Western Harnett High School

Triton High School

High School Registration Forthe 2013 – 2014 School Year

Registration Procedures

Orientation Sessions

AND

Individual Registration

will take place in Student English Classes

•Students who have English 1st semester will registerbetween December 17- January 4.

•Students who have English 2nd semester will registerbetween January 30 – February 8.

Future - Ready CoreRequirements

•English ~ I, II, III, & IV

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

•Science ~ Earth/Environmental, a Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry isoptional and highly recommended for those attending a four-year college oruniversity

•History ~ World History, Civics/Econ., & US History OR American History I & II

•Foreign Lang. ~ 2 credits of the same language required for admission to a 4 yearcollege/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 concentrationfrom one of the following: CTE, JROTC, or Arts Education

•Student must have 26 credits to graduate

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 futurecoursework.

NC Scholars Program

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

•Science Requirement – must be Physics OR Chemistry

•In addition to the graduation requirements:

–Two levels in the same Foreign Language

–Four elective credits with a concentration recommended from one of the following:

•CTE

•JROTC

•ARTS EDUCATION

•FOREIGN LANGUAGE

•ANY OTHER SUBJECT AREA

•In addition to the previous requirements, 3 courses must be considered “higherlevel” which means that they carry 5 or 6 quality points and they must be takenduring the Junior or Senior year.

Early Graduation

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

•Early Graduation forms are due at timeof registration

Flex Period

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

•Seniors will have the option to Flex both semestersnext year

•Must be in good academic standing

•Student must leave and/or arrive on campus at thedesignated time

•Students must be able to provide their ownRELIABLE transportation

•A parent MUST sign a Flex form. Forms are due attime of registration.

Online CoursesNCVPS

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

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

•Students enrolled in year-long courses will be awarded one (1) creditfor the course even though the coursework consumes a full block periodeach 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’sfaculty.

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

Career and College Promise (CCP)

•Qualified NC high school students can begin their two- or four-yearcollege work, TUITION FREE, while they are in high school allowingthem 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 anapplication from their counselor prior to the time of registration.

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

CCP ~ College Transfer PathwayEligibility Requirements

•Must be a Jr or Sr

•Must have a 3.0 GPA

•Must have demonstrated college readiness on an approvedassessment (ex:PLAN, PSAT, SAT, or ACT)

•TestPLAN PSATACTSATEnglish/Writing15 4918500Reading 17 5021500Math 19 5022500

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

•All classes are taken online at THS

•Students/Parents are responsible for the cost of anytextbooks that are required for the chosen course

CCP ~ Technical Career PathwayEligibility 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 theprogram

•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 forthe students but any student fees will be the student responsibility (feesrange from $1.25-$6.00 per class)

Schedule Changes

•Much attention is given to careful course selection and creating a master schedulewhich 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 mailedhome 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 analternate

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

–To balance a students’ academic load.

If You Still Have Questions…

Please contact your counselor!

All 9th Graders:

Brenda Brown x.2117

10th-12th Last Names A – G:

Paula Parker x. 2119

10th-12th Last Names H – O:

Christan Jackson x. 2120

10th-12th Last Names P – Z:

Ashlyn Thompson x. 2116

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