Registration 2020-2021 School of Rhetoric: High School Counselor: Ms. Cecka • 952-746-7760 ext. 2127 • ncecka@eagleridgeacademy.org • Sign up for an appointment to meet with Ms. Cecka using the sign-in sheet in her office (room 2127)
ERA Graduation Requirements • 26 credits • 2 semesters of a course= 1 credit • 2 semesters of Humanities= 2 credits Pass all required classes (D- or higher is a passing grade) • See credit check form on the back page of your registration packet • • If you have failed a required course, see Ms. Cecka to discuss credit recovery options • Summer Credit Recovery: 2 summer sessions each session= .5 make-up credits of humanities, • science, or math classes • Maximum of 1 credit can be made up per summer
9 th grade courses • Humane Letters: Ancient World (2 class periods; English & Social Studies combined) • Math: Geometry or Algebra 2 • Chemistry • Latin (based on current Latin level) • Logic and Healthy Living • Choice of 2 elective courses (you will choose a total of 4 electives during registration- 2 preferred classes and 2 alternate options)
Description of Classes • Logic: The Art of Reasoning • As one of the traditional liberal arts taught in ancient Greece, this course is designed to develop the students’ reasoning and analytical skills so that their thinking, speaking, and writing become more clear, more orderly and, ultimately, more compelling. The course introduces students to various kinds of logical argumentation including an in depth study of syllogisms, and formal fallacies. • Healthy Living • This course introduces health concepts and skills, and challenges students to apply these skills to develop a healthy lifestyle. Students will be challenged to achieve the Private Victory: the ability to take responsibility, earn independence, set and accomplish goals, and excel in personal time management. Students will also be challenged to achieve the Public Victory: the ability to build relationships, to truly listen to others, to become self-aware of their actions, to collaborate, and to problem solve for an effective win/win. To help us achieve these victories, we need renewal. These renewal practices help us become the best version of ourselves. The focus is on the four dimensions of the body, mind, heart, and soul. Body: to exercise, eat nutritious meals, sleep well, and relax. Mind: to read, write, educate, and learn new skills. Heart: to build relationships, give service, and laugh. Soul: peaceful harmony, quality media, meditation, or time with nature. Health is for a lifetime.
Options for Electives • Art Options: • Ceramics, Drawing, 2D Studio Art 1 • Music Options: • Choir, Concert Band, String Orchestra • Other Electives: • American Government, Composition, Yearbook, Introduction to Computer Science,
Important Tips for Incoming 9 th Graders • Take your classes and grades seriously! 9 th grade is the first year where grades affect your GPA and graduation requirements • Ask for help- Get in the habit of asking questions to your teachers and Ms. Cecka. We are here to help you!! • Get organized- Create regular study schedules and plan ahead • Get involved- there are many activities and sports to get involved in during high school. Even if you are unsure, challenge yourself to try new things and get connected with our extra-curriculars
Academic Planning for College Refer to last page of Registration Packet for Graduation Requirement Details Humanities : 8 credits required • 4 years of Humanities= 4 credits English + 4 credits World Languages : 4 credits required Social Studies= 8 total credits • 4 years of a language Next year’s Freshman & Sophomores Required • Mathematics : 4 credits required completion of Latin III • 4 years of Mathematics, including: Geometry and • Next year’s Juniors & Seniors 2 high school level Algebra II credits of Latin required Singletons : 5 courses required; each course= .5 credits Science : 4 credits required Logic, Rhetoric, Healthy Living, Eastern Thought, • • 4 years of Science, including: Chemistry, Biology, Economics Physics Fine Arts: 1 credit required Electives: 1.5 credits required Art History : 1 credit required Art History 1 + Art History 2 OR AP Art History •
Registration To Do List: • If you do not know your Infinite Campus username and password- let your teacher’s know and we will help you. This is needed to complete online registration • Spend time over the weekend reviewing the Freshman Registration Packet with your parents • Be thoughtful of which courses you want to take • Go online to the Course Catalog (website on front page of Registration Packet) to read about the courses you will choose from • Bring the Green Freshman Registration Sheet to school on Monday and give to your English teacher. All 8 th graders will have time in the computer lab next week (Feb 10 th -14 th) to register with Ms. Cecka • If you do not bring your Green sheet to school and do not choose your electives, courses will be chosen for you– don’t let this happen!
Questi tions ons? • Ms. Cecka will be helping all 8 th graders with registration- please ask any questions you may have and I will assist you in this process • Ms. Johnson will have extra copies of the Green Registration Sheet if you need an extra copy
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