C. E. Jordan High School Registration 2020 Todays Purpose Review - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
C. E. Jordan High School Registration 2020 Todays Purpose Review course offerings and subject area changes Review graduation requirements and benefits of academic rigor Highlight unique features of our instructional programs
VID, AP Capstone, College & Career Promise, and CDM
VID Application (Current Freshman & Sophomores only)
Turn all materials in at the same time! All forms due by Monday, March 16
Content Area Future Ready Core English 4 (English I, II, II, IV) Math 4 (Math I, II, III, and a 4th Math: NC Math 4, AFM, Discrete, Pre-Calc) Science 3 (Earth/Environmental, Biology, and a Physical Science) Social Studies 4 (World History, Civics & Econ, Am His 1&2 or Am His & S.S. Elective) Health/PE 1 (+ CPR) World Language Not required for graduation; required for 4-year college 2-Credits 2 Credits for any combination of Arts, CTE, or World Language 4-Credit Concentration 4 Credits English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health & PE, Arts, CTE Electives 6; Any elective Total 28 Credits
Previous SS Courses for Graduation
4 Credits: World History American History I American History II American History: Founding Principles, Civics and Economics
SS Courses for Current Students
4 Credits: World History Combination of American History Courses: Option 1*: AHI and AH II or Option 2:AH I or AH II and another social studies credit American History: Founding Principles, Civics and Economics
*It is the recommendation of the Social Studies Department that students take American History II to learn about history after 1877.
4th Math Options:
○ Students majoring in non-STEM fields
○ Students who plan to pursue careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data scientists, security analysts and financial analysts.
Benefits of Academic Rigor: Honors & AP Courses
Academic Honors Advanced Placement A – 4.0 B – 3.0 C – 2.0 D – 1.0 A – 4.5 B – 3.5 C – 2.5 D – 1.5 A – 5.0 B – 4.0 C – 3.0 D – 2.0
classes should be an even number and the number of semester classes should be an even number.
courses OR four A/B courses OR two semester and two A/B courses.
*Make sure the course numbers you select in PowerSchool match the course numbers on the registration form*
A VID is a selective, nationally acclaimed program that seeks to both challenge and support students on their path to attend a four-year college or university What does A VID provide?
VID elective course
How can I be considered for A VID?
following criteria: ○ Weighted GPA of 2.25 or higher ○ First generation college student ○ Desire and motivation to attend a four-year college or university ○ Commit to enroll in rigorous courses ○ Submit an application
The Application
○ One must be from an English or Social Studies teacher ○ Second recommendation can be from any teacher.
The completed application with both teacher recommendations is due on March 16 with registration materials.
AP Seminar
from multiple perspectives
evidence-based arguments
a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation AP Research
research-based investigation
paper
research findings and methodology
course registration sheet in order to be considered.
Early Release
○ A submitted (and approved) application ○ Must be a senior
status changes
enrolled at Jordan High School
information session (Next session March 5 at 5:30 p.m.)
more information.
time.
and/or performance assessment.
completing the application.
year-long classes.
○ It supports acceleration, allowing more students access to advanced classes ○ It increases the number of options for students, such as completing internships, taking classes at local colleges and universities, and working during early release periods ○ Opportunities to earn credits mid-year and to graduate mid-year
Freshman Academy
Day Terms 1 2 3 4 A Day S1 English I Honors Health & PE Math 2 Honors Art I S2 Agriscience AP Human Geography B Day S1 Biology Honors World History Math 2 Honors Art I S2 Agriscience AP Human Geography
Upperclassmen
Day Term 1 2 3 4 A Day S1 Spanish III Honors AP English Language Honors Pre-Calculus Creative Writing I S2 Chemistry Honors Sports Medicine II Marine Science Honors B Day S1 Spanish III Honors Sociology Honors Honors Pre-Calculus Creative Writing I S2 Chemistry Honors Sports Medicine II Marine Science Honors
Terms 1 2 3 4 S1 English II Culinary Arts I Math III Honors Orchestra II S2 French I Chemistry Microsoft Excel Honors American History I
Upperclassman
Most classes will be offered as just semester or year-long.
The majority of our AP classes will be year-long. There will be a limited number of semester options.
For semester classes, exams will be given at the end of the semester. Exams for year-long classes will be given at the end of the year.
Juniors who are seeking dual enrollment at Durham Tech or a local college or university will have the opportunity to have early release.
○ Students will have a limited opportunity for schedule changes during the summer and during the first week of school. ○ There will also be an opportunity for limited schedule changes at the beginning of second semester.
how much notice will parents be given to make plans? There will be a place on the course selection sheet to indicate a desire to graduate early.
instruction? Every effort will be made to ensure there is not a semester gap in math and world language classes.
VID Application (Current 9th-10th Only)