10th graders 2015

Public Services Endorsement Registration

2015-2016

Welcome To Spring Registration

It is essentialthat accurate and appropriate choices be made during spring registration.

In order to make good decisions you must pay close attention to the registration guidelines. This can have an effect on graduation and your participation in extra-curricular activities.

TOOLS FOR REGISTRATION

Found at: www.mesquiteisd.org

2015-2016

**Endorsement pathway packet

Carefully review the Course Description Guide online for every class that you are considering, as well as other important information such as……………..

2014-2015

GENERAL INFORMATION• NCAA Student Athletes

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program

• Early Graduation

• Minimum College Entrance Requirements

• Award of Credit

• Classification of Students

• College Courses

• Dual Credit

• Gifted and Talented Program

• Grade Points AND Local Credit

REVIEW THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

FOUNDATION PLAN

REQUIRED COURSES • English

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies (incl. Govt.)

• Physical Education

• Health

• Communication Applications

• Technology Education

• Fine Arts

• Foreign Language

• Electives

REQUIRED CREDITS

4

3

3

3

1

.5

.5

1

1

2

5

Total 24

BUT WAIT….

THERE IS MORE!!!

**Must take an one additional advanced math and science (4th math and science)

ROTC◦ Four ROTC courses

CTE Coherent Sequence ◦ Limited Enrollment Programs◦ Four or more credits in CTE electives – 2 credits from the

same career cluster, one advanced level CTE course, final course from CTE career cluster Education and Training – Ready, Set, Teach Health Sciences – Clinical Rotation Human Services – Cosmetology, Manicurist Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security – Law Enforcement

Public Services Endorsement Minimum of 26 credits

SOPHOMORE COURSE OFFERINGS ENGLISH 1000 COLLEGE READINESS (H) (½) 1200 ENGLISH 2 *1201 P/AP ENGLISH 2 (H) *1202 GT ENGLISH 2 (H) SPEECH/JOURNALISM 1600 COMM APP (½) 6143 PROFESSIONAL COMM (½) 1601 PUBLIC SPEAKING 1611 DEBATE 1 1602 ORAL INTERPRETATION 1 1700 JOURNALISM *1705 PHOTOJOURNALISM *1721 YEARBOOK 1 MATH 2200 GEOMETRY *2201 P/AP GEOMETRY (H) *2202 GT GEOMETRY (H) *2300 ALGEBRA 2 *2301 P/AP ALGEBRA 2 (H) *2302 GT ALGEBRA 2 (H) SOCIAL STUDIES 4200 WORLD HISTORY *4201 P/AP WORLD HISTORY (H) *4205 AP WORLD HISTORY (H) *4645 ACDEC (½- fall) *4642 ACDEC (½ - spring) SCIENCE 3100 BIOLOGY 3300 CHEMISTRY *3301 P/AP CHEMISTRY *3302 GT CHEMISTRY (H) *3105 AP BIOLOGY (H) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 5011 SPANISH 1 5012 SPANISH 2 *5013 SPANISH 3 (H) *5014 AP SPANISH 4 (H) *5015 AP SPANISH 5 (H) 5061 FRENCH 1 5062 FRENCH 2 5091 AM. SIGN LANG. 1 5092 AM SIGN LANG. 2

FINE ARTS 5401 DANCE 1 *5402 DANCE 2 5301 BASIC DESIGN *5310 DRAWING 2 *5355 SCULPTURE 2 *5351 CERAMICS 2 5511 THEATRE 1 *5512 THEATRE 2 *5521 TECHNICAL THEATRE 1 5712 GIRLS’ CHOIR 1 5702 BOYS’ CHOIR 1 *5722 GIRLS’ SELECT CHOIR *5741 VARSITY CHOIR - MIXED *5751 SHOW CHOIR – VARIETY *5622 & 5632 CONCERT BAND *5642 & 5652 SYMPHONIC BAND *5662 & 5672 HONOR BAND *5822 & 5832 SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA *5842 & 5852 HONOR ORCHESTRA CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN 6130 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 6132 CONSTR. TECH (WOODSHOP) 6260 PRIN. OF MANUF (METAL SHOP) 6261 FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING 1 6134 INTERIOR DESIGN 6140 FASHION DESIGN 6271 ENGINEERING, DESIGN, & PRES 1 BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING 6144 VIRTUAL BUSINESS (½) 6146 BIM 1 *6148 BIM 2 6160 ACCOUNTING 1 HEALTH SCIENCE 6170 PRIN. OF HEALTH SCIENCE (½) 6171 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (½) HUMAN SERVICES/MARKETING 6180 TRAVEL/TOURISM (½) *6183 CULINARY ARTS 1 6190 CHILD DEVELOPMENT (½) 6191 DOLLARS & SENSE (½) 6193 INTERPERSONAL STUDIES (½) 6194 NUTRITION & WELLNESS (½) 6266 SPORTS & ENT MKTG (½) 6289 FASHION MARKETING (½)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY *6250 DIGITAL & INTERACTIVE MEDIA 6251 WEB TECHNOLOGIES JROTC 9011 ROTC 1 *9012 ROTC 2 *9040 ROTC STAFF PE/HEALTH/ATHLETICS 8000 HEALTH (½) 8100 PE – FOUNDATIONS (½) 8101 PE – OUTDOOR EDUCAT (½) 8102 PE – AEROBIC ACTIVITY (½) 8114 PE – INDIV SPORTS (½) 8121 PE – TEAM SPORTS (½) *8131 & 8132 PEOPLE - PE BOYS’ *8213 & 8200 FOOTBALL *8223 & 8200 BOYS’ BASKETBALL *8242 & 8200 BASEBALL *8232 & 8200 BOYS’ CC/TRACK *8262 & 8200 BOYS’ SOCCER GIRLS’ *8312 & 8200 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL *8350 & 8200 GIRLS’ SOCCER *8342 & 8200 SOFTBALL *8330 & 8200 GIRLS’ CC/TRACK *8323 & 8200 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL *8519 & 8522 JV DRILL TEAM *8523/8524/8525/8526 VARSITY DRILL *8509 JV CHEER (1/2) *8515 & 8516 VARSITY CHEER CO-ED ATHLETICS *8248 JV TENNIS (4B ONLY) *8254 & 8200 VARSITY TENNIS *8270 & 8200 SWIMMING *8280 & 8200 GOLF *8290 & 8200 TRAINER – BOYS’ *8370 & 8200 TRAINER – GIRLS’ MISCELLANEOUS 8140 SPORTS MEDICINE *1731 KEOM 1

* - SIGNATURE REQUIRED (½) – SEMESTER COURSE

Review the Course Listing. Notice if you are required to get a signature in order to sign up for the class.

AP, Pre AP, Honors Classes

(If you are not currently in an AP, Pre AP, or Honors class)

To be eligible for these classes you must:

• Signature and form from subject area teacher

• Signature from parent/guardian• Must have an 85 or better in subject

Student Credit Audit

Grab your pencil and registration

card and let’s get started!

Sign up for your English class

Pre-AP must have teacher signature! *or English 3

English 2 1200

Sign up for your Math course.

Pre-AP must have teacher signature! *Or Algebra 2

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Sign up for your Science Course. ALL science classes must have teacher signature!

**If you are currently in Environmental Systems – you need Biology 3100

Chemistry3300

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Chemistry3300

Sign up for your Social Studies Course. Reg World History Reg US History (4300)

Pre-AP World History Pre-AP World Geo (4101)

AP Human Geography AP World History (4205)Honors must have teacher signature!

US History 4300

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Chemistry3300

Look at your pathway

Are you in the class listed under 9th?

• Sign up now

Sign up for the class listed under 10th.

US History 4300

Pathway Elective

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Chemistry3300

US History 4300

Sign up for a required class or an elective. This is a perfect time to register for your foreign language class. You must have 2 credits of the same foreign language to graduate.

Spanish 1 5011

How do I sign up for double blocked classes? (athletics, band, orchestra, etc.)

Signature

1200

2200

3300

4300

5011

6146

8213

Football 8200

K. Groves

K. Groves

English 2

Geometry

Chemistry

US History

Spanish 1

BIM

Football

Double blocked classes – Athletics, Band, Orchestra, Varsity Drill

They might conflict if you have also chosen a pathway that will be double blocked your junior and/or your senior year.◦ An elective with a (2) is double blocked◦ Consider summer school for other required

classes BIM, Health, Speech, PE, Foreign Language

Double Blocked Classes and Your Pathway

I’m not sure which Band, Orchestra, or Choir to sign up for because we haven’t had tryouts yet………

Sign up for the class that you are in this year.

Do I need a signature from my director for Band, Orchestra, or Choir

YES !!!!!!!

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Chemistry3300

US History 4300

Spanish 1 5011

Sign up for an additional required class or an elective.• Health .5

• Speech .5

• Fine Arts 1

• Technology 1

• PE 1

BIM 6146

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Chemistry3300

US History4300

Spanish 1 5011

Sign up for an additional required class or an elective.

BIM 6146

Theatre 1 5511

What if I am trying out for a class that as of today I have not qualified for?

English 2 1200

Geometry 2200

Chemistry3300

US History4300

Spanish 1 5011

BIM 6146

Theatre 1 5511

Circle the classes that you wish to drop if you are later accepted into Varsity Drill, Cheerleading, Etc. We will make the change when the list becomes available. Write alternate in the last column.

Lifetime N.Bus Law

61946149

Varsity Drill

List 2 full credit alternates and 2 half credit alternates. These should be classes you would want to take if you do not get your first choice.

I have read and understand the rules regarding alternate choices and substitutions.

Student’s Signature Date

Full Credit Alternates Half Credit Alternates

1. Engineering Design 1. Dollars & Sense

2. Accounting 1 2. Interpersonal Studies

Ima Pirate 3/15/13

Schedule Changes

NO schedule changes will be made after June 5th

Any Pre-AP, GT or Honors class must be dropped by June 5th

Choose your classes carefully!!

Do you have a question for your counselor?

What happens if I leave the alternates blank?

Mrs. Edwards will choose a class for you and you will not be able to change that class.

The rest is up to you. Don’t forget…..

List eight blocks of

classes on your registration

card.

List 2 full credit alternates and 2 half credit alternates.

GET SIGNATURES •From a parent or guardian

•From teachers listed for classes requiring teacher signatures

•On forms requiring signatures from parents

If you do all of this…

YOU will have the best schedule we can provide!