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WHEATMORE HIGH SCHOOL 2014-2015
Registration Information
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Minimum Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits(English I, II, III, IV)
Math – 4 credits (Math I, Math II, Math III and AFM or higher level)
Science – 3 credits (Earth and Environmental, Biology and Physical Science or higher level)
Social Studies –3 credits class of 2015/ 4 credits class of 2016 and beyond
(World History, Civics, American History I, American History II)
Physical Education – 1 credit (Healthful living)
Electives – 13 credits 2 from CTE, Arts, or World Languages 4 credit sequence strongly recommended
World Languages 2 credits in same language required to apply to a
4-yr college/university
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Honors Level Courses
Require teacher recommendation/parent waiver
Require honors contract signed by student and parent
Courses are more challenging and demanding
Heavier workload and homework (30 min)
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Advanced Placement Courses
Outside/Summer readingsHeavier workload and homework (1hr min)AP contract signed by parent and student
requiredTeacher recommendation/Parent WaiverYear long commitmentPass AP exam for college creditAP exam fee will be paid by the state
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Advanced Placement Continued
All AP Courses are for students who want a more rigorous course experience-it is a college level course.
Students should have A’s or high B’s in their Honors courses.
AP courses are taught face to face or on-line. *If you take an on-line AP course, you MUST match it with another year long course. This can be another AP, Honors or a Standard course as long as it is year long. On-Line AP is considered a SKINNY.
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WEDNESDAY, 8:00AM MEDIA CENTER
Sophomore & JuniorAP/College & Career Promise
Information Meeting
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THURSDAY, 8:00AM MEDIA CENTER
FreshmanAP/College & Career Promise
Information Meeting
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Peer Tutor/Lab Assistant
Applications available in Guidance officeParent Signature requiredNO COURSE CREDIT OFFREDJuniors – one semester onlySeniors- both semesters Applications will be screened and approved
or deniedRequirements include … good attendance, no
discipline issues and no more than one class failure
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Media Assistant
Applications available in the Media CenterParent Signature requiredApplications will be screened and approved
or deniedRequirements include … good attendance, no
discipline issues and no more than one class failure
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Career and College Promise
Application required GPA >3.0 (weighted)
Placement test scores (PLAN, ACT, SAT, etc.)
Must be on WHS campus two blocks a day Must provide own transportation to RCC College Transfer or Career-Technical See Program of Studies for courses offered
and additional information (p.19 – 25) Application available in guidance office
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Classes that Can Be Repeated for Credit
ArtChorusBandPhysical Education
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Agriscience Ag technology in environment; natural resources; food production; science &
agribusiness Animal Science I
Breeding; nutrition; evaluation of animals
Animal Science II Industry/economics; genetics; animal waste management
Horticulture I Plant growth; development; nutrition; identification; pest management
Biotechnology & Ag Research I Latest techniques and advances in animal/plant research
Biotechnology & Ag Research II Genetics; microbiology in ag industry
Foods I Diet; health; kitchen and meal management; food preparation and sustainability
Foods II: Technology Food industry from farm to table; gov’t regulations; emerging trends; biotechRandolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or
disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Core & Sustainable Construction Basic safety; intro to construction; hand tools; power
tools; reading blueprints; materials handlingCarpentry I
Basic carpentryCarpentry II
Floor systems; wall and ceiling framing; roof framing; intro to concrete; reinforcing materials; windows & external doors; basic stair layout
Randolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Microsoft Word, PPT Microsoft certification
Entrepreneurship I Concepts of starting & operating a business; business
financing; marketing strategies Personal Finance
Job search; financial forms; shopping options; consumer rights; managing personal finances; personal and family resources
Project Management Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close a
project in real situationsRandolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Biomedical Technology Medical ethics; forensics; infectious diseases; organ
transplants; cell biology & cancer; biomedical researchHealth Science I
Human anatomy & physiology; human body diseases & disorders; biomedical therapies
Health Science II Health care agencies; wellness; legal & ethical issues;
teamwork; communicationNursing Fundamentals
CNA certificationPharmacy Technician
Pharm Tech I certification
Randolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Marketing Distribution; marketing-information management; market
planning; pricing; product/service management; promotion; selling
Sports & Entertainment Marketing I Sports, entertainment & event marketing; branding;
licensing; naming rights; business & economic foundations; concessions & on-site merchandising; human relations; safety & security
Sports & Entertainment Marketing II Business management, client relations, contracts, ethics,
event management, facilities management, legal issues,sponsorships
Randolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Parenting & Child Development Parenthood decisions; child care issues; prenatal
development & care; development & care of infants, toddlers, children aged 3-6
Early Childhood Education I Child development from birth to 12; techniques and
procedures for working with children; history; trends; opportunities for working with children
Early Childhood Education II Program planning & management; advanced work
with children (on site at local elementary schools/daycares)
Randolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Automotive Service Basic automotive skills; maintenance & light repair
Auto Brakes Installation, inspection and troubleshooting of automotive
brake systemsAuto Electrical
Basic inspection, troubleshooting and repair of automotive electrical/electronic systems
Auto Electrical Advanced Advanced level (very difficult)
Auto Computer System Diagnostics Read and diagnose computer codes in various vehicle types
Randolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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CTE Advanced Studies Independent study Research paper and presentation required (topic of
interest); similar to senior project
CTE Internship Work-based learning (off campus) Must secure own internship site/supervisor in area of
career cluster Minimum 135 hours Journaling, documentation, other assignments required Pass/Fail **Not an early release for work**
Randolph County School System’s Career Technical Education programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin , gender, age, or disability in its programs or activities. “The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“
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Program of Studies
Available online at www.randolph.k12.nc.us/schools/whs
Paper copies of POS available for checkout in Student Services
General information in front of book (graduation requirements, AP program, grades, schedule changes, class rank…)
List of courses offered at schools in Randolph County Must have a “W” beside the course title to indicate it
is offered at Wheatmore Page number beside of course on registration form
correlates with page number for listing in the Program of studies
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Registration Form
Check requested core courses on front Rank at least 6 elective choices on the back Number elective courses in order of preference (1
being first choice) Courses that are available to take more than one
semester have double box next to course title (PE, Art….)
Courses that require applications (Yearbook, Peer Tutor, Lab assistant, Media Assistant, Nursing Fundamentals, etc.) – rank with other electives; will be considered if application approved
Obtain teacher recommendation signature for honors and AP courses
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Registration Folder
IncludesPreRegistration SheetRegistration Form
Red stars are elective courses you should consider based on information provided on PreRegistration Sheet
Historical Grades/Current Schedule Electives highlighted are courses that can’t be
repeated (CTE and World Languages)Other information you requestedVerification Forms: if you did not turn them in
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DUE TO YOUR 1ST BLOCK TEACHER BY FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 28TH
Return the Entire Folder
and All Contents
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TuesdayReceive Registration folders 4th BlockWednesdaySophomore/Junior AP /College & Career Promise Meeting 8:00Counselors in Cafeteria to answer questions ThursdayFreshman AP /College & Career Promise Meeting 8:00 Counselors in Cafeteria to answer questionsFridayEntire Registration Folders due to 1st block Teachers
Registration
Timeline
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MORE INFORMATION
Guidance Department Websitewww.randolph.k12.nc.us/schools/whs
Sheila Dunphy-Atkins (Class of 2015)Lesley Jessup (Class of 2016, 2017)Misty Wolfe (Career Development)Karen Hawkins
(336) 476-1552