (onsite) Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) Richard Mc. Kenna online BYU online Taking summer school classes can enable you to make up credits, get ahead or take courses you may not otherwise be able to take.

Come be Juniors together! �Do your work! �Earn your credits! �Investigate your future! �Use Naviance! �Ask questions! �Be involved! �You are 2015!