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CASTEEL HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2018-2019

Casteel High Graduation Requirements

Subjects Casteel University English 4 4 Math 4 4 Science 3 3 Fine Arts/Career Tech 1 1 (Fine Arts/CT if AZ) Social Studies 3 2 P.E. 1 Comprehensive Health .5 0 DON’T FORGET HEALTH! Foreign Language 2 Electives 5.5 TOTAL 22 16

COURSE SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS

Current 9th Graders Current 10th Graders Current 11th Graders Required Core Classes: English 10 Math Science *Health

(if you take Health during the school year, you must select a SEMESTER only class with

• it. We recommend Health during summer

school or online)

Required Core Classes: English 11 Math Science US History Optional: EVIT Health? Required Core Classes: English 12 Math US Government Economics Optional: EVIT Health? On Target: 6 credits earned On Target: 12 credits earned On Target: 18 credits earned *9, 10, 11th grade must be enrolled in 6 credit-bearing classes * *Seniors must be enrolled in 4 credit-bearing classes#

EVIT-EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECH

JUNIORS MUST TAKE A ZERO HOUR OR COA TO ACCOUNT FOR CORE CREDIT.

3D Animation Aesthetics Automotive Technologies Aviation - East Campus only Banking Barbering Behavior, Mental and Social Health Services Cisco Networking Academy Collision Repair Computer Programming and Mobile App Design Construction Technologies Cosmetology* Culinary Arts & Commercial Baking Dental Careers Diesel Technologies Digital Device Diagnostic and Repair Early Childhood Education & Education Professions Emergency Medical Technician Fashion, Interiors & Textiles (FIT) Fire Science (Fire Fighting) Future Engineers - East Campus Only Graphic Design Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Human Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Careers Information Technology & Engineering Careers (iTEC) Introduction to Multimedia Technologies Law Enforcement Machining Technology Massage Therapy Medical Assistant* Nursing Assistant* Pharmacy Technician Photography Physical Therapy Technician Plumbing Radio/Audio Production Robotics Engineering Summer School Veterinary Assistant - East Campus Only Video Production Web Design Welding

EVIT EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

• Students must earn 12 total credits by the end of 10th grade (core credits required for graduation

included). Also need to meet EVIT’s academic, attendance and disciplinary requirements.

• Make sure to include EVIT English 11 as well as EVIT for your 3 elective choices on your online

registration.

• EVIT Registration- March 2nd here at Casteel
• Students spend a half-day at EVIT and the other half-day at Casteel.
• District transportation is available to and from EVIT (Main Campus and East Campus) for all

programs with the exception of Aesthetics/Cosmetology.

• To learn more about EVIT programs visit www.evit.com. See Mr. Ruelas if you have any other

EVIT related questions.

HONORS CLASSES

• The Honors curriculum is geared toward freshmen and

sophomores.

• Grades in Honors classes are weighted.
• Honors classes are often taken in preparation for the

transition to Advanced Placement courses in junior and senior years.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES

• These accelerated courses prepare

students to take the national AP exams (given in the spring) as well as help them prepare for the rigors of college.

• If students score well on the AP exam,

they may be granted advanced placement status and/or college credit.

DUAL CREDIT COURSES

• Dual credit courses earn both high

school and college credit for the same class. Guaranteed credit with a C or higher.

• Refer to the back of your

registration form for dual credit eligible courses. (DC)

CLASS AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

SCIENCE

NEW Science Class – JUNIOR HIGH

STEM Research Methods

• Year-long course
• Cool/Fun experiments in ALL disciplines of Science/Technology/Engineering/Math

(STEM)

• Enhanced Research Methods Instruction (similar to Language Arts, but geared towards

Science/Technical writing)

• Competing in Science and Engineering competitions/fairs: Casteel, Hamilton (HISEF),

AZSEF (state level), other engineering, environmental contests/challenges that could win you FABULOUS PRIZES/SCHOLARSHIPS!!!!!!!!!!

• Counts as an ELECTIVE (still need on-level or honors Science course in 7th/8th)

NEW Science Classes –HIGH SCHOOL

Overview: On-Level Courses Honors/AP Physics 11-12th (strong Math/Algebra recommended) AP Physics C: Mechanics 11-12th (Calculus-based) Environmental Systems Science 11-12th Honors Science Research 9-12th (ELECTIVE*) Human Biology 11-12th

NEW Science Class – HIGH SCHOOL

Research Methods

• Year-long course
• Counts as an ELECTIVE (still need 3 on-level or honors Science courses for HS

Credit)

• Cool/Fun experiments in ALL disciplines of Science/Technology/Engineering/Math

(STEM)

• Enhanced Research Methods Instruction (similar to Language Arts, but geared

towards Science/Technical writing)

• Competing in Science and Engineering competitions/fairs: Casteel, Hamilton

(HISEF), AZSEF (state level), other engineering, environmental contests/challenges that could win you FABULOUS PRIZES/SCHOLARSHIPS!!!!!!!!!!

• Earn up to 8 College Credits

that will transfer in and out

• f state!
• Learn by doing!
• Prepare for fields of study in

engineering, medicine, pharmacy, veterinarian studies, and more!

• Can be taken as AP or dual

credit.

AP Chemistry

Lava Lamps

AP BIO IOLOGY College Level Introductory Biology Course *Earn up to 8 credit hours (BIO181+lab, BIO182+lab) *Available for dual enrollment *Attend a field trip to Catalina Is Island Labs include: DNA Fingerprinting, DNA transformation, Animal Behavior, Enzymes, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration and much more!

AP Environmental Science (APES) 11th and 12th Grades

Full year - 1.0 Lab Science Credit Grade Level - 11,12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology & Chemistry This course will prepare students to take the College Board’s AP exam in May. Must score a 4 or 5 to receive credit. APES is designed to be equivalent to a one semester introductory college level environmental science course. This course is offered as dual credit with Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Bio105: Environmental Biology) This course is offered as college credit at ASU (SOS110: Sustainable World)

Environmental Systems Science (ESS) 11th and 12th Grades

Full year - 1.0 Lab Science Credit Grade Level - 11,12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry or Investigative Science ESS is a lab course that explores forces and processes that operate in the universe in the formation of Earth. This course will emphasize a comprehensive overview of environmental issues.

AP PHYSICS 1 AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS

Would you like to learn the ways of the FORCE… Then join Dr. Darth Vader’s AP Phys ysics cs 1 class ss or AP Phys ysics ics Calculus culus Mechanics chanics.

FINE ARTS

• Out of state travel
• Field trips
• Make new friends
• Perform at Varsity Football Games
• Learn an instrument
• Competitions
• Festivals
• Fun Music
• Music Theory
• SIX bands to choose from!

2017 CCHS Marching Band – Ranked Top 5 Marching Band in Arizona

General Art

• 1 semester
• Sharpies
• Plaster
• Yarn
• Paint
• Clay
• Mixed media
• Drawing

Visual Art

• General Art (JH)
• Intro to Art
• Sculpture 1, 2, 3
• Drawing/Painting 1, 2, 3
• AP Studio
• AP Art History
• Courses include:
• studio work
• critique
• art shows
• competitions
• portfolios

Yearbook

• Offered to students 8th-12th
• Year long course
• Application and 2 teacher recommendations

required (posted on Casteel’s webpage under “Programs and Clubs”)

• This course is for highly motivated students that

are interested in creating Casteel’s yearbook

• This course includes:
• taking photographs
• attending events
• writing stories and captions
• conducting student and staff interviews
• completing spread pages that will all come together

to create the school’s yearbook

• helping with fundraisers
• distributing the yearbook

TIME TO REGISTER!!!

• You MUST register for your classes via your Campus Portal.
• If you do not register for your classes, your counselor will

pick your classes for you!

• Directions are on our website, under the REGISTRATION TAB.
• You MUST print out your REQUEST SUMMARY and have your

parent sign!

• You MUST turn in the REQUEST SUMMARY to your English

teacher. Registration Office Mix