WELCOME TO PHS CLASS OF 2019

Course Registration for 2015-2016

CALENDAR March 9th and 24th

PHS Counseling Office Open Houses March 11th Engineering Info Session

March 17th 8th Grade Family Night

March 24th PHS Band Night @ 6pm

March 9th thru 27th REQUIRED: Online Registration

March 27th REQUIRED: Return completed Course Request Form (CRF) to your

designated teacher

 

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW… Course registration involves selecting the

courses that you will be enrolled in your freshman year.

Placements are based on…Meeting graduation requirementsFuture goals (college and career plans)Teacher recommendations and your parents

input

PHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSAll students must complete a minimum of 230 credits in the following areas:

CIVICS/ECONOMICS (10) ENGLISH (40) FINE ARTS or FOREIGN LANGUAGE (5) FINE ARTS (Art, Music, Drama) (5) HEALTH (5) LIFE SCIENCE (10) MATHEMATICS (20) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (20) PHYSICAL SCIENCE (10) U.S. HISTORY (10) WORLD HISTORY (10) ELECTIVES (85)

EXIT EXAMS: CAHSEE LANGUAGE CAHSEE MATHEMATICS

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS (A-G)

A – History 1 year of World History and 1 year of U.S. History

B – English4 years of college prep English

C – Math3 years of college prep math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, and Algebra 3-4)

D – Science2 years of laboratory science (Biological and Physical)

E – World Language2 years of the same language

F – Visual or Performing Arts1 year of the same Visual/Performing Art

G – College Prep Elective1 year of an academic elective from the above categories

*Must pass all classes with a grade of a “C” or better

COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. FORM… You and your parents must sign your CRF form Include your name, your email address or your parent’s

email address Only courses listed on the 9th grade CRF are available to you Teacher’s signatures are required for English, Math, Foreign

Language, and any AP Course An AP Contract is required upon requesting any AP Course

If you will not be attending PHS next year: Due to a move, turn in a completed CRF form and write “MOVING”

on top of your formor

Have requested an intra-district transfer, write “IDT TO (school name) IN PROCESS” on top

COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F.

CRF Space #1 – English

4 years of English are required High School English 1-2 Honors High School English 1-2 (teacher approval required)

Honors criteria – pg. 10 in your packet

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COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #2 – Math

2 years are required, 3 years minimum to meet college entrance requirements Most 9th graders will take Algebra 1-2 Some 9th graders will take Intro to High School Algebra, Geometry,

Engineering Geometry or Honors Algebra 3-4 Math teacher signature required on CRF

See flow chart to identify correct math course for next year

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Talk to your teacher about which class they recommend.

COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #3 – Science

One year of a life science is required Biology 1-2 Honors Biology 1-2 (teacher approval is required) Agricultural Biology

If enrolled in Intro to Algebra, consider waiting to enroll in Biology until your Sophomore year and select another elective.

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COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #4 – World Language

World Language is required to meet college requirements. It is not a graduation requirement.

• If you are currently receiving an A or B+ in 8th grade English and are very motivated, you may choose to take a world language your freshman year.*Teacher signature is required.

• If not, select an elective (refer to Visual & Performing Arts or other electives).

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WHAT ARE ELECTIVE CLASSES? Classes from any department but usually include a

fine art.• Fine Arts – Drama, Drawing/Painting, Ceramics, 3-D Computer

Animation, Band, etc.• Other Electives – Auto Mechanics, Yearbook, etc.

Whenever you select an elective class, please circle a minimum of 5 alternate elective choices, numbering each from 1-5 based on your preference.

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COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #5 –

Health (one semester)Elective (one semester)

NEW COURSES AP Human Geography

Skills we look for: A strong reader with excellent reading comprehension skills. Someone with a strong work ethic. Possesses the foundation for good public speaking skills. A positive attitude.

Info Session: Tuesday, March 10 @ 6pm in room K1

AP Contract required – 1 year commitment

COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #6 – P.E.

All 9th graders must take Freshman P.E.Band and Tall Flags Students: Select Marching P.E. for

your first semester

REMINDERS Read all Instructions!

You are requesting your classes for the entire school year.

Master schedule is built and teachers are hired based on requests.

Choose classes wisely.

Include up to 5 alternates for Fine Art, and other electives.

Ability to change classes at the start of the school year will most likely NOT be an option.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

NOVELL login – just like one used on campus.

Input course requests using course numbers!DO NOT search using course title or department.

Double-check course selections before “locking”.

Cannot make changes once “locked”.

POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTONLINE COURSES & VIRTUAL SCHOOL

2015-16

*Requires lab attendance once a week. Labs will be scheduled on Mondays between 4 and 6 pm.

•Limited Availability •Classes subject to change •NCAA approved

TRIMESTER 12015

TRIMESTER 22015-16

TRIMESTER 32016

Aug-Nov Nov-March March-June

Virtual Classes Offered Health Automotive Tech 1*Chemistry 1*Chinese 1 *Filipino 1*HS English 1*US History 1World History 1*

Automotive Tech 2*Chemistry 2*Chinese 2*Filipino 2*HealthHS English 2*US History 2World History 2*

Semester 12015-16

Semester 22016

August – January January-June

Algebra 3Honors Algebra 3

Algebra 4Honors Algebra 4

QUESTIONS? Talk to your teachers and parents about the classes

that interest you.

Remind parents about 8th Grade Family Night on March 17th at PHS.

PHS Counseling Office Open Houses March 9th 7:30-9:00 a.m.

March 24th 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Refer to your registration packet.

Visit PHS counseling website to review course descriptions, graduation requirements, sample 4 year plans, etc.

PHS COUNSELORS

ONLINE C.R.F. REGISTRATION

March 9th -27th

C.R.F. DUE DATE

March 27th

Give your completed CRF form to your teacher