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1 Mead High School Junior to Senior Planning and Registration

2 College and Career Readiness

Graduation Requirements Subject Credits English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 World History/Geography 1.0 US History 1.0 US/CO Government 1.0 Physical Education 2.0 Health 0.5 Practical Arts 0.

3 Graduation Requirements Subject Credits English 4.0 Math 3.0 Science 3.0 World History/Geography 1.0 US History 1.0 US/CO Government 1.0 Physical Education 2.0 Health 0.5 Practical Arts 0.5 Fine Arts 0.5 Electives 8.0 TOTAL CREDITS years of English College Admissions 4 years of math (algebra 1 and higher) 3 years of science 3 years of social studies 2-3 years of foreign language (same language) 2 or more additional academic electives Most colleges have additional requirements not listed here. Advanced Placement, Honors and Concurrent Enrollment classes are strongly encourages by colleges to ensure students are academically prepared for the rigor of college level work.

Importance of Education Education Average Annual Salary Unemployment Rate Professional Degree $102,200 2% Doctorate Degree $91,000 2% Master s Degree $70,000

4 Importance of Education Education Average Annual Salary Unemployment Rate Professional Degree $102,200 2% Doctorate Degree $91,000 2% Master s Degree $70,000 3% Bachelor s Degree $56,500 4% Associate s Degree $44,800 5% Some College-no degree $40,400 7% High School Diploma $35,400 7% High School Dropout $25,100 11%

6 What are you going to do after high school? Eat Cheetos, play video games and live in my parents basement Work 4yr college Mead HS Military 2yr college Trade School

Careers based on post-secondary plan Mead HS

Trade School Full-time Employment Engineer

Nurse Emergency Medical Technician Military

Teacher Pre-school Teacher Combat Operations

7 Careers based on post-secondary plan Mead HS Diploma 4 year college 2 year college Military Trade School Full-time Employment Engineer Energy Technology Cyber Security Welding Labor Nurse Emergency Medical Technician Military Police Electrician Sales Elementary or Secondary Teacher Pre-school Teacher Combat Operations HVAC Food/Beverage Pre-Law Paralegal Intelligence Automotive Hospitality

8 College: Are you prepared?

9 What are you doing to prepare? College admission factors: GPA: Core GPA is Important Colleges will look through your transcript to see what your grades are in core classes. Core GPA Cumulative GPA Rigor: Honors and Advanced Placement classes. College bound students should plan on taking AP and/or Concurrent Enrollment classes during 11 th and 12 th grade Test Scores: SAT (or ACT) Prepare for the SAT using Khan Academy All juniors will take the SAT on April 10 th at Mead HS Extra Curricular Activities, Community Service and Leadership GET INVOLVED and TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES!

10 SAT

11 ICAP and Course Selection

13 Advanced Placement Classes AP classes are roughly equivalent to college courses. After completing an AP class, students take the AP exam in that subject, which can earn them credits and accelerated placement in college.

AP Capstone is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges.

14 AP Capstone is an innovative program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Seminar: AP Seminar provides sustained practice of investigating issues from multiple perspectives and cultivates student writing abilities so they can craft, communicate, and defend evidence-based arguments. AP Research: Students will develop the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research to produce and defend a scholarly academic thesis. AP Capstone Diploma AP Seminar, AP Research and 4 additional AP courses. Must receive a score of 3 or better on each AP Exam. AP Seminar and Research Certificate AP Seminar and AP Research with a score of 3 or better on both AP Exams.

16 Mead Energy Academy Mead Energy Academy will prepare students for college studies, technical education, certification programs and the workforce. Studies include the following industries: Coal, Conservation, Geothermal, Hydro-Electric, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Solar and Wind. Principles of Energy Science Energy Industry Practices GIS Energy Systems and Technology AP Environmental Science Energy Academy Senior Capstone Students interested in pursuing the Mead Energy Academy (MEA) Certificate should complete the MEA application. See Mr. Pratt or Mr. Valette for more details about the Mead Energy Academy.

17 Why take Energy Academy classes? Take science classes that apply to all career fields Potential college credit available Careers in energy are everywhere! Opportunity for job shadowing experience GIS - Geographic Information Systems - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs! Mr. Pratt is pretty cool Opportunity to travel to colleges or organizations through energy competitions Looks great on college and scholarship applications Field Trips Everyone loves Field Trips! The new Energy Academy classrooms and lab are going to be AWESOME! Complete an application to get more involved in the Mead Energy Academy

18 NCAA Athletic Eligibility Do you want to play sports in college? Make sure you are taking enough NCAA approved core classes throughout high school Register with the NCAA during your sophomore or junior year at Notify your counselor about your intent to play sports in college during Registration.

19 Mead High School Registration Process 1. Registration: Students will review the Course Description Book (Mead HS Website), their transcript and all registration materials. Students will completely fill out all registration forms. 2. Complete all components of your ICAP Naviance SVVSD 11 th Grade ICAP Survey Naviance Do What You Are (career assessment) Naviance Add at least 1 college to Colleges I m Thinking About 3. Online Registration (Infinite Campus): Students will login to their Infinite Campus account and enter their course requests for the classes listed on their registration form, as well as their backup choices. 4. Registration Interview with Counselor: Students will meet with their counselor to discuss and finalize their course requests. Counselors will review and verify that all ICAP components have been completed on Naviance. Counselors will verify all course requests have been entered in Infinite Campus correctly. All registration forms need to be completed and submitted to your counselor at this time. (Feb 5, 8 and 14 during US Government classes)

20 Registration Materials Mead HS Course Description Book (Mead HS Website) 12 th Course Selection Form and Academic Planning Worksheet Registration Instructions and Counselor Interview Schedule ICAP Instructions Course Offerings handout Supplemental Forms (Available in the Counseling Office and MHS website) Time Release Form Elementary/Middle Tutor Form Student Council Application Yearbook Application Self Defense Application

21 Available on the Mead HS website

22 Course Descriptions and Prerequisites Course Number A = Sem 1 B = Sem 2 Name of course Description of course Check for Prerequisites

23 Review your Transcript Credit Check Form Make sure to talk to your counselor about failed classes

24 Repeating Failed Classes Repeating failed core classes at Mead HS is no longer an option for the following classes: English 9, 10, 11, 12 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Intermediate Algebra World Geo/History, US History, US Government Biology and Chemistry Students will still have the option to repeat Health and World Language classes.

25 Credit Recovery Options: Summer School (registration in May) Summer ecredit Recovery (registration in May) Fall 2018 ecredit Recovery (after Mead HS) BYU Independent Study Talk to your counselor about which option is best for you

26 AP Classes and Math Placement Advanced Placement Classes There is NO application or recommendations needed to take AP classes at Mead HS. Some AP classes have prerequisites. Talk to your counselor and teachers to learn more about specific AP classes and whether your ready for this challenge. AP Chemistry, AP Biology and AP Calculus BC are 1.5 credits, which will take up three spots on your registration form. College bound students are STRONGLY encouraged to take AP classes. Math Recommendations Your math teacher has made a math recommendation for you in Infinite Campus. You cannot remove this request from IC. If you disagree with your math recommendation, meet with your math teacher to discuss this with them. If a recommended math class needs to be changed, then your counselor will make the change to your course requests in IC.

27 Concurrent Enrollment EARN COLLEGE CREDIT / FREE TUITION Students can take up to two pre-approved college classes each semester of their junior and senior year through Front Range Community College or Aims Community College. SVVSD will pay the tuition for these classes if you earn a C or better, but you ll be expected to pay for your books & fees. If you earn a D or F, then you must repay the tuition to SVVSD You may add the college classes offered at Mead HS to your registration form and Infinite Campus, but will have to complete additional paperwork in March. Students may also take classes at the Longmont campus of Front Range CC or online through Aims CC.

28 Concurrent Enrollment classes taught at Mead High School You can register for these classes now: Front Range Community College Concurrent Enrollment (free college tuition) COM 115 Public Speaking ASL 121 American Sign Language 1 ASL 122 American Sign Language 2 SOC 110 Intro to Sociology Aims Community College - Concurrent Enrollment (free college tuition) CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice CRJ 125 Policing Systems Criminal Justice Certificate CRJ 135 Judicial Function 4 classes = 12 college credits CRJ 145 Correctional Process

29 Career Development Center (CDC) Agriscience and Technology Automotive Technology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Greenhouse Management Health Careers Multimedia Technology Welding and Fabrication Transportation is provided between CDC and Mead HS

30 CDC Registration Process DO NOT enter CDC courses on your registration form or Infinite Campus Select other elective courses on your registration form and Infinite Campus just in case you re not accepted into a CDC program CDC Application - Apply online (RevTrak) CDC will review applications and provide Mead HS with a list of students accepted into a CDC program Mead HS Counselors will add CDC classes to students schedules once accepted by CDC Registration closes on January 28 th

31 SVVSD Innovation Center Apple Certified MAC & IOS Technician CompTIA: IT Fundamentals Creative Engineering: Robotics Developing Augmented & Virtual Environments Ice House Entrepreneur Program Intro to Cyber Security TriCaster Certification Program UAS Flight Concepts and Training UAV Engineering and Design Transportation is provided between the Innovation Center and Mead HS

32 SVVSD Innovation Center Registration Process DO NOT enter Innovation Center courses on your registration form or Infinite Campus Select other elective courses on your registration form and Infinite Campus just in case you re not accepted into a Innovation Center class Innovation Center Application - Apply online (RevTrak) Innovation Center staff will review applications and provide Mead HS with a list of students accepted into Innovation Center classes Mead HS Counselors will add Innovation Center classes to students schedules once accepted by the Innovation Center Registration closes on January 28 th

33 Classes with an audition or application Auditions Band, Choir and Orchestra Enter the course or courses you want to take next year. After auditions, teachers will provide counselors with a list of students who ve qualified for these specific classes Musical Theatre Auditions will be on February 20 & 22 in the auditorium (3:30-5:30pm) Applications Student Council Current Student Council members = No application New to Student Council = Complete application Application deadline: February 9 th to Mrs. Chastain Yearbook and Self Defense Application deadline: February 23, 2018 Enter the course or courses you want to take next year. After applications have been reviewed, teachers will provide counselors with a list of students who ve qualified for these specific classes

34 Time Release Period Complete a Time Release Form Juniors and Seniors can have a maximum of two Time Releases each semester. Must be enrolled in at least 3 core classes each semester Must complete a Time Release Form (parent signature) Must be on track for graduation Administration can deny Time Releases based on attendance and/or disciplinary history. Time Releases are randomly scheduled by Infinite Campus, so you cannot pick which blocks you will have a Time Release. List Time Releases on your registration form and enter the course # for each Time Release in Infinite Campus. One Time Release each semester enter: MS191F (fall) and MS191S (spring) Two Time Releases each semester enter: MS191F, MS191S, MS192F, and MS192S

35 Individual Career & Academic Plan Every student MUST complete all of the ICAP components prior to their Counselor Registration Interview Complete the Academic Planning Worksheet Back of Course Selection form Complete the following Naviance activities: SVVSD 11 th Grade ICAP Survey Do What You Are (career assessment) Add at least 1 college to Colleges I m Thinking About

36 Academic Planning Worksheet

37 Registration Process

38 Registration Tips Review your transcript and discuss with your counselor a plan to recover credit for failed courses. All PE classes can only be requested once per school year. Example - You cannot request Net & Target twice Don t register for Teacher Aide or Work Study at this time. These classes can be added in August. Math recommendations have already been entered in Infinite Campus by your math teachers.

39 12 th Grade Course Selection Read these instructions Instructions

40 12 th Grade Course Selection Form Check the appropriate English course below Fill in all 16 course requests Enter Time Release here Enter Time Release here

41 Backup Elective Choices Enter 8 backup elective requests below Student and Parent signatures required

Online Registration Log on to your Infinite Campus Account Click on Course Registration: 18-19

42 Online Registration Log on to your Infinite Campus Account Click on Course Registration: Mead High School Click here to get started Mead High School Math Recommendations already entered

43 Online Registration Mead High School

Online Registration Course Registration: 18-19 Mead High School 18-19 Mead High School Make sure you

44 Online Registration Course Registration: Mead High School Mead High School Make sure you ve selected 16 /16 course requests. As you select courses, they will show up under Requested Courses

45 Online Registration Mead High School Request as an alternate After you have chosen your requested courses, use the same process to select alternates

46 Online Registration Enter one Time Release course for each Time Release requested

47 Online Registration To drop a course, click on the name of the course and then click on Drop This Request

48 18-19 Mead High School Make sure all 16 Requests and 8 Alternates are entered correctly.

49 Counselor Interview Session Every student will meet with their counselor to discuss their course requests and finalize their registration. Your Course Selection Form must be completely filled out. All course requests must have been entered into Infinite Campus prior to your Counselor Interview Session. All components of your ICAP must be complete prior to your Counselor Interview Session. Students must bring ALL completed registration forms to the Counselor Interview Session. Counselor Interview Sessions for juniors will occur on February 5 th, 8 th and 14 th during U.S. Government classes.

50 Counselor Interview Session Dates Remember the date below! You will need to have completed your online registration by this date. Make sure to bring all of your completed and signed registration forms for your Counselor Interview Session.

51 Counselor Interview Session Instructions Students will be sent to the counseling office (6 at a time 2 per counselor) to meet with their counselor, turn in their registration forms, verify their ICAP is complete and finalize their registration requests. Once a student returns to class with their pass, they will then give the pass to the next student until all students have met with their counselor. The following materials MUST be brought to your Counselor Interview Session with your counselor: 12 th Grade Course Selection Form & Academic Planner Worksheet Signed by student and parent Elementary Tutor Application Time Release Form Student Council Application (new members only) Yearbook Application Self Defense Application

52 NO SCHEDULE CHANGES Questions Meet with your counselor for specific questions about courses, academic planning, graduation requirements, and college admissions requirements. This presentation and all registration forms are on the Mead High School website. Supplemental forms are in the Counseling Office Final schedules will be released in late May

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes. Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes

Heritage High School Home of the Coyotes Class of 2017 Registration for Senior Classes HHS Counselors Patti Wilson (Lead) wilsonp@friscoisd.org Valerie Harrison(A D) harrisonv@friscoisd.org Laurie Guerrero