Registration assembly for current students feb 19 2013
1. Live “THE” Life!
Live as an EAGLE!
2013-2014 Registration Assembly
for Current Students
2. REGISTRATION SCHEDULE…
Registration forms given out in extended SOAR
homeroom beginning February 19th
Forms taken to classes and signed by teachers
between February 19-22
Completed forms due in SOAR February 22
5. Academic Area Minimum
Credits 2 or more of the same foreign language
English 4 is strongly recommended and is required
for entrance into a Florida university and
Mathematics 4 Bright Futures. Electives can include
additional English, Math, Science and
Social Studies classes and should be
Science 3 based on interests.
Social Studies 3
Am. Hist., World Hist.,
Govt./Econ.
Personal Fitness .5
Physical Fitness .5
Fine/Performing 1
Art
Electives 8
TOTAL 24
6. 2 or more of the same
foreign language is strongly
recommended and is
required for entrance into a
Florida university and Bright
Futures.
Electives can include
additional English, Math,
Science and Social Studies
classes
7. Entered 9th in 2012-2013
Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
EOC must be passed in Algebra I, Geometry I, and
Biology,
Credit must be earned in Algebra 2
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
One on-line course
8. Entered 9th in 2011-2012
Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
EOC must be passed in Algebra I and taken in
Geometry and Biology
Credit must be earned in Geometry and Biology
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
One on-line course
9. Entered 9th in 2010-2011
Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
EOC must be taken in Algebra
Credit must be earned in Algebra 1, Geometry and
Biology
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
10. ONE YEAR CLOSER TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Remember the NUMBER ONE college
admissions factor…
RIGOR of courses taken while in high school
Participation in AP and AICE courses during high
school more favorably recognized vs. on-line and
dual enrollment courses
Enroll in highest level of courses in which you can
be successful
Know where to go for help!
PERSISTENCE is KEY!
11. Mid-ranges for group accepted for summer/fall
2013:
ALL NHS (43/82)
GPA 3.7 - 4.3 4.03
ACT 26-30 29
SAT 1750-1970 1831
More than 18,000 students applied. Over 50% were enrolled in
Calculus, 44% had at least 4 years of same foreign language,
and 93% were enrolled in an advanced curriculum.
12. A statewide weighted GPA will be used to
calculate class rank and honors designations.
Weighted GPA: A=5.0, B=4.0, C=3.0, D=2.0, F=0
At the end of the seventh semester, honors
graduates will be determined by the following
scale:
13. 3.5 weighted GPA in the 16 credits identified by the Florida Board of
Regents as college-preparatory courses:
4 English
4 Math (Algebra I and above)
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 Foreign Language (must be the same language, 2 consecutive years)
SAT score of 1270 or higher (class of 2012) or ACT score
of 28 or higher (class of 2012, 2013)
SAT score of 1280 or higher (class of 2013)
SAT score of 1290 or higher (class of 2014 and thereafter) or ACT
score of 29 or higher (class of 2014 and thereafter)
100 hours of documented community service
14. 3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 credits identified by the Florida Board of
Regents as college-preparatory courses:
4 English
3 Math (Algebra I and above)
3 Science
3 Social Studies
2 Foreign Language (must be the same language, 2 consecutive
years)
SAT score of 980 or higher or ACT score of 21 or higher (class of
2012)
SAT score of 1020 or higher or ACT score of 22 (class of 2013)
SAT score of 1170 or higher or ACT score of 26 (class of
2014 and thereaf ter)
75 hours of documented community service
15. 3.0 weighted GPA in the 16 academic courses required for
high school graduation
3.5 un-weighted GPA in the required 3 vocational courses
in the same program
30 hours of documented community service
The following minimum scores on one of the following
tests:
PERT ACT
Reading 104 Reading 18
Writing 99 English 17
Math 113 Math 19
SAT - Verbal 440
Math 440
16. COURSE LEVEL OPTIONS AT NHS
General Courses
No additional weighting
Honors Courses
Courses receive additional .5 weight
Advanced Studies Courses
Courses receive additional 1.0 weight
Whatever you choose, always give 100%
effort! A little motivation goes a LONG way!
17. If signing up for a sport prior to tryouts, you MUST
have coach’s initials as approval to be in the
appropriate class period.
Participation during the school day in a team sport
satisfies the PE Skills requirement for graduation but
NOT the personal fitness requirement.
18. Select electives based on interests, ability, and
future goals.
Be sure to complete the sections on the front of
the registration form asking you to select
additional elective options in the event one of your
selections closes.
which elective to drop in the event you need
additional support through Intensive Reading or
Math.
19. 2012 FCAT 2.0 READING TEST IN APRIL
Do Your BEST! Your Scores DO Matter!
Scores not in until summer for FCAT 2.0 Reading
Scores used to help determine course
placement
State law requires students who have not passed
FCAT Reading to receive additional support through
Intensive Reading
FCAT Writing is February 26th
20. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:
All current students received their registration forms in
SOAR today, Tuesday, February 19th.
Registration forms will be due in SOAR on Friday, February
22nd.
Teachers signatures must be obtained by students from
February 19th –February 22nd. This will ensure students are
placed in the appropriate level where they will be most
successful.
No changes to course requests will be made after June
13, 2012.
Requests for schedule changes to may be emailed to
www.nhsschedulechange@gmail.com
21. Want to sign up? Go to
www.nicevillehighschool.org
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