Class of 2029 Enrollment and Course Recommendations
Explore the Class of 2029 enrollment process, graduation requirements, HSPT test analysis, and course selection guidelines provided by academic counselors and special services directors. Learn how the Cognitive Skills Quotient (CSQ) and percentile scores influence the recommended course placements. Make informed decisions based on historical test scores for a successful academic journey.
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Class of 2029 Enrollment Academic Counselor Director of Special Services Deb Castinado Dr Heather Wolf Jennifer Jones Social/Emotional Counselors Registrar Laura Oliva & Matt Hallauer Patty Jordan Director of College Placement Liz Majors
To-do list for today 1. Look at HSPT test results 1. Understand graduation requirements/four year plan. 1. Learn about course options 1. Select courses- turn in selections by March 3.
HSPT used for placement exam 1. Cognitive Skills God-given talent and ability Includes a Verbal and Quantitative score based off reasoning skills. Total = CSQ Cognitive Skills Quotient 2. Basic Skills Includes 3 tests in Reading, Math and Language. Two norm groups NP= National Percentile (*scholarship and recommendations) LP= Local Percentile (test date cohort)
How do we recommend classes? National percentiles used in Reading, Math & Language along with the cognitive skill scores. CSQ= Cognitive Skills Quotient (range: 70-140) aprox 100 = middle of the road aprox 115 and up = honors courses aprox 90 and down = possible added support We recommend your courses based on history of these test scores. We HIGHLY suggest trusting our recommendations.
Graduation Requirements 4 credits (8 semesters) Theology English 3 credits Math (4 for college prep) Science Social Studies 2 credits World Language 2 years of the same World Language 1.5 credits PE Physical Education/Health 1 credit Fine Arts/Performing Arts Catholic Outreach (service hours) Credit Speech DCA (Digital Creative Applications) Personal Finance STEM 4 Credits Individual Focus TOTAL = 27.5 Credits needed for graduation
What does a credit mean? Credit is earned each semester when a grade of 67% or higher is achieved. WE USE PERCENTAGE GRADES VS LETTERS. Every semester class = .5 credit 7 classes each semester = 3.5 credits or 7 credits for the year. *PE + Health class =1 , Fresh = 7.5 credits
Course selection sheet Take out your YELLOW Counselor Recommendation Sheet that I marked. Make final selections by marking it on the PURPLE course selection sheet with a printed label. You will turn this back in by March 3
Theology (4 credits to graduate) 9 A & 9 B Scripture Freshmen Mission of Christ 10 Sacraments 10 Sophomores Morality 11A Theology of the Body 11B Juniors Faith and Reason Elective choice Seniors
English (4 credits to graduate) All English courses have the Honors option to prep for college credit. H English 1 or English 1 H English 2 or English 2 AP Language & Composition or English 3 H English 4 (JCCC Dual Enrollment), AP Lit & Comp or English 4
Select your English class pg 17 English 1- covers 3 major works Honors English 1- cover 5 major works & more analytical reading/writing (Reading > 78, Language and Verbal > 70. CSQ 115 and up). Summer reading assignments for all!
Science pg 53 (3 credits to graduate) *Biology or Honors Biology Anatomy & Physiology Forensic Science Zoology (Elective) AP Chemistry H Chemistry 2 H Physics 2 Physical Science (teacher req) Honors College Biology (Elective) *Chemistry 1 Honors Chemistry 1 Physics 1 or AP Physics 1
Select your science class Biology Honors Biology Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Honors English 1 & recommended H Algebra 1 or higher.
World Language (2 credits of the same language) The modern world languages offered are French, German and Spanish. Latin 1 Latin 2 Optional Modern 1 Modern 2
Choose your foreign language class French I Taking a full year of Spanish 1? Can take Soph & Junior year German I Latin I Spanish I Placement test March 26 @ 3:45 March 29 @ 9:45
Math pg 40 (4 credits to graduate) Algebra 1/Math Lab Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 1 AP Precalculus with Trigonometry Algebra 3 with Trigonometry College Algebra with Trigonometry Honors Algebra 1 Honors Geometry AP Statistics *Dual Enroll CC Honors Algebra 2 & H Geometry 1.5 credits Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 AP Calculus AB Practical Geometry Geometry Honors Geometry Honors Geometry & Algebra 2 AP Calculus BC
Select your math class Algebra 1 & Math Lab OR Algebra 1 OR Honors Algebra 1 NOTE: If currently in Algebra 1 or Geometry, you must test out of each course to show proficiency. Algebra placement test: March 26 @ 3:45 pm or March 29 @ 8:00 am Geometry test out: April 2 @ 3:45 **MARK ON YOUR SELECTION SHEET Review packets are online under Academic Counseling.
Social Studies (3 credits to graduate) World History or AP World History- Grade 10 American History or AP Am History or H Am History- Grade 11 Gov or AP Govt/ Social Studies elective- Grade 12 *Cultural Studies option for 9th
Physical Education/Health (1.5 credit to graduate) 1 semester of PE/Health is required- 9thgrade = 1 credit Girls PE 1 & Health Boys PE 1 & Health Girls PE 1 Weights & Health Boys PE 1 Weights & Health Boys FB PE 1 & Health/FB Wts = 1.5 credits FB Wts 9 is suggested if you play FB. It is an elective class (.5 ) **PE 1/Health is available in summer school.
Technology class (.5 credit to graduate) Digital Creative Applications (.5 credits) Includes a Digital Citizenship course taken by all Freshman Develop skills using creative software -Adobe Creative Cloud NEW: AP Computer Science Principles after DCA
Speech (1/2 credit to graduate) Forensics Competitive Non-Competitive Speech * Offered in summer school
Add up your total credits Most have 6.5 credits. Choose 1 additional credit to total 7.5 credits for the year. Speech or Fine Arts Guided Studies recommended?
Fine Arts (1 credit to graduate) Fine Arts Performing Arts Drama & Theater Music Vocal & Instrumental Visual Arts
Music Choir Catherine Boone Band - John Burgess Concert Choir Coed Show Choir (audition) Drumline/ Band Chamber Choir Show Choir Band (audition) Zero hr Girl s Show Choir (audition) Zero hr (audition)
Consider a Fine Arts class Art Fundamentals Concert Choir Introduction to Theater Girls Show Choir (audition) Acting 1 Show Choir (audition) Drafting Drumline/Band Photography Show Choir Band Zero Hour
Directors of Special Services Mrs. Jennifer Jones & Dr. Heather Wolf
Steps to Access Academic Support 1. Turn in the following: a. Current Plan (IEP, 504, CSSSP) b.Diagnostic Evaluation 1. If documentation has been turned in, you will be contacted for a meeting prior to the start of school. 1. If documentation still needs to be turned in, please email hwolf@stasaints.net.
Academic Support Classes Guided Studies - May be a required course for academic support. Includes study skills and homework time. Math Lab May be a required course for Algebra 1 support. **BOTH count as an elective
Typical Freshman Schedule Theology - 1 credit English - 1 credit Math - 1 credit Biology - 1 credit Total = 7.5 credits World Language - 1 credit PE/Health - 1 credit DCA- .5 Speech- .5 Fine Arts - .5 credit
Do you plan to take a subject placement test? Mark the subject of the test and date on your course selection sheet. No registration is required No confirmation given Utilize the review packet online
Summer school options We are offering: Speech Digital Creative Apps (DCA) PE 1/Health (Coed) Summer school enrollment opens Feb 24 online!
FINAL STEP Student & Parent signatures must be completed. See back side to read & sign as well. *Take time to discuss courses if needed. Turn in options: 1. Today on the table outside the gym. 2. Drop/Scan/Snail mail to our Counseling Office by March 3.
What can you do this summer to prep? 1. Read!!! Summer reading required for English. 2. Feed your curiosity and wonder. 3. Build/rebuild. 4. Math refresher workouts. 5. Summer workouts/team camps. 6. Summer school to get ahead? 7. 16+ Service hours completed and documented. 8. Family time and R & R too!
WELCOME SAINTS CLASS OF 2029!!
