1 Vista del Lago High School
2 What is a High School Transcript? What is Course Credit? What is a four by four (4x4)? How do I pick my Classes?
The Transcript 📍
4 1. A Record 2. Legal Document 3. Permanent 4. Writes your story
“ 5 What is Course Credit?
6 Each course = 10 credits Earning credits is like earning points
7 8th grade schedule Eng/Lang Arts 8 10 credits If we gave credits PE 8 10 credits to your 8th grade classes, it would Soc Sci 8 10 credits look like this: Science 8 10 credits Integrated Math 1 10 credits Exp Home Ec 8 5 credits Exp Tech 8 PLTW 5 credits TOTAL 60 credits
8 In High School we divide each First half of the class Second half of the class class into two parts. Part A and Part B. Eng/Lang Arts 8 A 5 credits Eng/Lang Arts 8 B 5 credits
9 As you go ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE PE along...you will English 9A 5 IM1 A 5 Biology A 5 Fitness 1 A 5 start to collect credits in different English 9B 5 IM1B 5 Biology B 5 Fitness 1 B 5 categories
40 credits: English 1 English English 2 English 3 English 4
Your transcript keeps track
“ 12 When am I given Course Credit?
13 December May A (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 1 Traditional B- (5 credits) C (5 credits) Class 2 Schedule B (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 3 C (5 credits) C (5 credits) Class 4 A (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 5 B (5 credits) B (5 credits) Class 6 30 credits 30 credits
Four by Four 4 x 4 October December March May A (5 credits) A (5 credits) C (5 credits) C (5 credits) Class 1 Class 5 B- (5 credits) C (5 credits) A (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 2 Class 6 B (5 credits) B (5 credits) B (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 7 Class 3 B (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 8 B (5 credits) A (5 credits) Class 4
4x 4 Earn grades four times a year TRADITIONAL What it looks like to not earn SCHEDULE credits based on your grades Earn grades twice a year
“ 16 Which courses do I start with?
In order to graduate: 16 ½ classes you are required to take 15 ½ classes you get to choose what you take
In 9th grade you will take 5 of the required courses and 3 of your choice. They are: Beginning Composition English 9 Math Biology PE Elective of your choice Elective of your choice Elective of your choice
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 Recommended: A or B in 8 th grade English Honors English 1 Course Code: EN0114/EN0115 (grade not weighted)
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 ❏ of 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 Lower than C grades AND math iready 493 or lower Course Code: MA0152/MA0153 Foundations (Must also select Integrated Math 1 as first elective choice below) 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. Course Code: Biology LS0210/LS0211 Course Code: Honors Biology Recommended: iready 605 in reading/515 in math (grade not weighted) 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. Course Code: ✓ Fitness 1 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 TERM 2 Beg. Comp 25 English 9 25 Integrated Math 1 15 PE 0 Biology 25 Spanish 20 World Geography 40 Integrated Math 2 25 Approx. mins of homework per night= 105 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 TERM 2 Beg. Comp 25 English 9 25 Integrated Math 1 15 PE 0 Biology 25 Engineering Design 5 Ceramics 0 Spanish 20 Approx. mins of homework per night= 65 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
WORK FORCE Where can you take your COLLEGE transcript once MILITARY you have “written” your story... TRAVEL
“ 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.
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