Registration for 2016 2017 Presented by the Newport Counselors
Topics Covered Welcome to Newport!! Registration Packet Registration Process Graduation Requirements Course Selection Online Registration
Welcome to Newport! What do you know about Newport? What are you excited about? What are you worried about?
Packet NHS Cover Letter Online Course Selection Instructions 9 th grade Course Selection form Electives offerings at Newport Course Catalog on-line at www.bsd405.org
Registration Process Materials distributed to students in the middle schools this week. Decide on course options (talk with parents, teachers or your counselor) BSD Student Registration form : Tillicum due: Wednesday, March 9 th
Minimum Graduation Requirements Catalog pages 8-9 Subject Credits Semesters English 4 8 Social Studies 3.5 7 Math 3 6 Science 3 6 Physical Education 1.5 3 Fine Arts 2 4 Career and Technical Ed. 1 2 Health.5 1 Electives 3.5 7 World Language 2 4 Community Service 40 hours required GPA 2.0 GPA required Total Credits/Semesters 24 48
Graduation Requirements Credits 24 (see page 8 for details) 2.0 GPA - cumulative Community Service 40 hours Pass State Assessments in English Language Arts Math Science
Middle School Grades Must request grades to HS transcript MS classes that count for HS credit World Language (1A & 1B are.5 credit ea) Biology Algebra 1 Geometry
Planning Worksheet - Catalog page 13
9 th Grade English & History English Honors Freshman Composition and Literature (Page 31) Foundations of World History (page 69) 1 semester
Math (Page 54) Next course in sequence Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calculus Math Seminar for Geometry and Algebra 2 Need Signature from current Math teacher
Science (Page 63) Biology Chemistry Physics Additional Course Options (pre-reqs) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1, 2, C AP Environmental Science Marine Science Anatomy and Physiology Nanotechnology Biotechnology
PE (page 59) All 9 th graders take 1 year of 9 th grade PE 10 th - 12 th graders have 3 options PE class (weight training, personal fitness, team sports, multiple sports, walking for fitness, or racquet sports) School JV or Varsity Sport for Credit Must clock hours, pay a fee and take a test Community based Sport for Credit Must clock hours, pay a fee and take a test
World Language (Page 80) What level is right for you? Retake level 1 or 2? Not sure? Consult current teacher College Pathway: 2 years required, 3-4 recommended Competency Test Receive World Language credit Register online and pay the school accountant
Electives See elective course offering handout on back of sheet Any questions on specific classes?
Planning and Balance to Achieve your goals! Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance What does Balance mean? Budget time homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) **Strong Start! - 9 th grade grades matter**
Online Course Selection You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by Sunday, March 6 th and also turn in your completed Course Selection Form to your LA teacher. https://myclass.bsd405.org
Online Course Selection Reminders Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 1.5 alternate credits Alternate selection is not prioritized. When you are complete, click Turn In. Complete your online selections by Sunday, March 6 th We will pick up your forms in English classes the week of March 7 th Course Catalog at bsd405.org
Summary Due Date: Online registration due Sunday, March 6 th Tillicum forms due Wednesday, March 9 th What to bring? Course Selection form signed by Parent Math Teacher Parent Night Thursday, Feb 25 th 6:30pm
Questions?? Please consult with your Middle School counselor. We look forward to working with you next year!! Laura Klein (A-C) Heather Erickson (D I) Diane Lindsay (J-Lo) Karen LaLonde (Lu-Ni) Karen Schulz (No-St) John VanderMolen (Su-Z)