CHS Counseling Department Registration 2020-2021
Vision
Factors in College Admissions
Make High School Count ● Challenge yourself with rigorous classes ● Involve yourself in activities and/or clubs ● Know yourself and place reasonable boundaries for the sake of your mental, emotional, and social well-being
Timeline 1/10 Online Course Selection OPENS 2/7 Online Course Selection CLOSES 2/18 - 3/6 Individual Conferences through English Classes 3/18 Distribution of Verification Forms * This is the opportunity to make any changes to course requests. April 1 st Verification Forms are Due * No more changes after this date
What level of classes am I going to take? On-level Classes (Level 2) *solid preparation for college *delivers more repetition Honors Classes (Level 3) Dual Credit Classes (Level 3) *open enrollment *Classes at Northlake College / Online *more challenging *Earn High School and College Credit *faster pace *Begin College Transcript / GPA *prepares learner for AP/IB level *Summer options available * Some G/T Versions available AP/IB Classes (Level 4) *most rigorous courses available at CHS Gifted & Talented (G/T) Classes *learners may earn college credits based on AP/IB test scores To enroll in GT classes, learners *AP course availability begins in 9 th grade must have previously taken a *IB courses begin in 11 th grade GT course.
Know Your Summer Options CHS Summer School - Dates TBD Credit recovery ● NO PE, NO 3 rd Language ● North Lake Dual Credit Acceleration ● UT High School K-16 Credit Recovery (CBEs) ● Acceleration ●
Graduation Requirements
What is an endorsement? An endorsement is a coherent sequence of credits in a specific area of interest as defined by the HB5 graduation requirements. Five Endorsements: -Multidisciplinary Studies -Business and Industry -Arts & Humanities -Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) -Public Services These endorsements are documented on diplomas and transcripts. *Each endorsement requires a total of 26 credits for graduation.
Graduation Requirements
Block Schedule A - Day B - Day Lunches in 3 rd & 7 th 1 5 8:50 - 10:23 A Lunch 12:04-12:34 2 6 10:31 - 12:04 B Lunch 12:39-1:09 C Lunch 1:14-1:44 3 7 12:12 - 2:29 4 8 2:37 - 4:10
COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION WORKSHEET
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1 *Choose Courses Online *We will review *First step in long process
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Release Pds: Juniors - 2 Seniors 2 3
4 *Schedule Change Practice *Return forms to your English Teacher *Forms dues - Feb 7th *April 1st – Schedule Change Deadline for ALL
Resources Home Icon- School Links tab Course Planning Guide Graduation Plans Grades Icon - Transcripts tab Unofficial transcript Classes Icon - Schedule tab Current Year’s Schedule Classes Icon - Course Requests tab Enter 20-21 Course selections here You may view your course request anytime
Schedule Change Practice *Registration forms due to your English teacher by February 7th *No changes after April 1, 2020 . *The schedule change practice is located in the Course Guide on page 5 .
Dual Credit
How do I apply for DC? Dual Credit Registration Dates will be listed in the packet. 1. Apply to North Lake College online *New to DC only 2. Check for Exemptions or take TSI *New to DC Only ➢ Exemptions: SAT prior to March 5, 2016 (Composite 1070 w/500 CR, 500 M) ✓ ACT (Composite 23, Reading & Math 19) ✓ EOCs (English 2 Score of 4000; Algebra I Score of 4000) ✓ TSI Testing: ➢ CHS: Sign up for TSI testing see google form in registration packet ✓ 3. Turn in DC Packet for Registration to student services. *New to DC only Completed Packet and Checklist Meningitis shot record - up to date Enrollment form signed by student & Parent Proof of TSI Exemption - If applicable
Example Dual Credit Course Offerings CHS Course Guide Pages 21-28 Sophomores must attend CHS classes for 8 ➔ periods and are not given a release period. Learners take courses on pre-approved list in ➔ the Course Planning Guide Dual credit is available during the summer. ➔ Dual Credit Packet may be given during Individual Learner Conferences
Grades/Transcripts ● Students receive high school credit for a dual credit course if they earn a grade of A, B, or C. ● All dual credit courses taken for high school credit will be recorded on the high school transcript as a numerical grade and will be included in the GPA calculation as a (Honors) Level 3 course. ● Students should be aware that taking college classes concurrently while in high school results in the establishment of a collegiate academic record and students earn a college grade point average. ● Learners must submit an official NL transcript to any institution where admission is sought.
Please Note: ● Dual Credit classes are a choice. It is the job of the learner to stay on top of the process and dates. ● Missing deadlines or incomplete forms will not be accepted.
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