Registering for Registering for CoursesCourses

Grade 9 Students moving to Grade Grade 9 Students moving to Grade 1010

2009-20102009-2010

Choosing the Right CoursesChoosing the Right Courses Course selection is still the main Course selection is still the main

focus.focus. Students are encouraged to select Students are encouraged to select

the courses that are best suited for the courses that are best suited for their abilities. their abilities.

Teachers will have a conversation Teachers will have a conversation with students about the next logical with students about the next logical course in the department sequence. course in the department sequence.

See your Counselor if you need See your Counselor if you need additional adviseadditional advise

Discuss your course selections with Discuss your course selections with your parentsyour parents

Begin with the end in Begin with the end in mind….mind….• What do you want to have What do you want to have

accomplished by HS graduation?accomplished by HS graduation?• What HS courses do you need for What HS courses do you need for

possible college majors/degrees?possible college majors/degrees?• Is an IB Diploma desired for Is an IB Diploma desired for

college/university entrance?college/university entrance?• What is a realistic academic load for What is a realistic academic load for

you? How will you fit in your co-you? How will you fit in your co-curricular activities?curricular activities?

• What can you do to enhance your co-What can you do to enhance your co-curricular activities?curricular activities?

Current Grade 9 Current Grade 9 Students moving to Students moving to Grade 10 Grade 10

Required CoursesRequired Courses– EnglishEnglish– Modern World HistoryModern World History– Math (by teacher recommendation)Math (by teacher recommendation)– BiologyBiology– PE 10/HealthPE 10/Health– Electives (2)Electives (2)– Alternate Course Selections (3) Alternate Course Selections (3)

RequiredRequired

ChoicesChoices• Modern Languages – 2-3 years recommended of Modern Languages – 2-3 years recommended of

the same language.the same language.

• Science - Biology required in grade 10; physics Science - Biology required in grade 10; physics or chemistry can be taken as an elective in or chemistry can be taken as an elective in grade 10 as well.grade 10 as well.

• Math - are you where you want to be? Double Math - are you where you want to be? Double up? Summer school?up? Summer school?

• Fine Arts - Have you completed the Fine Arts - Have you completed the requirement? Do you want to pursue Art, Music, requirement? Do you want to pursue Art, Music, Theatre or Dance?Theatre or Dance?

• P.E. - Where will the remaining requirements fit P.E. - Where will the remaining requirements fit during the next three years?during the next three years?

• Plan your registration with a three-year Plan your registration with a three-year plan in mind.plan in mind.

College/University Pre-College/University Pre-planningplanning

Interest in: Interest in: – Engineering? Take Physics.Engineering? Take Physics.– Medicine? Take Biology and Medicine? Take Biology and

Chemistry.Chemistry.– Architecture/graphic design? Take Architecture/graphic design? Take

3D modeling, Drawing, IB Art3D modeling, Drawing, IB Art– Economics or Law? Take Economics Economics or Law? Take Economics

and/or Historyand/or History– Math considerations for certain Math considerations for certain

college programscollege programs

Three - Year PlanThree - Year Plan

Grade 10Grade 10– English English

11– MWH 1MWH 1– Math 1Math 1– Biology 1Biology 1– Health/PE 10 1Health/PE 10 1– Elective 1Elective 1– Elective 1Elective 1– TotalTotal 7 7

Grade 11Grade 11– English - all year 1English - all year 1– TSEA - one sem. .5TSEA - one sem. .5– Math - all year 1Math - all year 1– Science - all year 1Science - all year 1– Social Studies elec. 1Social Studies elec. 1– PE - .5PE - .5– Electives - 2Electives - 2

– TotalTotal - 7- 7

Grade 12Grade 12– EnglishEnglish 1 1– Social StudiesSocial Studies 1 1– Math 1 Math 1 – Science 1Science 1– Senior Seminar .5Senior Seminar .5– Electives 2.5Electives 2.5

– Total 7Total 7

New Courses for 2009-2010New Courses for 2009-2010

Advanced DanceAdvanced Dance

Creative WritingCreative Writing

Speech and CommunicationsSpeech and Communications

Intro to Thai Culture and LanguageIntro to Thai Culture and Language

Japanese Native 2Japanese Native 2

Lifelong Physical ActivityLifelong Physical Activity

Spanish Native Spanish Native

Stagecraft and Theatre DesignStagecraft and Theatre Design

History of Rock and RollHistory of Rock and Roll

IB MusicIB Music

Additional Registration Additional Registration InformationInformation

• Thai citizens must be enrolled in Thai for Native Thai citizens must be enrolled in Thai for Native Speakers class, or IB Thai A2; the Thai teachers will Speakers class, or IB Thai A2; the Thai teachers will indicate the appropriate level of Thai for each indicate the appropriate level of Thai for each student.student.

• ESL students who are enrolled in EAP Center and ESL students who are enrolled in EAP Center and ELW Language Workshop should also have an 8ELW Language Workshop should also have an 8thth class.class.

•   Math placement is by teacher recommendation. Math placement is by teacher recommendation. TeachersTeachers will inform students of their math course will inform students of their math course recommendations.recommendations.

You know you’re ready You know you’re ready for online registration for online registration when…when…

• You have read the Program of Studies You have read the Program of Studies (POS)(POS)

• Completed your worksheet Completed your worksheet • Page 47 of your POSPage 47 of your POS

• You have your Power School “user name You have your Power School “user name and password” and password”

• same as used to check your grades.same as used to check your grades.

• You have followed the instructions on You have followed the instructions on Page 49 of the POS.Page 49 of the POS.

Online RegistrationOnline Registration

This is what you will see when This is what you will see when you log inyou log in

Log in at Log in at http://powerschool.isb.ac.th

Online Registration Online Registration DatesDates

March 6-18 March 6-18 From March 6-18, click on Class From March 6-18, click on Class

RegistrationRegistration

Dialogue Boxes will give students a short Dialogue Boxes will give students a short description of department requirements. description of department requirements. They are advised to see the Program of They are advised to see the Program of Studies for a more in-depth course Studies for a more in-depth course description.description.

Selecting ElectivesSelecting Electives

Alternate Course Alternate Course Selections (3 Selections Selections (3 Selections Required)Required) It is possible a student may not receive It is possible a student may not receive

an elective course for which they an elective course for which they register.register.

All students are required to select 3 All students are required to select 3 alternate elective coursesalternate elective courses

Students need to select courses they Students need to select courses they will be comfortable with if their first will be comfortable with if their first choices are not available.choices are not available.

Alternate elective courses will be used Alternate elective courses will be used only if needed.only if needed.

SubmitSubmit

When you are done, click Submit.When you are done, click Submit.

ConfirmationConfirmation You must see this page after you You must see this page after you

click Submit.click Submit.

   Crs NumCrs Num CourseCourse TypeType Cr HrsCr Hrs

11 4100141001 English 9English 9 RequiredRequired 11

22 4200542005 Accelerated GeometryAccelerated Geometry RequiredRequired 11

33 4300243002 Intro: Physics/ChemistryIntro: Physics/Chemistry RequiredRequired 11

44 4400144001 World CivilizationsWorld Civilizations RequiredRequired 11

55 4520345203 French IIIFrench III RequiredRequired 11

66 4620346203 Concert BandConcert Band RequiredRequired 11

77 4800148001 Physical Education 9Physical Education 9 RequiredRequired 11

      Total Credit Hours RequestedTotal Credit Hours Requested 77

11 4620446204 Intermediate BandIntermediate Band AlternateAlternate 11

22 4640546405 Intermediate DanceIntermediate Dance AlternateAlternate 0.50.5

33 4690146901 Industrial DesignIndustrial Design AlternateAlternate 0.50.5

      Total Alternate Hours RequestedTotal Alternate Hours Requested 22

Course Verification Course Verification FormForm May 22, distribution of Course May 22, distribution of Course Selections via Comm. Groups for 2009-Selections via Comm. Groups for 2009-2010 classes.2010 classes.

No teachers, no class periodsNo teachers, no class periods

May 25-28 Course corrections. May 25-28 Course corrections. See your counselor for corrections as neededSee your counselor for corrections as needed