Class of 2014 Registration
Class of 2014 students will need 23 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)Global Studies (freshman year)3 terms of PE Dr. Ed.Health (sophomore year)Keyboarding (freshman year)14-15 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 yearsLife Science
Biology or Explorations in Chem/Physics
Biology - Take Chemistry 1 R or Exploration of Chem/Physics (ask your current teacher)
Biology HTake Chemistry 1 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 ProblemsIntroduction 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, science and foreign languages)
Athlete’s PE is offered for Football only.
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.
DraftingArch Drafting
Spanish 2
Ceramics 1, 2, 3 or 4
Choir 21st Cent. Business
Fashion Design 1
Mechanical Drafting
Spanish 3
Intro. to Visual Art
Hist. of Rock/Roll
Accounting 1 Fash. Des 2 Metals TechAdv Metal
Spanish 4 H
MusicExp.
Sports Mark. & Entertain
Foods 1, 2, or 3
Woods TechConstr 1 or 2
Keybd/Music
Tech Apps. Adult Living Trans and Power Tech
Percuss.Section
Business Law
3-D Mod & Game Design
Economics
Foreign Language Placement Exam
Check box if you have not taken a Foreign Language in high school AND have previous Foreign Language experience such as:
* Foreign Language spoken at home
* Foreign Language taken in junior high
You will be offered a Foreign Language Placement Exam and may be offered the opportunity to skip a level.
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. $2200)
GAVC ProgramsAuto Mechanics Computer
Maintenance
Fire Science Computer Apps. 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.
The ExtrasCheck the box if you are interested in taking a summer class and list the class
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
Mr. Kein – Friday, January 20
Ms. Struck – Monday, January 23
Ms. Bamonte – Tuesday, January 24
Ms. Pichon – Friday, January 27
Remember to bring your completed registration sheet!