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1 NHS C o u r s e - R e g i s t r a t i o n W e e k This week is all about helping you pick the right classes for

2 AP/Dual Enrollment/Ga.Virtual/Pathway- Elective Potential Night Tuesday, February 10 from 6:00pm 7:00pm Open House Tuesday, February 10 from 7:00pm 8:00pm CEC Arena Friday, February 13th - 1 st /2 nd Block

3 Why is all of this important? This week we will begin the registration process for the school year. You will have the chance to choose the classes you would like to take.

O p e n H o u s e A g e n d a 6:00-7:00 Main Cafeteria Advanced Placement

Reps. & NHS Counselors Georgia Virtual School Courses - Q & A Table with NHS

available for Q&A 7:00 8:00 NHS Campus Parents & Students visit: Classroom

4 O p e n H o u s e A g e n d a 6:00-7:00 Main Cafeteria Advanced Placement Info Session - with AP Teachers Dual Enrollment - Q & A Table - with College Reps. & NHS Counselors Georgia Virtual School Courses - Q & A Table with NHS Counselors Pathway Exploration/Elective Courses Teachers - from NHS & CEC - available for Q&A 7:00 8:00 NHS Campus Parents & Students visit: Classroom Teachers Coaches & Club Sponsors Advisors & Case Managers Administrators & Counselors

5 What Are AP Classes Offered At NHS? Advanced Placement (AP) classes are taught here at Newnan High School. When you finish the course, you can choose to take the AP test. If you pass the AP test, you may receive college credit from many colleges and universities and save yourself a lot of money! You will also earn HS credit. Students who take AP classes are also better prepared and more successful in college. Each AP class has its own prerequisite courses and requirements.

6 What AP Classes are Offered at NHS? AP 11 th English Lang.& Comp/ American Literature (2 Sem) AP 12 th English Literature (2 Sem) AP Biology (2 Sem) AP Chemistry (2 Sem) AP Enviro Science (1 Sem) AP Physics I (1 Sem) AP Physics C (1 Sem) AP Calculus AB (2 Sem) AP Calculus AB/BC (2 Sem) AP Statistics (1 Sem) AP European History (2 Sem) AP Human Geography (1 Sem) AP MicroEconomics (1 Sem) AP US History (2 Sem) AP Psychology (1 Sem) AP US Gov t & Politics (1Sem) AP Art: Drawing (1 or 2 Sem) AP Art: 2D Design (1 or 2 Sem) AP Spanish (2 Sem) AP French (2 Sem) AP Music Theory (1 Sem) AP Computer Science (1 Sem)

What are Georgia Virtual Classes at NHS? Newnan High School students can choose to take an online class 1 st and/or 4 th Block.

GA Virtual classes are taught by certified teachers through our partnership with the Georgia Virtual School.

Many students choose to take a virtual class for a course that NHS and/or CEC does not offer.

7 What are Georgia Virtual Classes at NHS? Newnan High School students can choose to take an online class 1 st and/or 4 th Block. Most students will choose to take these courses at home. GA Virtual classes are taught by certified teachers through our partnership with the Georgia Virtual School. The course grades earned are listed on your transcript, just like any other NHS class. Many students choose to take a virtual class for a course that NHS and/or CEC does not offer. Some students will also choose to take a 5 th Block GA Virtual Class, in addition to the regular NHS 4 block schedule of classes. 5 th Block students pay tuition for the 5 th Block GA Virtual class. Hundreds of GA Virtual Classes are offered. See your counselor for information or go to

What are Dual Enrollment Classes at NHS? Newnan High School students can choose to take college level courses at local technical colleges, colleges, and universities.

8 What are Dual Enrollment Classes at NHS? Newnan High School students can choose to take college level courses at local technical colleges, colleges, and universities. These classes are often offered at our CEC campus, at West Georgia Technical College, at University of West Georgia in Carrolton or here in Newnan, or at many other colleges around the state. A variety of Dual Enrollment classes are available for students at all levels. Students taking Dual Enrollment classes earn both Newnan High School credit and college credit at the same time. Students interested in Dual Enrollment classes should see their school counselor for information about Dual Enrollment classes.

9 What English Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? Writer s Workshop Journalism 1 &2 Yearbook 1 & 2 Literacy Enrichment

10 What Social Studies Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? AP Human Geography Sociology Vietnam War Adv. World War II Adv. AP European History AP US History Psychology AP Psychology AP Economics AP US Gov t & Politics

11 What Math Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? AP Statistics Mathematical Decision Making Financial Math AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science

12 What Science Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? Forensics Zoology Botany AP Chemistry AP Biology Chemistry 2 AP Enviro Science Enviro Science Genetics Astronomy Meteorology Earth Systems Food Science Physics Physical Science AP Physics I AP Physics C

13 What Business Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? SAT/ACT Preparation Intro to Business Technology Business & Technology Business Communications NOTE: Pathway Completion Courses

14 What FACS Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Food for Life Food Science Early Childhood Education I & II NOTE: Pathway Completion Courses

15 What World Languages Classes are Offered at NHS? Spanish I-V French I-V AP Spanish (2 Sem) (Pre-Req. through Spanish III) AP French (2 Sem) (Pre-Req. through French III)

16 What Performing & Visual Arts Classes are Offered at NHS? Drama Arts/Fundamentals I-III Theatre Arts/Tech Theater I IV Intermediate Men s Chorus I &II Intermediate Women s Chorus I & II Advanced Women s Chorus I & II Intermediate Band I & II Advanced Band I & II Mastery Band I & II Advanced Instrumental Ensemble I & II Visual Art I & II AP Art Painting Photography Drawing I & II Pottery I & II Sculpture

JROTC Air Force I-V Physical Education Weight Training PE 1 & 2 Adv

17 What Health, PE, & ROTC Electives Are offered at NHS? Health/PE Adv Personal Fitness Drivers Education Team Sports 1 & 2 JROTC Air Force I-V Physical Education Weight Training PE 1 & 2 Adv Weight Training Body Sculpting Advanced Body Sculpting/Advanced Physical Fitness

18 Every Student s Path is Different Each student is unique and each student has his or her own path to blaze. Depending on the college and career pathway you choose, there will be requirements, prerequisite courses, and options you will want to learn about before making your schedule decisions for

19 Many NHS students choose to take a combination of AP courses, Dual Enrollment courses, CEC courses and Georgia Virtual courses. You will want to talk to your school counselor, your advisor, your teachers, and to your parents to determine the best courses for you to take to help you determine your Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). Let us help you find your path!

20 CEC Arena February 13, st & 2 nd Block

21 What will you see? When you visit the old gym, you can meet with representatives who are involved with the classes offered at CEC.

22 Some classes are required, but electives are classes that you get to choose. Take this opportunity to consider classes that interest you and will help you to achieve your career goals.

23 What is offered at CEC? Aviation Health Care Broadcasting Welding Business Computer Science Engineering/Robotics Work Based Learning Teacher Pipeline Horticulture Construction Graphic Communications

24 When would I go to CEC? The CEC schedule is slightly ahead of the NHS schedule, allowing time for travel between campuses. You can take a class first block, or blocks 1&2, or 3&4. Because some required academic courses are taught there, some juniors and seniors attend CEC all day.

25 How do I get to CEC? You may drive or have someone take you. You may ride the bus provided by the school. Buses run in the morning, after 2 nd Block, and at the end of the day. If your bus gets to NHS after 7:50 a.m., you should consider other transportation options.

26 What are the classes like at CEC? Most CEC classes are taught with a practical hands on approach. Students may become involved in work-based or apprenticeship opportunities offered by local businesses. Students may earn college credit or job skill certification at CEC.

27 What should I do if I am interested in a class at CEC? You can request more information by filling out a card at a CEC representative's table. You are not registering for the class when you fill out this card. If you are interested in taking a class at CEC, you must list the class(s) on your course registration sheet when you receive registration materials in a few weeks. Counselors, administrators, and CEC representatives will be on hand to answer your questions.

28 Every Opportunity For Every Student It s Your Choice!

29 Newnan High School Course Registration

30 Registration Form This is the registration form. You will use this form to list your elective and alternate choices. This completed form should be returned to your advisor in advisement or counseling office by Friday, February 23, after you and your parents have signed it.

31 Use your transcript along with the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) that you received to make sure you are taking the required courses for graduation.

32 Are You on Track for Graduation? Example of Individual Graduation Plan Put a check next to each class you have passed. Use your transcript to help with this.

33 These sheets lists all classes offered at Newnan High. Use this sheet to help you choose courses.

35 CEC Class Sheet If you choose to take a course at CEC, write your choice(s) on your registration form.

36 IMPORTANT REMINDERS Remember! Your course registration form is due February 23; both student and parent signature are required. Turn forms in to your Advisor during Advisement or counseling office. List alternate classes on your registration form in case there is a conflict with your first choice. List alternates in order of preference. The counselors will pick courses for you if you do not turn in your registration form. Once your registration form is submitted; classes cannot be changed.

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017

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