Registration success 2011_12
-
Upload
brian-ewbank -
Category
Education
-
view
916 -
download
0
description
Transcript of Registration success 2011_12
Welcome to
Eastern Alamance High School!
Registration Success!
Introductions
Dave Ebert, Principal
Ako Barnes, Assistant Principal-Grade 9 Principal
Wendy Nelms, Assistant Principal
Lizzie Hooker, Student Services
Erin Stoker, Student Services
Amber Bible, Student Services
Robin Dorsett, Math Department Chair
David Hood, English Department Chair
Charlotte Whipp, Exceptional Children’s Chair
Agenda Future Ready Core and Graduation
Requirements 9th Grade Courses Options Career and Technical Education Offerings Course Placement Registration Process Optional Breakout Session Information Closing
Registration is about deciding the right classes that will….
Meet your graduation requirements Help complete your academic plan of
study Interest you Challenge you Help you on a career path
Making wise choices will help put you on
the Right Track for Your Future!
Extra-Curricular Activities
Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities offered after school. Some of these opportunities include:Athletics (must meet NC High School
Athletic Association eligibility requirements) Please visit the Athletics Information Table
Located in the Main LobbyClubs and Organizations
For information - visit the school website
Virtual Elective Fair
Virtual catalog of EAHS Elective courses
CTE, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Physical Education
Will be posted soon on our school website.
Future Ready Core Graduation Requirements
Lizzie Hooker
FUTURE READY CORE
The Future Ready core is designed to prepare all students for careers and college learning in the 21st century.
Students will be required to complete 25 units of credits in order to graduate in ABSS.
The following units will be required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core:
Graduation Requirements
4 Mathematics Units 4 English Units 4 Social Studies Units 3 Science Units 1 Health and Physical Education Unit 6 Elective Units 3 Additional Credits
TOTAL 25 Credits Units
Earning Credits
A “credit” represents one course that a student takes for an entire semester and earns at least a 70 average for the course. (includes final exam counting as 25% of final grade.)
Students at EAHS take 4 courses each semester, so there is an opportunity to earn up to 8 credits in a regular school year.
EOC Test Standard
English 2, Algebra 1 and Biology have state mandated End of Course test.
Students must score a level III (70%) on the test in order to get credit for the course.
This is in addition to passing the teacher standard for the course.
Promotion Requirements
To be promoted from: Grade 9 to Grade 10: A student
must earn a minimum of 6 credits. Grade 10 to Grade 11: A student
must have earned a minimum of 12 credits.
Grade 11 to Grade 12: A student must have earned a minimum of 20 credits.
Grade 9 Courses
Wendy Nelms
Course Offerings for Grade 9
ENGLISH
English I CP
English I Honors
MATH
Foundations of Algebra & Algebra I
Algebra I
Geometry or Geometry Honors
Course Offerings for Grade 9SCIENCE
Earth Science/Earth Science Honors
Biology Honors (Must have taken and passed Algebra I)
SOCIAL STUDIES
World History
World History Honors
HEALTH/PE
Health & Physical Education
Course Offerings for Grade 9SUGGESTED 9th GRADE ELECTIVES
Fine Arts
Mixed Chorus
Band - Fall
Band - Spring
Visual Arts I
Theatre Arts I
Dance I
Career and Technical Education Center
Ako Barnes
Course Offerings for Grade 9SUGGESTED 9th GRADE ELECTIVES
Career and Technical Education Automotive Service Core and Sustainable Construction (prerequisite course for Carpentry) Drafting I Foods I Interior Design I Marketing Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Publisher Microsoft Excel and Access Multimedia and Webpage Design Parenting and Child Development Personal Finance Principles of Business and Finance Sports and Entertainment Marketing I Biomedical Technology (CTEC) Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering Design (CTEC) Scientific and Technical Visualization I (CTEC)
Course Placement and Recommendations
Amber Bible
Course Placement Criteria
In order to determine the correct placement of all Freshman students in appropriate level courses we use multiple criteria and data including:Achievement scores as measured on the NC End
of Grade Test in Reading and Math.EVAAS Prediction DataAcademic Performance
Teacher RecommendationClassroom performance (work ethic and effort)
and Attendance
Math Placement
Determined by 8th grade Math Course, Performance Data (listed in the previous slide), and Teacher Recommendation.
Based on the course placement criteria previously mentioned, entering 9th grade students should register for the following math course(s):
Math Placement
Current Grade 8 Math Course: Grade 9
Algebra 1Geometry orGeometry H
Advanced Math 8Algebra 1
One semester
Math 8
Foundations of Algebra and Algebra 1 for year-
long Algebra
Foundations of Algebra
This course is designed to assist students in mastering the prerequisite skills necessary for success in Algebra 1.
Foundations is essentially a year-long
Algebra Course designed to provide additional time to cover the concepts.
It is designed to build a strong foundation for all future math courses.
Honors course registration
If you believe that your student should participate in honors classes as a Freshman at Eastern Alamance High School, please do the following: Attend the optional informational session after
general session here in the auditorium this evening. If a parent opts for their child to be in an honors
course who does not meet the previously mentioned criteria, please obtain an Interest Form from the Honors Breakout session. Students will also need to complete a honors waiver form prior to registration.
Once a student is enrolled in an Honors course they must remain for the entire course duration.
Parents must sign and return the printed registration and return it to their Middle School Language Arts teacher by the specified date on the form.
Registration Process
Erin Stoker
Registration Process
Registration Forms and Curriculum Guides will be distributed to students next week and will also be available on the ABSS website www.abss.k12.nc.us beginning February 6th.
Students will register via internet through Career Cruising. Go to www.eah.abss.k12.nc.us and follow the directions.
It is recommended that students & parents follow registration suggestions from 8th grade teachers & counselors to help students have a successful 9th grade year.
9th grade students will register individually with School Counselors during the week of February 6th-10th at Woodlawn and Hawfields Middle Schools.
Registration Steps
Review 9th grade course offerings with your middle school teachers.
Complete the registration online/at school with counselors
Each Student must choose 8 courses (4 each semester) and 4 alternate electives including: 1 English 1 Math 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 Health/PE 3 Electives (top 3 choices) Plus 4 alternate electives
Final Registration Steps
Students will also be meeting with Eastern H.S. counselors to register during the week of February 6th-10th.
Parents must sign and return the printed registration form and return it to their Middle School Language Arts teacher by February 17th.
Optional Breakout Sessions
EAHS Honors Program-AuditoriumCourses Available and Criteria
EAHS Exceptional Children’s Program-Media CenterProgram Information for students served
under an IEP(Individualized Education Plan).
Stay Tuned for more Information regarding….
New Student Orientation for Parents and Students prior to the Start of the 2012-2013 school year!
Thank you for
attending EAHS
Registration Success!