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SOPHOMORE PRE-REGISTRATION 2013-2014
SOPHOMOREPRE-REGISTRATION
2013-2014
Materials NeededO Course Request FormO Course GuideO Career PortfolioO PencilO Razor folder with report cards (check
for 1st semester failures of required courses that may need to be rescheduled
O Teacher Recommendation form
PLEASE!
Do not work ahead.
We will walk through the instructions together.
Need to KnowO All sophomores will take English, Math,
and Science,
O Students should have a plan (IGP) already in place on the inside of their Career Portfolio.
O Everything on your forms must be written in pencil.
Need to KnowO You should fill in all 8 lines at the top of
the form and then list at least three alternatives at the bottom.
O Each yearlong course must be written on a line alone.
O Each semester course must be paired with another semester course. (Example: Sociology/Psychology).
Need to KnowO A two-period course at Hamilton Career
Center will occupy two lines; a four-period course will occupy four lines. The Course Guide specifies number of periods for courses.
O Be aware that some courses in the Course Guide are not offered at WHS. Look beside the course titles to determine which courses are available on our campus.
Instructions
O Fill out the top of the course request form.
O Refer to the IGP for courses to be taken.
Instructions
O English courses, p. 29-30
O Circle the appropriate level: CP and H are your available choices.
O Refer to your “Teacher
Recommendation” sheet.
Instructions
O Math Courses, p. 31-32
Currently Taking: Should Take:Algebra 1A & 1B Geometry Algebra 1CP Geometry (choose level recommended)Algebra 2CP Geometry (choose level recommended)Algebra 2H Precalculus or Prob. & Stats (choose levels)
*Geometry is a prerequisite to Precal and Prob. & Stats.
Instructions:
O Social Studies Courses, p. 33-35
O Sophomores are encouraged to take advantage of electives in the Social Studies department.
O If you do not pass your Social Studies class this year, you are required to take one next year.
Instructions
O Science Courses, p. 36-37
O Most sophomores should take Chemistry CP or H.
O Those students who are taking Biology 1B as freshmen this year, are probably recommended for Physics.
Electives
O Keep in mind your Career Cluster when selecting electives.
O Remember to choose a Computer Science course if you have not completed that requirement. See p. 45.
Electives
O Students planning to go directly to a four-year college after graduation need two-three years of a World Language.
O Students starting at a two-year college do not have to take a World Language.
Electives
O Career Center courses start on p. 56.
O Pay attention to fees, guidelines and pre-requisites.
O Pay attention to how the class is scheduled: Two periods? Four periods? Year long? Semester?
O For example…
Electives
O Some courses meet 2 periods, but only for a semester and must be paired up with another HCC course that meets the same duration or paired up with semester courses on our campus…
Advertising/Psychology ORMarketing/AdvertisingAdvertising/Public SpeakingMarketing/Advertising
ElectivesO Other electives to consider are:
O Music and Arts, p. 47-50O Agriculture Courses, p. 40-41
O Your teacher will discuss some specifics about electives now.
O Supervised Study is not an option.O If you have Tutorial 1 this year, you need to sign up
for Tutorial 2.
Final InstructionsO Write your course selections on the inside cover of your
course guide book. Take it home and discuss your selections with your parents.
O Your parents will meet with your Razor advisor before the end of March. Make sure they are prepared to make any changes and to sign your final request form at the meeting.
O Once parents and students sign off on the requested courses, there will be NO CHANGES MADE. Changes will not be allowed when you return for next school year.
O Please read and understand the “Registration Process” on p. 2 of the course guide.
Final InstructionsTeachers:
O Have students place the request forms and recommendation forms inside the career portfolios, and pass them to the front.
O Arrange materials in alphabetical order and return them to the Guidance Dept. immediately.
O THANK YOU!
Bell ScheduleO 8:00-9:20 RAZOR for Pre-
RegistrationO 9:20-9:25 Break
O 9:25-10:25 Period 1
O 10:25-10:30 Break
O 10:30-11:30 Period 2
O Regular Schedule for Afternoon
