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Freshmen Preview Night: Class of 2018 Counseling Staff Guide & Graduation Requirements

Learn about course selections, placement options, Arizona university entrance requirements, and choosing classes for a successful high school journey. Understand the selection criteria for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies while exploring elective options. Get valuable information on ASU, UofA, NAU, and GCU entrance requirements and tips for a great freshman year. Stay informed about honors classes, career pathways, ECAP, AzCIS, and apply for BioMed program at CVHS.

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Freshmen Preview Night: Class of 2018 Counseling Staff Guide & Graduation Requirements

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  1. FRESHMEN PREVIEW NIGHT Class of 2018

  2. Counseling Staff All 9th grade Ms. Manganaro

  3. Counseling Staff Mrs. Contreras Ms. Harter Mr. Hutchins Ms. Scherrer

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 4 Phys. Ed. 1 Math 4 Electives 4.5 Science 3 CTE/FA 2 Social St. 3 Computers .5 TOTAL- 22 1 Semester = ½ credit ; 1 Year = 1 credit

  5. ASU-UofA-NAU- GCU-ASU-UofA-NAU-GCU-ASU-UofA-NAU-GCU-- ARIZONA UNIVERSITY’S ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS English 4 Soc. Studies 2 Math 4 Fine Arts 1 Lab Science 3 Foreign Lang. 2 These 16 “core courses” can be met within the 22 credits needed for graduation.

  6. CHOOSING CLASSES • Grade Level – 9th • Length– semester or year • Credit – .5 or 1.0 • Other – signature or application required

  7. ENGLISH PLACEMENT English 8 English I Hnrs English Hnrs Eng I

  8. MATH PLACEMENT Math 8 Algebra I (Math Topics 1/2)

  9. Honors 8th Grade Math Honors Geometry (Honors Math Topics 3/4)

  10. SCIENCE PLACEMENT Honors Science 8 Science 8 Honors Lab Biology Lab Biology

  11. ***Social Studies****Optional for 9th graders:World Studies or AP World History

  12. Why Should I take World History as a 9th grader? • History requirements can be met by 11th grade- leaving more room for electives: Criminal Justice Current World Affairs Psychology Sociology AP European History AP Psychology Benefits students interested in EVIT

  13. AP vs. Regular World History • AP is a college level course in high school. • AP uses a college-level textbook and requires advanced reading and writing skills. • AP world history is a 50% writing course. • AP allows opportunity to take exam for college credit.

  14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Male/ PE – Female BeginningDance Athletes- Intro. Sports Training

  15. ELECTIVES • Choose carefully • Signatureif required • Interests/Abilities • LIST ALTERNATES • A-Hour/ 8th Hour option

  16. Typical Freshman Schedule English1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 World History1.0 PE 1.0 Elective 1.0 (Computers/ Foreign Lang.) 6 credits

  17. Timeline: • Registration Forms are due Monday the 24th to Science Teachers! • Students will receive schedules this summer

  18. Honors Classes / Testing Currently in Honors- Please have teachers sign/initial registration form. Seeking Honors Placement- South Valley JH students - May 9th (sign up in front office- SVJH) ***Not currently in GPS- we will have information when you enroll.

  19. CVHS Career Pathways

  20. ECAP and AzCIS • Education and Career Action Plan • 4 Components • Extracurricular List • Career Plan • Academic Plan • Postsecondary Plan • AzCIS Website

  21. Open Enrollment • Anyone not residing in CVHS boundaries needs to apply. • Forms due immediately to CVHS.

  22. Students Applying to BioMedcvhsbiomed.net Completed Applications due March 7th online.

  23. Summer School • Information: www.gilbertschools.net • Gilbert High School • Registration begins 3/3 • June 2nd -26th • $160 per half credit

  24. HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR! Academics Clubs Activities Get Involved!

  25. Thank You & Good Night

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