COUGARS Grade 9 Registration Booklet 2018-19 School Year Registration Contacts Meet the Counselors: Heather Trettel..A-D.763-792-5010 htrettel@isd12.org Pam Rehnelt...E-John,,,..763-792-5019 prehnelt@isd12.org Dee Ann Sibley..Johna-Mon...763-792-5025 dsibley@isd12.org Angie Law..Moo-Schu..763-792-5009 alaw@isd12.org Kate Hanten..Schv-Z 763-792-5016 khanten@isd12.org Special Education: Jill Doherty...763-792-5221 jdoherty@isd12.org Assistant Principal: Michelle Baland 763-792-5003 mbaland@isd12.org Welcome to Centennial High School! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES: Online registration is available on the Student Portal the evening of January 8th. Student Portal https://campus.isd12.org Jan. 5 Registration information presented to 8th grade students in Language Arts class at Centennial Middle School Jan. 8 Registration information presented to families at Registration Information Night at Centennial High School in the Performing Arts Center 5:00 p.m. (last names A-L) 6:30 p.m. (last names M-Z) Special Education Meeting W700 6:00 p.m. Teacher representatives will be available from 5-7 p.m. in the west learning commons Jan. 8-11 Please contact High School counselor with registration questions. Jan. 12 HS staff at CMS to collect registration print outs and AVID applications if applicable. AVID Applications are included in this packet and are also available online Completed AVID applications are due when you turn in your registration form on Jan. 12th.
ON LINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Please maximize the Student Portal screen. Mobile devices are not recommended for registration. Go to isd12.org. Click the Parent Portal logo on the left, then click parent/student portal login. Use your student Student portal login information. User ID: Password: Last two digits of graduation year + first 5 letter of first name + first 5 letter of last name Use your district password to login. If this is your first time logging in your default password is Centennialisd12 A forgotten username or password can be managed at myid.isd12.org Student Portal - click the Course Registration tab on the left. Enter course numbers from your completed registration form. Note: Split course numbers should be entered first. Math courses which are pre-requested will display as a required course and may not be deleted or edited through the student portal. Please contact your counselor with changes. To Add Courses: Click: Course Search Enter: Enter number to search Course Numbers work best. Course names work by using the first few characters of the name. Click: Go or enter The name of the course will appear on the right. Click: Desired course Click: Request this course OR Selected course will appear on the left under elective or alternate. Request as Alternate Information is saved each time you add or remove a class. You will not see a specific save key. To Delete A Course: Click: Click: Remember: Course on left you wish to drop. You can only delete courses listed under the Request or Alternate areas. Drop this Request box to remove the course. Register for a total of 12 required/elective courses. Students MUST also select alternates. Some courses are counted as more than one selection, such as: 916 courses will equal 3 selections per course number. Spring Lake Park will equal 3 selections per course number. Some college, AP and PLTW classes will have two semester numbers. IMPORTANT!!! Be certain the worksheet list and the screen are the same!!! Print the screen by selecting Print Request Summary in the upper right portion of the screen. Remember to have your parent sign the form. Grade 8: Submit the signed print screen summary form to a high school representative on January 12, 2018. Grades 9-11: Return the signed print screen summary form to WLC Computer Lab or E300 during LEAP (excluding Wednesday) to be verified by a counselor by Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Submission of the signed print request summary form will complete your registration.
Art (Note: all courses may have optional fee-based projects offered to students) Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades.5 8501 Art 1 Y.5 8502 Art 2 Art 1. Note: May be taken concurrently with Art 3. Y.5 8503 Art 3 Art 1. Note: May be taken concurrently with Art 2. Y.5 8507 Drawing Art 1 or Senior Art with C or above. Y.5 8508 Graphic Arts Art 1 (Drawing recommended). Y.5 8509 Painting / Advanced Art Portfolio Art 1 (Drawing recommended). Y.5 8513 Ceramics Hand Building Art 1 or Senior Art Y.5 8514 Ceramics Wheel Thrown Pottery Art 1 or Senior Art Y.5 8525 Senior Art Y 12.5 5500 AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Art 1 (Drawing Recommended) Y AVID Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 5125 / 5126 AVID / Honors English 9-1 and 9-2 Full year course. Credit.5 per semester. Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). 9.5 8032 / 8033 AVID 10-1 and 10-2 Full year course. Credit.5 per semester. Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). Enter 1310 as an alternate to indicate your intent to apply. 10.5 8041 / 8165A AVID 10 Elective and Spanish 3A Split Full year course. Credit 1 at the end of the year. Student new to AVID must complete the Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). 10.5 8042 / 8166B AVID 11 Elective and Spanish 3B Split Full year course. Credit 1 at the end of the year. Student new to AVID must complete the Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). 11.5 8034 / 8035 AVID 11-1 and 11-2 Full year course. Credit.5 per semester. Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). Enter 1311 as an alternate to indicate your intent to apply. 11.5 8036 / 8037 AVID 12-1 and 12-2 Full year course. Credit.5 per semester. Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). Enter 1312 as an alternate to indicate your intent to apply. 12 Business Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 8403 Keyboarding & Word Processing.5 8438 Computer Applications Honors option offered..5 8448 Web Design.5 8441 Accounting 1 The.5 8410 Personal Finance.5 8415 Management.5 8414 Marketing.5 8418 Law and Order Honors option offered.
English Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 8121 English 9-1.5 8122 English 9-2 English 9-1 or teacher recommendation..5 5121 Honors English 9-1 Student must meet required criteria for enrollment..5 5122 Honors English 9-2 Honors English 9-1 with a grade of C or above. 1 5125 / 5126 Honors English 9-1/9-2 / AVID (Students applying for AVID should register for 5125/5126 Honors English 9-1 and 9-2 / AVID) Full year course. Credit.5 per semester. Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section)..5 8131 English 10-1 English 9-1 and 9-2 or Honors English 9-1 and 9-2 or teacher recommend- dation..5 8132 English 10-2 English 10-1 or teacher recommendation..5 5131 Honors English 10-1 English 9-1 and 9-2 with an average grade of A- or above and a teacher recommendation or Honors English 9-1 and 9-2 with a grade of C or above..5 5132 Honors English 10-2 Honors English 10-1 with a grade of C or above..5 8145 American Literature and Composition 1.5 8146 American Literature and English 10-1 and 10-2 or Honors 10-1 and 10-2 or teacher recommendation. American Literature and Composition 1 or teacher recommendation. 11 Composition 2.5 8147 World Literature and Composition 1.5 8148 World Literature and Composition 2.5 Oral Communications- Public Speaking.5 8107 Introduction to Theater Arts American Literature and Composition 1 and 2 or teacher recommendation. American Literature and Composition 1 and 2 or teacher recommendation. Alternating years. Will be offered in 2019-20. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements..5 8143 Creative Writing 1 English 9-1 and 9-2 or Honors English 9-1 and 12 12 Y 9-2..5 8144 Creative Writing 2 Creative Writing 1..5 8111 Greek & Roman Mythology English 9-1 and 9-2 or Honors English 9-1 and.5 each 8113 / 8114 Journalism English 9-1 and 9-2 or Honors English 9-1 and 9-2. 9-2..5 8140 Intro to College Writing English 10-1 and 10-2 or Honors 10-1 and 10-2. 1 5156 / 5157 AP English Literature and Composition.5 5159 Introduction to Literature (CIS) / 12 th Grade Honors English English 10-1 and 10-2 with an average grade of A- or above and a teacher recommendation or Honors English 10-1 and 10-2 with an average grade of B- or above. This course may have associated fees. University of Minnesota requires that student taking this course be in decile 1-3. See course description for specific English credit requirements. See the Academic Enrichment Opportunities for additional 11 12 English As Second Language Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades.5 8994 / 8995 English as a Second Language 1 Counselor recommendation..5 8996 / 8997 English as a Second Language 2 Counselor recommendation.
Family and Consumer Science Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 8617 Child Psychology/Development Parenting.5 8618 Child Psychology/Development This course replaces Child Psychology & Development 1/Parenting. This course replaces Child Psychology & Preschool Experience. Development 2/Pre-School Experience..5 8601 Foods and Nutrition 1.5 8602 Foods and Nutrition 2 Foods and Nutrition 1..5 8604 International Foods Foods and Nutrition 1 and 2..5 8606 Creative Foods Foods and Nutrition 1 and 2..5 8613 Interior Design Optional fee-based project may be offered to students..5 8614 Interpersonal Relationships 1.5 8615 Interpersonal Relationships 2 Interpersonal Relationships 1.5 8626 Senior Strategies. 12 Health Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 8720 Healthy Living Honors option offered..5 8724 Health Career Exploration This elective course does not replace Healthy Living..5 See Healthy Living Hybrid Honors option offered. description Mathematics All courses will utilize technology. It is highly recommended that students enrolling in Math courses have a graphing Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 each 8271 / 8272 Math Support Intermediate Algebra Upon registration, each student will go through a selection process to ensure proper placement..5 each 8273 / 8274 Math Support Geometry Upon registration, each student will go through a selection process to ensure proper placement..5 each 8275 / 8276 Math Support Advanced Algebra Upon registration, each student will go through a selection process to ensure proper placement. 1 8288 / 8289 Intermediate Algebra Concepts 1 and 2 This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements. 1 8288A Intermediate Algebra Concepts 1A This is a full year course. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements. 1 8289B Intermediate Algebra Concepts 1B This is a full year course. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements. 1 8291 / 8292 Geometry Concepts 1 and 2 Intermediate Algebra Concepts 2 or Intermediate Algebra 2. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements. 1 8293 / 8294 Advanced Algebra Concepts 1 and 2 Geometry Concepts 2. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements. 1 8309 / 8310 Intermediate Algebra 1 and 2 May be completed in grade 8 or 9. 9 1 8322 / 8323 Geometry 1 and 2 Intermediate Algebra 2. 9-10 1 5322 / 5323 Honors Geometry 1 and 2 Intermediate Algebra 2. Ninth grade students must meet required criteria of enrollment. Tenth grade students need teacher approval. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities section for more information. 1 8312 / 8313 Advanced Algebra 1 and 2 Geometry 2 9-10 9 10 10 9-10
Mathematics (continued) All courses will utilize technology. It is highly recommended that students enrolling in Math courses have a graphing calculator )model TI-84 recommended). Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade 1 5312 / 5313 Honors Advanced Algebra 1 and 2 Grade of B or higher in Honors Geometry 2 or Geometry 2 and teacher approval. 10-11.5 8277 Math Skills Enrollment by referral only. 12.5 8314 Intro to College Algebra Advanced Algebra 2, and teacher approval. Only those students completing Honors Pre-Calculus will be allowed to take AP Calculus. 1 8331 / 8332 Pre-Calculus 1 and 2 Advanced Algebra 2 or Honors Advanced Algebra 2 12 1 5331 / 5332 Honors Pre-Calculus 1 and 2 Grade of B or higher in Advanced Algebra 2 or Honors Advanced Algebra 2.5 3317 Computer Programming 1 Hybrid Intermediate Algebra 2.5 3318 Computer Programming 2 Hybrid Computer Programming 1.5 3327 Special Projects Computer Programming 1 Hybrid Computer Programming 2 with a C or above and teacher permission..5 3328 Special Projects Computer Programming 2 Hybrid Special Projects Computer Programming 1.5 5329 AP Computer Science Programming with Java Hybrid Computer Programming 1 and 2. See AP and CIS Expectations section. This course may have associated fees. 1 5335 / 5336 AP Calculus AB 1 and 2 Honors Pre-Calculus 2. See AP and CIS Expectations section. This course may have associated fees. 1 5339 / 5340 AP Calculus BC 1 and 2 Grade of B or higher in Honors Pre-Calculus 2 and teacher recommendation. See AP and CIS Expectations section. This course may have associated fees. 1 5341 / 5342 AP Statistics 1 and 2 Advanced Algebra 2 or Honors Advanced Algebra 2. See AP and CIS Expectations section. This course may have associated fees. 8288 / 8289 OR 8288A/ 8289A Math Sequence A Math Sequence B Intermediate Algebra Concepts 1 and 2 OR Intermediate Algebra Concepts 1A and 2A 8309 / 8310 Intermediate Algebra 1 and 2 (Grade 8 or 9) 8291 / 8292 Geometry Concepts 1 and 2 8322 / 8323 OR 5322 / 5323 Geometry 1 and 2 OR Honors Geometry 1 and 2 8293 / 8294 Advanced Algebra Concepts 1 and 2 8312 / 8313 OR 5312 / 5313 Advanced Algebra 1 and 2 OR Honors Advanced Algebra 1 and 2 Media Publications Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades.5 8790 Media Publications 1 First time Yearbook students must complete the application process..5 8791 Media Publications 2 Media Publications 1
Miscellaneous Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades.5 each 8022 / 8023 Freshman Support Upon registration, each student will go through a selection process to ensure proper placement.5 each 8020 / 8021 Academic Support See course description for details..5 each 8063 / 8064 8071 / 8072 Academic Support Tutor Freshman Support Tutor Completed Student Aid Contract. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Tutors need to possess good communication skills as well as be selfmotivated, counselor recommended, and strong role models of behavior and scholarship. 0 8001 Study Hall Grades 9 and 10 may take one semester per year. Grades 11 and 12 may take two semesters per year. 0 8002 Study Hall Grades 11 and 12 additional semester. 0 Classroom Aide.25 each Media Aide Office Aide 9 Music Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades 1 8545 / 8546 Varsity Band Successful completion of band the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters) or director s approval. 1 8551 / 8552 Symphonic Band Successful completion of band the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters) or director s approval. 1 5556 / 5557 Honors Wind Ensemble Audition and successful completion of band the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters). Y 9 Y Y 1 8564 / 8565 Varsity Choir Successful completion of choir the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters) or director s approval. Y 9 1 8571 / 8572 Cougar Choir Audition and permission of the director. Y 1 8573 / 8574 Treble Choir Audition and permission of the director. Y 1 5580 / 5581 Honors Treble Choir Audition and permission of the director. Y 1 5584 / 5585 Honors Concert Choir Audition and permission of the director. All members must also participate in Romancers and Sweet Harmony which meets during advisory. Y Music Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades 1 8545 / 8546 Varsity Band Successful completion of band the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters) or director s approval. 1 8551 / 8552 Symphonic Band Successful completion of band the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters) or director s approval. 1 5556 / 5557 Honors Wind Ensemble Audition and successful completion of band the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters). Y 9 Y Y 1 8564 / 8565 Varsity Choir Successful completion of choir the previous year (may not have failed one or more semesters) or director s approval. Y 9 1 8571 / 8572 Cougar Choir Audition and permission of the director. Y 1 8573 / 8574 Treble Choir Audition and permission of the director. Y 1 5580 / 5581 Honors Treble Choir Audition and permission of the director. Y 1 5584 / 5585 Honors Concert Choir Audition and permission of the director. All members must also participate in Romancers and Sweet Harmony which meets during advisory. Y
Physical Education Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grades.5 8717 Physical Education 9 9.5 8716 Physical Education 9 Split This is a full year course alternating days with AP Human Geography Split. Students must register for both courses. 9.5 8718 Recreational Activities.5 8711 / 8712 Competitive Sports Physical Education 9. Student may take one or two courses per year..5 8725 / 8726 Strength and Conditioning Strength Training.5 8731 / 8732 Strength and Conditioning Strength Training Girls Only.5 8727 / 8728 Fitness Trends.5 8730 Advanced Swimming and Lifeguarding Skills Science Physical Education 9. Strength and Conditioning- Strength Training and Fitness Trends courses may be taken in any combination with a maximum of 2 courses per year. See individual course descriptions for details. Physical Education 9 and must be able to swim 300m (6 laps or 12 lengths continuously). Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade 1 8353 / 8354 Physical Science 1 and 2 9 1 5353 / 5354 Honors Chemistry 9 andhonors Physics 9 Please see course description and Academic Enrichment Opportunities section for more details. 1 8355 / 8356 Biology 1 and 2.5 5380 Honors Zoology Biology 1 and 2 or AP Biology. This course offers an optional field trip requiring participating students to pay associated fees..5 8357 Earth Science Physical Science 9 requirements (i.e. 8353 and 8354 or 5353 and 5354)..5 8358 Aquatic Studies Biology 1 and 2 or AP Biology. This course offers an optional field trip requiring participating students to pay associated fees..5 8360 Minnesota Outdoor Connections Optional fee-based projects may be offered to students. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements..5 8359 Anatomy and Physiology Biology 1 and 2 or AP Biology.5 8361 Chemistry 1 Physical Science 1 & 2 or Honors Physics 9 and Intermediate Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment.5 8362 Chemistry 2 Chemistry 1 or Honors Physics 9 and Intermediate Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment 1 8365 / 8366 Chemistry Concepts 1 and 2 Physical Science 1 and 2 or Honors Chemistry 9 and Honors Physics 9 and Intermediate Algebra 2 or concurrent enrollment. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements and may not meet four year college.5 8363 Physics 1 Physical Science 1 and 2 or Honors Physics 9 and Intermediate Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment..5 8364 Physics 2 Physics 1 or Honors Physics 9 and Intermediate Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment. 1 8367 / 8368 Physics Concepts 1 and 2 Physical Science 1 and 2 or Honors Physics 9. This course does not meet NCAA core course requirements and may not meet four year college entrance requirements..5 8369 Physical Science Astronomy Physical Science 9 requirements (i.e. 8353 and 8354 or 5353 and 5354). 1 5346 / 5347 AP Biology 1 and 2 Honors Chemistry 9 and Honors Physics 9 or Chemistry 1. 1 5373 / 5374 AP Chemistry 1 and 2 Honors Geometry 2 or Advanced Algebra 2. Advanced math skills required. See course description and AP and CIS Expectations section for more details. This course may have associated fees. 1 5367 / 5368 Introductory College Physics 1 and 2 Must have a B or better in Advanced Algebra 2. The University of Minnesota requires that students taking this course rank in the top 20% of their class. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS 9
Social Studies Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 8202 Human Geography 9 1 8230 / 8231 World History 1 and 2 10 1 8205 / 8206 United States History 1 and 2 11.5 8211 Religions of the World This course may have associated fees related to a field trip..5 8213 Current Issues.5 8207 Economics and Political Science 12.5 8210 Government and Citizenship 12.5 8208 Psychology.5 8209 Sociology.5 5202 AP Human Geography Split May replace Human Geography. This is a full year course alternating days with Physical 9 Education 9 Split. Students must register for both courses. Students must meet required criteria for enrollment. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS Expectations sections for details. This course may have associated fees. 1 5230 / 5231 AP World History Sequence May replace World History 1 and 2. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or permission from instructor to 1 5222 / 5223 AP United States History Sequence register for this course. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS Expectations sections for details. This course may have associated fees. May replace United States History 1 and 2. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or permission from instructor to register for this course. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS Expectations sections for details. This course may have associated fees..5 5225 AP Microeconomics May replace 8207 Economics and Political Science. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or permission from instructor to register for this course. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS Expectations sections for details. This course may have associated fees. 1 5228 / 5229 AP Micro/Macro Economics This is a full year course which may replace 8207 Economics and Political Science. AP Macroeconomics is only offered in this combination full-year course. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or permission from instructor to register for this course. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS Expectations sections for details. This course may have associated fees..5 5224 AP Psychology Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or permission from instructor to register for this course. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS 10.5 5227 CIS American Government and Politics Expectations sections for details. May replace Government and Citizenship. Formerly named College American Democracy in a Changing World The University of Minnesota requires that students taking this course rank in the top 20% of their class. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities and AP and CIS Expectations sections for details.
Special Education Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites and Notes Arts Grade.5 each 6045 / 6046 Basic Skills Course numbers for semesters 1 and/or 2.5 each 6101 / 6102 Autism Spectrum Disorders Social/Life/Transition Skills Course numbers for semesters 1 and/or 2.5 each 6121 / 6122 Interpersonal Skills 1 and 2 Course numbers for semesters 1 and/or 2.5 6010 Advanced Basic English 1-9/10 9-10.5 6011 Advanced Basic English 2-9/10 9-10.5 6012 Basic English 1-9/10 9-10.5 6013 Basic English 2-9/10 9-10.5 6014 Advanced Basic American Literature 1-11/12.5 6015 Advanced Basic American Literature 2-11/12.5 6016 Basic American Literature 1-11/12.5 6017 Basic American Literature 2-11/12.5 each 6020 / 6021 Intermediate Algebra Skills 9-10.5 each 6022 / 6023 Intermediate Mathematics.5 each 6055 / 6056 Pre-Algebra Skills.5 6024 Basic Physical Science 1.5 6025 Basic Physical Science 2.5 6026 Basic Biology 1.5 6027 Basic Biology 2.5 6030 Basic World History 1-9/10 9-10.5 6031 Basic World History 2-9/10 9-10.5 6032 Advanced Basic World History 1-9/10 9-10.5 6033 Advanced Basic World History 2-9/10 9-10.5 6038 Basic United States History 1.5 6039 Basic United States History 2.5 6040 Advanced Basic United States History 1.5 6041 Advanced Basic United States History 2.5 each 6060 / 6061 HIRE Learning 1.5 each 6070 / 6071 Work Experience Programs Hours 4, 5 and 6 1 each 6068 / 6069 Work Experience Program Hours 5 and 6.5 each 6064 / 6065 Work Experience Program Hour 6 Only.5 each 6602 / 6603 D Practical Reading.5 6606 D Practical Basic Social Studies.5 6611 D Practical Basic Science.5 each 6614 / 6615 D Life Skills Math.5 each 6621 / 6622 D Functional Math.5 each 6625 / 6626 D Functional Social Skills.5 each 6164 / 6165 Developmental/Adapted Physical Education 9 (D.A.P.E.).5 each 6627 / 6628 D Functional Living Skills.5 each 6629 / 6630 D Functional Reading.5 each 6288 / 6289 STEPS English.5 each 6290 / 6291 STEPS Mathematics.5 each 6292 / 6293 STEPS Science.5 each 6294 / 6295 STEPS Social Studies.5 each 6296 / 6297 STEPS Social & Personal Skills.5 each 6180 / 6181 SC English.5 each 6182 / 6183 SC Physical Education.5 each 6184 / 6185 SC Special Services Skills.5 each 6186 / 6187 SC Mathematics.5 each 6188 / 6189 SC Science.5 each 6190 / 6191 SC Social Studies
Technology Education Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites Arts Grade.5 8632 Robotics and Small Engines 1.5 8633 Robotics and Small Engines 2 Robotics and Small Engines 1 with a grade of C or above..5 8635 Wood 1 Introduction Optional fee-based projects may be offered to students..5 8636 Wood 2 - Techniques Wood 1-Introduction with a grade of C- or above. Optional fee-based projects may be offered to students..5 8637 Wood 3 Creative Woods Wood 1-Introduction and Wood 2-Techniques with a grade of C- or above. Optional fee-based projects may be offered to students..5 8639 Independent Projects Wood Wood 3 - Cabinetmaking. Optional fee-based.5 8682 Visual Communications Photo, Video, Graphics projects may be offered to students. It is recommended that students have a minimum 8G flash drive..5 8683 Advanced Visual Communications Visual Communications. It is recommended that students have a minimum 8G flash drive. Y Y.5 8684 Independent Projects Visual Communications 1 8651 / 8652 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (STEM) 1 5653 / 5654 PLTW Principles of Engineering (STEM) *** 1 5655 / 5656 PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture (STEM) *** 1 5657 / 5658 PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing (STEM) *** Visual Communications and Advanced Visual Communications with a grade of C- or above. This course may be repeated. It is recommended that students have a minimum 8G flash drive. PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design and PLTW Principles of Engineering are separate courses which may be taken in any order. *This course fulfills the Fine Arts requirement beginning Fall 2017. PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design and PLTW Principles of Engineering are separate courses which may be taken in any order. Completion of Intermediate Algebra. Grades must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If a student is below a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and has taken PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design or PLTW Principles of Engineering, they may register for this course with permission from the PLTW teacher. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If a student is below a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and has taken PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design or PLTW Principles of Engineering, they may register for this course with permission from the PLTW teacher. Y* *** This course is considered a rigorous course. Beginning Fall 2017 grades will be weighted and may count toward graduation with distinction. Please see Academic Enrichment Opportunities section for more course details. Work Experience Program Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites Arts Grade.5 8961 / 8962 Work Seminar Permission of instructor and counselor.5 each 8965 / 8966 Work Experience OJT Permission of instructor and.5 each 8985 / 8986 Advanced Work Experience OJT counselor Completion of Work Seminar
World Language Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites Arts Grade 1 8181 / 8182 French 1* An average English grade of C- or above is recommended. A grade of C- or above is required to move on to French 1B. 1 8183 / 8184 French 2 French 1B with a C- or above. 1 8185 / 8186 French 3 French 2B with a C- or above. Honors option offered. 1 5187 / 5188 Honors French 4 French 3B with a C- or above. 1 8191 / 8192 German 1* An average English grade of C- or above is recommended. 1 8193 / 8194 German 2 German 1B with a C- or above..5 8195 German 3A German 2B with a C- or above. Honors option offered..5 8196 German 3B German 3A with a C- or above. Honors option offered..5 5197 Honors German 4A German 3B with a C- or above..5 5198 Honors German 4B German 4A with a C- or above. See course description for college credit opportunity and criteria..5 5199 Honors German 5A German 4B with a C- or above. See course description for college credit opportunity and criteria..5 5200 Honors German 5B German 5A with a C- or above. See course description for college credit opportunity and criteria..5 5150 College Intermediate See course for prerequisite requirements. German 1003.5 5151 College Intermediate See course for prerequisite requirements. German 1004 1 8161 / 8162 Spanish 1 An average English grade of C- or above is recommended. 1 8163 / 8164 Spanish 2 Spanish 1B with a C- or above. Honors option offered. 1 8165 / 8166 Spanish 3 Spanish 2B with a C- or above. 1 8165A / 8041 1 8166B / 8042 Spanish 3A and AVID 10 Elective Split Spanish 3B and AVID 11 Elective Split Honors option offered. Full year course. Credit 1 at the end of the year. Student new to AVID must complete the Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). Honors option offered. Full year course. Credit 1 at the end of the year. Student new to AVID must complete the Application process (please see criteria found in the Academic Enrichment Opportunities section). Honors option offered. 1 5167 / 5168 Honors Spanish 4 Spanish 3B with a C- or above. 10 11 1 5169 / 5170 Honors Spanish 5 Spanish 4B with a B- or above. Course taught entirely in Spanish. *Note Regarding 1A / 1B Courses: Most Centennial students choose to begin their first year of World Language in grade 8 at Centennial Middle School. High school level 1 courses must have a sufficient number of requests to schedule classes. Level 1 courses not offered at the high school for French 1 and German 1 may be completed online (no instructor or classroom). On-Line courses are available Special Program Options Credit Course # Course Name Prerequisites Arts Grade varies 1301 Full-Time or PSEO Application and approval required. Please see counselor for details. Enter course number as an alternate when registering to indicate PSEO intentions. 1302 Part-Time varies Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center See program details. varies Spring Lake Park See program details
Is Honors For Me? HONORS CHEMISTRY 9 and HONORS PHYSICS 9 Pre-requisites: This rigorous course is designed to challenge the needs of highly motivated and capable students in the subject area of science. Successful students will be those who are ambitious, responsible, and diligent in completing homework and meet the following criteria: 85% or higher on the 8 th grade Math MAP test OR 7 th grade math MCA Has a grade average of one of the following o B- or higher in 8 th grade Intermediate Algebra o A- or higher in 8 th grade Algebra HONORS ENGLISH 9-1 and 9-2 ** requires summer reading Pre-requisites: This honors course is designed to challenge the needs of highly motivated and capable students in the subject areas of literature and composition. Successful students will meet the following criteria: 7 th grade MCA reading score of Exceeds Expectations 85% or higher on 8 th grade reading MAP Average grade of A in regular or enriched 8 th grade English class Successful participation in Advanced English 8 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Prerequisites: This AP course is designed to challenge students and requires a substantial amount of reading both in class and as homework. Successful students will meet the following criteria: B or higher in 8 th grade Geography and Language Arts 85% or higher on 8 th grade reading MAP OR 7 th grade reading MCA. Should I sign up for an Honors class at Centennial High School? I typically have met or exceeded on my MCA tests in reading and/or math yes no I typically score in the Hi Avg. range on the MAP tests in reading and/or math yes no I have been successful in an advanced class at CMS yes no I am a strong reader yes no I am able to persevere and solve multiple step problems yes no I enjoy working collaboratively with my peers yes no I am strong study skills and organization yes no I want to challenge myself yes no I am a strong writer yes no I plan on attending a 2 year or 4 year college after high school yes no **If you answered 8 or more with a yes an honors course may be a good idea. If you answered 5 or more, Honors English 9-1 and 9-2 with AVID may be a good option to help prepare you for more rigorous coursework at CHS.
COURSE REGISTRATION GRADE 9 Students are required to register for 12 courses each year and 4 alternate courses. Schedule Changes Classes are formed, schedules created, and staff hired and assigned on the basis of student registration. Once this process is completed, schedule changes are discouraged, and in many cases, not possible. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Students registering for the Honors English 9 / AVID courses must complete an application and participate in the selection process. Paper copies are available in the CMS office. AVID criteria may be found in the General Information-Academic Enrichment Opportunities section of the Registration Catalog. Completed AVID applications must be submitted with registration materials on January 12, 2018. Please read complete Course Descriptions on our website before registering for courses. Course Builder Plan your courses for the 2018-19 school year. **Enter Split Course number first for computer entry.** GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS CONTENT AREA REQUIRED CREDITS Language Arts 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3.5 Physical Education.5* Health Arts 1.5 Electives 4.5 Advisory 4 TOTAL 24 *Grade 9: 8717 - Physical Education 9 Grade 10, 11 or 12: 8720 - Healthy Living Note: Concepts courses do not meet NCAA core course requirements. Content Area Course # Course Name Course # Course Name Physical Education 8717 Physical Education 9 8716 Physical Education 9 Split OR Social Studies 8202 Human Geography 5202 AP Human Geography Split English English Science Science Elective Elective Elective Elective Mathematics Alternate Courses (4 alternates are required) Math registration entered by staff based on current placement. Changes may be made and communicated in the Spring. In case of cancellation or conflict with one of your elective choices, you must choose four (4) alternate courses below. If we are unable to schedule you in an alternate listed below, you will be scheduled into a Study Hall. You may meet with your counselor to make a schedule change. Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 Alternate 4 Sign the print screen summary page and give to a high school representative during your registration meeting on January 12, 2018. Please contact your Centennial High School Counselor with questions. 28