5 Year Plan and Registration Distribution

Clovis North Incoming 9th Grade

Once You’re Done with 8th Grade.….

What’s Next?

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English

⦿ English 9
Write in the course next to the English course choice.

⦿	Honors English 9:
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● A or B in both Semesters of AB Language in 7 AND 8 grade
● 3 or 4 on SBAC ELA
● 3 on SBAC requires a teacher recommendation
● 0-3 missing assignments per semester
● **Consistently score an 8 or better on essays graded on a 10-point rubric

PE

⦿ Write in “Core” next to PE or write Sports PE-(write the sport)

⦿ Students who wish to take 2 electives, creating an impacted schedule, may take lunch or zero period PE

⦿ Fine Art electives do not count toward an impacted schedule

Health

⦿ Write in the course for Health/World Geography

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⦿ There is an option for students with impacted schedules and a 3.0 GPA in first semester, 8 grade, to take Health during summer school.

⦿ Fine Art electives do not count toward an impacted schedule

SUMMER SCHOOL:

ALTA SIERRA INTERMEDIATE (CLOVIS NORTH, CLOVIS WEST & BUCHANAN STUDENTS) 380 W. Teague Avenue, Clovis CA 93619

IMPORTANT:

⦿	Summer School, you are expected to attend. If you choose not to attend, there is no guarantee the class will be available to you during the school year.

Summer School Eligibility:

⦿	3.0 GPA, first semester, 8th grade, AND

⦿	academically “impacted” schedule next year

●	Impacted Schedules: students who wish to take 2 electives create an impacted schedule (Non-academic electives such as: Art, Ceramics, or Videography do not qualify as an impacted schedule)

Mandatory Health Meeting: Information will be mailed home close to the end of the year. If you do not receive information by 06/06/19 contact the Summer School Office (to be posted on district website).

Independent Study Orientation: 6/11/19 or 6/12/19 ** STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ORIENTATION

Independent Study Summer School Sessions:

IMPORTANT: Students may indicate a preference for Session 1 or Session 2; however, preferred sessions are not guaranteed.

⦿	Session 1: 6/18/19-7/3/19 ⦿	Session 2: 7/09/19-7/24/19

STRICT ATTENDANCE AND DRESS CODE POLICIES WILL BE ENFORCED

Math

Write in the course next to the Math course choice.

⦿ Students are placed in math classes based on teacher recommendation and semester grade. 2nd semester grade will be checked before confirming student placement for
2019-20.

⦿ Honors Math 2- placement test –given in Adv. Math 8 classes

Math

⦿	Math 1 with Math Tutorial Criteria:

●	Below 70% in Math 8 AND

●	must enroll in Summer Math 8 Academy during summer school (Counselor will contact students meeting these criteria)

⦿	Math 1:

●	70% or better in Math 8

●	Below 70% in Advanced Math 8 ⦿	Math 2:
●	70% or better in Advanced Math 8 ⦿	Honors Math 2:
●	Students in Advanced Math 8 interested in taking Honors Math 2 must take a placement test given in the classroom. (Student will find out placement at Walk-Through Registration)

Science

⦿	Integrated Physical Science (pending college prep approval)
Integrated Physical Science is a college preparatory lab-based course that immerses students in the topic areas of Chemistry, Physics, and Earth and Space Sciences.
⦿	Biology:
●	B or better in Math 8 or Advanced Math 8 AND

●	B or better in Science 8 OR
●	C or better in Honors Science 8 ⦿	Honors Biology:

●	A in Math 8 or an A or B in Advanced Math 8, AND

●	A in Science 8 or an A or B in Honors Science 8
⦿	Honors Chemistry:
●	A or B in Honors Science 8, AND ●	A or B in Advanced Math 8

Electives

⦿	Write the course in the box provided

⦿	Please choose your electives carefully! Unless there are special circumstances, students must remain in their chosen elective for the entire school year.

⦿	All students will need to choose 2 Alternate Elective courses.

⦿	Consider class choices to be FINAL.
NO schedule changes will be made unless there is an incorrect placement.

⦿	IMPORTANT: Class balancing takes
place within the first two weeks of the school year. Class schedules MAY
BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

AP Human Geography

● Solid work ethic - student turns in ALL assignments ● Demonstrate critical thinking skills
● Strong Writing Skills

● Ability to work independently

● Must sign and return AP Contract/Parent Agreement

Course Prerequisites:

● Earn an A in 8th grade in AB History AND AB Language AND
● Score 4 on 7th grade ELA SBAC

World Language

⦿ Spanish and French
● 3.0 GPA, 1st semester 8th grade AND ● 3 or 4 on 7th grade ELA SBAC
○ Enrollment based upon space availability ○ More space is available in French

⦿ 2 years of World Language is required by the CSU/UC system

⦿ If you don’t meet the prerequisites for World Language this year, it is recommended that you take a Fine Art course to fulfill your one year Fine Art requirement for CSU/UC.

Other Elective Options

Performing Arts
⦿ Most Performing Art electives have unlimited seating

Application Electives (A)
⦿ Applications were due February 1st which includes all teacher recommendations

(Peer Counseling, Leadership, Service Leadership (Unified Mentoring) & Yearbook)

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Applications due February 15th
⦿	Students who definitely want to attend college

⦿	Students who have a 2.5 – 3.8 GPA, but have the potential to do better

⦿	Students who could benefit from some extra support & accountability to improve their grades

⦿	Students who have strong attendance and citizenship

⦿	Students who will work hard to complete all assignments on time

⦿	Students who are willing to put in some extra effort to reach their goals ⦿	Students who need a little help with organization and time management ⦿	Students who aren’t afraid to try new ways of doing things
⦿	Students who like to visit college campuses & learn more about admissions requirements

⦿	Students who would like to build a network of support by joining the AVID Family!

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Academic Interventions

Academic Intervention Class - Students may be recommended for any of these intervention classes by their teacher:

⦿ English Lab: For students who need to need to gain mastery of reading and comprehension skills necessary for successful completion of high school course work.
● Score of 1 or 2 on 7th grade SBAC

● Students who have scored below proficiency on district benchmarks (iCAL and/or District Performance Tasks)

⦿ Math 1 Tutorial: Additional math class for students who would benefit from extra math
support for Math

9th Grade Registration

Important information to complete your 9th grade registration form

⦿ Please turn in the pink copy from the 5 Year Plan.

⦿ You will now receive your Registration Materials.

⦿ Use your 5 year Plan to fill out the green Registration Form.

How to Complete Your Form

⦿ Fill in personal info in box provided

⦿ Be sure to have parent signature before registration

9th Grade Schedule

⦿	Refer to the course list on the back of your form

⦿	New course offerings are indicated with an asterisk (*)

⦿	Refer to course catalog online at http://www.cusd.com/parent/s chool-info/course-catalogs/

⦿	Write selected course number in the Number column

Additional Information

⦿	Refer to your course catalog for a detailed description of courses offered.

⦿	Remember- the catalog includes courses offered at all High Schools in CUSD.

⦿	Take home these materials and review them with your parents

⦿	AP contracts are due at registration

⦿	You have until the end of the 4th week to drop.

⦿	No parent signature = no registration!

⦿	Registration form is due to your AB teacher on February 25th

⦿	Registration will be on Feb 27th and 28th in the Library Lecture Hall

Class of 2023

Now is your time… GO BRONCOS!