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Registration for Rising Seniors
Class of
2013
Mount Tabor High School Counselors
A-C Ms. Corey DanielD-H Ms. Kristine DoyleI-M Mrs. Colleen Santos-RobertsN-Sl Mr. Stan HuckSm-Z Mr. David NaffIntern Ms. Carly Youngman
Important Dates
Tonight! Spartan ShowcaseJanuary 31st-February 15th:
Counselors meet with Juniors
February 21st: Junior Registration Cards DUE
April 20: DEADLINE to change course selections
Registration Materials
High School Registration Handbook
Registration Timeline/GuidelinesTranscript (courses and grades through 3 semesters)
Registration Card
Parent/Student Course Choice Form
Career Center Commitment Form
Making Your Course Selections
LISTEN to your counselors today
READ registration handbook
ASK questions
TALK with your teachers and other students (especially sophomores and juniors)
THINK about your plans after high school
How do I attain senior status? Must earn 15 credits by the start of the 2012-13
school year Know how many credits have you attained after 5
semesters-review your transcript Pass your classes second semester-earn additional
credits Consider summer school opportunities to make up
credit (2011/2012 credit recovery will be pass/fail)
Graduation = 21 credits minimum
What information is on my high school transcript?
Identification informationCourse history for each grade in high schoolFinal grades Mid year gradesGrade Point Averages
Weighted (QPA)Unweighted (GPA)
Class RankCredits EarnedStandardized Test Scores
EOG from 8th gradeEOC Exit Standard scoresOther EOC scores
Attendance for each grade in high school
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Standard Honors AP
A 4 5 6
B 3 4 5
C 2 3 4
D 1 2 3
F 0 0 0
The points earned are divided by the number of units attempted to determine the quality point average.
Future-Ready Core Course of Study
4 English4 Math3 Social Studies 4 Science2 PE/Health/LMS
2 electives (electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language)
2 additional electives ( from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area)
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COURSE OF STUDY
Which Course of Study am I following to meet my graduation requirements?
Work Force or Community CollegeUNC System Minimum Admissions RequiredOccupational
(Graduation requirements for the Class of 2013 are outlined on page 5 of the Registration Handbook).
Total = 21 creditsPage 5
EOC’s
EOC’s are worth 25% of your final grade and are applicable to the following classes:
English 1
Algebra 1
Biology
• If you do not successfully score a level 3 or higher on these exams, you will be required to retake them.
A Day/B Day Classes
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Arts Education CoursesArt, Band, Chorus, Dance 2-4, Orchestra, Theatre Arts)
Foreign LanguageFrench, German, Latin, Spanish
Newspaper and Yearbook
Pre-Calculus Honors
Integrated Math Courses
The following classes will be offered in BOTH formats:Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus HN, JROTC 1-4
Balanced Schedule
8 block or 8 yearlong6 Block Classes and 2 Yearlong Classes4 Block Classes and 4 Yearlong Classes2 Block Classes and 6 Yearlong Classes
WS/FCS Course Guiding Principles
Students will be assigned to the most rigorous and challenging courses based on previous EOG and EOC test scores and gradesStudents and Parents should discuss course options with current teachersStudents and Parents choose all courses and course levelsCourse Assignments will be written on your registration cardCourse Choice Request form will be attached to your registration card
Why is there a deadline for changing course requests?
May I change my course requests after the deadline (April 20th)?
ONLY IF:1. You need other course to meet graduation requirements
2. You fail a prerequisite course
3. You complete a course in summer school
4. You have selected a course that will not be offered due to low enrollment
What are my English course choices?
English 4 standard (MT and CC)
English 4 honors (MT and CC)
AP English Literature and Composition (MT and CC)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
Which math course should I select? Foundations of Advanced AlgebraAlgebra 2 (standard and honors)Advanced Functions and ModelingPre Calculus Honors
Substitution math sequence available in rare circumstances, speak with your counselor
Discrete Math (standard and honors)
AP Calculus AB (MT and CC)
AP Calculus BC (CC)
AP Calculus AB/BC (CC)
AP Statistics (CC)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
What are my Science choices? Chemistry (standard or honors)
Physics HonorsPhysical Science (standard)
Global Science Issues (standard or honors) (MT and CC)
Earth/Environmental Science (standard and honors)
Anatomy (standard or honors)
Biology (standard or honors)
AP Environmental Science (MT and CC)
AP Biology (CC)
AP Chemistry (CC)
AP Physics B (CC)
AP Physics C (CC)
Exploration of Alternative Energies (honors, CC)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
What are other Social Studies electives?
Bible History A/B Honors African American Studies Honors (semester)Latino American Studies Honors(semester)Sociology honors (semester)Western Humanities HonorsWorld Humanities HonorsWorld Geography (Standard and Honors)International Relations (Standard and Honors)20th Century Civil Rights and Civil Liberties HonorsPsychology (Honors and AP) (MT and CC)
AP Human Geography (MT and CC)
AP World History (MT and CC)
AP European History (CC)
AP Micro/Macro Economics (CC)
AP Government and Politics (CC)
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
Foreign Languages
French (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, AP at CC or MT)
German (MT, AP at CC)
Latin (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, AP at MT)
Spanish (level 3 honors, level 4 honors, level 5 honors, AP at CC)
Spanish for Native SpeakersChinese and Japanese are offered at the Career Center
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career Center
Should I take a third, fourth, or fifth level of a foreign language?
Yes, if you are prepared to be successful at the next level
Yes, if you want to be more competitive in the college admissions process
Yes, if you want to be better prepared for college and/or earn college credit in h.s.
Level 3 and higher are HONORS courses
Future Ready Electives
Students must complete 4 elective credits to satisfy WS/FCS graduation requirements.
2 electives must be any combination of Career Technical Education, Arts Education or Second Language
and
2 additional electives (from CTE, JROTC, Arts Education or any other subject area)
What Career/Technical Courses are available at Mount Tabor?
Business and Marketing
Technology
Family and Consumer Science
Business and Marketing CoursesMicrosoft ITA: Word, PowerPoint and PublisherMicrosoft ITA: Excel and AccessMultimedia and Webpage DesignPrinciples of BusinessBusiness LawAccounting 1 & 2Fashion MerchandisingHospitality and Tourism
Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing 1 & 2
Marketing Work Experience
Strategic Marketing Honors
Entrepreneurship 1&2
E-Commerce 1 & 2
Business Management
Page 22, 25, & 26
Technology CoursesTechnology Engineering & DesignCommunication SystemsTransportations SystemsStructural SystemsTechnology
Advanced StudiesDrafting 1Drafting Honors 2&3
ArchitectureEngineering
Page 26-28
Family and Consumer Science Courses
Foods 1-Fundamentals
Parenting and Child Development
Apparel Development 1 & 2
Interior Design 1 & 2
Personal Finance
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What CTE courses are offered at the Career Center?
Health Sciences Collision Body RepairAutomotive TechnologyAviation TechnologyCarpentryCISCO Networking (1 pd)Commercial ArtCosmetologyGeospatial Technology
*2-year programs must begin your junior year
Culinary Arts and HospitalityAdvanced Digital Media Early Childhood EducationElectrical TradesPhotographyRadio Broadcasting
Page 23-28
Why should I choose a CTE course?
CTE courses fulfill one of the elective pairs needed to graduateOne credit required to earn NC Academic Scholar AwardLearn a practical skillChoose an interesting elective
What are elective options for Seniors not mentioned so far?
Shakespeare 101/102 honors (MT and CC)SAT Prep (semester)NewspaperYearbookPE 3 & 4JROTC
MT=Available at Mount Tabor
CC=Available at Career CenterPage 12-28
NEW COURSES20th Century Civil Liberties and Civil RightsEthnic American Literature (standard or honors)Studies in NC Literature (standard or honors)Systems Modeling (CC)
What about Arts Education?
Art
Band
Chorus
Dance
Orchestra
Theatre Arts
AP Art Drawing (CC)
AP Art 2D Portfolio (CC)
AP Art 3D Portfolio (CC)
AP Art History (CC)
Electronic Music (CC)
Music History (CC)
AP Music Theory (CC)
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How do I earn college credit by taking AP courses?
Take the AP exam and score 3-5Check AP credit policy by college/university (www.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy)
Students pay for AP exams (about $87.00 per exam)AP Exam Fee Reduction available to qualifiersIf students do not take the exam, their final course grade will be reduced by one letter grade
Example ScheduleMount Tabor
English 3 Chemistry HN
Spanish 2/Band 3
A/B Day
Spanish 2/Band 3
A/B Day
Algebra II/Newspaper
A/B Day
Algebra II/Newspaper
A/B Day
Microsoft ITA:
Excel and Access
US History HN
Period
1
2
3
4
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Example ScheduleMount Tabor
AP US History/AP Eng Lang and Comp
A/B Day
AP US History/AP Eng Lang and Comp
A/B Day
Spanish 3 HN/Art 3
A/B Day
Spanish 3 HN/Art 3
A/B Day
Advanced Functions and Modeling
Pre Calculus Honors
Chemistry HN Drafting I
Period
1
2
3
4
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Example ScheduleCareer Center/Mount Tabor
Health Sciences Health Sciences
Health Sciences Health Sciences
AP Language and Comp AP Language and Comp
Pre Calculus HN/
Chorus 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
Pre Calculus HN/
Chorus 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/
Spanish 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/
Spanish 3 HN
A/B Day (MT)
Period
1
2
3
3
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Travel Travel
4
CC
MT
Example ScheduleCareer Center/Mount Tabor
Spanish 3 HN/Pre-Calculus HN
A/B Day (MT)
Spanish 3 HN/Pre-Calculus HN
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/ Chorus
A/B Day (MT)
AP US History/ Chorus
A/B Day (MT)
AP Chemistry AP Chemistry
AP Lang and Comp AP Lang and Comp
AP Psychology AP Psychology
Period
1
2
5
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Travel Travel
MT
CC
6
7
When can I access bus transportation to and from the Career Center?
The transportation schedule for the Career Center has not yet been determined. You will be contacted when more information is available. Students who need bus transportation typically need to take 3 class periods at the Career Center.
Talk with your parent about what transportation needs you may have next year and share them with your counselor during your registration meeting.
Where is the Career Center?
910 Highland Court
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Students who drive themselves will be required to have a Career Center parking permit. More details to come.
Besides AP, which courses can earn college credit?
Dual Enrollment coursesForsyth Tech
Salem College
Wake Forest
Winston-Salem State University
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Students who wish to pursue Dual Enrollment courses need to speak with their counselor prior to enrolling in order to receive written approval. Students are responsible for tuition charges, books, and transportation for Dual Enrollment courses.
North Carolina Virtual Public School
Online courses at school and/or homeWhen courses are not available locallyWhen courses conflict prohibits course enrollmentWhen illness or injury causes student to be homebound
Academically motivated learners skilled in the areas of responsibility and self-regulationStrong reading and writing skillsBasic computer skills necessaryCourse enrollment must be approved by principalEnrollment does not shorten school day
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North Carolina Academic Scholar Award
English 1, 2, 3, 4Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2 or Int Math 1, 2, 3 plus an advanced mathEarth/Env Science, Biology, and Chemistry or PhysicsTwo years of the same foreign languageOne Career/Technical Education courseOne Arts Education courseFive electives3.5 Grade Point Average (unweighted)
Read description on page 3 of Registration Handbook.
Be prepared to meet with your counselor…
Ms. Gallos & CC January 31- Feb. 3 Mr. Punger February 2-8Ms. E. Bennett February 7-8Mr. Arthur & Ms. Dorman February 9Mr. Kneisel February 13-14Remaining Juniors February 15
Read your Registration Handbook, Talk with your parents, Think about your course choices!
Use the My Education and Career Plan on page 6 to plan courses for junior and seniors years.