Triton High School

High School Registration For the 2012 – 2013 School Year

Registration Procedures

Orientation Sessions• Juniors – Wednesday, March 14, 2012• Sophomores – Thursday, March 15,

2012• Freshmen – Friday, March 16, 2012

Individual Registration Times• Monday, March 19, 2012 through March 30, 2012

What’s New Next Year?

•Graduation Requirements

•Math Sequencing

•Fine Arts Courses Have New Names

•CTE Class Changes

•Career and College Promise

Future - Ready Core Requirements

• English ~ I, II, III, & IV

• Math ~ Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & a 4th Math aligned with the student’s post high school plans

• Science ~ Earth/Environmental, a Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry is optional and highly recommended for those attending a four-year college or university

• History ~ World History, Civics/Econ., & US History

• Foreign Lang. ~ 2 credits of the same language required for admission to a 4 year college/university, but NOT for graduation

• Physical Ed. ~ 1 credit & it must be Health/PE

• Electives ~ 2 credits from either: CTE, Arts Education, or Second Languages. Also, it is “strongly recommended” that students have a 4 course concentration from one of the following: CTE, JROTC, or Arts Education

• Student must have 26 credits to graduate

Student Level

Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Highly Adv.Algebra

I Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II

HN Discrete Math, AP Statistics or HN

Pre-Calculus

HN Discrete Math, AP Statistics, HN Pre-Calc, AP Calculus,

CCP MAT 171, or CCP MAT 172

AdvancedAlgebra

IHonors Geometry

or GeometryHonors Algebra II

or Algebra II

Advanced Functions &

Modeling, HN Discrete Math, AP Statistics, or HN

Pre-Calc

Advance Functions & Modeling, HN

Discrete Math, AP Statistics, HN Pre-Calc, AP Calculus,

CCP MAT 171, or CCP MAT 172

Int. Grade 8

Math

Algebra I ~ 1st Semester and

Special Topics in Math ~ 2nd Semester

Geometry and Algebra II

Advanced Functions &

Modeling, HN Discrete Math, or HN Pre-Calculus

Advanced Functions & Modeling, HN

Discrete Math, AP Statistics, HN Pre-Calc, AP Calculus,

CCP MAT 171, or CCP MAT 172

BasicGrade 8

Math Algebra I

Special Topics in Math ~ 1st Semester

and Geometry ~ 2nd Semester Algebra II

Advanced Functions & Modeling ~ To

Meet College Admittance

Requirement

At RiskGrade 8

Math

Foundations of Algebra I ~ 1st

Semester

and Algebra I ~ 2nd Semester

Special Topics in Math ~ 1st Semester

and Geometry ~ 2nd Semester

Algebra IIFourth Math aligned with student’s post high school plans

HC Schools Recommended Math Sequence

Promotion Requirements

• Must have 26 credits to graduate

• Must have 18 credits to be classified as a Senior

• Must have 12 credits to be classified as a Junior

• Must have 6 credits to be classified as a Sophomore

High School Planning and beyond…

• www.cfnc.org

• Interest inventories available to assist with potential careers.

• A place to track high school courses and map out future coursework.

NC Scholars Program• Overall unweighted GPA at the end of your Senior year must be a 3.5

• In addition to the graduation requirements:

–Science Requirement – must be Physics OR Chemistry

–Two levels in the same Foreign Language

• One elective must be a career & technical education course (Examples: Horticulture, Auto Tech., Parenting/Child Dev., etc.)

• Two electives must be a Level II course (Examples: Hort. II, Ag. Mechanics II, Foods II, Carpentry II, JROTC II, Band II, Theatre Arts II, Art II, etc.)

• One elective must be from the Arts Education (Examples: Theatre Arts, Band, or Visual Arts)

Early Graduation

• Must have completed 22 credits at the beginning of the senior year

• Early Graduation forms are due at time of registration

Flex Period

• Senior must have completed 21 credits at the beginning of their senior year

• Seniors will have the option to Flex both semesters next year

• Must be in good academic standing• Student must leave and/or arrive on campus at

the designated time• Students must be able to provide their own

RELIABLE transportation• A parent MUST sign a Flex form. Forms are due

at time of registration.

Online CoursesNCVPS

• Students must receive approval that space is available in the desired class.

• Once enrolled, students must remain in the course for the full semester/year.

• Students enrolled in year-long courses will be awarded one (1) credit for the course even though the coursework consumes a full block period each semester.

• Students enrolled in an AP course will be required to take the AP exam (no exceptions).

• Some courses may involve hands-on activities facilitated by the school’s faculty.

• For course offerings through NCVPS go to www.ncvps.org

Cultural Arts Class Name Changes

Honors Levels are now available

• Beg. Band A & B• Intermediate Band A & B• HN Proficient Band A & B• HN Advanced Band A & B

• Beg. Chorus A & B• Intermediate Chorus A & B• HN Proficient Chorus A & B• HN Advanced Chorus A & B

• Beg. Theatre Arts A & B• Intermediate Theatre Arts A & B• HN Proficient Theatre Arts A & B• HN Advanced Theatre Arts A & B

• Beginning Visual Arts A• Intermediate Visual Arts A• HN Proficient Visual Arts A• HN Advanced Visual Arts A

Students will need to take at least one beginner and one intermediate level class before they will be able to take HN level classes.

CTE Class Changes• Auto Tech II is now Automotive Brakes

and Automotive Computer Systems Diagnostics

• Auto Tech III is now Automotive Electrical and Automotive Electrical Advanced

• Electrical Trades II is now Electrical Trades II and III

• All classes are now one semester each

Career and College Promise (CCP)

• Qualified NC high school students can begin their two- or four-year college work, TUITION FREE, while they are in high school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation.

• In Harnett County, CCP provides two pathways– the College Transfer Pathway – the Technical Career Pathway

• Students interested in Career and College Promise must request an application from their counselor prior to the time of registration.

• Students will not be permitted to take CCP courses until the applications are returned with the student and parent signature.

CCP ~ College Transfer Pathway Eligibility

Requirements• Must be a Jr or Sr• Must have a 3.0 GPA• Must have demonstrated college readiness on an approved

assessment (ex:PLAN, PSAT, SAT, or ACT)

• Test PLAN PSAT ACT SATEnglish/Writing 15 49 18 500Reading 17 50 21 500Math 19 50 22 500

• CCCC gives COMPASS, ASSET, and ACCUPLACER placement tests that would also demonstrate college readiness.

• All classes are taken online at THS • Students/Parents are responsible for the cost of any textbooks

that are required for the chosen course

CCP ~ College Transfer Benefits

• College transfer credits that will transfer to most four year colleges and universities

– Reduced cost for a four-year degree– Accelerated completion of a diploma or a four-year degree– Readiness skills for success at the next educational level

• Students will earn one extra quality point towards their GPA for the College Transfer courses only (HN Credit)

• Students will earn HS and College Credit for all courses taken in the program

• College Transfer Options: – Humanities and Social Science – Business and Economics– Life and Health Sciences– Engineering and Mathematics

CCP ~ Technical Career Pathway Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a junior or a senior

• Students must have a 3.0 GPA or principal recommendation

• Students must meet course requirements

• Students will earn HS and College credit for all courses taken in the program

• These courses will be taken:• Either at THS or on the Lillington CCCC campus

– students must be able to provide their own transportation

• Harnett County Schools will provide all textbooks that are required for the students but any student fees will be the student responsibility (fees range from $1.25-$6.00 per class)

Schedule Changes• Much attention is given to careful course selection and creating a master schedule

which allows the greatest number of students the best schedule possible. • A drop/add period will be scheduled during the summer before school begins.

• The dates of drop/add will be included with the student course selections mailed home during the summer.

• Changes will ONLY be made for the following reasons: – If a student received a course for which he/she did not register or list as an

alternate– If a student failed a course required for graduation and is not rescheduled for

that course– To balance a students’ academic load.