WELCOME TO PHS CLASS OF 2017 Course Registration for 2013-2014
CALENDAR March 5 th 8 th Grade Family Night March 12 th PHS Band Night March 12 th & 13 th PHS Counseling Office Open House March 11 th thru 20 th REQUIRED: Online Registration March 21 st REQUIRED: Return completed Course Request Form (CRF) to your 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 requirements Future goals (college and career plans) Teacher recommendations and your parent s input
PHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All 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 English 4 years of college prep English C Math 3 years of college prep math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, and Algebra 3-4) D Science 2 years of laboratory science (Biological and Physical) E World Language 2 years of the same language F Visual or Performing Arts 1 year of the same Visual/Performing Art G College Prep Elective 1 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 9 th grade CRF are available to you Teacher s signatures are required for English, Math and Foreign Language 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 form or Have requested an intra-district transfer, write IDT TO (school name) IN PROCESS on top
COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #1 English Pg. 5 4 years of English are required High School English 1-2 Honors High School English 1-2 (teacher approval required) Honors criteria pg. 9 in your packet
COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #2 Math 2 years are required, 3 years minimum to meet college entrance requirements Most 9 th graders will take Algebra 1-2 Some 9 th graders will take Intro to High School Algebra, Geometry or Honors Algebra 3-4 Math teacher signature required on CRF See flow chart to identify correct math course for next year
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 you will be enrolled in Intro to Algebra, consider waiting to enroll in Biology until your Sophomore year and select another elective
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 8 th 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).
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)
COMPLETING YOUR C.R.F. CRF Space #6 P.E. All 9 th graders must take Freshman P.E. Band and Tall Flags Students: Select Marching P.E. for your first semester
NEW COURSE Computer Integrated Manufacturing
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 DISTRICT ONLINE COURSES & VIRTUAL SCHOOL 2013-14 Limited Availability Classes subject to change NCAA approved TRIMESTER 1 2013 TRIMESTER 2 2013-14 TRIMESTER 3 2014 Aug-Nov Nov-February March-June Virtual Classes Offered Health AP Studio Art *1 Studio Art*3 US History 1 Chemistry* 1 Semester 1 2013-14 August January Algebra 3 Algebra 4 Automotive Tech * AP Studio Art* 2 Studio Art *4 US History 2 Chemistry *2 Health Semester 2 2014 January-June *Requires lab attendance once a week. Please note: Algebra 3-4: Priority will be given to next year s 8 th graders.
Visit PHS counseling website to review course descriptions, graduation requirements, sample 4 year plans, etc. QUESTIONS? Talk to your teachers and parents about the classes that interest you. PHS Counseling Office Open House March 12 th - 7:30-9:00 a.m. March 13 th - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Remind parents about 8 th Grade Family Night on March 5 st at PHS. Refer to your registration packet.
PHS COUNSELORS Mr. Luna Mrs. Whitfield Ms. Arreguin Mrs. Padua Reyes Mrs. Barker-Ball A - Er Es La Le - Ra Re Z Student Services
ONLINE C.R.F. REGISTRATION March 11 th -20 th C.R.F. DUE DATE March 21 st Give your completed CRF form to your teacher