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Registration 2020-2021

School of Rhetoric: High School Counselor: Ms. Cecka

• 952-746-7760 ext. 2127
• ncecka@eagleridgeacademy.org
• Sign up for an appointment to meet with
• Ms. Cecka using the sign-in sheet in her
• ffice (room 2127)

ERA Graduation Requirements

• 26 credits
• 2 semesters of a course= 1 credit
• 2 semesters of Humanities= 2 credits
• Pass all required classes (D- or higher is a passing grade)
• See credit check form on the back page of your registration packet
• If you have failed a required course, see Ms. Cecka to discuss credit

recovery options

• Summer Credit Recovery:
• 2 summer sessions each session= .5 make-up credits of humanities,

science, or math classes

• Maximum of 1 credit can be made up per summer

9th grade courses

• Humane Letters: Ancient World (2 class periods;

English & Social Studies combined)

• Math: Geometry or Algebra 2
• Chemistry
• Latin (based on current Latin level)
• Logic and Healthy Living
• Choice of 2 elective courses (you will choose a

total of 4 electives during registration- 2 preferred classes and 2 alternate options)

Description of Classes

• Logic: The Art of Reasoning
• As one of the traditional liberal arts taught in ancient Greece, this course is designed to develop the students’ reasoning

and analytical skills so that their thinking, speaking, and writing become more clear, more orderly and, ultimately, more

• compelling. The course introduces students to various kinds of logical argumentation including an in depth study of

syllogisms, and formal fallacies.

• Healthy Living
• This course introduces health concepts and skills, and challenges students to apply these skills to develop a healthy lifestyle. Students will

be challenged to achieve the Private Victory: the ability to take responsibility, earn independence, set and accomplish goals, and excel in personal time management. Students will also be challenged to achieve the Public Victory: the ability to build relationships, to truly listen to others, to become self-aware of their actions, to collaborate, and to problem solve for an effective win/win. To help us achieve these victories, we need renewal. These renewal practices help us become the best version of ourselves. The focus is on the four dimensions of the body, mind, heart, and soul. Body: to exercise, eat nutritious meals, sleep well, and relax. Mind: to read, write, educate, and learn new

• skills. Heart: to build relationships, give service, and laugh. Soul: peaceful harmony, quality media, meditation, or time with nature. Health

is for a lifetime.

Options for Electives

• Art Options:
• Ceramics, Drawing, 2D Studio Art 1
• Music Options:
• Choir, Concert Band, String Orchestra
• Other Electives:
• American Government, Composition,

Yearbook, Introduction to Computer Science,

Important Tips for Incoming 9th Graders

• Take your classes and grades seriously! 9th grade is the first year where grades affect

your GPA and graduation requirements

• Ask for help- Get in the habit of asking questions to your teachers and Ms. Cecka. We

are here to help you!!

• Get organized- Create regular study schedules and plan ahead
• Get involved- there are many activities and sports to get involved in during high
• school. Even if you are unsure, challenge yourself to try new things and get connected

with our extra-curriculars

Academic Planning for College

Refer to last page of Registration Packet for Graduation Requirement Details

Humanities : 8 credits required

• 4 years of Humanities= 4 credits English + 4 credits

Social Studies= 8 total credits Mathematics : 4 credits required

• 4 years of Mathematics, including: Geometry and

Algebra II Science : 4 credits required

• 4 years of Science, including: Chemistry, Biology,

Physics Art History : 1 credit required

• Art History 1 + Art History 2 OR AP Art History

World Languages : 4 credits required

• 4 years of a language
• Next year’s Freshman & Sophomores Required

completion of Latin III

• Next year’s Juniors & Seniors 2 high school level

credits of Latin required Singletons : 5 courses required; each course= .5 credits

• Logic, Rhetoric, Healthy Living, Eastern Thought,

Economics Fine Arts: 1 credit required Electives: 1.5 credits required

Registration To Do List:

• If you do not know your Infinite Campus username and password- let your teacher’s know and we will

help you. This is needed to complete online registration

• Spend time over the weekend reviewing the Freshman Registration Packet with your parents
• Be thoughtful of which courses you want to take
• Go online to the Course Catalog (website on front page of Registration Packet) to read about the

courses you will choose from

• Bring the Green Freshman Registration Sheet to school on Monday and give to your English teacher. All

8th graders will have time in the computer lab next week (Feb 10th-14th) to register with Ms. Cecka

• If you do not bring your Green sheet to school and do not choose your electives, courses will be chosen

for you– don’t let this happen!

Questi tions

• ns?
• Ms. Cecka will be helping all 8th

graders with registration- please ask any questions you may have and I will assist you in this process

• Ms. Johnson will have extra copies of

the Green Registration Sheet if you need an extra copy