Beginning Your Freshman Year at Century High School
Learning Targets Panther Night Details 2017 High School Graduation Requirements Considerations for selecting classes for 2017 -18 and beyond Instruction for completing your Course Requests sheet for 2017 -18
Panther Night January 23, 2017 6: 00 pm – 8: 00 pm Century High School Auditorium/Cafeteria Open House format Presentations at 6: 00 pm and 7: 00 pm Academic Staff available to answer questions Sports, Clubs and Activities tables
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (p. 5) Courses English. English 9 American Lit World Literature English 4 Speech Credits Required (1. 0 credits) (1. 0) (0. 5) 4. 0 Math (through Algebra 2) 3. 0 Science 3. 0 Biology Chemistry Physics (1. 0) World History American History Human Geography Government (1. 0) (0. 5) Social Studies 3. 0
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (cont). Courses Economics Physical Education Health Fine Arts Credits Required 0. 5 1. 0 Electives Total Credits 8. 5 =24. 0 Arts, Music, ( pg 35 -38) Interior Design, Fashion Design, Intro to Engineering, Culinary Arts, Drama
Things to Consider When Choosing Classes Your Career Interests, Activities, and Pasttimes College Admission Requirements Balancing your daily/weekly schedule
Consideration: Your Interests Review your MCIS Jr. profile Choose classes that align with what you like to do CTECH classes (p. 10) provide opportunity to explore careers
Consideration: College Admissions p. 11 RPS Graduation Requirements fulfill most college admission requirements ◦ Community Colleges & Technical Schools do not have additional requirements ◦ Most State Colleges/Universities require 2 or more years of World Language ◦ Selective Colleges/Universities require 3 -4 years of World Language, 4 years of Math and Science, and AP and Honors level courses
Consideration: College Admissions Academic Measures play an important role in the admission process Grade Point Average Class Rank Strength of Schedule/Rigor ACT/SAT Scores
Consideration: Balance Honors Classes vs. General Classes Activities ◦ Some activities meet daily for 1 -2 hours ◦ Clubs generally meet weekly for 1 -2 hours Sports ◦ Most sports require 2+ hours each day Seeking assistance ◦ Expect to need help from staff now and then ◦ Consider the need for a study hall
Required 9 th Grade Courses English Language Arts Options (p. 22) (Full Year) English Learner Program English Foundations Honors
Balance: Ninth Grade English Options Foundations ◦ Moderate pace ◦ Projects broken down & steps graded ◦ More weight on daily work ◦ Remediation of composition skills ◦ More time in class to read, write, and revise Foundations Honors ◦ Faster paced ◦ Projects are graded as a whole ◦ Strong composition skills expected ◦ Outside time to read, write, and revise ◦ Class participation & discussion expected
Required 9 th Grade Courses Social Studies Options (p. 61) (Full Year) World History EL World History/ EL US History
Balance: Ninth Grade Social Studies World History ◦ Moderate pace ◦ Emphasis on classwork/participation ◦ Opportunities for extended learning ◦ Homework focused on reading and reviewing
Required 9 th Grade Courses Science Options (p. 55) Biology Honors PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Science
Balance: Ninth Grade Science Options Biology • Traditional curriculum • Moderate pace • Emphasis on class productivity • No extended projects Honors Biology • Traditional curriculum • Faster pace, more depth • Equal weight on tests & assignments • Independent research project PLTW: BMS Honors • Medical-themed biology, career focus • Faster pace, more depth • Equal weight on tests & assignments • Independent case study project
Required 9 th Grade Courses Math Options (p. 47) Intermediate Algebra Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors
Balance: Ninth Grade Math Options Intermediate Algebra Moderate pace Extended class time for guided practice Remediation of computation & linear algebra Daily homework Honors Math Courses Faster pace Class time focused on instruction Computation skills assumed Broader curriculum Daily homework
Balance: 9 th Grade Electives in Many Subject Areas Business Speech*/ English Engineering Physical Education* FACS Industrial Technology Agriculture Art/Music* World Language Information Technology * Meets a graduation requirement
Balance: Get Involved! Activities Drama and Art Club Vocational and Business Clubs Model UN Mock Trial Robotics Gaming Creative Writing Service Clubs Student Council Chess Club Math and Science Clubs Speech World Language Clubs GSA Many other ways to get involved and have fun! Make your own club!!
Balance: Get Involved! Fall Sports…. Volleyball Girls Soccer Girls Cross Country Girls Swim & Dive Girls Tennis Cheerleading Fall Dance Football Boys Soccer Boys Cross Country Cheerleading
Balance: Get Involved! Winter Sports Girls Ice Hockey Adapted Floor Hockey Girls Basketball Girls Gymnastics Winter Dance Alpine Ski Boys Ice Hockey Adaptive Floor Hockey Boys Basketball Boys Swim & Dive Wrestling Alpine Ski
Balance: Get Involved! Spring Sports…. Girls Softball Girls Lacrosse Girls Track & Field Adaptive Softball Girls Golf Baseball Boys Lacrosse Boys Track & Field Adaptive Softball Boys Golf Boys Tennis
Balance: Seeking Assistance Teachers available – lunch, prep, duty Study hall Library Testing Center Math, Science, and Humanities Resource Success Lab ZAP program
Filling Out Your Registration Sheet Select at least 6 classes for each semester Important – If you want 5 classes, a music elective & a study hall, write study hall on line 6 & check a music choice on line 7. 7 th choices other than music will be awarded on a space available basis
Alternates Please fill in four alternative classes in the order of your preference The alternate choices will be used in the event your first choice for an elective in lines 5 and 6 are unavailable It is not a bad idea to have a second choice for your language
Returning Your Registration Form Bring registration forms and guides to Century Panther Night on January 23 beginning at 6: 00 pm Century Staff will help you complete the form at Panther Night Or return it to your school counselor by January 26 if you or your parents/guardians are unable to attend Panther Night
Questions? ? ?
Contacts If you have questions please contact: Eileen Strabala-Backus, 9 th grade counselor 328 -5003 eistrabala-backus@rochester. k 12. mn. us Brett Ness, EL counselor brness@rochester. k 12. mn. us 328 -5005 Molly Murphy, 9 th grade administrator momurphy@rochester. k 12. mn. us 328 -5123 Kurt Verdoorn, registrar kuverdoorn@rochester. k 12. mn. us 328 -5052
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