RAMPART HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2022 Sophomore Registration!
Counseling Department Services Academic Support 1. Course Selection 2. Interventions 3. Graduation requirements College and Career Planning 1. Naviance 2. ACT and SAT 3. College Application process 4. NCAA Personal/Social 1. Peer conflicts 2. Social Concerns 3. Mental Health 5. Financial Aide and Scholarships 6. Military 7. Career exploration
Graduation Requirements 50 TOTAL CREDITS ARE REQUIRED If a student takes full credit classes, they could earn 16 credits per year. That is potentially 64 credits at graduation. New graduation requirements In addition to current credit requirements, students will have to show proficiency in both MATH and ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS.
Use this worksheet found on the last page of the course guide (page 112) to make sure you have all of the credits needed for graduation
New Proficiency Guidelines
A Closer Look - Core Credits Needed 8 ENGLISH All 4 years Core English electives do not count toward the 8 6 MATH State requirements: Algebra 1 Geometry 6 SCIENCE 6 SOCIAL SCIENCE Specific classes: Civics 1 credit US History 2 credits
Core Credits Needed 2 WORLD LANGUAGE Choose from Spanish French Mandarin Chinese American Sign Language Spanish and French are recommended if planning to complete DP programme in 11 th and 12 th grade 6 CORE ELECTIVES Includes any of the above categories: English, Math, Science, Social Science, World Language Also includes: AVID Electronic Media AFJROTC Journalism
Core Classes and Core Elective Classes
A Closer Look at Unrestricted Electives 3 Physical Education 1 Health 1 Fine Art Requirement for graduation! Options: Performing Arts Visual Arts 11 Unrestricted Electives
PE, Health, Arts, and unrestricted electives will fill up these requirements
At the end of your 9 th grade year, most of you will have filled up 15-16 of the required graduation credit requirements. If you failed a class, you ll need to meet with me to talk about course recovery (summer school is an option) and planning your schedule for next year. *Each student will look different depending on what electives and programs like band, choir or AVID they enroll in.
IB & AP Middle Years Programme (MYP) Kari Kiser Advanced Placement (AP) Abbey Graham Diploma Programme (DP) Ivan Mayerhofer & Andrea Lucero
What is MYP? MYP stands for Middle Years Programme Involves grades 6-10 of the International Baccalaureate Programme Inclusive of ALL learners MYP encourages international-mindedness and a positive attitude to learning, and emphasizes the development of the whole student physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically.
Personal Project in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) Students have the opportunity to participate in the PERSONAL PROJECT and engage in ACTION & SERVICE as part of the MYP. If you would like to opt out of this privilege, please contact Ms. Kiser (kari.kiser@asd20.org)
MYP Arts and Technology Class 12 weeks of Performing Arts 12 weeks of Visual Arts 12 weeks of Technology Personal project will be run through these classes Information, handouts, check-ins Required* if you plan to complete the Personal Project Personal Project participation NOT required to take the class
What is Advanced Placement (AP)? Collegiate level course High expectations: thinking & communication Significant reading load Time commitment Pick & choose individual courses by interest Opportunities explore topics in depth One culminating exam in May $100 PER exam (Payment due Oct 15th, 2020)
AP Course Options for 10th Graders Social Studies AP Government and Politics (10th +) AP European History (10th +) AP Psychology (10th +) AP Human Geography (10th +) World Languages AP French I/II (French 4 req.) AP Spanish I/II (Spanish 4 req.) Science AP Environmental Science (10th +) AP Physics 1 (Algebra 2 req.) AP Physics C (Calculus req.) Mathematics AP Statistics (Algebra 2 req.) AP Calculus AB (Pre-Calc req.) AP Calculus BC (Calc AB req.) Arts AP Studio Art 2D (Art 1 & 2 req.)
AP Coordinator: Dr. Abbey Graham Room 227/215 Abbey.graham@asd20.org (719) 234-6499
Registration! The portal will be open for registration from February 6 th - February 28 th Counselors will be meeting with Health and PE classes to assist with registration the week of February 11 th!
*ASL or Mandarin Chinese Courses for 10 th Grade
Courses for 10 th grade continued Math: Math:
How to register specifics! Login Infinite Campus: https://mycampus.asd20.org/campus/portal/academy2 0.jsp Academic Plan - left side of screen, under students name
Click in the text box Type or scroll from drop down options to find a class and click to select Repeat for each credit type Select 12 credits total Math and World Language will be entered by your teacher at a later time, for a total of 16 credits/8 classes per semester Select at least 4 alternates in order of preference You will get an alert that not enough credits have been selected-ignore this as we will only be working on next year s selections, not all 4 years
Specifics continued!
10 th Grade Electives FINE ARTS CORE ELECTIVES UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES Art 1 Art 2 Art 3 Art 4 AP Studio Art 2D MYP Arts and Tech I Ceramics 1 Ceramics 2 Ceramics 3 Ceramics 4 Comp Graphic Design 1 Comp Graphic Design 2 Digital Photography 1 Digital Photography 2 Sculpture Drafting 1 Drafting 2 Intro to Wood Tech Cabinetry 1 Cabinetry 2 Construction Technology 1 Beginning Music Theory Intermediate Music Theory Beginning Guitar Electronic Media 1 It s Your Business: An Intro Electronic Media 2 Business Law Speech Business Finance Mythology Marketing 1/DECA Creative Writing Technology for Education Journalism Programming 1 Yearbook Programming 2 Sociology Web Design Sociology of Media Sports Broadcasting AP Psychology Spec Effects/Advanced Editing AP Human Geography Child Adolescent Development AP US Government & Politics Psychology of Relationships AVID 10 (Application) D20TV AFJROTC (Application) Math Lab Peer Partner (Application) Student Government (Election) Total Fitness/Women 1 Women s Weights and Fitness Weights and Fitness 1 Weights and Fitness 2 Sports Training 1 5 Co-Ed Cross Training Athletic Training Basketball: Shooting Stars Power Volleyball Intermediate Guitar Racquet Sports 1 Music Appreciation Lifelong Team Sports 1 Beginning Instrumental Concert Band String Orchestra Lifelong Recreation Sports Lifeguard Training Aquatic Sports & Conditioning Symphonic Band (Audition) Aquatic Sports 2 Wind Ensemble (Audition) Jazz Ensemble (Audition) Adv Jazz Ensemble (Audition) Percussion Technique (Pre-req) Concert Choir Men s Choir Festival Singers (Audition) Theater/Drama 1 Theater/Drama 2 Advanced Acting/Drama 3 Technical Theatre 1 Theatre: Directing
General Scheduling Information Stay in your grade level lane! Only select classes in the vertical column for 10 th grade! Elective classes may be located under fine art, unrestricted elective, or core When in doubt, check the course guide on our website! Make sure to select both semesters of study hall from the drop down menu Under unrestricted electives Select classes based on your ICAP and postsecondary plans/ideas! Make sure you have completed your 9 th grade tasks for ICAP in Naviance!
Looking Ahead Regardless of your post-high school plan (work, military, college), it s important to do your best in High School as employers, colleges and other organizations you apply with will consider: Cumulative GPA Test Scores (SAT, ACT) Rigor of classes Specific academic requirements Commitment to talents (Music, Art, Theater, etc.) Involvement in school activities, sports Community Involvement (community service)
Questions? For scheduling/credit questions: Holly Hilts 9 th Grade Counselor holly.hilts@asd20.org Julie Hendrickson- 504 Counselor julie.hendrickson@asd20.org For MYP/IB questions: Kari Kiser MYP Coordinator kari.kiser@asd20.org For DP/IB questions: Ivan Mayerhofer- DP Coordinator ivan.mayerhofer@asd20.org For AP questions: Abbey Graham- AP Coordinator abbey.graham@asd20.org