Registration 2018 12 th Grade

1. Registration 201812th Grade LYONS HIGH SCHOOL

2. Proud to be part of the Pride…High School Performance Matters What Matters? -Hard Work -Doing Homework -Taking Rigorous Courses -Getting Good Grades *The above are closely connected w/ success in college/ workplace. *As you select your schedule consult w/ your parents as they know what it takes to succeed after high school. Yes! Colleges do look at your Senior year course schedule when students apply to check on the rigor of classes (plan on 7 classes). Yes! The vast majority of you will have a surplus of credit (beyond 24.5) and if college bound you should exceed this if possible.

3. This Power point presentation will go in order of the items on your checklist,reference your checklist as you go through the registration process

4. Course Description Book • The Course Description Book provides information you need to make informed registration decisions. • Look through the book to find pertinent details and to seek answers to your questions.

5. Details of a Course English 10 Honors grade10 fall/spring prerequisite English 9 (Requires teacher recommendation) Summer reading is a mandatory part of this class. The course covers the strands of English (Oral Communication, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Research and Information management) with an intensity that the standard English 10 does not offer. Students will be expected to cover more material, experience and react to each unit with the depth and detail that are required in an advanced course. Indicates greater academic challenge, faster pace & greater depth of study Register for both semesters to complete the course and earn 1.0 credit Grade level of students who may take this course Course Name Course(s) you must have passed, &/or recommendations you need to be able to take this course What you can expect to learn in the course

6. St. Vrain Valley School District Graduation Requirements • 4.0 English • 3.0 Math • 3.0 Science • 3.0 Social Studies • 2.0 PE • .5 Health • .5 Practical arts • .5 Fine arts • 8.0 Electives • 24.5 Total Credits

7. Graduation Requirements /CCHE Comparison

8. Transcript: *Private/ personal info. *A transcript is the official record of student achievement. *Review your transcript/ grades/ credit earned * Note your GPA and Class rank

9. Credit Check/ Review: The credit check/ review, cross checks your transcript record with your progress towards meeting district graduation credit requirements

10. * courses to take next yearAlso….*Take a look at colleges you are considering & courses in HS that they require and could best prepare you for that college.Also….*If you hope to play sports in college check on NCAA (have increased their expectations) & NAIA requirements Use your Transcript & Credit Review to make decisions about…

11. Academic Plan 12th grade English College English, AP English Lang. & Composition OR AP Literature (will alternate annually) OR Select both Creative Writing and Mystery Lit. (each are a semester in length) Math Intermediate Algebra, Algebra 2, Trig/Pre-Calc, AP Calc, (Calculus 2 is a concurrent enrollment class FRCC) Science Environmental Science, Honors Chemistry, Earth Systems, Honors Physics, AP Biology Social Studies US History, AP US History, US/ CO Government, AP US Government (see credit check, must have had US History and US Government during your high school career in order to meet graduation requirements) Elective Choices: • World Language • Fine Arts: Music, Drama, Art • Practical Arts: Technology, Stage Tech, Music Tech, Video • PE • Miscellaneous: Yearbook, Concurrent Enrollment (see future slide)

12. Course Selection/ Request Form • Core Courses are listed by department. • Elective courses are listed by department. • If you need to make up a class, you may need to make this up in summer school, you are running out of time. Also, list the course(s) at the top of your selection form. • Make sure you are fully aware of the credits you need to meet graduation requirements.

13. Course Selection Form

14. Recommendations / Tryouts • Courses listed on the course selection form with no lines are based on teacher recommendation/ pre-requisites. **If you are not taking a course you were recommended for … write NOT TAKING next to it, otherwise you will be put in it. (Example: Recommended for 4 AP courses is too much work, put not taking next to the one you are eliminating) • Each student’s sheet is personalized and approved courses are highlighted for you. *If you have questions/ concern about a recommendation: • Check the course description book for pre-requisites. • Follow up with your current teacher in that content area.

15. Recommendations / Tryouts (cont’d) • Auditions for Jazz Band and Select Choir are coming up. • Interviews for Yearbook are coming up, listen for announcements. • Students selected for these programs will have this automatically entered into their course requests

16. Did you know AP Offers… • A high school curriculum of high academic intensity and quality such as that found in AP courses is the factor that most contributes to a student’s likelihood of completing a college degree. • Exposure to AP level curriculum is a much better predictor of college success than a student’s high school GPA or test scores. • AP courses are designed & updated to reflect what is taught at the college level. • An external evaluation holds course content to high standards. The AP exam is scored by college faculty and high school teachers at special grading sessions.

17. AP Courses • Prioritize AP Courses over Concurrent Courses (since Concurrent is not weighted typically (exception is Calc II/III) • Keep in mind “balance” is important you want to do well in your AP classes and be prepared for the exam. Recommend to take 3 or fewer college level courses (AP/Concurrent) in order to show best work and not be too overwhelmed. Remember you have other classes and commitments too! See Ms. Rominger if considering 4 courses. • See Ms. Rominger if interested in AP course not available at Lyons M/S.

18. Concurrent Enrollment at FRCC • Sign up on clipboard now during registration session. • Required Meeting Wednesday, March 14thlunch, Library. Receive info from Rominger. Process, paperwork, deadlines, application due date March/April (actual date will be given at meeting). • Opportunity for Juniors/ Seniors to take college classes. Must meet eligibility criteria (demonstrate college readiness; via grades/ attendance) • FRCC- up to 8 credit hours free (usually is 1-2 courses) • Student may earns both HS (.5 per class) and College credit. Courses are NOT weighted (exception Calculus II/ III are weighted) • Can take courses that are NOT available at Lyons HS & relevant to college/ career • Online courses/ evening/ summer courses are NOT permitted. • District pays TUITION ONLY for up to 2 classes per semester if student earns “C” or better grade. (D/F student must reimburse the district for tuition of course)

19. Concurrent Enrollment Cont’d • At required meeting: Students will be create or updateIndividual Career & Academic Plan & complete a Concurrent Enrollment Worksheet. Application and additional steps are required as well. • Following procedures, ability to handle rigor and demonstrate independence are all qualities necessary to perform at the collegiate level. Meeting all steps and deadlines (imperative) for concurrent enrollment prove your readiness or NOT. • Application Deadline in April 2018 for the Fall 2018 Semester.

20. Concurrent Enrollment CSU • Opportunity for Sophomores to take a college class. Must meet eligibility criteria (demonstrate college readiness; via grades/ attendance, 3.5 GPA minimum). • -- Sign up on Clipboard being circulated during this registration session. • Required Steps Follow Information/ Process/ Deadlines given to you by Debbie Bustamante. Applications are completed in March/April to participate in the Fall of 2018. • CSU “online”, is also part of your schedule as a class and you do have to attend the class at Lyons in person, it is not purely online. • Concurrent Courses are NOT weighted like Honors or AP courses so if you are trying to build you GPA prioritize those classes first. • Student may earns both HS (.5 per class) and College credit. • There is a cost involved (approx. $175.00 plus books & fees for a class) • District pays for TUITION ONLY. Student must earn “C” or better grade or they have to reimburse the district for the tuition cost.

21. Important to Know • 12th graders must be enrolled in 6-8 courses each semester. 6 is minimum district policy per Superintendent. Plan on 7-8 if you are going to college and want them to consider you a motivated student. • If you are behind in Core Credits and need to repeat a previous grade level core class, you must make it up during summer school. You may earn 1 credit (two classes, one each semester) in summer school. • You may also need to do e-credit recovery (evening classes) in addition to summer school.

22. SVVSD Policy for PE Waiver PE Waiver Conditions • A PE waiver is for students that are not able to fit PE into their schedules due to the rigorous amount of courses taken. • Student must have taken 7-8 classes per semester throughout their HS career (none of which can be aiding). • PE Waiver is applied for starting 2nd semester of your Junior year. • 1-2 PE courses are waived, credit is not awarded, rather requirement adjusted (still need 24.5 credits to graduate) Decisions made now/ or in the past may impact qualification for this later…your senior yr. * See Counselor soon if you are concerned you will not make PE credit requirement FYI Policy is different for classes of 2020+

23. What should I do if I want to improve my ACT or SAT score for college entrance or scholarship eligibility purposes? After you take the test in the spring Jr. Yr …immediately identify when the next test options are & determine which one(s) you will register for. Pay attention to registration deadlines (they may occur in summer). *SAT has June and early October offerings collegeboard.org for registration deadlines and info *ACT has June and September offerings act.org for registration deadlines and info Note: many of you will do early applications for college (this is becoming more standard) deadlines range from Nov. 1-15. In order to have your scores in for applications (they expect them) you would need to take a test session above. Which one to take? Colorado Colleges will honor either. Other colleges take a look at admissions on their websites.

24. College Search! • College/Career Fair Mead High School Gymnasium Thurs, March 15th. 5:00 -6:30 Open to all SVVSD students & their families. • Now is the time….Why now? • * You start college applications in October… they are due Nov./Dec. • * Use Spring and Summer to research & determine college interests/ possibilities. • * Visit Colleges now, over Spring Break, Spring season & Summer. Fall is a backup. (it is extremely stressful to visit all schools in the fall and make a decision). The best way to narrow you choices is to visit the campus! • * Enter your Senior Year with a list of your choices. Most Seniors apply to 2-5 colleges. Have your top choice, back up plan….back up back up plan etc. Tools to assist your College Search: AWESOME! Naviance(on our school homepage) use supermatch tool and more under the college tab. * BIG Future! College Board bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search *College In Colorado (you can search colleges nationwide, not just Colorado) collegeincolorado.org The above sites also offer career interest related materials and activities. *College Score card comparison tool collegescorecard.ed.gov *Check out Colorado Collegiate Handbook from our Library. Download the Scholly app and start looking for scholarships (google play or itunes)

25. SENIOR YEAR August Check in on assigned day. Make schedule changes if needed. Sept. Monitor academic progress seek help/ support when needed (all yr). Students strongly encouraged take rigorous courses.Register in summer take/retake ACT Sept. &/or SAT early Oct. October- Begin college application process (early applications due Nov.) Attend College Fairs and/or meet with college admiss counselors/reps make campus visits.Request letters of recommendation from your teachers and/or counselor / coach who are familiar with you/ your academic potential. You may also ask an employer for a recommendation letter. Resumes are completed in your English classes. Complete and make copies. Give one to each person that is writing a recommendation letter for you college applications or scholarships. Complete FAFSA. November- Early College Application Deadlines December -Finalize standard deadline college applications and submit make transcript requests the first week of December to be mailed before the winter break. January- The Local Scholarship packets will be givenLyons High Seniors with relevant scholarships. Submit scholarship applications according to identified deadlines. February As detailed in the Local Scholarships packet, submit applications to the counseling office or to the specified organizations listed. April Notify your chosen college that you will attend in the fall. Notify Kathy Slauson of your College choice. May Take Advanced Placement examinations, if appropriate. Complete your senior check out. A Final transcript will be sent to your chosen college. This one is free! GRADUATE!!

26. Deadline • Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Turn in your.. Completed and signed Course Selection Form • Give this to your English Teacher, he/ she will keep it until the next step (in the computer lab).