WELCOME 1. Proceed to stage and pick up your materials-book and pink registration sheet. 2. Sit in...

WELCOME

1. Proceed to stage and pick up your materials-book and pink registration sheet.

2. Sit in your teacher’s assigned area

3. Please have something to write with as well.

Sophomores to be Orientation Presentation

Harry A. Burke High School 2015

Registration Time-Line

January 13-16 Orientation Presentations by Guidance

After your orientation-*complete registration form, *gain teacher/parent guardian signatures as needed

Jan 26(B day) or Jan 27 (A day) Completed registration sheet due to your FACTS Teacher

Registration Jan. 28-Feb.13.

What happens after January 27th?

1. Your FACTs teacher has been assigned a date for registration in Jan. or Feb.

2. On the assigned date your FACTs teacher will meet your class at the Guidance office

3. Your assigned counselor will meet with you one on one that day. Your counselor will make sure you have the classes needed for graduation and will review your credits.

Credits to be a Sophomore

How many credits did you earn first semester this year? _____

Ho many will you earn second semester?_____

Add the two semesters together to determine how many credits you can earn this school year

Credits to be on track for 10th Grade

How many credits do you need to earn this year to be on track for graduation at the start of Sophomore year?

_________

Promotion to 10th Grade

How many credits do you need to earn this year to be on track for graduation at the start of Sophomore year?

___12____

Introductory paragraph on Registration Sheet

Students are encouraged to register for 8 classes each semester, 7 classes are required.

Discuss plans with your parents/guardians and teachers. Students have until April 24, 2015 to change courses for 2015-

2016. P___Indicates teacher initials required *Indicates teacher/parent/guardian permission/ audition/ or

prerequisite may be required for the class. Always consult the course guide to clarify your questions.

Let’s look at your course guide together…

Using your course guide

Omaha Public Schools Graduation Requirements pg. 9

Page 9 lists requirements by subject area

IE:Subject CreditsEnglish…………………………………………………

…..8 Grade 9 – English 1 & 2 Grade 10- English 3 & 4 Grade 11 – English 5 & 6 Grade 12 – English 7 & 8

Graduation Requirements

English 8 credits = 4 years Social Studies 7 credits = 3.5 years Math 6 credits = 3 years Science 6 credits = 3 years PE/ROTC 4 credits = 2 years Or Band 8 credits = 4 years Human Growth 1 credit = .5 years FACTS 2 credits = 1 year Electives 15 credits = Completed over 4 years

Total to Graduate 49 credits

University of Nebraska-Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha

Admission Standards

Class University Burke High SchoolEnglish 4 years 4 years

Social Studies 3 years 3.5 years

Math 3 years 3 years Algebra 1-2, Geometry &

Algebra 3-4 UNL requires a 4th yr of Math

Science 3 years 3 years

International Language 2 years None required Two years in same language

More years recommendedAdditional Requirement – Must meet at least one of the following

criteria: 1. Be ranked in the top half of your graduating class 2. Score at least a 20 on the ACT or 950 on the SAT **I will also add that a 2.5 GPA is the minimum colleges look for!

Do you want to play sports in College? The NCAA requires a minimum cumulative

grade point average in your core classes of a

2.5 and a minimum ACT/SAT score.

(See page 7 in course guide)

Working Copy page 10 *Use this page to pencil in your choices

1. _______________ _______________

2. _______________ _______________

3. _______________ _______________

4. _______________ _______________

5. _______________ _______________

6. _______________ _______________

7. _______________ _______________

8. _______________ _______________

9. _______________ _______________

Consult your Registration Sheet English – Choose One

010411-2 ( ) English 3-4010421-2 ( ) H-English 3-4* P___

010371-2 ( ) English 1-2 ELL*

Add to page 10

1. ____English 3____ ____English 4____

Classes cont…

Social Studies-Choose two credits of SS

*031011- ( ) Geography (1sem) 031021- ( ) H-Geography* (1sem) P___ 030191-2 ( ) AP Human Geography 1-2* P___ *030441- ( ) Econ & Financial Lit (1sem) 030451- ( ) H-Econ & Financial Lit* (1sem) P___

Add more to page 10

1. ____English 3____ ____English 4____

2. ____Geography___ ____Econ________

Or

Add more to page 10

1. ____English 3____ ____English 4____

2. _AP_Geography__ __AP Geography_

3. _Econ & Fin. Lit.___ ____Elective____

Or

Add more to page 10

1. ____English 3____ ____English 4____

2. _AP_Geography__ __AP Geography__

3. _Elective(NO Econ) _____Elective____

*In this scenario you would take

AP Geography in 10th grade and

post pone taking Econ.

*Econ can be taken in 11th

or 12th grade.

Classes cont… Math-Choose One

040161-2 ( ) Pre-Algebra 1-2040271-2 ( ) Algebra 1-2040351-2 ( ) Geometry 1-2* 040361-2 ( ) H-Geometry 1-2* P___040291-2 ( ) Algebra 3-4*040301-2 ( ) H-Algebra 3-4* P___040411-2 ( ) H-Pre-Calc/Trig 1-2* P___040451-2 ( ) AP Calculus AB 1-2* P___040461-2 ( ) AP Calculus BC 1-2* P___

Add more to page 10

1. ____English 3____ ____English 4____

2. ____Geography___ Econ & Fin. Lit___

3. ____Math________ ____Math________

Classes cont…

Science – Choose one060411-2 Biology 1-2060431-2 H Biology 1-2*060551-2 Chemistry 1-2*060561-2 H Chemistry 1-2* P___060601-2 Physics 1-2*060630- H Physics 1-2* (zero hr) P___060671-2 AP Physics 1* P___

Working Copy page 10

1. __English_______ __English_______

2. _Geography_____ _Econ & Financial Lit_

3. ___Math________ ____Math_______

4. Science class Science class____

5. _______________ _______________

6. _______________ _______________

7. _______________ _______________

8. _______________ _______________

9. _______________ _______________

PE/ROTC/BAND

Don’t forget about taking PE, ROTC or Band

Need two years or PE or ROTC

or

Need four years of Band

to meet graduation requirements…


1. __English_______ __English_______


3. ___Math________ ____Math_______

4. _Chemistry _____ __Chemistry ___

5. PE/ROTC/Band _ _ PE/ROTC/Band_

6. _______________ _______________

7. _______________ _______________

8. _______________ _______________

9. _______________ _______________

What about World Language?

You don’t need World Language to graduate but two years are required for college…

Have you started a World Language? Keep your option open for college! Language options:

Chinese

French

German

Spanish

Spanish for Spanish Speakers


1. __English_______ __English_______


3. ___Math________ ____Math_______



6. World Lang. or Elective World Lang. or Elective

7. _______________ _______________

8. _______________ _______________

9. _______________ _______________


1. __English_______ __English_______


3. ___Math________ ____Math_______



6. World Lang. or Elective World Lang. or Elective

7. __Elective _____ __Elective __

8. __Elective_______ __Elective_______

9. _______________ _______________

Please Note:

On pink registration sheet, Web Design, Parenting, and Beginning Marksmanship are 1 semester classes next year

There are several new course offerings, please utilize your course guides for descriptions of new classes.

Signatures Required :

I understand that course choices become commitments for the entire school year. Summer projects for honors/AP courses are due the first day of semester one. Students must carry at least 7 classes each semester; 8 classes are recommended.

_________________ __________________ Student Signature/Date Parent/Guardian Signature/Date

Alternates-Required

1._____________________2.____________________3.____________________

Importance of Alternates

Alternates-Required

1._________ 2.______________3.________

*You must write in at least 2 alternate classes.

Writing in 3 is even better. Write them in the

order you would want them placed on your

schedule, if or when they are needed.**Alternates are often used when there is a conflict on your

schedule between two classes and one class has to go.

Reading your Course Registration Guide Page 19

Accounting 1-2 120171/120172

This two semester course covers sole proprietorship accounting principles involved in the preparation and maintenance of financial records concerned with business management and operations. It is a comprehensive introduction to basic accounting including recording, summarizing and reporting, principles of income measurement and asset valuation, and accounting systems and controls. Students are exposed to careers in the accounting field and are given the opportunity to perform accounting applications using the computer. An introduction to partnerships and corporations may be included.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1-2Duration: 1 yearCredit: 1 credit per semesterGrade Level: 10, 11, 12

Things to consider when picking classes….

Honors or not honors Career goals Involvement in activities, clubs, a job or

volunteering Credits needed Whether or not you need to make up a

credit Plans after high school

Career Center Courses are open to you!

Consult your Career Center course guide for detailed course descriptions or **Can be found on Burke website

www.ops.org/high/burke under Resources

**Courses also listed in Course Guide page 54

Career Center cont…

If interested in taking a Career Center course you must complete the application found on page 15

Can pick one up in Aud. today

You will turn in your application, stapled to your registration sheet on Jan 26 (B day) or 27 (A Day) to your FACTS teacher

How does Career Center Work?

You may take classes at Burke and the Career Center

An OPS school bus will transport you to and from the Career Center

You still eat lunch at Burke

How does it work cont…

There are three block periods at the Career Center

You attend the Career Center course A and B days

You earn TWO credits per semester for Career Center Courses

Career Center Schedule…

A Block = At 7:05 bus leaves Burke – 9:20 B Block = At 9:10 bus leaves Burke -

11:20 C Block = At 12:45 bus leaves Burke-2:45

If you take a Career Center Course you will be able to take 5 or 6 other classes at Burke. This means you can earn 14-16 credits for the year.

Career Center reminder…

You will have to complete the Career Center application on page 15 in your Career Center Course guide.

Attach this application to your pink registration sheet and turn both in Jan 26 (B Day) or 27 (A Day).

How many classes should you take Sophomore year?

Considerations:

You have to take at least 7 classes each semester

You should have 24 credits by the end of Sophomore year to be on track for graduation.

Standards for Sophomore Registration 8 classes each semester is

recommended (7 classes is the minimum)

Sign your registration sheet Secure teacher/ parent/ guardian

signatures where indicated (look for *, P__)

Carefully consider your class choices Consult your teachers, family & friends

about class choices Pick classes that fit your future plans

Choosing an Educational Career Goal

See back page of registration sheet

You will need to choose one Career Area

This Career Area will be listed on the bottom portion of your schedule

Choosing Educational/Career Goals-Pick oneA70640 ( ) Agri/Food/Natural ResourcesA70720 ( ) Architecture/ConstructionA70650 ( ) Arts/AV Tech/CommunicationA70730 ( ) Business/Management/Admin.A70660 ( ) Education/TrainingA70740 ( ) FinanceA70670 ( ) Gov’t/Public AdministrationA70750 ( ) Health ScienceA70680 ( ) Hospitality and TourismA70760 ( ) Human ServicesA70690 ( ) Information TechnologyA70770 ( ) Law/Public SafetyA70700 ( ) ManufacturingA70780 ( ) Market/Sales/ServiceA70710 ( ) Science/Tech/Engineering/MathA70790 ( ) Transportation/Distribution/Logistics

Reminders….

Your FACTS class has been assigned a date in Jan. or Feb. to come to Guidance for registration.

Your assigned Counselor will meet one on one with you.

Your assigned Counselor will review your credits with you, when s/he meets with you.

Reminder of Counselor Assignments for Registration Mr. Kingston . . . . . .B, P, X Mrs. Kros . . . . . . .A, I, V, W Ms. Malhiwsky . . . .K, R, E Mr. McCormick. . . . C, N, O, U Mrs. Pass . . . . . . H, T Mrs. Smejkal . . . .D Mrs. Stover . . . . .M, Q, Y, Z Miss Taylor . . . . .J, S Mrs. Vander Vorst . . .G, F, L

More reminders…

8 classes are recommended each semester

(7 classes are the minimum) Parent/Guardian signatures are required

for Honors and AP courses Look for the P___, or * on registration

sheet All signatures must be obtained by Jan

23rd, and then turn in your registration sheet to your FACTs teacher Jan 26 (B Day) or Jan 27 (A Day).

More Reminders…

You must list two alternate classes on your registration sheet—LOOK at your reg. sheet

This is to cover yourself in case a class you chose is cancelled

or If two of your classes are in

conflict

Last reminder…

Your completed registration sheet is due to your FACTS teacher on

_____________

Need to: have signatures, classes marked, attach Career Center application attached if applicable

Last reminder…

Your completed registration sheet is due to your FACTS teacher on

Jan 26 (B Day) or 27 (A Day)

Need to: have signatures, classes marked, attach Career Center application attached if applicable

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