Registration for Sophomore Year

Learning Targets

• I know the timeline for registration

• I will be prepared to register for my classes

• I am aware of the programs/options that are available to me in 10th grade

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018

You will receive your registration materials on 1/9/18 and have ONE WEEK

to make your course selections

Registration Timeline in January

Mini-

Sessions

Registration

Materials

Due

No

school

No

school

Receive

Registration

Materials

This means…

• You will have ONE WEEK to make your decisions

• Planning ahead is critical!

• That’s why we are starting to talk about it now!

Review! Graduation Requirements

• 4 credits English

• 4 credits Social Studies

• 3 credits Science

• 1 credit Phy Ed

• .5 credit Health

• 3 credits Math

• 1 credit Art

Review! Are You on Track for Graduation?

1. You can review your credit status on Student Vue anytime *Course History/Graduation Status

- We provided general information about transcripts and grade reports on 11/21 and provided a credit check to you on 12/12.

- Please meet with your counselor or advisor if you are still unsure

2. Make a plan if you need to recover credits!- Night School and/or Summer School- Reenroll for needed requirements during your

upcoming academic years before graduation (the sooner the better!)

Additional Options

for Sophomores

AVID is an elective class that meets one class period during each trimester.

•Get support for tough classes with tutors two days a week during class

•Learn about careers and college choices

•Visit colleges and the college fair

•Get help to apply for college and

scholarships to pay for college

Interested?

Contact Mr. Severns in room 231

Stop by room 181 B if you would like

more information.

Program staff will also be available

during the mini-sessions

Secondary Technical Education Program (STEP), a middle place between high school and college, provides relevant education to prepare students for the high tech, high skill workplace of the 21st century. Located in Anoka off Hwy 10.

**Please be aware that SOME of the STEP courses have prerequisite coursework and/or have minimum GPA and class rank considerations, especially for grade 10****

Art TechnologyAutomotive CareersBusiness & Computer CareersConstruction CareersEmergency Medical CareersEngineering CareersFashion & Cosmetology CareersHotel/Restaurant/Baking Careers

Law Enforcement & Firefighting CareersMachine TechnologyMedical CareersMusic Media CareersNursing CareersSports Medicine & Fitness CareersWelding Careers

Grade 10 Option:Part Time STEP enrollment: Career class only (morning or afternoon; busses will transport you).

Looking ahead to grades 11 and 12…Part Time STEP enrollment: Career class only (morning or afternoon; busses will transport you) OR Full Time STEP enrollment: Career classes AND English, Social, Math and/or Science for grad requirements

*****STEP is different from Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) which is another program option.

STEP staff will be available during the minisessions

Additional rigor available to consider

What to consider when choosing Honors & AP

Successful students in honors and college courses generally have

earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above and have earned A’s or B’s

in previous coursework in that area.

Many AP classes meet trimesters 1 and 2 in order to prepare students for the AP exam.

If you take multiple AP classes, be aware that your schedule may be very challenging

trimesters 1 and 2 and less so trimester 3.

Use caution when registering for multiple honors courses; keep in mind your other

commitments such as family responsibilities, sports, activities, and, most importantly,

your health!

A schedule with three AP or college courses per trimester is comparable to a full

semester at a college or university.

English 10

Two-trimester course

Teaches required Minnesota State

Language Arts Standards in the areas of

reading (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and

drama), writing, oral communication, and

research

Fulfills 10th grade English requirement

needed to graduate

Includes a requirement for independent

reading

Homework is a mixture of reading, written

responses to reading, writing process work

(prewriting, drafting, revising, polishing),

and occasional projects

English 10 with College Foundations

• Three trimester course

• Continuing College Foundations curriculum

English 10 - Honors

Two-trimester course

Teaches required Minnesota State Language Arts

Standards in the areas of reading (fiction, nonfiction,

poetry, and drama), writing, oral communication, and

research

Includes a structured weekly vocabulary development

program

Includes a requirement for independent reading

Fulfills 10th grade English requirement needed to

graduate and prepares students to be successful in

honors-level and college-level (AP and CIS) classes in 11th

and 12th grade

Homework is a mixture of reading, written responses to

reading, writing process work (prewriting, drafting,

revising, polishing), and occasional projects

Recommended only for the self-motivated student who

wants a challenge, is willing to do a significant amount of

independent work, and likes to read and write

Includes challenging texts – student should be able to

read above grade level

Strong time-management skills very helpful

Understanding Choices in 10th Grade English

Chemistry I

Need to have passed both

trimesters of Physical Science 9

Need to have passed

Intermediate Algebra

Teaches all MN state chemistry

standards, with hands-on lab

experiments

Class is taught with an equal

emphasis on concepts and

mathematical application

Good fit for students who are

planning on attending post-

secondary education and

preparing for any career choice

Honors Chemistry I

Need to have passed both trimesters

of Science 9

Need to have been successful in

Intermediate Algebra

Teaches all MN state chemistry

standards, with hands-on lab

experiments

Strong emphasis on concepts and

using math to learn those concepts

Concepts are taught at a greater

depth

Independent learning skills are

needed

Good fit for students who are

planning on taking Honors/CIS/AP

science courses in high school.

Also a good fit for students who are

planning on studying at a 4-year

college.

Understanding Choices in 10th Grade Chemistry

Understanding Choices in 10th Grade Social Studies

10th Grade U.S. History AP U.S. History

Trimesters 2 2

students may also register for a 3rd

trimester of test prep & enrichment

Course Description Study major events in U.S. History;

study of diverse peoples who

created American story.

College level study of U.S. History,

accelerated pace and additional reading

assignments involving critical thinking

skills.

Homework Expectations 30 min./night 1 hour/night

Other Important Info. Homework focuses on supporting

guided practice.

Students must see instructor for

summer reading list.

Passing score on AP exam in the spring

may result in college credit.

Note about registering for AP classes: These advanced courses are for motivated students who want to be challenged. These courses cover the same major content as regular classes but with advanced levels of content, critical thinking, products and evaluation in both the instruction and the expectations for student performance. These classes also include extra reading, writing and projects and greater expectations for independent student work.

Understanding 10th grade Mathematics

When you register, we hope to prepopulate your next level mathematics course or provide teacher recommendations for you to consider

Challenge yourself

but be aware of the

cumulative effect.

Remember: Registration for

Honors/AP/CIS is considered final

Art

Business

Biomedical

Career

Education

Drivers

Education

English

Family and

Consumer

Sciences

Health

Mathematics

Music

Physical

Education

Science

Social Studies

Technology

Education

World

Languages

Plan AheadPlease spend some time reviewing the registration

guide and course registration sheets when you

receive them on 1/9/18

*There will be NEW course offerings to

consider in multiple departments and

*Some courses will be renamed

To Do:

• Talk to your teachers, staff and advisors NOW about regular vs. honors and program options.

• Start thinking about upcoming mini sessions to learn more about courses and programs

Tasks:1. Rest and rejuvenate!2. Log-in to Naviance and review/take

interest inventories to help guide course selection possibilities.

3. Ask relatives and adults you know about how they decided on their career choices and high school courses they enjoyed.

Over Winter Break:

After Break:

Tuesday, January 2

Review this information and provide online

registration information distributed

Tuesday, January 9

– Registration materials and planning

worksheets distributed

After Break:Friday, January 12

– Mini Sessions

Tuesday, January 9- Tuesday, January 16 (8am)

– Online registration

– Counselors available for questions during

passing time and lunches

Tuesday, January 16

– Turn in completed paper copy (that

matches your online choices) of your

registration worksheet during CORE

Time for discussion and questions

Advisors: If there are questions that you cannot answer or are unsure, please email Amy Storrick. An answer will be provided 1/2/18 Core.