2013-2014 Registration 2013-2014 Registration AssemblyAssembly

for Current Studentsfor Current Students

Live “THE” Live “THE” Life! Live as Life! Live as

an EAGLE!an EAGLE!

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE…REGISTRATION SCHEDULE…

Registration forms given out in extended SOAR homeroom beginning February 19th

Forms taken to classes and signed by teachers between February 19-22

Completed forms due in SOAR February 22

NHS 2013-2014 Curriculum Guide online at

www.nicevillehighschool.org

Mr. Biggs A-GMrs. Kesler H-ODr. Richardson P-Z

2 or more of the same foreign language is strongly recommended and is required for entrance into a Florida university and Bright Futures. Electives can include additional English, Math, Science and Social Studies classes and should be based on interests.

Academic Area Minimum Credits

English 4

Mathematics 4

Science 3

Social StudiesAm. Hist., World Hist., Govt./Econ.

3

Personal Fitness

.5

Physical Fitness

.5

Fine/Performing Art

1

Electives 8

TOTAL 24

2 or more of the same foreign language is strongly recommended and is required for entrance into a Florida university and Bright Futures.

Electives can include additional English, Math, Science and Social Studies classes

Entered 9th in 2012-2013 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0

Reading EOC must be passed in Algebra I,

Geometry I, and Biology, Credit must be earned in Algebra 2 Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale One on-line course

Entered 9th in 2011-2012 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0

Reading EOC must be passed in Algebra I and taken

in Geometry and Biology Credit must be earned in Geometry and

Biology Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale One on-line course

Entered 9th in 2010-2011 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0

Reading EOC must be taken in Algebra Credit must be earned in Algebra 1,

Geometry and Biology Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

ONE YEAR CLOSER TO COLLEGE ONE YEAR CLOSER TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONSADMISSIONS

Remember the NUMBER ONE college admissions factor… RIGOR of courses taken while in high school Participation in AP and AICE courses during

high school more favorably recognized vs. on-line and dual enrollment courses

Enroll in highest level of courses in which you can be successful

Know where to go for help!

PERSISTENCE is KEY! PERSISTENCE is KEY!

Mid-ranges for group accepted for summer/fall 2013:

ALL NHS (43/82)

GPA 3.7 - 4.3 4.03ACT 26-30 29SAT 1750-1970 1831

More than 18,000 students applied. Over 50% were enrolled in Calculus, 44% had at least 4 years of same foreign language, and 93% were enrolled in an advanced curriculum.

A statewide weighted GPA will be used to calculate class rank and honors designations. Weighted GPA: A=5.0, B=4.0, C=3.0,

D=2.0, F=0 At the end of the seventh semester,

honors graduates will be determined by the following scale:

3.5 weighted GPA in the 16 credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as college-preparatory courses:

4 English 4 Math (Algebra I and above) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language (must be the same language, 2

consecutive years) SAT score of 1270 or higher (class of 2012) or ACT

score of 28 or higher (class of 2012, 2013) SAT score of 1280 or higher (class of 2013) SAT score of 1290 or higher (class of 2014 and thereafter)

or ACT score of 29 or higher (class of 2014 and thereafter) 100 hours of documented community service

3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 credits identified by the Florida Board of Regents as college-preparatory courses:

4 English 3 Math (Algebra I and above) 3 Science 3 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language (must be the same language, 2

consecutive years) SAT score of 980 or higher or ACT score of 21 or higher

(class of 2012) SAT score of 1020 or higher or ACT score of 22 (class of

2013) SAT score of 1170 or higher or ACT score of 26 (class

of 2014 and thereafter) 75 hours of documented community service

3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 academic courses required for high school graduation

3.5 un-weighted GPA in the required 3 vocational courses in the same program

30 hours of documented community service The following minimum scores on one of the

following tests: PERT ACT Reading 104 Reading 18 Writing 99 English 17 Math 113 Math 19

SAT - Verbal 440 Math 440

COURSE LEVEL OPTIONS AT NHSCOURSE LEVEL OPTIONS AT NHS General Courses

No additional weighting Honors Courses

Courses receive additional .5 weight Advanced Studies Courses

Courses receive additional 1.0 weight

Whatever you choose, always give 100% effort! A little motivation goes a LONG

way!

If signing up for a sport prior to tryouts, you MUST have coach’s initials as approval to be in the appropriate class period.

Participation during the school day in a team sport satisfies the PE Skills requirement for graduation but NOT the personal fitness requirement.

Select electives based on interests, ability, and future goals.

Be sure to complete the sections on the front of the registration form asking you to select additional elective options in the event one of

your selections closes. which elective to drop in the event you need

additional support through Intensive Reading or Math.

2012 FCAT 2.0 READING TEST IN 2012 FCAT 2.0 READING TEST IN APRILAPRIL

Do Your BEST! Your Scores DO Matter! Scores not in until summer for FCAT 2.0 Reading Scores used to help determine course

placement State law requires students who have not

passed FCAT Reading to receive additional support through Intensive Reading

FCAT Writing is February 26th

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:DATES:

All current students received their registration forms in SOAR today, Tuesday, February 19th.

Registration forms will be due in SOAR on Friday, February 22nd.

Teachers signatures must be obtained by students from February 19th –February 22nd. This will ensure students are placed in the appropriate level where they will be most successful.

No changes to course requests will be made after June 13, 2012.

Requests for schedule changes to may be emailed to

www.nhsschedulechange@gmail.com

Want to sign up? Go to www.nicevillehighschool.org

You’ll receive important dates, events, and other valuable NHS information!

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