Spanish Springs High School 2013-14 Pre-Registration Step 1: Distribution of Course Selection materials Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide Step 3: How to select classes Step 4: Course Request worksheet Step 5: On-line course selection in Infinite Campus
Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide Where do I find it? Page 5 Gateway and Graduation Requirements Gateway is a default course of study in which all students will automatically be enrolled in: 1. 4 years of math 2. 3 years of science 3. 6 courses as seniors
Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide Graduation Requirements The REQUIRED COURSES are as follows: English Mathematics Science World History/World Geography US History American Government Arts/Humanities/Occupational Ed. PE/HSROTC or approved equivalency Health or approved equivalency Computer Literacy 4 credits 3 credits 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 2 credits.5 credit.5 credit TOTAL Electives GRAND TOTAL 16 credits required courses 6.5 credits elective courses 22.5 credits to graduate In addition to the minimum 22.5 credits earned, all students must receive a passing score on all required sections of the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam.
Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide REQUIRED COURSES FOR GRADUATION DIPLOMAS Course Title WCSD Standard State Advanced WCSD Honors English 4.0 4.0 4.0 Math 3.0 4.0 4.0 Science 2.0 3.0 3.0 American Government 1.0 1.0 1.0 U.S. History 1.0 1.0 1.0 World History/World Geography 1.0 1.0 1.0 PE/HSROTC 2.0 2.0 2.0 Arts/Humanities/Occupational Ed. 1.0 1.0 1.0 Computer Literacy.5.5.5 Health.5.5.5 World Language -0- -0-2.0* TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 16.0 18.0 20.0 Electives 6.5 6.0 4.0 TOTALS 22.5 24.0 24.0 # of Honors Courses 8 Required GPA Algebra 1-2 and above Two credits must be in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics * Two years in the same world language 3.25 on 4.0 scale (no rounding) 3.40 on 4.0 scale (no rounding), no course failures as Jr./Sr., unless the course is repeated to remove the F from the transcript. U is not considered for this purpose.
The following CTE courses will satisfy the computer literacy requirement for graduation, effective immediately: 10205/10206 Business Software Applications 10601/10602 Animation I 10633/10634 Graphic Design I 10673/10674 IT Essentials I 10679/10680 Web Design I 10803/108045 Drafting & Design I
Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide Pages 10-15 Alternative means of earning credit Educational options TMCC High School application is on-line and due this month for best chance AACT Application available on-line this month Credit Recovery (Summer School/WOLF/Alt. Ed.)
Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide COURSE SPREADSHEETS BY DEPARTMENT By department and type of class beginning with page 25 COURSE OFFERINGS Alphabetical listing beginning with page 44
Step 2: Review Curriculum Guide
Step 3: How to select classes Pay attention to course prerequisites and fees 10301/10302 Baking and Pastry I (Year) Credit: ½ credit per semester Fee: $25.00* per semester Pre-Requisite: C or better in Culinary Arts I or Approval of Instructor *Fee must be paid by the third week of each semester. Course descriptions located in the Curriculum Guide 10301/10302 Baking and Pastry I (Year) Credit: ½ credit per semester Fee: $25.00* per semester Pre-Requisite: C or better in Culinary Arts I or Approval of Instructor *Fee must be paid by the third week of each semester. This course is an option following Culinary Arts I. This course allows culinary students more in-depth study of baking and pastry arts. Areas of study include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and methods used in creating breads, pastries, cookies, and other desserts. The fundamentals of dough and basic decorating skills are covered. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Note: Appropriate dress will be required (apron and closed toed shoes).
Step 4: Complete Course Requests What do I do with my sheet? 1. Teachers will be making recommendations for core subjects. *Get a signature from your current teacher 2. Please bring your selection sheet with you to core classes. *English; math; science; social studies 3. Please include your parents in this process. *View your schedule from home *Have them sign your form
Student Name (please print) Due Date English (full year class) - you must choose one: Math ¹ (full year class, four years req.) - you must choose one: (1251-1252) English 7-8 (2221-2222) Algebra 2 (1263-1264) AP English 7-8* (2227-2228) Algebra 2 STEM* (1515-1516) Psych in Lit (2241-2242) Advanced Algebra 3 Other (2243-2244) Probability/Statistics Current English teacher signature: (2231-2232) Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus* (2271-2272) AP Statistics* Social Studies (full year class) - you must choose one: (2255-2256) AP Calculus* (4161-4162) Government 1-2 Other (4171-4172) AP Government* Current math teacher signature: (4175-4176) AP We the People* Other Current social studies teacher signature: www.spanishspringshs.com Click on "Counseling" tab on upper right side of page Computer Literacy/Health (if needed) Physical Education/ROTC (if needed, two credits required)** (9143) Computer Literacy (one half credit) 1st semester ( ) (5311) Health (one half credit) 2nd semester ( ) Art/Humanities/CTE (if needed - one credit required) Science (full year class, three credits required) 1st semester ( ) 1st semester ( ) 2nd semester ( ) 2nd semester ( ) ¹Four years of math including Algebra 2 is required to be eligible for the Millennium Schola Current science teacher signature: *Instructor approval required. **SSHS athletic participation and instructor approval required to enroll in Athletic Weights co Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) classes. If you are enrolling in four or more "required courses" from above, the courses listed below will be used as alternatives in the order you place them. Every effort will be made to give you your first choices. Elective/Humanities/Occupational Education (1st semester)elective/humanities/occupational Education (2nd semester) 1st Choice: Fall ( ) Spring ( ) 2nd Choice: Fall ( ) Spring ( ) 3rd Choice: Fall ( ) Senior Course Requests Required Courses Recommended Courses Elective Courses Spring ( ) 4th Choice: Fall ( ) Spring ( ) You must choose 4 elective classes for each semester as some of your choices may not be available. Zero Period (space is limited-requesting the course does not guarantee placement) 1st Choice: 2nd Choice: Career Path Parent Contact Information Parent/Guardian Name: Home Phone: Cell/Business Phone: Email Address (please print legibly) Parent Signature: The courses listed above will be used to create your class schedule. Consider your choices carefully as changes will NOT be made unless placement level is incorrect.
Step 5: On-line course selection in Infinite Campus http://spanishspringshs.com/academics.php 1. Be sure to completely fill-in your worksheet. 2. Teacher signatures are required for core classes. 3. Return completed worksheet to English teacher by the due date.
Step 5: On-line course selection in Infinite Campus, cont. 4. You must register for your classes by using Infinite Campus prior to meeting with your counselor. 5. Students who register on-line will be given priority enrollment into electives.
Directions for on-line Registration
How to Enter Course Selections 1) Log on to your Infinite Campus account (if you have forgotten your log-in, please tell your English teacher immediately) 2) On the left hand side click on Course Registration: 13-14 Spanish Springs High School 3) Next, click on Course Search on the upper middle section of the screen 4) Next, enter either part or all of the Course Name or Course Number and click Go
How to Enter Course Selections, cont. 5) Next, from the list that appears, click on the course you are specifically looking for 6) A course description will then pop up, scroll down to the bottom of the description and click Request this Course 7) Repeat steps 3, 4, & 5 for each of your 12 requests (6 fall semester courses and 6 spring semester course) 8) Also, repeat steps 3, 4, & 5 for your 4 alternates (2 fall semester alternates and 2 spring semester alternates), clicking request as an Alternate at the bottom of the course description 9) For a more detailed explanation of this process, go to www.spanishspringshs.com, click on the Academics tab, then click on the Directions for Electronic Registration link under the Registration section in the middle of the Academics page
Class of 2014 students can opt out of ACA if they meet the following criteria: Off campus both 3 rd and 6 th period On track to receive an Advanced or Honors Diploma Passing scores on all four components of the HSPE End junior year spring semester with C s or higher in all classes No major attendance issues during junior year No major behavior issues during junior year Take the ACT and the SAT during April, May or June of junior year Complete college brag sheet Complete formal resume Complete FAFSA forecaster Complete an on-line college search Complete an interest inventory Complete on-line navigation 101 lessons
Changing Classes after Pre-Registration Please note that courses selected during pre-registration must receive careful consideration. The classes that you select now will be your schedule for next year. Changes may only be made to your schedule after pre-registration if: The student has been placed into the wrong level of a subject. The student has already received credit in the course for which enrolled (i.e., completion of summer school or Credit-By-Exam) The student must drop an elective course in order to take a course required for graduation or in order to re-take a required course, which was not successfully completed. The student has an incomplete schedule or an over-filled schedule. A course is cancelled due to low pre-registration numbers or insufficient teacher allocation. ALL COURSE CHANGES FOR FIRST SEMESTER MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE SECOND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER. ALL COURSE CHANGES FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE FIRST SEMESTER.