Eden Prairie High School
Registration for 2007-08 Current Freshman, Sophomores & Juniors
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Registration Timeline
February 6-23, 2007
On-Line registration, all students
February 20, 22 Walk-in registration questions with counselors.
8-12:00p.m./1:00-3:00p.m. Online Registration Closes
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February 23, 2007
Registration Details….
Register carefully for those courses you intend to complete!
You may only drop two course offerings. Do NOT register for Connections! It will automatically happen!
Use course numbers for the 2007-2008 school year.
Some course numbers have changed!! Numbers are listed in the 2007-2008 EPHS Course Offerings Guide and at the Eden Prairie High School website. (www.edenpr.org/ephs)
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Registration Details Cont…..
Know the changes in graduation requirements for your graduating class. Register for a maximum of 16 credits. You must register for at least 12 credits.
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In order to graduate, you must complete the following:
Earn at least 48 credits Pass the Minnesota Basics Standards Tests in Reading, Math and Writing (2008, 2009) Pass the required state tests (2010)
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Courses Needed to Graduate
English (Total of 8 credits)
Social Studies (Total of 8 credits)
English English English English
9 (2 credits) 10 (2 credits) 11 (2 credits) 12 (2 credits)
9 American History/Geography (2 credits) 10 American History/Geography (2 credits) World Civilizations 1 (1 credit) World History Option (1 credit) –World Civ. 2, World Issues/Geography, AP Comparative Politics, AP European History Senior Social Studies (2 credits)
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Courses to graduate cont…
Math (6 credits)
Starting with Algebra
Science 9 (2 credits) Biology (2 credits) Science elective (2 credits) Phy. Ed. (1 credit) Phy. Ed. (1 credit)
Science (6 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
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Courses to graduate cont…
Health (1 credit) Creative Arts (2 credits) See Registration Guide for complete list.
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Courses to graduate cont…
Business (1 credit)
Choose from any Business Ed, Work Experience, HTC, or Talent Development Mentor Program
Computer Tech or Intro. to Computer Science (1 credit)
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Credit Make-up
Summer School Register for the class again. Independent Study through PCA (Prairie Center Alternative Center) or High School.
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Planning for Graduation…
48 Credits The requirements of your college, or other post-secondary options. 4 year college requirements often include:
4 years English 3 years Math (Algebra 2) 3 years Science 3 years Social Studies 2 years (of the same) World Language 1 year fine art
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Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)
Enroll in a post secondary school (full-or part time) for college/high school credit.
See your counselor to find out more information and for qualification guidelines.
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Hennepin Technical College (HTC)
Register for courses by February 23rd. Applications/brochures found in both student centers. Applications need to be returned to Ms. Ludvig in Student Center South by February 23rd. Priority will be given to students who turn in their applications by this date! Space is not guaranteed!
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HTC Cont…..
Please note when registering…
Level I courses: (Classes covering several occupational areas.
Attending HTC for the 1st time Have little to no experience with material.
Level II or College Major courses
Students who complete a level I course or for students who have had extensive experience in a specific field.
Some courses and programs are offered both semesters. Some are only offered one semester. Check the course offerings guide to know the exact semester. Keep in mind prerequisites for courses when registering
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HTC Cont…
There are 6 different HTC course numbers depending on the time of your class. Courses offered during the following times: 8:00-9:40, 10:00-11:40, 12:10-1:50 Semester 1 or 2 Students interested in level III courses through HTC should review the HTC catalog in the CRC and then see their counselor. It is important to indicate on the application which time slot you want. Transportation is provided for the 10:00 class only.
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On-Site Admissions Program
When: October, 2007 Where: EPHS Test Scores needed for four year colleges: ACT/SAT
Examples of past participating colleges:
Take these tests no later than June of your Junior year. Have the results sent to EPHS! ACT is offered April 14, June 9, 2007.
MSU, U of MN, MN State, Iowa State, SCSU, Univ. of Iowa, Winona State, Gustavus Adolphus, Normandale, NDSU, UND, College of St. Catherine, HTC, Hamline, Luther, CSU, Univ. of Kansas, CSB, SJU, Univ. of St. Thomas, Univ. of Nebraska, USD, SDSU, Univ. of CO.
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Choices
Yearbook/Newspaper
Video Business & World Language Marketing
Family & Consumer Education
Music
Technology Education Art
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New Courses
AP Language & Composition (1 cr., gr. 10-12) Housing & Interior Design (1 cr., gr. 10-12) Life Issues (1 cr., gr. 11-12) Advanced Quilting (1 cr., gr. 9-12) AP U.S. History (2 cr., gr. 10) AP Macroeconomics (1 cr., gr. 12) Digital Electronics (1 cr., gr. 10-12) Principles of Engineering, Part A, Part B (2 cr., gr. 10-12) Consumer Automotive for Women (1 cr., gr. 11-12)
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Technology Options
Project Lead the Way
Project Lead the Way is a national non-profit organization established to help schools give students the knowledge they need to succeed in high-tech fields. Students who earn a “B” or better and score 70% or higher on the PLTW exam may earn college credit while taking Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, or Intro. To Engineering Design.
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Important Deadlines:
Applications for Yearbook/Newspaper
Pick up and return to English Resource Room by deadline. (February 20) Pick up and return to Business Resource Room by deadline. (February 16)
Pick up and return to English Resource Room by deadline.
Applications for Business & Marketing
Applications for AP Composition & Literature
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Classes of 2008 & Beyond Diploma Honors
Gold Cord = 3.9 - 4.0 G.P.A Silver Cord = 3.75 – 3.89 G.P.A Honors Diploma = 6 or more Advanced Placement (A.P.) and/or college level credits.
Overall GPA 3.5 or above Minimum of 54 credits accrued Eligibility for the Honors Diploma will be determined at the pass/no-credit declaration date of 4th quarter senior year. Valedictorian/Salutatorian will no longer be determined after the class of 2007.
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On-line Registration
http://www.edenpr.org/ephs
User name: student ID number on student ID card Password: students birthdate (6 digits), no separators. Ex: Feb.11, 1983=021183
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The End.
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