NHS Registration Week

1. NHS Registration Week This week is all about helping you pick the right classes for 2014-2015.

2. AP Potential Night is Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 6:30 Open House is Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 7:00 CEC Arena is Friday, Feb. 14 1st/2nd Block

3. Why is all of this important? This month we will begin the registration process for the 2014-2015 school year. You will have the chance to choose the classes you would like to take.

4. Open House Agenda 6:30-7:00 Main Cafeteria Advanced Placement Info Session with AP Teachers Dual Enrollment Q & A Table with Counselors & College Representatives NHS Georgia Virtual School Online Classes Q & A Table with Counselors 7:00 Auditorium Introduction of Administrators & Counselors Orientation to NHS Open House Registration Night 7:15 – 7:45 Campus Parents & Students visit: Classroom Teachers Coaches & Club Sponsors Advisors & Case Managers Administrators & Counselors

5. What Are AP Classes Offered At NHS? Advanced Placement (AP) classes are taught here at Newnan High School. When you finish the course, you can choose to take the AP test. If you pass the AP test, you may receive college credit from many colleges and universities and save yourself a lot of money! You will also earn HS credit. Students who take AP classes are also better prepared and more successful in college. Each AP class has its own prerequisite courses and requirements.

6. What AP Classes are Offered at NHS? AP 11th American Literature (2 Sem) AP 12th British Literature (2 Sem) AP Biology (2 Sem) AP Chemistry (2 Sem) AP Enviro Science (1 Sem) AP Physics I (1 Sem) AP Physics C (1 Sem) AP Calculus AB (2 Sem) AP Calculus AB/BC (2 Sem) AP Statistics (1 Sem) AP European History (2 Sem) AP Human Geography (1 Sem) AP MicroEconomics (1 Sem) AP US History (2 Sem) AP Psychology (1 Sem) AP Studio Art (1 Sem) AP 3-D Art (1 Sem) AP Spanish (Span 4 or 5 & 1 Sem AP) AP French (French 4 or 5 & 1 Sem AP)

7. What are Virtual Classes offered at NHS? Newnan High School students can choose to take an online class 1st and 4th Block. Most students will choose to take these courses at home. GA Virtual classes are taught by certified teachers through our partnership with the Georgia Virtual School. The course grades earned are listed on your transcript, just like any other NHS class. Many students choose to take a virtual class for a course that NHS/CEC does not offer. Some students will also choose to take a 5th Block GA Virtual Class, in addition to the regular NHS 4 block schedule of classes. 5th Block students pay tuition for the 5th Block GA Virtual class. Hundreds of GA Virtual Classes are offered. See your counselor for information or go to www.gavirtualschool.org.

8. What are Dual Enrollment Classes Offered with NHS? Newnan High School students can choose to take college level courses at local technical colleges, colleges and universities. These classes are often offered at our CEC campus, at West Georgia Technical College, the University of West Georgia, or at many other colleges around the state. A variety of Dual Enrollment classes are available for students at all levels. Students taking Dual Enrollment classes earn both Newnan High School credit and college credit at the same time. Students interested in Dual Enrollment classes should see their counselor for information about Dual Enrollment classes.

9. What English Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? Creative Writing Yearbook 1 & 2 Journalism 1 & 2 Literacy Skills AP 11th Language AP 12th Literature

10. What Social Studies Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? AP Human Geography Sociology Adv Vietnam Adv World War II AP European History AP US History Psychology AP Psychology AP Economics

11. What Math Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? AP Statistics Math Decision Making Financial Math AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

12. What Science Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? Forensics Zoology Botany AP Chemistry AP Biology Chemistry 2 AP Enviro Science Enviro Science Astronomy Meteorology Earth Systems Food Science Physics/Physical Science AP Physics I AP Physics C Anatomy

13. What Business Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? SAT/ACT Preparation Intro to Business Technology (Comp Apps) Computer Apps 2 Business Procedures Business Law Business Communications Financial Literacy NOTE: Business course names are subject to change

14. What FACS Elective Classes are Offered at NHS? Nutrition and Wellness Early Childhood 9th FACS Essentials Advanced Nutrition Child Development Interior Design Interior Design Fundamentals NOTE: Business course names are subject to change

15. What World Languages Classes are Offered at NHS? Spanish French AP Spanish AP French

16. What Performing & Visual Arts Classes are Offered at NHS? Chamber Choir I, II Men’s Chorus I, II Int’t Women I, II Drama Fundamentals I Drama Fundamentals II Drama Fundamentals III Stagecraft I, II, III, IV Concert Band I & II Symphonic Band I & II Percussion I & II Pottery Visual Arts Drawing I & II Photography AP Art Painting Applied Design

17. What Health, PE, ROTC Electives Are offered at NHS? Health/PE Drivers Education ROTC I-V Weight Training Adv Weight Training Adv Personal Fitness Team Sports 1 & 2 Physical Education PE 1 & 2 Body Sculpting (1stSem) Adv Body Sculpting (2ndSem) Adv Physical Fitness

18. Every student is different! Students graduating from Newnan High School go to Ivy League colleges, 4 year universities such as UGA, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Georgia Southern University, UWG, and 2 year colleges such as West Georgia Tech. Some go straight into one of the branches of the US military or into the workforce with certificates in hand. Many will choose to start off at one college or university and complete a degree or certification there, or transfer on to another school for further coursework.

19. Many NHS students choose to take a combination of AP courses, Dual Enrollment courses, CEC courses and Georgia Virtual courses. You will want to talk to your advisor, your peers, your teachers, your parents, and your guidance counselor to determine the best courses for you to take to help you on your individual graduation plan.

20. Each student is unique and each student has his or her own path to blaze. Depending on the college and career pathway you choose, there will be requirements, prerequisite courses, and options you will want to learn about before making your schedule decisions for 2014-2015. Let us help you find your path!

21. CECArena February 14, 2014 1st & 2nd Block

22. What will you see? When you visit the old gym, you can meet with representatives who are involved with the classes offered at CEC.

23. Some classes are required, but electives are classes that you get to choose. Take this opportunity to consider classes that interest you and will help you to achieve your career goals.

24. What is offered at CEC? Aviation Broadcasting Health Care Welding Business Computer Science Engineering/Robotics Work Based Learning Teacher Pipeline Horticulture Construction Graphic Communications

25. When would I go to CEC? The CEC schedule is slightly ahead of the NHS schedule, allowing time for travel between campuses. You can take a class first block, or blocks 1&2, or 3&4. Because some required academic courses are taught there, some juniors and seniors attend CEC all day.

26. How do I get to CEC ? • You may drive or have • someone take you. • You may ride the bus provided by the school. • Buses run in the morning, after 2nd Block, and at the end of the day. • If your bus gets to NHS after • 7:50 a.m., you should consider • other transportation options.

27. What are the classes like at CEC? • Most CEC classes are taught with a practical • “hands on” approach. • Students may become involved in • work-based or apprenticeship opportunities • offered by local businesses. • Students may earn college credit or job skill • certification at CEC.

28. What should I do if I am interested in a class at CEC? You can request more information by filling out a card at a CEC representative's table. You are not registering for the class when you fill out this card. If you are interested in taking a class at CEC, you must list the class(s) on your registration sheet. Counselors, administrators, and CEC representatives will be on hand to answer your questions.

29. Newnan High School 2014-2015 Registration Procedures

30. RegistrationForm This is the registration form. You will use this form to list your elective and alternate choices. This completed form should be returned to your first block teacher or counseling office by Friday, February 28 ,after you and your parents have signed it.

31. Use your transcript along with the Individual Graduation Plan that you received to make sure you are taking the required courses for graduation.

32. Are You on Track for Graduation? Individual Graduation Plan for all Grades Put a check next to each class you have passed. Use your transcript to help with this. More great CEC options on next slide and at www.gacec.com

33. CEC Class Sheet If you choose to take a course at CEC, write your choice(s) on your registration form.

34. Graduation Check List

35. This sheet lists all classes offered at Newnan High. Use this sheet to help you choose courses.

37. IMPORTANT REMINDERS • Remember, your registration class form is due February 28;both student and parent signature is required . Turn forms into your 1st block teacher or counseling office. • List alternate classes on your registration form in case there is a conflict with your first choice. List alternates in order of preference. • The counselors will pick courses for you if you do not turn in your registration form. • Once your registration form is submitted; classes cannot be changed.

38. Every Opportunity For Every Student It’s Your Choice!