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Vista del Lago High School

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What is a High School Transcript? What is a four by four (4x4)? What is Course Credit?

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How do I pick my Classes?

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The Transcript

1. A Record 2. Legal Document 3. Permanent 4. Writes your story

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What is Course Credit?

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Each course = 10 credits

Earning credits is like earning points

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If we gave credits to your 8th grade classes, it would look like this:

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Eng/Lang Arts 8 10 credits PE 8 10 credits Soc Sci 8 10 credits Science 8 10 credits Integrated Math 1 10 credits Exp Home Ec 8 5 credits Exp Tech 8 PLTW 5 credits TOTAL 60 credits

8th grade schedule

In High School we divide each class into two

• parts. Part A and

Part B.

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First half of the class Second half of the class

Eng/Lang Arts 8 A 5 credits Eng/Lang Arts 8 B 5 credits

As you go along...you will start to collect credits in different categories

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ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE PE English 9A 5 IM1 A 5 Biology A 5 Fitness 1 A 5 English 9B 5 IM1B 5 Biology B 5 Fitness 1 B 5

English

40 credits: English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

Your transcript keeps track

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When am I given Course Credit?

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Traditional Schedule

December May Class 1

A (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 2

B- (5 credits) C (5 credits)

Class 3

B (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 4

C (5 credits) C (5 credits)

Class 5

A (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 6

B (5 credits) B (5 credits) 30 credits 30 credits

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Four by Four 4 x 4

October December Class 1

A (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 2

B- (5 credits) C (5 credits)

Class 3

B (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 5

C (5 credits) C (5 credits)

Class 6

A (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 4

B (5 credits) A (5 credits)

Class 7

B (5 credits) B (5 credits)

Class 8

B (5 credits) A (5 credits)

March May

TRADITIONAL SCHEDULE Earn grades twice a year 4x 4 Earn grades four times a year What it looks like to not earn credits based on your grades

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Which courses do I start with?

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15 ½ classes you get to choose what you take 16 ½ classes you are required to take

In order to graduate:

Beginning Composition English 9 Math Biology PE Elective of your choice Elective of your choice Elective of your choice In 9th grade you will take 5 of the required courses and 3 of your choice. They are:

Beginning Composition vs English Foundations

❏ All students are currently placed in Beginning Composition and it is already selected for you in PowerSchool ❏ Students whose iready scores, district final and 7th grade Smarter Balance scores fall below grade level, will be placed in English Foundations instead of Beginning Composition ❏ You will know in May when you get your course confirmation sheets

The box next to the Beginning Composition course has been selected for you. All 9th grade students must take Beginning Composition or English Foundations 1. If your iready score qualifies you for English Foundations, you will see the new course reflected in your course confirmation sheet in May. ✓ Beginning Composition Course Code: EN0130/EN0131

English 1

❏ All students are scheduled into English 9 second term ❏ You may choose to take English 9 at the Honors level. To enroll in an Honors class you are required to:

• 1. Visit the Vista AP Program website
• 2. Read about the class
• 3. Sign in on the Google form that you were there
• 4. Read and sign the contract in your packet
• 5. Return with your course selection sheet.

There is a summer reading assignment for this class

Check the box next to the English course you would like to take: English 1 Course Code: EN0101/EN0102 Honors English 1 Recommended: A or B in 8th grade English (grade not weighted) Course Code: EN0114/EN0115

Math

❏ Math placement is based on requirements listed on form ❏ Select the most appropriate math class based on your math grades and iready scores so far ❏ We will double check final grades and iready scores at the end

• f the year.

❏ Students in IM1 foundations will also take IM1 as 9th grader

Check the box next to the next level Math course you are qualified to take. End of year grades will be reviewed to determine

• placement. If you would like to take two math classes, select the second math class in the “electives” section.

Integrated Math 1 Foundations Lower than C grades AND math iready 493 or lower (Must also select Integrated Math 1 as first elective choice below) Course Code: MA0152/MA0153 Integrated Math 1 C grades in Course 3 or math iready of 493 Course Code: MA0155/MA0156 Integrated Math 2 A’s or B’s in IM1 Course Code: MA0170/MA0171 Integrated Math 3 A’s or B’s in IM2 Course Code: MA0180/MA0181

Biology

❏ Everyone is scheduled into Biology ❏ You may choose to take Biology at the Honors level. To enroll in an Honors class you are required to:

• 1. Visit the Vista AP Program website
• 2. Read about the class
• 3. Sign in on the Google form that you were there
• 4. Read and sign the contract in your packet
• 5. Return with your course selection sheet.

Check the box next to the Science course you would like to take. If you would like to take two science classes, select the second science class in the “elective” section. Biology Course Code: LS0210/LS0211 Honors Biology Recommended: iready 605 in reading/515 in math (grade not weighted) Course Code: LS0212/LS0213

PE

❏ Everyone is scheduled into Fitness 1 ❏ Playing an after school sport does not give you PE credit nor does it mean that your PE class is the last block of the day. PE classes are scheduled randomly and 4th block is not reserved for school athletes.

The box next to the Physical Education course has been selected for you. All 9th grade students must enroll in Fitness 1. If you would like to complete your 2nd year PE requirement, select the second PE class in the “elective” section. ✓ Fitness 1 Course Code: PE0115/PE0116

Three electives of your choice

Included in your packet:

Alternate Electives:

❏ Put same amount of thought into alternates as you would your first choice electives. ❏ Many times students are placed into alternates for many different reasons

The computer decides when your classes are scheduled, not the counselors!

The best way to be sure to not overload yourself is to select electives that give you some room to breathe...

TERM 1

• Beg. Comp

25 Integrated Math 1 15 Biology 25 World Geography 40

• Approx. mins of homework per night= 105

TERM 2 English 9 25 PE Spanish 20 Integrated Math 2 25

• Approx. mins of homework per night= 65

The computer decides when your classes are scheduled, not the counselors!

The best way to be sure to not overload yourself is to select electives that give you some room to breathe...

TERM 1

• Beg. Comp

25 Integrated Math 1 15 Biology 25 Ceramics

• Approx. mins of homework per night= 65

TERM 2 English 9 25 PE Engineering Design 5 Spanish 20

• Approx. mins of homework per night= 45

Naviance

• Log into your FMS/SMS account
• NOT FROM VISTA’S link
• Directions are also in your packet
• This is a planning tool, not actual

course selection

• You will update in annually while

at Vista.

Video: Using Naviance to plan classes

Where can you take your transcript once you have “written” your story...

COLLEGE WORK FORCE MILITARY TRAVEL

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What happens next?

1. Take your packet home, read through it, discuss it with your parents 2. Complete your course planner in Naviance 3. Fill out your Green course selection form 4. Enter your courses into PowerSchool 5. Meet with a counselor next week to ask questions and turn in your course selection sheet.