Mount Vernon High School

2020-2021 Course Registration

Welcome Bulldogs!

• Course Request Worksheet
• Course Catalog 2020-2021 (online)
• Elective Sheet
• Personalized Graduation Report (Current Bulldogs ONLY)

4.0 English Credits

3.0 Math Credits

3.0 Science Credits

3.5 Social Studies Credits

2.0 PE Credits

0.5 Health Credits

1.0 Occupational (CTE) Credit

1.0 Digital Communications Credit

1.0 Fine Arts

1.0 Fine Arts or PPR Credit

2.0 World Language/PPR Credits

8.0 Elective Credits

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30 TOTAL CREDITS

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

CLASS OF 2020+

Additional Requirements:

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• WA State History
• High School and Beyond Plan

Course Catalog

CLICK Class registration/Course Catalog

To access our course catalog, visit our school website.

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The green arrow will show you where to find it.

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Personalized Graduation Report

Reviewing Personalized Graduation Report

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• Use this report to guide your course requests for next year
• Study the subject areas to ensure you are on track to meet all graduation requirements
• Review the Required (Req), Completed (Comp.) AND Remaining (Rem.) columns. They are important to understand
• Req = overall needed credits for graduation
• Comp = number of credits complete as of now
• Rem = What you have left to do as of now

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• Other important things to review:
• IP = classes in progress this semester
• If you have failed a section of a required class, make sure you retake it and include with your course requests for next year.

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Personalized Graduation Report

Reviewing the Crystal Report

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• The second page is all the elective credits you have taken up to this point
• Review the required and remaining credits to make sure you are on track for graduation
• Review State assessments
• Passed = you have met the requirement
• Math = Math
• ELA = English Language Arts
• Review Milestone Completion
• If Washington State History shows as NOT MET include in your class request worksheet and plan to take it the following year
• If you have questions on the milestones--ASK or EMAIL your school counselor
• Contact information is on the last page of this powerpoint

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Course Request

Worksheet

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How to Complete Course Request Worksheet!

• Make sure your name, email, and phone number are printed legibly
• Review the core class options and select what works best for you.
• Make sure all 16 boxes are filled out
• You will take 8 classes per semester
• Make sure the course code is the right one for the class you are selecting
• Choose 4 alternate courses
• Each box has a suggested subject to help make your choices
• There is HIGH likelihood that these will end up in your schedule--Pick them carefully
• Place a ✔ in the PPR column for courses that support your PPR.

a. PPR stand for Personalized Pathway Requirement

b. It’s a class connected to your future goals and career interests

• Review it with your parents and make sure it is signed

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Useful Tips

• Use the course catalog to help select classes
• Use the grade level Elective Sheet for quick reference
• Work with your parents to finalize course requests
• Select classes based on future interests and career goals

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Selecting Classes

As a student consider the following:

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• REMEMBER to make sure you to keep your schedule balanced for next year.

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• Consider your level of involvement outside of the classroom.
• Sports
• clubs
• work, etc..

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• Be realistic in assessing your time management ability.

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Consider the story your transcript will tell:

• Take challenging courses

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• Commit to classes for the entire year

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• Take classes that allow you to explore your

interests.

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Can I have Early Release?

How about

Late Arrival?

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• Seniors are considered for late arrival or early dismissal if they are on track for graduation AND obtain parent permission.

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• Seniors in AVID, College Bound, and athletes are considered on a case-by-case basis

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See your school counselor for further consideration

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Can I Drop Classes?

Should a class need to change--you can get help in the first 6 days of the semester!

NO

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But understand that it needs to happen under the following circumstances:

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• Schedule is NOT complete.
• Class has been taken before
• Student does not meet pre-req for class
• Missing class for graduation
• Incorrect CORE level placement
• i.e. wrong math, English, or science class...

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Student can request a schedule change in the first 6 days of the semester. But it is NOT GUARANTEED

For detailed information on dropping and adding classes--See page 10 of course catalog.

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Have more Questions??

Counselors will be available for drop-in help in the Career Center during lunches

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• Thursday, Feb. 20,
• Friday Feb. 21st
• Friday February 28

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ALSO--

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During the month of February--before and after school- in the counseling office.

First come, first served.

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Running Start

Deadline for Running Start registration is JUNE 12th.

• 11th and 12th Grade ONLY

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• Must have a 2.25 GPA or better

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• Students take college classes at Skagit Valley College

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• Interested students must attend ONE of the mandatory information sessions:
• February 27: 6:00 pm @MVHS auditorium
• March 10 and April 14 or June 9:
• Time:6:00 PM
• Where: Skagit Valley College Lewis Hall 204

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• See your counselor for additional questions or visit the SVC website

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• All students must register for a full 2020-2021 academic schedule at MVHS prior to selecting fall quarter courses at the college

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• Classes at MVHS or SVC will be dropped at the start of summer
• Deadline for Running Start course registration is June 12.

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***Students who miss the registration deadline will need to wait until August to complete their late registration (August 2021).

Northwest Career and Technical Academy

• 11th and 12th grade ONLY

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• Part-time Career Technical Education Programs

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• Student will need to fill out a MVHS Course Request Sheet completely

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• Contact your school counselor for details or call the NCTA at 360.428.7586

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• For more information visit the website for NCTA

Click on the title or picture

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Click here to begin application

Aerospace Manufacture Animal Care and Handling Applied Medical Science Automotive Services Construction Trades Criminal Justice Culinary arts Dental Assisting

Fire Science & EMS Marine Services Welding Veterinary Assisting

Video Game Development Mobile client-server administration

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How to Submit Course Request Worksheets!

Learn How to Select Courses and Complete your Course Request Worksheet

• Watch this video to learn about registration
• Review your Personalized Credit Report to guide you in selecting next year’s courses
• Complete Course Request Worksheet and bring it to school during your designated time.
• Attend a drop-in session with counselors to ask questions.

Login to SKYWARD

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Enter all Course Requests

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When you are done inputting your requests into SKYWARD, give your request worksheet to your teacher or counselor.

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We will use if for future reference.

Bring your completed Course Request Worksheet to School

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You will enter ALL of your requests in SKYWARD

Counselors will be present to assist you.

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• Juniors: March 2nd-6th
• Junior English classes
• Sophomores: March 9th-20th
• In Biology classes
• Freshmen: March 9th-20th
• In Physical Science classes

Middle School Students: Follow steps 1 and 3.

Counselors will visit your schools on the following dates.

• Laventure: March 25 & 26
• Mount Baker: March 30th & 31st
• ICRS: March 30th
• Conway Middle School: March 27th

WORK TIME

You can work on registration anywhere, any time!

In Advisory, February 19th

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You will have time to work on all of your course requests.

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Be very selective in how you choose your classes. Select the classes based on what you need for graduation & your particular interest.

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Selecting classes for career exploration is STRONGLY advised!.

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AT HOME, ANY TIME

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• Use the course catalog to fill out your course request worksheet (available on the MVHS website)
• Work with your parents to select your future requests
• You can login to SKYWARD and input your request during your registration window.

Counselor Drop-in sessions

During lunches on the following dates:

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IN THE CAREER CENTER

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During ALL lunches

• February 20
• February 21
• February 28

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Everyday before and after school

in the counseling office

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7:30-8:00 am

2:30-3:00 pm

REMEMBER:

When selecting classes--KEEP in mind the classes you need for graduation

• Classes you need to make up due to failing grade
• KEEP life balance and stress level in perspective--
• Select AP and Honors classes realistically---DO NOT over schedule your day; consider other time commitments.

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Important Dates

Click the link below to learn how to enter course request into SKYWARD

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Incoming Freshman Class of 2024

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Current Bulldogs

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February 26, 6:00 PM

• Curriculum and Family Information Night
• Where: MVHS Cafeteria

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ICRS and Conway:

• Enrollment paper is due by February 28th
• Contact counseling office at 360.428.6156 if you have questions

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February 19 at 6 PM. Learn about class options from teachers and counselors

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February 20, 21, 28 during lunches

• Drop-in meetings with counselors
• Where: Career Center

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Registration Week

• Juniors: March 2nd-6th (English Classes)
• Sophomores: Mar 9th-20 ( Biology Classes)
• Freshman: March 9th-20th (Physical Science

Friendly Helpers

If you have any additional questions, please visit or contact any of the helpers listed above!