Class of 2019 Registration Presentation

Stay Focused!

Counseling Department

9th - 11thMs. Christopher A-EMr. Towers F-KMrs. Baker L-RiMs. Hunn Ro-Z(Mrs. Glosier-Long-Term Sub)

Senior CounselorsMrs. Hutson A-KMr. Smith L-Z

Mrs. Tichy Crisis Counselor

Today’s Objectives• Review

– Graduation Requirements

– How do you make up credits if you need to?

– Careers & Personal Plans of Study

– MSHSAA Eligibility Standards

– College Credit Programs

– Weighted Grades & Cum Laude Honors System

• Course Selection for Sophomore year

– This year you will register ONLINE again

Graduation Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSEnglish/Communication Arts 4 Units (English I, English II, American Literature, Senior Electives)Mathematics 3 UnitsScience 3 Units (2 credits must be earned in Physical Science and Biology)Social Studies 3 Units (United States History, World History, and Government)Health ½ UnitPersonal Finance ½ UnitFine Arts 1 UnitPractical Arts ½ UnitPhysical Education 1 UnitElectives 7 ½ UnitsPass the Missouri and U.S. Constitution Tests

Total Units Required 24 Units

How do credits/units work in the high school?First Semester Second Semester

first hour .5 first hour .5

second hour .5 second hour .5

third hour .5 third hour .5

fourth hour .5 fourth hour .5

fifth hour .5 fifth hour .5

sixth hour .5 sixth hour .5

seventh hour .5 seventh hour .5

3.5 3.5

7 credits possible every year with 28 total all 4 years

What if I didn’t pass a class?

Careers & Personal Plans of Study• Visit www.MissouriConnections.

org

– Log In:

– Guest username: FZWestHS

– Guest password: 2viewmoc

MSHSAA Eligibility Standards

• You must earn 3 credits the preceding semester to be eligible for participation in Interscholastic Activities

– Examples: Marching Band, Cheerleading, Cross Country, etc.

• College Athletics

– Talk with your coach and refer to pages 5 – 8 in course description handbook

– Let your counselor know you are interested

– Register with Clearinghouse junior year

College Credit Programs• These programs are available to juniors and seniors with a grade point

average of 2.5 and available to sophomores with a grade point average of 3.0. Be sure to check prerequisites in order to enroll for these courses.

• No grade lower than a C is accepted for college credit

– College credit courses allow students to earn additional points on the GPA for A’s, B’s or C’s

• Remember: a college may not accept college credit earned through this program and it is your/your family’s responsibility to check with the college you are planning to attend to see if college credit will be accepted.

AP Courses• Considered college-level work

• Weighted courses

• AP Examinations are administered at West High in May (during school day)

– Free response section

– Multiple choice section

• Testing Fee is $92 per test

– Fee payable in spring

• Score determines course credit and/or advanced standing at thousands of universities worldwide

– Score range 1-5

– Scores of 3, 4, or 5 typically are considered for college credit

• AP Course Available to Sophomores:

AP World History

• AP Courses Available to Juniors and Seniors:

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics 1

AP World History

AP US History

AP US Government

AP Language & Composition

AP Literature & Composition

AP Calculus

AP Computer Programing

AP Statistics

Weighted Grades & Cum Laude Honors System

• Weighted grades can help raise the GPA and class rank of college bound students and help those students in qualifying for scholarships and financial awards

– Examples: Pre-AP courses, AP courses, College credit courses

– A = 5 points, B = 4 points, C = 3 points, D = 1 point, F = 0 points

• Cum Laude Honors System is used to honor academic excellence at graduation

– 4.2 and above Summa Cum Laude (Gold)

– 4.0-4.19 Magna Cum Laude (Silver)

– 3.80-3.99 Cum Laude (Bronze)

Courses Available to SophomoresSophomores may select from any courses listed from freshman plus those additional course listed below as long as prerequisites have been taken:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSEnglish IIPre-AP English II/w

MATHEMATICSAlgebra IIPre-AP Algebra II/wComputer Programming

WORLD LANGUAGES French IIGerman IISpanish II

SOCIAL STUDIESWorld HistoryAP World History/wSociology*

SCIENCEBiologyPre-AP Biology/wGeneral PhysicsEnvironmental Science I*Environmental Science II*ChemistryPre-AP ChemistryEarth Science -Astronomy & Meteorology*Earth Science - Geology*Zoology*

FINE ARTSCeramics*Drawing*Digital Art*Painting*Sculpture/Multi-Media*Photography I*Photography II*Graphic Design*Advanced ActingChamber ChoirTheatre Design & Tech IMusic Theory*Jazz BandJazz Improvisation*Symphonic Orchestra

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONOutdoor Education & Hunter Safety*

PRACTICAL ARTSFashion Basic II*Housing & Interior Design*Child Development I*AccountingBusiness Web Design/Multimedia*Advanced Web Design*Business and Personal Law*Business and Event Management*Personal Finance*Entrepreneurship*Marketing ConceptsMetals III-Precision Machinery*Metals III-Welding and Fabrication*Metals IV-Engineering Metal Technology*Woods III-Engineering Wood Technology*Drafting III - Architectural Area* (Arch Area)Drafting III - Engineering Area* (Eng Area)Media Technology Practicum*

STUDENT PUBLICATIONSIntro to Newspaper ProductionIntro to Yearbook Production

*Semester Coursescc=College Creditw=Weighted Grade

Remember to check Pre-requisites for classes.Example: Before you can take Foods and Nutrition, you must have passed Exploratory FACS

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Human Body Systems/wPrinciples of Engineering/w

ACT PREP COURSE*

PE is co-ed beginning next year!

Required Sophomore ClassesEnglish II

103 English II (1 Unit)English II is a year-long course in reading, writing, and speaking that meets the Missouri Learning Standards. Coursework andinstruction prepares students for success in future high school English Language Arts courses. Students will develop and applycritical-thinking and analysis skills to complex literature – including fiction, informational texts, poetry, and drama – throughclose readings, discussions involving the identification of an author’s use of rhetorical devices, and application of literary lenses.Students will also evaluate and analyze an author’s tone, purposes, syntax, style, central ideas and themes and respondthoughtfully to diverse and cultural perspectives. In addition, students will continue to develop writing skills through a variety ofmodalities by composing more refined argumentative, narrative, expository, and research-based essays that are integratedthroughout the course, demonstrating a mastery of language, rhetoric, and sentence fluency. Using digital media, students willproduce and publish clear and coherent pieces that encourage dialogue and promote understanding of ideas.

104 Pre-AP English II (1 Unit) / w Pre-AP English II is an intensive year-long reading and writing course that will build upon the pre-AP literacy, argument and analysis skills that students will need to be successful in high school and in future AP classes. Students will read, analyze, and critique a variety of fictional and nonfictional literature, applying rhetorical strategies that will continue to encourage critical thinking and analysis. The class will continue to develop students’ writing, specifically focusing on narrative, expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. Using various forms of media, students will synthesize and analyze information throughout the year as they develop research skills. In addition, students will exercise appropriate speaking and listening skills in presentations, discussions, and Socratic seminars. This course is vertically aligned to the AP standards and is designed to help students achieve success in future AP classes. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I

No SummerReading Requirement

Anymore

Required Sophomore ClassesWorld History

203 World History (1 Unit) World History is a year-long required course of modern world history. This survey course places emphasis on political, social, cultural, economic, and geographic themes throughout the modern era.

227 Advanced Placement (AP) World History (1 Unit) /w AP World History is a year-long elective course offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors. The course takes a chronological as well as a thematic approach to the study of world societies and contacts between peoples, pre-600 B.C.E to present. Students apply content knowledge to understand continuity and change among and between different parts of the world. This college level class is a weighted grade and will develop students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through the use of historical documents and primary sources. Students are expected (although not required) to take the AP World History Exam. There is a charge for the exam. This course fulfills the World History graduation requirement. (Recommendations: 2.5 cumulative GPA, and parent permission) DESE 156663

Other Electives Available:Leadership (Application required)Advanced Leadership /cc(Teacher approval required)Sociology

Required Sophomore Classes

Mathematics

Math teacher signature required on everyone’s registration sheet.

After Algebra I → Geometry or Pre AP GeometryAfter Geometry → Algebra II or Pre AP Algebra II

Math classes have very specific prerequisites.

Required Sophomore ClassesScience

410 Biology (1 Unit)Biology is a year-long laboratory course in which students will seek to understand the living world. The course will include molecular and cellular biology, genetics and heredity, diversity and unity among organisms, ecology, and biological evolution, as well as the life processes common to all living things. Scientific problem solving, inquiry based investigations, technology integration, laboratory work, and performance assessments will be utilized. (Prerequisite: Physical Science Credit. Enrollment in Biology for a full year is a requirement for every high school student) DESE 134200-1

412 Pre-AP Biology (1 Unit) /wPre-AP Biology is a full year, intensive laboratory course designed to offer students the opportunity to explore fundamental principles of introductory Biology. The course will include molecular and cellular biology, genetics and heredity, diversity and unity among organisms, ecology, and biological evolution, as well as the life processes common to all living things. Students will also engage in scientific problem solving, inquiry-based investigations using appropriate techniques, technology and mathematical integration, laboratory work, and performance assessments. This course requires independent study and possibly some summer tasks and review-type work at the discretion of the teacher (e.g., knowing metric prefixes and conversions, mathematics/algebra reviews, and/or specific content reviews, etc….). This course also requires and advanced application of scientific principles related to the life sciences and process skills (Prerequisite: H.S. Physical Science Credit) DESE 134200-1

Required Sophomore ClassesScience Continued

420 Chemistry (1 Unit)Chemistry, a year-long laboratory course, designed to offer students the opportunity to master fundamental principles of chemistry. The course includes classroom and laboratory instruction including proper use of laboratory equipment, use of appropriate investigation techniques, current theories and established laws, the conceptual and mathematical ideas as related to chemistry topics, such as matter, chemical reactions, molecular bonding, and solutions. To be successful it is recommended that the student earned a grade of “C” or better in Algebra I. (Prerequisite: Sophomore, Biology Credit, and Algebra I) DESE 134600-1

413 Pre-AP Chemistry (1 Unit)/ wPre-AP Chemistry is a full year, intensive laboratory course designed to offer students the opportunity to explore fundamental principles of introductory chemistry. The course will include topics such as chemical and physical properties of matter, components of the atom and periodic table of elements, chemical reactions, molecular bonding, and solutions. Students will also engage in scientific problem solving, inquiry-based investigations using appropriate techniques, technology and mathematical integration, laboratory work, and performance assessments. This course requires independent study including some summer work at the discretion of the teacher (e.g., knowing common polyatomic ions, metric prefixes, metric conversations, mathematics/algebra review, etc….). In order for students to develop deep understanding of Chemistry content, the course also requires advanced application of scientific principles and process skills (Prerequisite: Sophomore, Biology or Pre-AP Biology, & Algebra I) DESE 134600-1

Required Sophomore Classes

Science Continued

419 General Physics (1 Unit)General Physics, a full year laboratory course, is the study of the development and use of classical mechanics, light, heat, and sound; with a survey of electricity and modern physics. This course includes laboratory activities using computer data collection, computer analysis, computer problem solving and digital simulations. This course is recommended for all college bound students who plan a science related career. (Prerequisite: Sophomore, Biology Credit, & completion of Geometry (or current enrollment) DESE 135900

New Classes 2016-17

● Principles of Engineering/w (2nd yr)● Medical Interventions/w (3rd yr)

● Double check pre-requisites

some have changed.

Electives Available to SophomoresWorld Languages

– Two years of the same world language is required/recommended by some 4 year colleges

Student Publications

– Intro to Newspaper or Intro to Yearbook (Application required)

Visual/Performing Arts

– Photography (Application required)

Practical Arts– Family & Consumer Science– Business– Industrial Technology

Physical Education

– Remember you must have completed one semester of General PE and one additional half credit of Physical Education

ACT Prep Class

Have you taken:

When do I enroll?

Your English teacher will bring you to the guidance office on your appointed day during the first week of February to meet with your counselor and turn in your purple enrollment form.

**Remember you are required to enroll ONLINE!!!!!

West High’s online scheduling window is January 19th – January 29th!

Purple Form• Teacher signature for Math• Parent signature required• Fill out form completely• ALTERNATES!!!!!!!!!• All applications are due by February 16th, 2016

(Even if we have snow days)• No changes after February 26th, 2016

Questions???

Online Enrollment Instructions

Refer to handout:

Must Save!

Must change school year to 2016-2017

Enter Core classes and electives-NOT alternates

A+ Program Benefits• The state pays for A+ scholarships to community colleges

and state vocational technical schools• In addition, several 4-year state colleges and universities

are giving A+ scholarships• Call the A+ Office for information • Next Tutor Training is May 12th at 1:00 in the auditorium

A+ Program Requirements• Sophomores may sign up at any time• Students must:

• Graduate with a 95% attendance rate• Earn a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher• Complete 50 hours of tutoring• Maintain good citizenship• Score Proficient on Algebra I EOC

• All tutoring hours and A+ paperwork must be completed by May 1 of senior year

• A+ office located in Main Office (See Mrs. Roy in Mr. Dreyer’s office)

Lewis & Clark Technical School• There are 1 and 2 year programs for junior and/or senior year. • Students can apply in the Fall of sophomore year. Let your counselor

know when you meet with him or her.• http://www.stcharles.k12.mo.us/lewisandclark/index.html

Programs Available:- Auto Service Technology- Auto Collision Repair- Combination Welding- Architectural Design- Building Trades- Brick & Stone Masonry- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

- Electrical Trades- Computer Information Systems- Computer Maintenance & Networking- Health Occupations- Health Related Occupations- Power Equipment Technology - Early Childhood Careers

Course Description BookletAvailable online: www.fz.k12.mo.us

OR

We will have booklets available in the guidance office beginning Friday January 16