Registration 2014-2015

Central Cabarrus High School

Who is my Counselor??

A-G: Ms. FelkerH-O: Ms. BrandP-Z: Mr. Witkowski

What will you get today?

Registration Work SheetAP form (if planning to take an AP

Course)

Registration Time Line February 10th – February 14 all 2nd period classes will attend an

assembly for students to receive materials and instructions February 24th-March 27th Students will meet individually with

counselors during 1st , 2nd and 4th period classes to review registration choices and finalize their class selections.

In May Each student will be given a Course Selection Confirmation Sheet during period 2. This step will allow students to review their selections and look for errors in their selections. Students must return the confirmation sheets signed by a parent.

Summer “Face to Face” schedule change appointments (Dates are TBD) may be made with Student Services by calling Ms. Debi Rhodes 704-786-0125 Ext. 7146

Promotion Requirements

9th to 10th

Earn six credits (6) in any courses10th to 11th

Earn thirteen credits (13) in any courses11th to 12th

Earn nineteen (19) credits in any courses

Graduation Requirements:

Math Sequence: 27 Units required Four Math Courses:

Math I, Math II, Math III, AFM/Pre-Calc

4 English 4 Math 3 Social studies: World History, Civics, US History (class of 2016 needs one add.

US History 3 Science: Earth/Env., Biology, Physics or

Chemistry Health and PE 9 4 Courses in Concentration Area 8 General electives

Foreign LanguageIs it needed to graduate?

No, to graduate from high school (FRC)

Yes, if you are attending a 4 year college/university

Yes, if World Language is your Cluster Area

Clusters: Career & Technical EducationClusters Must have four courses in one of the

following pathways:

Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesArchitecture and ConstructionArts, Audio/Video TechnologyHealth ScienceFinanceBusiness Management & AdministrationScience, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics

Other Cluster AreasPerforming and Visual Arts

4 Band/Choir /Art/CeramicsWorld Languages

2-4 years (in high school) + Supporting coursesROTC

ROTC I-IVThis is the only cluster that can include one unit

of PE (ie… ROTC I,II,III and Adv. PE)PE COURSES ARE NOT A CLUSTER OPTION

Schedule ChangesStudents should make their course selections

after much thought and planning. Schedule change requests should be rare. If a schedule needs changing it MUST be requested and changed in the Summer by making an appointment to see their counselor.

Schedule changes in the Fall will only be granted due to administrative error.

What classes do I pick??8 classes and 4 alternative classes

Alternatives should be courses that you want to take, please choose by order of preference.

1 core class per subject1 English, 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies

Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible to take Office Practice/Library Assistant. This in a non-credit course.

Pre-Requisites for Classes& Classes with Fees

Some classes have pre- requisites that need to be completed Example: Art II and Ceramics must have Art I

completedExample: Apparel II must have Apparel I

completedSome classes have fees

Apparel DevelopmentCeramicsAdvanced Placement requires fee for Exam

Courses Requiring Application Process:RCCC Career and College PromiseYearbookBroadcastingLeadershipWeight TrainingPharmacy Tech, Nursing FundamentalsOffice PracticesCTE Internship, Apprenticeship/Co-op must see Ms.

Dellinger for information and application.All Advanced Performing and Visual Arts courses

require a recommendation from current art teacher.

“Doubling Up” & Eligibility for Honors and AP Courses

At registration students may not “Double up” and select two classes in a subject area (example: Math II and Math III or Spanish II and III) You may only sign up for one. At summer drop/add students may add the second class if there is room in those courses.

Eligibility for Honors Courses/AP courses – Minimum grade of 85 in Honors prerequisite course or grade of 93 in standard level prerequisite course.

When should you submit your registration form?

Due by February 19th to your second period teacher

NO Registration Card = COUNSELOR MAKES YOUR Schedule AND NO CLASS CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Career/College Promise (CCP)

Juniors and Seniors (must be at least 16 years old)Cosmetology, HVAC, Simulation Game Design, English 111, Psychology and more…

Take course at Community collegeSome are online, some are on Campus

Must have reliable transportationMust talk to counselor at registration

appointment.

NCVPSNorth Carolina Virtual Public School (online)Take summer coursesTake online course in the fall or spring in

addition to courses at CCHSTake classes from home computerMust have reliable internet connectionMust have reliable email addresswww.NCVPS.org Must talk to counselor at registration appt.

Courses at other schoolsStudents interested in taking classes at other

high schools such as:Culinary Arts HRHSFire Safety CHSAutomotive JMRHSAP Courses not offered at CCHS (Select High

Schools)Mention your interest to your counselor at individual appt. and changes are confirmed in the summer. These courses do require a travel period.

Flex requests

All rising Seniors must select 8 classes at registration. If a rising Senior wishes to FLEX (not have a period 1 or 4) or request to be a January Grad and complete required courses in the Fall) they must complete a FLEX application in the Summer (Available in the Student Services Office) to do so.

Central Cabarrus Website

Website: Registration Information: http://

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/domain/6161 click on “2013-2014 Registration”

What do I do now?Use your Registration worksheet to plan your

course selections. Obtain and complete your applications and/or

recommendation forms.Have your completed worksheets with you at

your next registration session.