Class of 2016 Registration

Class of 2016 students will need 22 credits

to graduate from Morris Community High School.

Class Registration

Required courses for juniors:English 3MathU. S. HistoryConsumer EducationPE

English 1, 2Speech (freshman year)Math (two years)Science (two years)Western Civilizations (sophomore year)3 terms of PE Dr. Ed.Health Keyboarding (freshman year)12-14 credits total

By the end of the sophomore year:

Four-year colleges require:

4 years of English3 years of math at least up to Alg. 23 years of science3 years of social studies2 years of foreign language or fine arts

Options to select:

Check English 3 either R, CP, or H English Electives:

World LiteratureCreative WritingPublications/Yearbook (See Mrs. Gugerty)

Math OptionsCurrent Math Next Year

Algebra 1 Integrated Math or Geometry – teacher rec.

Integrated Math Geometry

Geometry Algebra 2

Geometry H Algebra 2 H

Algebra 2 H Pre. Calculus H or AP Statistics

Algebra 2 Advanced Algebra/Trig.

Science OptionsMay be done for graduation but colleges want 3 years

Life ScienceExplorations in Chem/Physics

Biology - Chemistry 1 RExploration of Chem/PhysicsPhysics

Biology HChemistry 1 HPhysics H

Anatomy/Physiology may be selected along with Chemistry.

Social StudiesUS History is required either Regular or AP (Advanced Placement)

Must be in Western Civilizations Honors and have teacher recommendation to take AP US History

Social Studies ElectivesContemporary World Problems (blended)Introduction to Psychology

PEMust take 2 semestersPE Exemptions:

College - Must take 4 Core classesSport - Must take 3 Core classes and two sports (Poms/Cheerleading and Marching Band all year count as two sports) List sports on registration sheet.

Core courses: (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language)

New PE courses

Lifetime FitnessRacket/Recreational SportsTeam ActivitiesWeight TrainingAthlete’s PE (Only available for 1st semester)

Consumer Education:

Consumer Education is required to graduate.

It is usually taken grade 11. See your counselor if it needs to

be moved to grade 12.

Language

Art Music BusinessIntro to Careers

FCS Ind. Arts

Spanish 1

Art 1, 2, 3 or 4

Band Word Proc. 2 Child Develop.

Drafting/CAD 1, 2 or 3

Spanish 2

Ceramics 1, 2, 3 or 4

Choir 21st Century Business

Textiles and Design 1

Manufactur 1 or 2

Spanish 3 R or H

Intro. to Visual Art

Pop, Rock & Bach

Accounting 1 Textiles and Design 2

Production 1 or 2

Spanish 4 R

Percuss Section

Sports Mark. & Entertainment

Foods 1, 2, or 3

CAD/CAM 1 or 2

AP Span. 4 - H

Keybd/Music

Tech Apps.

Today’s Bus. Law and Econ

College Foreign Language Requirements

University Admission Graduation

Eastern Illinois University Not required All programs- 2 semesters of college language (can be met with 2 years of high school language)

Illinois State University 2 years of same language or 2 years of fine arts

College of Arts/Science – 2 semesters of college language (can be met by 3 years high school)Bachelor of Arts – 3 semesters of college language (can be met by proficiency test)

Northern Illinois University 2 years same language or combination of language, art or music

Bachelor of Arts – 2 years at the college level (can be met by 4 years of high school)

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale & Edwardsville

Not required College of Liberal Arts – one year of college (can be met by proficiency exam)

University of Illinois – Urbana 2 years of same language

College of Business & Liberal Arts and Sciences – up to the 4th college level (can be met by 4 years of high school language) All other colleges – up to the 3rd level (can be met by 3 years of high school language)

University of Illinois - Chicago

2 years of one language College of Business & College of Architecture – 2 semesters at college level (can be met by 2 years of high school)College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – 4 semesters at college level (met by placement test)

Private and Out-of-state Universities

Varies (usually 2 years) Varies by major

GAVCMeets two periods every day all year Must must currently have good attendance and be on track to graduateMost programs are worth 2 credits for the yearCertification fee $100If you drop GAVC after the 3rd day - your parents will be charged the cost of the course (approx. $2500)

GAVC ProgramsAuto Mechanics Computer

Maintenance

Fire Science Computer Graphics/Design

Cosmetology

Building Trades Criminal Justice Early Childhood

Welding Health Occupations Cosmetology:•Has an additional charge and mandatory orientation.•Meets blocks 1-4 for morning session•Meets blocks 5-7 for afternoon session•Meets Monday – Friday and an occasional Saturday to ensure hours for license.

Study Hall

You may select to have a study hall for one period.You can have a study hall one semester or all year.You do not earn a credit for study hall.You can select an elective class instead of a study hall.

Registration SummaryShould have selected English, Math, US History, PE and Consumer Education

Select Electives from any of the following: Social Studies, Fine Arts, Language, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Arts, Study Hall or GAVC.

The total of scheduling values will equal 7!

Write down two other options under Alternatives that you did not circle.

You may use the notes spot to write any comments for your counselor.

Have one of your parents sign the registration sheet before you turn it in.

Due DateThese forms will be collected in the next few weeks by your counselor during your English class

Talk to your parents and teachers on options.

You will be mailed your course list in March. Make sure the list is correct.

Choose wisely! The master schedule is arranged by your choices. Changing is difficult once the schedule is made.

Course descriptions from the curriculum guide are on the webpage www.morrishs.org under the Guidance section.

Pick up from English class

Mrs. Peterson – Thursday, January 23

Mr. Kein – Friday, January 24

Ms. Struck – Monday, January 27

Ms. Bamonte – Tuesday, January 28

Remember to bring your completed registration sheet!