CLASS REGISTRATION

2016-2017 Sophomores

Agenda■ Sophomore year information■ Graduation requirements■ Typical schedule■ Available elective options■ Things to consider when selecting electives■ Questions■ Create next year’s schedule■ Create 4-year plan of study■ Sign up for individual meeting (optional)

Why is sophomore year important?■ “The first 3 years of high school is what gets you

into college…your senior year is what keeps you there.” –Admissions Officer, University of Michigan

■ It is a time to explore your interests and goals.■ Your attitude now sets the tone for your junior and

senior year; take charge of preparing for the future.

■ You’ve had a year to figure things out.■ You have more flexibility in choosing your classes.

Sophomore Year “To Do” List Develop and/or review your 4-year plan of study. Make a list of academic goals. Take time to check out extracurricular activities and

then become an active member. Speak with college admissions representatives when

they visit. Start a list of potential colleges, majors, and careers. Take inventories on RUReadyND.com and track career

interests. Keep your eye out for opportunities available to you. Get involved in volunteer work that interests you. Share your interests and goals with your counselor.

Required Classes for Graduation

■ 4 credits of Language Arts■ 3 credits of Social Studies■ 3 credits of Math■ 3 credits of Science■ 1 credit of Physical Education■ 3 credits of foreign language, Native

American language, fine arts, or career tech■ 5 credits of electives

Total credits = 22

What are credits?

1 credit = 1 year of class½ credit = 1 semester of class

Classes are measured by credits. Some classes are offered over a whole year, others are offered for one semester. You need 22 credits to graduate from high

school.

Typical Sophomore Schedule

1. English 102. Geometry3. Biology4. World History5. Elective (full year or two semester

classes)6. Elective (full year or two semester

classes)7. Elective (full year or two semester

classes)

Elective OptionsElectives

On-Site

Only HS credit

Online

Dual credit

Only HS

credit

ITV

Dual credit

Only HS

credit

Elective Options: On-Site Electives■ Accounting I, II, III,

& IV■ Art I, II, III, & IV■ Band ■ Choir■ English elective (?)■ Financial Literacy■ Intro to Business■ Life Sports

■ Multimedia■ North Dakota Studies■ Physical Education■ Pre-Calculus■ Psychology■ Sociology■ Sports &

Entertainment Marketing

Elective Options: ITV ElectivesClasses taught over Interactive Television (ITV) where teachers may work in one North Dakota school district, but students may attend school in other districts across the state.

Students must be self-disciplined to complete work without immediate in-room supervision. Student behavior in an ITV class is expected to be exceptional.

Elective Options:Online ElectivesClasses taught via online communication where teachers may work in one North Dakota school district, but students may attend school in other districts across the state. Dual credit online classes may have an instructor who is employed by a college rather than a high school.

Students should have a high level of self-motivation and self-discipline in order to meet the requirements for successfully completing an online course.

Elective Options:Dual Credit Courses

Courses that earn credit toward high school graduation and college credit for most

universities and technical colleges.

Dual Credit CoursesIntroduction to Networks (online)Networking II (online)Pre-Calculus (ITV)Psychology (ITV) Visual Basic - Programming Essentials (online)Sports Medicine (ITV)

Accounting I (ITV)Accounting II (ITV)College Algebra (ITV)College Composition (ITV) College Speech (online or ITV)German I (ITV)German II (ITV)

Things to Consider When Selecting Electives■Post-secondary plans■College admissions

requirements■Scholarship or award

requirements■Academic rigor

Things to Consider: Post-Secondary Plans■Are you planning on attending

college? ■Are there certain requirements for

your desired college or major? ■If you are not attending college,

what do you need to do to prepare for your intended career?

■What are your career interests and goals?

Things to Consider: Admissions RequirementsNorth Dakota and neighboring colleges have varying admission requirements.

Some colleges require years of math and science beyond the North Dakota graduation requirement.

Some colleges have fine arts or foreign language requirements.

Things to Consider: Admissions RequirementsNDSU and UND (Beginning Fall 2017)

■ Recommended ACT composite of 22 or higher■ Recommended GPA of 2.75 or higher■ Course completion in the following areas:

– 4 credits of English– 3 credits of math (Algebra I and above)– 3 credits of laboratory science– 3 credits of social science– 1 additional credit in any of the above areas

or world languages

Things to Consider: Admissions RequirementsUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities■ GPA, class rank, ACT, and academic rigor

throughout high school are considered ■ Course completion in the following areas:

– 4 credits of English– 4 credits of math (Algebra I and above)– 3 credits of science– 3 credits of social studies– 2 credits of world languages– 1 credit of visual or performing arts

Things to Consider: Admissions RequirementsSouth Dakota State University■ Minimum ACT composite of 18 OR minimum high

school GPA of 2.6 OR ranking in top 60 percent of class

■ Course completion in the following areas:– 4 credits of English– 3 credits of math (Algebra I and above)– 3 credits of laboratory science– 3 credits of social studies– 1 credit of fine arts

Things to Consider: Admissions RequirementsUniversity of Montana■ Minimum ACT composite of 22 OR minimum

high school GPA of 2.5 OR ranking in top half of graduating class

■ ACT Math section score of 22 OR completion of 4 years of rigorous math with “C” grades or higher

■ ACT English/Writing score of 18 OR ACT Writing subscore of 19 OR CLEP score of 50 on composition exam

Things to Consider: Admissions RequirementsUniversity of Montana, cont’d■ Course completion in the following areas:

– 4 credits of English– 3 credits of math (Algebra I, Geometry, and

Algebra II—and students are encouraged to take a math class during 12th grade)

– 3 credits of social studies – 2 credits of laboratory science– 2 credits of world language, computer

science, visual art, performing art, or vocational education

Things to Consider: Academic RigorEvery year you must make adequate progress toward graduation. Choose classes that will continue to fulfill graduation requirements.

Consider how much you can handle in terms of difficulty and homework load.

Ask yourself if you truly need a study hall.

Things to Consider: Academic RigorBenefits of study hall

■ School time spent completing homework or studying

■ Good for individuals in sports or activities who miss a lot of class time

■ Good for individuals who have a job and need extra school time to complete homework

Benefits of electives■ Ensure early

completion of credits toward graduation

■ Explore interests and strengths through a variety of classes

■ Take classes to prepare for a specific career or field

■ Challenge yourself to learn new things

Sophomore Registration To-Do List Ask questions Decide on electives and select alternates Complete registration form Turn in registration to the office by

February 26th

Have an awesome sophomore year!