Triton High School

High School Registration For the 2013 – 2014 School Year

Registration Procedures

Orientation SessionsAND

Individual Registrationwill take place in Student English

Classes

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

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

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 OR American History I & II

• 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

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

• 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 “higher level” which means that they carry 5 or 6 quality points and they must be taken during the Junior or Senior year.

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

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 ~ 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.

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