High School Course Registration - PowerPoint Presentation

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High School Course Registration

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Guidance DepartmentJackie

Brenny

-> Last names A-M

Brandon

Stoermann

-> Last names N-Z

Joanna Sawyer - > Middle School

Kate

Mager

-> Guidance Secretary

Academic Support, Credits for Graduation, College, Careers, Personal/Social Development, Class Schedules, Night/summer school, etc.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

43 Total Credits, including:

A. 31 Required Classes

- 8 English credits

- 7 Social credits

- 6 Math credits

- 6 Science credits

- 1 Health credit

- 2 Fine Arts credits

- 1 Physical Ed. credits

AND

B. 12 Elective credits

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Registration ResourcesWhile going through this Powerpoint I encourage you to take notes and write down classes that you plan to Register for or ones you are thinking about selecting.Towards the end of this

Powerpoint

I will show you how to access all of the Registration materials and how to actually Register in Parent Portal.

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Blended Course Offerings Blended courses are a combination of face-to-face classes and

Online/Independent

Learning.

A

typical week

would be

3 days

you are in

a regular

classroom;

while 2 days would

be Online or Independent

days on your own either at home or

at

school. Some weeks you might be expected to attend class everyday depending on what you are working on in

class. Students also are able

to receive extra support from

their teacher

on days when they aren’t required to be in class.

In

Parent Portal while registering

you

can search “Blended”

and all the Blended class options will be displayed.

Blended

Health

(1 Semester Required sometime between 10

th

– 12

th

grade

)

Blended English 11 (full year, 11

th

grade

)

Blended Contemporary Issues through Literature (1 Semester, 12

th

grade)

Blended Geometry (full year)

Blended College Pre-Calculus (full year)

Blended Biology (full year)

Blended

World History

(full year, 11

th

grade)

AP Blended

World History

(full year, 11

th

grade

)

Blended Government (1 Semester, 12

th

grade)

Blended Economics (1 Semester, 12

th

grade)

Blended College Sociology (1 Semester, 11

th

and 12

th

grade)

Blended College Psychology (1 Semester, 11

th

and 12

th

grade)

Blended Spanish II (full year)

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Math

Current Math Class

Math 8 (Linear Alg. or SWS Math)



Algebra 1 (8

th

grade)



Geometry



Algebra II  College Pre-Calculus 

10

th

-12

th

Grade Math

Math 9

- One semester –

(Exponential Algebra)

- One semester –

(Probability & Statistics)

Geometry or Blended Geometry

Algebra II

College

Algebra / College Pre-Calculus / Blended Coll. Pre-

Calc

/

AP

Statistics

AP Calculus or AP Statistics

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Science For 9th grade you are required to

choose from the following science courses:

Physical Science - (2 Semesters)

Pre-AP Physical Science - (2 Semesters)

Principles of Biomedical Science (2 Semesters, can receive college credit and fulfills your Biology credit)

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ScienceFor 10Th grade you are required to choose from the following science courses:

AP or Regular

Biology or Blended Biology

- (2 Semesters)

Principles of Biomedical Science (2 S

emesters

, can receive college

credit, this class fulfills

your Biology credit

)

Pre-AP Physical Science (2 Semesters, 10

th graders would choose this course if you took “Princ. of Biomed” as a 9th grader)

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ScienceFor 11th grade you are required to choose from the following science courses

:

Required

: AP/Regular

Chemistry

or AP/Regular

Physics

Electives: Biomedical Science classes or Forensic

Science

For

12

th grade you can elect to choose from the following science courses: (whichever Science course you didn’t take as a Junior)AP or Regular Chemistry AP or Regular PhysicsBiomedical Science classes or Forensic Science

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Science Electives (grades 9-12) (can receive college credit in these courses and save a lot of $ instead of paying for these courses while in college)Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (counts as a Biology credit)

Explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history and explore treatments.

Human Body Systems-

Examine interactions of body systems, build organ/tissues on

Maniken

, monitor body functions, and solve fictional medical cases, etc.

Medical Interventions-

Investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students learn about the Human DNA, evaluate cancer treatment. Through fictional cases students are exposed to many different areas of healthcare.

Biomedical Innovation Independent Study (12

th

graders)

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Science Electives Forensic Science- grades 11 and 12 (semester or full year)Topics include crime scene analysis, physical evidence, forensics, DNA and fingerprint analysisWildlife Biology (full year)NEW course- Online Medical Terminology- This class will introduce you to the language/terms used in the medical field.

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Social Studies

9

th

Grade requirements

Human Geography

(1 Semester)- 1 Credit

or

AP Human Geography (2 Semesters) – 2 Credits10th Grade requirements US History 10 or AP US History (both are full year)

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Social Studies 11th

Grade requirements

World History

or Blended World History

AP

World

History or Blended AP World History

12

th Grade requirements 1 Semester of the following: Government Blended Government AP Government & Politics 1

Semester of the following:

Economics

Blended Economics

College Macroeconomics

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Social Studies Electives Keep in mind that these are electives that do not count toward the 7 core social studies credits needed for graduation. Each of these electives are only 1 Semester.

College

Sociology or Blended College Sociology

College

Psychology or Blended Psychology

History through Film

Military History (grades

11 and 12

)

Trending Topics (grades 9-12)

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English Requirements9th grade English 910th gradeEnglish 10 or

English 10 Honors

11

th

grade

English 11

or

Blended English 11 or

AP

Eng Lang. and Composition 11

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English Requirements 12th grade- need 1 full year of English Full year of AP Eng. Lit and Composition 12Or

1

Semester- Contemporary

Issues through Literature

or Blended Contemporary Issues through Literature or

Global Perspectives through

Literature

And

1 Semester- Adv

anced

Public Speaking or Creative Writing or Senior Composition

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Senior English Course DescriptionsContemporary Issues through Literature (also Blended option)- Students will analyze fiction /non-fiction selections from writers

from the U.S. to analyze current

issues facing

America.

Global Perspectives

through Literature- Students will

analyze fiction /non-fiction

selections

from writers outside of the United States to analyze how culture and tradition impact our lives.

Advanced Public Speaking- Students will learn how to speak effectively at an advanced level through the use of various speech formats such as debates, persuasive speaking, informative speaking, Socratic seminars, etc.

Creative Writing- Students will master writing techniques through the use of various writing formats such as poetry, sketches, short stories, personal essays, and literary analysis.

Senior Composition- Students will master writing techniques through the use of writing formats such as argumentative, expository, analytical, and journalistic compositions.

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AVIDAVID is a program/class that teaches students skills to help them prepare for collegeAvailable to 6th- 12th gradersIf this is a class you are interested in please register for it. You can also talk to your counselor for more info about this class.

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FINE ARTS COURSESFrom Art Dept. Clay 1/2/3Clay Advanced HandbuildingDigital Art- Explore use of technology as an artistic tool. Students will use social networking/Internet to promote their work.

Drawing 1/2/3

Intro to Art and Design

Jewelry 1/2/3

Painting 1/2/3

Sculpture

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FINE ARTS COURSESFrom Music Dept.

High School Band

High School Choir

Combo High School Band/Choir

Option

AP Music Theory

Music Tech

History of Rock-n-Roll

Guitar

Rock Band Experience

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FINE ARTS COURSES FACS DepartmentCulinary Arts I - will provide a foundation of culinary skills. Students will gain knowledge, skills and understanding of food preparation techniques and baking methods. Students will participate in culinary labs that provide hands on learning experiences. Culinary Arts

II -

you will prepare food from around the world to deepen your understanding of culinary techniques. Students will participate in a variety of culinary labs that will move beyond the basics.

Interior Design and Housing- Learn how to design your own living space. This course will teach you how to apply the principles and elements of design to develop interior spaces that meet specific needs. This course will be project-based with many different studio assignments that will be done in class.

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Industrial TechWoods 1/2/3 Construction/CarpentryWelding Fabrication 1 and 2Digital Photography

1

Industrial Technology Apprenticeship (grades 11/12)

Small Engines &

Power Sports

Intro to Graphic Design

Student News

Computer Aided

Engineering and Design

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Phy Ed1 Semester of Phy

Ed

R

equired

for Graduation (needs to be Aerobics or Strength Training or Total Fitness)

Aerobics

(

various levels)

Strength

Training and Speed Development (various levels)

Strength Training and Speed Development for Females

Total Fitness (various levels)Team Sports (various levels, must have already completed your P.E. requirement, Basketball, volleyball, softball, touch football, soccer, etc.) Yoga (must have already completed your P.E. requirement)Individual and Dual Activities (must have already completed your P.E. requirement, fishing/archery/tennis/golf/pickle ball/Frisbee golf, etc.) First Aid/CPR (doesn’t count as your Health credit, just an elective)

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World Languages Grades 9-12. All classes year-long. Can receive college credit as a Junior/Senior in College German and College Spanish.

German

1 and 2

German 102- College Elementary German

Spanish 1 and 2. Blended Spanish 2 is also an option.

College Intermediate Spanish II

French

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Other Class OpportunitiesRequired class- 1 Semester of Health (10th- 12th grade)NEW

course- Online Medical Terminology- This class will introduce you to the language/terms used in the medical

field.

Certified

Nursing Assistant (10

th

- 12

th

grade, 1 semester)- Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant first is often required in most LPN or RN college programs in Minnesota for Nursing.

Personal

Finance- Focus on “real world” Math skills that will help prepare you for the future. Peer Tutor (11th and 12th grade)- Work with a teacher to help students in their classroom.

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Other Class Opportunities ProStart- For students who are interested in Culinary Arts. 1st Semester you would learn a lot of the foundational skills and do a lot of practice in the area of food preparation. 2

nd

Semester you would actually take part in

a couple of

competitions

against other schools in the area of food preparation.

Need to have already completed Culinary Arts 1 or 2

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Other Class Opportunities CTE Internship- This is a paid work experience opportunity open to all Juniors and Seniors (1 Semester or the full school year). You may be able to take your current job and turn it into a CTE Internship if it falls in one of the four areas below. Otherwise a Work-Based Learning Coordinator will assist you in finding a job for the Internship. Your occupation will have to be in one of the following areas: Family Consumer Science, Health Sciences, Industrial Technology, or Business. Whichever area your job is going to fall in; you also will have to take a class in school in that same area.

Most students that take part in this program will have it as their 6

th

hour class and leave school after 5

th

hour to go to work.

You also are required to complete one hour per week

in the classroom as a part of

this program.

You will get a credit each Semester as long as you meet all requirements. Students are responsible for Transportation to and from work.

If you are interested in doing this: Register for CTE Internship and you also must fill out the following form at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8qfpj5zoiroRQw56mQsc3nfkLdBIUvYGg-VOd4Z7QIi3JQw/viewform

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Online 728If you are interested in taking Online classes next Fall you need to enter the correct course associated with Online. Online course offerings are found on the “Course Offerings List” on the Registration website In Parent Portal when picking your classes you can search “Online” and all the Online options will be listed (Course Number will start with “6”)

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Special Ed StudentsRegister for your classes but be aware that your case manager may adjust your class schedule to better suit your needs.Special Ed courses are listed in the “Course Offerings List” and “Course Description Guide” found on the Registration website. Talk to your case manager during Advisory for assistance with Registering

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COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Most 4-year colleges in Minnesota require 2 years of the same world language.

Some colleges also require a year or more of visual/performing arts. U of MN colleges have this requirement (band, choir, drawing, painting, etc

.).

Some

4-year colleges (such as U of MN) also require you to be taking Math and Science courses as Seniors

. All students planning to enroll in a 4-year college we encourage to take a Math and Science as Seniors.

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DO NOT Register for the following classes- special forms are required from

the guidance

office for enrollment

Study Hall

Early Release/Late Arrival – 11

th

& 12

Th

Grade

Proctor – 11

th

& 12th GradeIndependent Study -11th & 12th Grade

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Choosing your Electives by Department*** These are the Departments where you will be choosing your electives from:

Art

Avid

Family and Consumer Science

Health and

Phy

Ed

Industrial Technology

Music

Science Electives and Biomedical Courses

Social Studies Electives

World Languages

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Registration Resources*** To access all of the Registration materials- Go to the school website and under the “Counseling” tab click on “Registration Information”. Here you can access the “Course

Offerings

List”, this

“High School

Registration

Powerpoint

”, etc.

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How to Register Online

All Registration will be done in your Parent Portal

account

.

After logging in to Parent Portal you will click the “Course Registration link” on the left-hand side below your name. You will now be able to click the “Course Search” tab found around the middle of the screen.

When entering courses you do not have to enter in the full course title.

After you enter a course in select “Request this course” and the courses are automatically saved and listed

on the left-hand side here.

Make sure to enter in both Semesters of year-long courses. You are finished when you have 12 classes entered in.

**** DEADLINE!-

The Registration Window in Parent Portal is open from Dec. 9th - Dec. 23rd. This is for all students who will be entering into 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Please complete your Registration in a timely manner.