Southwest High School“Excellence Has No Boundaries”

Welcomes…Class of 2019

ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLSHigh School Course Selection Guide 2015-16

BRIEF overview of pages 1-15◦Pg. 6 Schedule Changes◦Pg. 7 Recommended Grade Classification

Min. Admission UNC Requirements◦Pg. 8 NC Scholars/SAT Scholarship◦Pg. 9 Testing/ Exit Standards

Future Ready Core- pages 10-12

NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public School)

Pg. 13 NCVPS(For courses NOT offered on campus. Must be self-disciplined; self motivated)

*Need administration approval

Personalized Academic Programs 13-14

ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLSHigh School Course Selection Guide 2015-16

Course Descriptions (high school)- pages 23-80

Use Registration Card as Primary- All of the courses that are offered at Southwest High School

Honors Credit available for:Foods I & *Principles of Business

ONSLOW COUNTY SCHOOLSHigh School Course Selection Guide 2015-16

Pg. 81 Career & College Promise: Dual Enrollment- 11th & 12th graders

Cross And Controlled Enrollment Process

WHY?◦ To take advantage of a Specialized Program- (listed on

page 91) How does it work?

◦ Transportation is NOT provided.◦ Must complete the entire school year.◦ Expectations must be met.

How/When do I apply?◦ Sample Application on page 95◦ Due to Student Services at the County Office by

May 8, 2015.

*Note- The only Specialized Programs that you may apply for as a freshman are, Advance Construction Tech., Advanced/Applied Tech., Advanced Auto/Transportation Tech., JROTC Please speak with your Guidance Counselor if you are interested.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!

Registration cards◦Demographic information◦Course Selection

Honors?- teacher initials Which math?- teacher initials Which electives?- see back of card Art?- teacher recommendation Spanish?- teacher recommendation List (2) 1st choice electives List (2) alternates that you would be happy with if the

1st choice doesn’t work out

REMEMBER!!!

Be sure to list alternates (Something you are with!)

Parent Signature- (Discuss with your parents your choices)

Teacher’s initials- (Required for HONOR level courses)

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES!!!- Be sure of your elective and alternate choices

DEADLINES!!!

Registration cards DUE to homeroom teachers on/ BEFORE Wednesday, March 25th

We MUST receive your registration cards!

Registration Parent Information Night March 23rd @ 6pm in the Auditorium at Southwest High School