Welcome to Eden Prairie High School" Class of 2019 Parents" February 2, 2015"

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1 Welcome to Eden Prairie High School" Class of 2019 Parents" February 2, 2015"

2 People don t plan to fail; they fail to plan

3 To Graduate from EPHS Earn 54 Credits Earn Passing Grades in all Required Classes Successfully Complete all Required State Assessments ( Grade MCA III Reading (10 th ( Grade MCA III Math (11 th ACT (11 th Grade)

4 Credits Required for Class of credits in English 8 credits in Social Studies 6 credits in Math through Statistics 6 credits in Science 2 credits in Physical Education 2 credits in Creative Arts 1 credit in Health 1 credit in Intro to Tech / Intro to Computer Science 1 credit in Business Education, Work Experience, Talent Development Mentor Program, or Hennepin Technical College Total of 35 Required Credits

5 How Are Credits Earned? 4 terms in a year Term I Term II Term III Term IV Period 1 Period minute blocks in a term 1 full block = 1 Credit Period 3 Period 4 16 blocks / year = 16 Credits 16 credits x 4 years = 64 Credits

6 - PLAN AHEAD - EPHS Required Classes 9 th Grade 10 th Grade English 9 English 9 Geography Civics English 10 English 10 Am History Am History Phys Sci Phys Sci Geometry Geometry Biology Biology Algebra II Algebra II Phys Ed Intro to Tech Arts Phys Ed Arts Health Business 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English 11 English 11 World History I World Hist English 12 English 12 Option Global Citizenship Economic Policy Chemistry / Physics Chemistry / Physics Statistics Statistics

7 How Do I Read the Course Guide SCIENCE (page 10) CREDIT COURSE # COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE GRADE PAGE G12 / Physical Science 9 A&B None G B12 / Alt Physical Sci 9A&B Teacher Rec B E12 / Honors Phys Sci 9A&B Algebra E22 Registration Recommendation: An A average in Algebra 1 is highly recommended

8 Please Register Carefully Once the high school schedule is finalized, a student s ability to switch, drop, add, or otherwise modify their course registration will be extremely limited. The availability of courses described in this guide will be based on registration requests and staffing availability. There is no guarantee that each course described in this catalog will be offered every year. Listed prerequisites are courses or qualifications that must be met before a student begins the listed class. Students not meeting a listed prerequisite may be removed from the class. A listed Registration Recommendation in a course description is highly recommended and designed to insure accurate course placement and student success.

9 A Typical Day at EPHS Term I Term II Term III Term IV Period 1 Creative Foods Ceramics I Health Intro to Tech Period 2 Civics Geography English 9 A English 9 B Period 3 Period 4 Geometry A Geometry B Research And Design French II A French II B Physical Science A Intro to Weight Training Physical Science B

10 A Typical Day at EPHS - with Music - Term I Term II Term III Term IV Period 1 Choir Choir Choir Choir Period 2 Civics Intro to Tech - open - - open - Geography English 9 A English 9 B Period 3 Period 4 Geometry A Geometry B Research And Design French II A French II B Physical Science A Intro to Weight Training Physical Science B

11 - PLAN AHEAD Significant Changes Math Later in the presentation Elective Offerings Several new courses identified in the book PE, Soc St, Science, etc. PSEO Post-Seconday Enrollment Option Now an option for 10 th grade students See your counselor for more information

12 - PLAN AHEAD Upper Level Math Sequence 9 th Grade 10 th Grade Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II Pre-Calc Pre-Calc 11 th Grade 12 th Grade AP Calc AB AP Calc AB AP Calc BC AP Calc BC Calc III Calc III AP Stats AP Stats

13 - PLAN AHEAD Upper Level Science Sequence 9 th Grade 10 th Grade Phys Sci Phys Sci Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry 11 th Grade 12 th Grade AP Biology AP Biology Honors Physics Honors Physics AP Chem AP Chem AP Physics II AP Physics II AP Physics I Adv.Physics

14 What Do I Register For? Required Courses Social Studies Civics Honors Civics Geography Science Honors Geography Physical Science 9 A & B Alt Physical Science 9 A & B Honors Physical Science 9 A & B

15 What Do I Register For? Required Courses English 9 A & B English 9 in 4 A B C & D Honors English 9 A & B English 9 in 4 A, B, C & D Designed for students who need additional skill development Designed for students who may not yet be proficient on MCA Reading Exam Designed for both regular and special education students Designed for the college-bound student Designed to follow the regular English 9 curriculum

16 What Do I Register For? Required Courses Math dependent on CMS Course Completion CMS Math teachers will recommend appropriate high school math placement There will be an additional assessment (NWEA, other?) in the spring to determine final placement along with teacher recommendation Guidelines for High School Math Registration If IEP Pull-out Math» Then Case Manager Referral If Keystone Math» Then Full Year Algebra I (4 terms) If Algebra I» Then Intermediate Algebra I (2 terms) If Advanced Algebra I» Then Honors Geometry (teacher recommendation required)

17 What Do I Register For? ELECTIVE CLASSES Intro to Technology -or- Intro to Computer Science Art (page 16) Business (page 19) 1 credit required Family and Consumer Sciences (page 30) Health (page 30) required - recommended for 10 th grade students - Physical Education (page 45) 2 credits required Technology Education (page 63) Work & Career Experience (page 63) World Languages (page 67)

18 What Do I Register For? ELECTIVE CLASSES Music (page 37) Band = 9 th Grade Band (4 numbers for a full year) Chorus Girls = Treble Choir (4 numbers) Boys = 9 th Grade Men s Chorus (4 numbers) Orchestra = 9 th Grade Symphonic Orchestra (4 numbers) Intro to Technology Skinny Classes Band 10003G11B Treble Choir 10003G11TC 9 th Grade Men s Chorus 10003G11MC 9 th Grade Symphonic Orchestra 10003G11PO

19 What Do I Register For? 9 th and 10 th Grade Students Must Register for 16 Credits Music Students can Register for 14 or 15 Credits All 16 Course Blocks are Filled No Full Periods Open Register Carefully Your ability to change your mind later will be severely limited by course availability Misplaced, No Prerequisite, Obvious Balance

20 What Do I Register For? Consider Current Classes / Performance Regular v. Honors Classes Academic Interests / Strengths College Preferences What does a specific college require? Career Exploration What career path am I considering?

21 What Do I Register For? Check For All 16 Blocks are Filled Both Numbers are included for Core Classes 4 numbers for full-year music courses! Courses are Grade-Level Appropriate Prerequisites have been met Expectations are High AND Realistic

22 What DON T I Register For? Classes my friend is taking Take classes you want to take Classes I can get an easy grade in Register for classes with a plan in mind Classes from a GREAT teacher They re all great! Great for whom? Follow your plan!

23 How Do I Register? Registration Open House Monday, Feb. 2 General Meeting, Department Information On-Line Registration Opens Tuesday, Feb. 3 On-Line Registration Closes Friday, Feb. 13 Registration Hot-Line for incoming 9 th Graders February 4 and February between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM

24 How Do I Register? Registration Information is available on the EPHS website Under the Academics tab As one of our Features links Both pathways take you to the Course Registration Information where you ll find information on How to Register for Classes Course Offerings Course Planning Worksheet (a four year planning guide) Registration Timeline Pathways to Success (a career information resource)

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27 How Do I Register? Log on to Student Portal Use your regular User Name and Password Select the courses you want to take One 8-digit number for each 1-term course Two 8-digit numbers for each 2-term course Four 8-digit numbers for year-long music courses digit numbers total If you have technical problems Wait for a couple of hours and try again If problems persist, contact your counselor

28 We re Here To Help CMS Counselors CMS Advisors Current Teachers

29 We re Here To Help EPHS Counselors Last Name Begins Anthea Amsler A Burk Rachel Schmidt Burl Fa Jennifer Silverberg Fb Hoe Lenny Moskowitz Hof La Amanda Boztepe Lb Na Eric Motzko Nb Roe Julie Block Rof Swa Robin Zydowski Swb Z Registration Hot-Line for incoming 9 th Graders February 4 and February between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM

30 Specific Curriculum Questions??? Stop by department tables in the upper commons for additional information