JuniorRegistration

What you need to know before you register for your SENIOR classes!

Class of 2011!!!

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2011

• 4.0 Language Arts• 4.0 Social Studies• 3.0 Math• 3.0 Science• 1.0 Physical Education• 1.0 Practical Arts• 1.0 Fine Arts• .5 Speech• 8.0 General Electives (Including .5 Microsoft Office

Applications course)• Total of 25.5 credits• 20 hours of Community Service

Proficiencies:

Language Arts (4 Credits)

Social Studies (4 Credits)

(World History) (Government) (US History) (Economics)

(Geography) (US History) (World History) (Elective)

Math (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

PE (1 Credit)

CommunityService:

Computer/Technology:

Algebra I:

Fine Arts (1 Credit)

Practical Arts (1 Credit)

Speech (.5 Credit)

Electives (8 Credits/ 2 credits in Foreign Language for CCHE)

Avoid Reclassification!• In order to be a SENIOR next year, you must

have earned 17.5 credits by the time school starts next year.

• If you have less than 17.5, you will be classified as a JUNIOR again!

• If you need to make up credits you can do that through summer school or an on-line class.

• Please see me if you have ANY questions about this!!!

GET INVOLVED!!!• Find a way to connect to Ponderosa! Become a part

of one of our many student organizations and/or athletic teams.

• There are multiple advantages to this, including:– They’re FUN!

– You’ll make new friends with similar interests.

– You’ll learn how to manage your time better, which usually helps your grades.

– It looks REALLY GOOD to colleges!

PHS ClubsArt Club Inline Hockey Books N Bagels Interact ClubDungeons & Dragons Jam Club Boys Volleyball Model United NationsDECA MustanglersFBLA Pay It ForwardFCA Peace JamFCCLA Ping Pong ClubFrench Club Ponderosa Racing TeamFrisbee Club RugbyFilm Club Science ClubFree Reins Writing Skills USA German Club STANDGSA Xtreme World ConcernHarry Potter Yoga Fitness ClubIce Hockey Young RepublicansImprov Club

PHS Sports

Fall Sports Winter Spring• Cross Country Wrestling Baseball

• Football Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Golf

• Boys’ Golf Girls’ Swimming Girls’ Lacrosse

• Gymnastics InLine Hockey Boys’ Lacrosse

• Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Soccer

• Softball Boys’ Swimming

• Boys’ Tennis Girls’ Tennis

• Volleyball Track

• Poms Ice Hockey

• Cheerleaders

Choosing Your Courses

• The next few slides will review your options for each core area as well as elective choices.

• The classes listed in green are those that are typically taken by seniors.

• Those in black are also options but some are advanced and require teacher approval.

• Please make sure that you REFER TO THE ONLINE COURSE GUIDE so you are familiar with the course descriptions, the grade levels eligible to take certain courses and any prerequisites.

AP Courses• If you are considering taking any AP courses next

year, you must print off the “AP Contract” found in the Course Guide on page 67.

• Because AP courses require a huge commitment on your part, you are required to read and sign the contract. You must have a parent sign the contract as well.

• Turn the signed contracts into Mrs. Gress in the Counseling office.

English Options for Seniors

• English IV

• AP Literature and Composition

• Creative Writing (.5 credit English Elective)

Math Options for Seniors

(you’ll need 4 years of Math to attend 4 year college)• Algebra II • Algebra II with Trig• Geometry• College Algebra• Trigonometry (semester class)• College Math (1st Semester) and Probability and Statistics

(2nd Semester)• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Statistics• Math of Money• Data and Decisions

Science Options for Seniors

• Chemistry

• Chemistry in the Community

• Global Science

• Physics

• AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP Physics

• AP Environmental Science

• Semester long classes:– Aquatic Biology

– Zoology

– Human Anatomy and Physiology

– Bacteriology and Genetics

– Geology

– Astronomy

Social Studies Requirements

• You need 4.0 Social Studies credits to graduate. They must be in the following areas:

– .5 credit of World Geography– .5 credit of US Government1

– .5 credit of Economics (US or International)2

– .5 credit of a Social Studies Elective (anything that doesn’t meet one of these listed criteria, for example: Sociology, Psychology, Colorado History, Contemporary World Issues)

– 1.0 World History • Ancient Civilization • 1 other World History class (For example: Modern European History, World History II, etc.)

– 1.0 US History • US History 1865 to 1945• US History 1945 to the Present OR US History TO 1865

1 If you are taking AP Government, half of the credit counts as your Government requirement. The other semester can either waive your Econ requirement if you’ve already take US Government OR it can count as your Social Studies elective.

2 If you take BOTH AP US History AND AP European History, this will waive your Economics requirement.

Social Studies Options for Seniors

• US History: – to 1865– 1865-1945– Since 1945

• (must have taken 1865-1945)– *AP US History

• Civics– US Government– *AP US Government

• Electives– Sociology– Colorado State History– Psychology– Contemporary World Issues

• World History– World History I– World History II– Rise of Nation State Germany– Rise of Nation State England– Modern European History– *AP European History

• Economics– International– US

* Denotes a year long class. All others are semester long classes.

Foreign Language Options forSeniors

• Spanish I, IB, II, III, IV, AP Spanish

• French I, II, III, IV, AP French

• German I, II, III, IV, AP German

PE Options for Seniors

• Athletic Training I• Athletic Training II• Beginning Dance• Advanced Dance• Shape Up• Individual Sports• Team Sports

• Strength and Conditioning

• Sports Training• Power Weights

• Contemporary Issues in Health– May count as PE or

Practical Art credit

Fine Arts CreditFine Arts Courses:

Art ExperienceCeramics I II, III

Graphic Design I, II, III, IVDrawing and Painting I, II, III, IV

Jewelry I, II, III, IVPhotography I, II, III, IV

Sculpture I, II,IIIAP Studio ArtAP Art History

Performing Arts Courses:Orchestra

Chamber OrchestraWind EnsembleConcert Band

Percussion TechJazz EnsembleConcert Choir

Women’s Concert ChoirMen’s Concert Choir

PegasusEstrella

Theatre I, II, IIITheatre IV, Directing

Theatre Production EnsembleTechnical Theatre I, II

Practical Arts CreditBusiness Courses:

Accounting I, IIProfessional Business Training/Work Experience

EntrepreneurshipBusiness Principles

Business LawMarketing I, II/Work ExperienceTechnology Courses:

Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office Applications

Multimedia ProductionsIntroduction to Computer Science

Family & Consumer Science Courses:Nutrition & Wellness

FoodsCreative & Foreign FoodsEssential for Culinary Arts

Healthy DecisionsContemporary Issues in Health

Interior DesignChild Psychology

Early Childhood InternshipTeacher Cadet

Elementary AssistantFashion

Employment Development/Work ExperiencePersonal FinancesCareer PathwaysCareer Internship

Industrial Technology Courses:Basic Electronics

Woodworking I, IIAutomotive Tech I, II

Off Periods!!!• As seniors next year, you may be able to take

advantage of having ONE or TWO off periods per semester (“Administrative Dismiss”).

• You will STILL need to sign up for 14 classes now.• When you receive your schedule, you can decide if

there are classes you want to drop. Make sure they are not classes you need to graduate!

• Your “off period” will replace THAT class, THAT period…you MAY NOT rearrange your schedule in order to get desired periods off.

No Schedule Changes!

SO…please select your classesVERY CAREFULLY!!!

• Due to district and building budget constraints, our class sizes will be very full next year. We will not have the ability to accommodate schedule changes as we have done in the past. Therefore, it is imperative that you select classes that you know you can live with because if you change your mind, we won’t be able to move you to another class.

• The ONLY schedule changes we will be able to make next year will be corrections if you were placed in the wrong level of a course or are missing something you need to graduate.

Don’t Forget…

• When you register for your year long classes, you have to enter in the course numbers for both semesters.

• Make sure you select BOTH S1 and S2.

• For example: – English I:

• 50300S1 AND 50300S2

– Algebra II w/ Trig:• 60590S1 AND 60590S2

Steps for Online Registration:

Finding the right course…

Adding courses…

Removing courses…

The final step…

Double Check…• Did I talk to my teachers about which classes

I should take?• Do I have a total of 14 classes?• Did I sign up for BOTH semesters of year-

long classes?• Did I select FOUR elective classes as

alternates?• Did I have my parent sign at the bottom

of the print out?

Important Registration Dates

• By Jan 29th Have a conversation with your teachers for appropriate course placement

• By Feb 2nd Student enter course requests in Parent Portal

• Feb 3rd Homeroom - Students turn in the portal verification to their homeroom teachers.

• Feb 10th Homeroom - Students verify course requests

•During the Summer:•Visit colleges•Work and save money!!!•Community Service!•During the Fall:•Research colleges – use NAVIANCE.•Narrow your college choices to five – and APPLY!!!•Take the ACT and/or the SAT.•Start scholarship search.•Take note of deadlines and requirements.•Attend College Night at Ponderosa.•Attend local College Day/Night programs.•Attend other college fairs and various career fairs.•Submit applications.•Meet with your counselor for your Senior Credit Check.•Use Brag Sheet to obtain letters of recommendation. Ask three weeks in advance. Write thank you note afterwards.•Complete the NCAA Clearinghouse registration if hoping to participate in college sports.•Community Service!!!•During the Winter:•Complete FAFSA (Financial Aid Form) and schools’ financial forms.•Attend Financial Aid Night with parents.•Check school of choice regarding scholarships.•Apply for scholarships.•Complete Community Service!!!•Meet with your counselor!!!•During the Spring:•THE BIG PAYOFF…GRADUATION!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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