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Welcome to the Panther family! As we gear up for a new school year, please review the essential registration information. Important dates for registration and orientation are coming up, and counselors will visit your middle school to help you through the process. Students are placed based on grades, teacher recommendations, and California State Testing (CST). Join athletics, clubs, and leadership positions to make the most of your high school experience. Remember, your academic success is vital—pass your classes and aim for those graduation credits!
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WELCOME PANTHERS! Registration Panther Roar Important Registration Dates
REGISTRATION PROCESS • Review with your Parent • Counselors will visit your Middle School • Placement of Students is based on: • Grades • Teacher Recommendations • California State Testing (CST)
AUGUST ORIENTATION • Link Crew • ASB Cards • Physical Education Clothes • Yearbooks • Temporary Class Schedule • BBQ • DON’T MISS OUT!
COUNSELOR DUTIES Classroom Presentations Small Group Meetings Individual Meetings Parent Meetings
ATHLETICS Requirements 6th Period Athletics Time Commitment Rewarding!
GET INVOLVED! • Clubs and Activities • Join 1 – 3 Clubs • Leadership Positions • Cheer Tryouts and Timelines
GRADUATION & COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS Semester System 1st Semester is August though December 2nd Semester is January through June
CREDITS • 1 Semester Course = 5 Credits • 6 Courses each semester = 30 Credits • 1 Year of Coursework = 60 Credits • 220 Credits needed to Graduate
CREDITS • “A,” ”B,” “C,” or “D” Grades earn 5 Credits per Class • “F” Grades = “0” Credits • Pass your Classes!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Years of Language Arts 2 Years of Mathematics 2 Years of Physical Education (Athletics, NJROTC & Marching Band)
GRAD REQUIREMENTS, cont. • One year of a Fine Art OR Foreign Language • One semester of Health • One year of Life Science • One year of Physical Science
GRAD REQUIREMENTS, cont. • 3 years of Social Science including: • 1 year of World History your Sophomore Year • 1 year of US History your Junior Year • 1 semester of Government your Senior Year • 1 semester of Economics your Senior Year
ELECTIVE COURSEWORK 220 Credits to Graduate 145 Credits of Required Coursework 75 Elective Credits California High School Exit Exam
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS • “a-g” Pattern of Coursework • More Coursework Required • Grades of “C” or higher are Required • Students are scheduled in College Prep Classes • Special Education – Individualized Educational Program (IEP) • English Language Learners – Language Level • Asterisk (*) or Star after Course Name
SCHEDULE CHANGING • Very Limited! • Classes Fill • Colleges must be notified if a Senior Student changes a Class! • Don’t Change Classes!
CHOOSING COURSEWORK Elective Coursework 2.8 GPA for Spanish Coursework Industrial Arts Visual & Performing Arts
DIRECTIONS • Complete it NOW! • Write your Name and Student ID Number • Check the box in numbers 1 – 5 • Choose an Elective • List 2 Alternates
HONORS COURSEWORK • Teacher Recommendation • 3.5 GPA Recommended • Language Arts Honors Summer Assignment • Parent Signature on the Reverse Side • June DEADLINE!
COURSE SELECTION SHEET • Due Date • Counselor will meet with All Students to Review your Course Selection Sheets and make Recommendations • Registration Dates on Cover Page
THANK YOU! We look forward to meeting with all of you! CHS COUNSELORS