WEST FORSYTH HS

REGISTRATION 2020-2021

COUNSELORS

Miranda Dicato A - Coj

Jenn Wyshner Col - E

Robin Downs F -Kar

Desta Hooks Kas – Nev

Allison Barnes New – Sha

Sean Sandag She – Z

REGISTRATION MATERIALS

• GIVEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS

• Personal copy of transcript

• Registration card

• West Course Offerings list

• Online registration instructions

• Rising 9th graders will receive these materials from their middle schools

• The Registration Handbook can be found electronically on our Website

HTTPS://WWW.WSFCS.K12.NC.US/PAGE/9748

•Graduation Requirement Minimums

• 2 ELECTIVES MUST BE ANY COMBINATION OF CTE, ARTS, OR SECOND LANGUAGE

• 2 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FROM CTE, JROTC, ARTS EDUCATION OR ANY OTHER SUBJECT AREA

COURSERECOMMENDATIONS

•Online teacher recommendations •Entered into PowerSchool by 1st semester

teachers•Can be viewed by student and counselors•Students are encouraged to have a conversation

with their teachers

COURSE LEVELS

• Regular- Written assignments are shorter, have more check points; discussions are shorter, more

structured; daily review of assignments, more homework checks, most reading done in class

• No added GPA weight value

• Honors- Focus on high levels of thinking; require self-motivation and ability to complete outside reading;

little review; exhibit independent thinking, a strong work ethic; additional reading, writing and research

assignments. Level IV or V on EOG’s as guideline.

• .5 added GPA weight value

• Seminar- Expect more depth, creativity, breadth; regular writing assignments with high expectations;

emphasis on interpretation and analysis; provides less structure than a traditional honors class; most/all

reading is done at home. Level IV or V on EOG’s and AIG as guideline.

• .5 added GPA weight value

• Advanced Placement- college level writing expectations; high level analysis; college level text; academically gifted, self-disciplined and highly motivated; significantly increased reading outside of class time, writing and research assignments compared to the honors/seminar levels. Ready to be successful at college level.

• 1 added GPA weight value

CAREER CENTER

• Available to rising Juniors and Seniors (parent permission required)

• JUNIORS receive priority for CTE 2-year programs

• Cosmetology ($350; 600 hours/yr including nights & weekends; limited

spots)

• Culinary Arts ($150)

• Automotive / Collision

• Health Science (pre-req “B” in Biology)

• Standard travel time can be 25-30 minutes

• Standard number of courses when combining West and CC is “7”.

• 8 courses can be requested, but may not fit

• Requires course at 8am at CC

COURSE OFFERINGS AT WEST

HTTPS://WWW.WSFCS.K12.NC.US/PAGE/39450

CCRG

TARGETED STUDENTSUNWEIGHTED GPA 2.2 – 2.799

• CLASS OF 2021 AND BEYOND

TARGETED STUDENTS MUST SCORE:• ENGLISH ACT 18 OR READING ACT 22

• READING & WRITING SAT 480• AP ENG. LANG EXAM SCORE OF 3 OR HIGHER

• MATH ACT 22

• MATH SAT 530• MATH 3 EOC LEVEL 4 OR 5

• AP CALC AB EXAM SCORE OF 3 OR HIGHER

• STUDENTS WITH A GPA BETWEEN 2.2 AND 2.799 WHO DO NOT EARN REQUIRED SCORES MUST TAKE ENGLISH IV AND/OR MATH IV COURSES WITH CCRG MODULES DURING THEIR SENIOR YEAR.

•Forsyth Tech

• Must be at least 16 with 2.8 GPA to be eligible

• Must be enrolled at West for two full periods

• Courses count for both high school and college credit

• Begins your permanent college transcript

• Course are transferrable to 4-year colleges with a “C” or

better

• Tuition and books are no cost; must pay fees only

• Must complete application

DUAL ENROLLMENT

SELECTING COURSES

•Must choose 8 credits and at least 2 alternates both

ONLINE and on CARD

• Note: need even number of block and yearlong courses

• Ex. 2 block courses and 6 yearlong courses

• List alternates in order of preference on card

•Choose 7 credits only if planning to attend Career

Center

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Balance is essential for your mental health!

• Just because every teacher may recommend an HN or AP

course for you doesn’t mean that you should do so in every

department area

• Always keep in mind your extra-curricular activities

commitments

• Athletics

• Job

• Hobbies

• Talk to teachers; ask about electives in areas of interest

•Early Graduation - not appropriate for

everyone…must submit and be approved

during registration process for following year

•Repeating Courses – you may choose to

retake a course you have failed in order to

replace the F with the newly earned grade

•Credit Recovery – an online option to

recover credit in a course you failed by

earning a Pass or Fail (can impact NCAA

athletic eligibility).

REGISTRATION TIMELINECURRENT STUDENTS

• TOMORROW JANUARY 30TH

• Q&A WITH COUNSELORS DURING LUNCHES IN 600 LOBBY

• CAREER CENTER OPEN HOUSE 5:30PM-7:30PM

• FEBRUARY 6TH - 21ST

• INDIVIDUAL STUDENT REGISTRATION THROUGH MATH CLASSES

• FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22ND – MARCH 3RD

• REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS W/O MATH

CURRENT STUDENT DUE DATES

• Registration card & forms– DUE to your math teacher by:

• February 4th A day math classes

• February 5th B day math classes

• Non-math students registration card & forms

• Due February 6th

• Turn in to Student Services

• Online registration must match your card choices

• Student/counselor will finalize at 1-on-1 conference and then student will no longer be able to edit

REGISTRATION TIMELINERISING 9TH GRADE STUDENTS

• FEBRUARY 14TH -MARCH 4TH

• ONLINE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADERS

• MOST QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS CAN BE ANSWERED BY MS COUNSELORS

• BY MARCH 4TH

• ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION CARDS DELIVERED TO HIGH SCHOOLS

• ANY CHANGES OR REQUESTS WILL NEED TO COME TO US AFTER THIS DATE

FAQ’S

• What if my child wants to select a course that is not recommended? Parents may

“choice” student into a higher level.

• What if my child has a change of mind after meeting with their counselor? They

should meet with or email their counselor as soon as possible to request the change.

• What if I have questions about my child’s selections? You may email or call their

assigned counselor, but we will not be able to meet with parents until after the

registration period is over (March 4th).

• What if my child is not ready when it is their turn to register? Their counselor will have

to select courses for them.