Class of 2009 Incoming Senior Registration

Class of 2009Incoming Senior

Registration

Class of 2009Incoming Senior

RegistrationWednesday, February 6, 1pmRescheduled - February 12,

noon in HS Auditorium

Wednesday, February 6, 1pmRescheduled - February 12,

noon in HS Auditorium

Graduation Requirements


4 years of English3 years of Math2 years of Science1 year of US History1 semester of Government1 semester of Social Studies

Elective1 semester of Consumer

Education

4 years of English3 years of Math2 years of Science1 year of US History1 semester of Government1 semester of Social Studies

Elective1 semester of Consumer

Education


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1 semester of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education

1 semester of Health7 semesters of Physical

Education42 total credits (10 credits of

elective)

1 semester of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education

1 semester of Health7 semesters of Physical

Education42 total credits (10 credits of

elective)

College Readiness Requirements

College Readiness Requirements

4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics 3 years of a Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language*, Music, Art,

Theatre or Vocational Education*some competitive colleges require two years of the same foreign language with a C or better for admission; most recommend foreign

language. Many colleges will require foreign language in college. Some colleges may use all or some of your high school credit to fulfill the college graduation requirement.

4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics 3 years of a Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language*, Music, Art,

Theatre or Vocational Education*some competitive colleges require two years of the same foreign language with a C or better for admission; most recommend foreign

language. Many colleges will require foreign language in college. Some colleges may use all or some of your high school credit to fulfill the college graduation requirement.

Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements

Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements

GHS English

4 years Math

3 years Science

2 years Social Studies

2 years

GHS English

4 years Math

3 years Science


2 years

College English

4 years Math

3 years Science


3 years Elective

2 years

College English

4 years Math

3 years Science


3 years Elective

2 years

Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks

Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks

English 18 EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15 COMPASS 69

Math 22 EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19 COMPASS 65

Reading 21 EXPLORE 15 PLAN 19 COMPASS 21

Science Reasoning 24 EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21 COMPASS n/a

English 18 EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15 COMPASS 69

Math 22 EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19 COMPASS 65

Reading 21 EXPLORE 15 PLAN 19 COMPASS 21

Science Reasoning 24 EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21 COMPASS n/a

Registration MaterialsRegistration Materials

Course Planning Guide Your names are on them Use to select classes Use for class prerequisites $2 to replace (online also)

Registration Packet Green registration page Your names are on them Must enter your classes on line in your

Skyward account. $1 for a replacement

Course Planning Guide Your names are on them Use to select classes Use for class prerequisites $2 to replace (online also)

Registration Packet Green registration page Your names are on them Must enter your classes on line in your

Skyward account. $1 for a replacement

Registration Materials(continued)

Registration Materials(continued)

Early Bird FormPermission slip (requires a

parent and student signatureSign up - 2/13 7:50 am in the

hallway by the trophy caseMrs. Mattie is doing the sign

up for early bird French II and Miss Croner is doing the sign up for early bird Spanish II

Early Bird FormPermission slip (requires a

parent and student signatureSign up - 2/13 7:50 am in the

hallway by the trophy caseMrs. Mattie is doing the sign

up for early bird French II and Miss Croner is doing the sign up for early bird Spanish II

Due DatesDue Dates

Your green registration form and a print out of your course requests must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 20, 2008

You must complete your online registration in your Skyward account on or before February 20, 2008

Your green registration form and a print out of your course requests must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 20, 2008


General Graduation Requirements

General Graduation Requirements

English (select one course, based on junior English teacher

recommendation)

Literature Survey II (10421 & 10422)

Literature and Communications (10411 & 10412)

English 101 (10441 & 10442)

Physical Education (pick select)PE 11-12 (50311 & 50312)

Wellness (50321 & 50322)

English (select one course, based on junior English teacher

recommendation)

Literature Survey II (10421 & 10422)

Literature and Communications (10411 & 10412)

English 101 (10441 & 10442)

Physical Education (pick select)PE 11-12 (50311 & 50312)

Wellness (50321 & 50322)

Selecting your Math Class See your math teacher for this recommendation.

The yellow diamond represents the class you are currently enrolled in and the red diamond indicates your choice(s).

Selecting your Math Class See your math teacher for this recommendation.

The yellow diamond represents the class you are currently enrolled in and the red diamond indicates your choice(s).

Algebra IA Select Alg IB

(20141 & 20142) Algebra IB

Select Plane Geometry (20221 & 20222)

Algebra I Select Geometry

(20211 & 20212) or

Plane Geometry (20221 & 20222)

Algebra IA Select Alg IB

(20141 & 20142) Algebra IB

Select Plane Geometry (20221 & 20222)

Algebra I Select Geometry

(20211 & 20212) or

Plane Geometry (20221 & 20222)

Geometry Select Algebra II

(20311 & 20312) Plane Geometry

Select Alg II (20311 & 20312) or Math 081 (20331) & 085 (20332)

Algebra II Select Pre-Calculus

(20321 & 20322) or Trig (20310)and Stats (20320)

Pre-Calculus Select Calculus

(20411 & 20412) or Trig (20310) and Stats (203120)

Geometry Select Algebra II

(20311 & 20312) Plane Geometry

Select Alg II (20311 & 20312) or Math 081 (20331) & 085 (20332)

Algebra II Select Pre-Calculus

(20321 & 20322) or Trig (20310)and Stats (20320)

Pre-Calculus Select Calculus

(20411 & 20412) or Trig (20310) and Stats (203120)

Selecting your Physical Education Class

Selecting your Physical Education Class

PE 11-12(50311 & 50312)

A PE waiver is available only for the student who participated in 2 sports each semester as a sophomore. Track is the only sport which enables you to have a second semester waiver. You must attach your PE waiver form to your registration sheet.

PE Waiver 1st semester - select 50341 and select another semester class to replace it.

PE Waiver 2nd semester - select 50342 and select another semester class to replace it.

PE 11-12(50311 & 50312)

A PE waiver is available only for the student who participated in 2 sports each semester as a sophomore. Track is the only sport which enables you to have a second semester waiver. You must attach your PE waiver form to your registration sheet.

PE Waiver 1st semester - select 50341 and select another semester class to replace it.

PE Waiver 2nd semester - select 50342 and select another semester class to replace it.

Wellness (50321 & 50322)

Advanced Wellness (only meets in early bird)

(50331 & 50332)

The Maplettes or Cheerleaders are not eligible for a PE waiver

Wellness (50321 & 50322)

Advanced Wellness (only meets in early bird)

(50331 & 50332)

The Maplettes or Cheerleaders are not eligible for a PE waiver

Directions for students registering for Band

Directions for students registering for Band

Register for “Band” (60001 & (60001 & 60002)60002) If you want the PE

Waiver for 1st quarter marching band, please select accordingly (50233).

Register for “Band” (60001 & (60001 & 60002)60002) If you want the PE

Waiver for 1st quarter marching band, please select accordingly (50233).

Students who do not want to take Marching Band, must select Band (60001) and notify one of the band directors that you plan to be in Concert Band 1st quarter

Students who do not want to take Marching Band, must select Band (60001) and notify one of the band directors that you plan to be in Concert Band 1st quarter

Due DatesDue Dates

Your green registration form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 14, 2008. Attach a copy of your requests from Skyward to your green registration form.


Your green registration form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 14, 2008. Attach a copy of your requests from Skyward to your green registration form.


Making up credit if you failed a required class(es)

Making up credit if you failed a required class(es)

For a first semester failure which is not listed on your registration page, select “Make-Up S1 90601”

For a second semester failure which is not listed on your registration page, select “Make-Up S2 90602”

You may select “Make-Up” only once in the same semester. We will replace the class with the actual class failed before your schedule is built. With your alternates, please indicate if you

have more than one make-up a semester.

For a first semester failure which is not listed on your registration page, select “Make-Up S1 90601”

For a second semester failure which is not listed on your registration page, select “Make-Up S2 90602”

You may select “Make-Up” only once in the same semester. We will replace the class with the actual class failed before your schedule is built. With your alternates, please indicate if you

have more than one make-up a semester.

Now select yourElectives

Now select yourElectives

Classes which end in “0” meet either semester

Classes which end in “1” meet first semester

Classes which end in “2” meet second semester

Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, Accounting I, foreign language, band, choir). Your course planning guide will tell you whether a course meets for a semester or year long.

Classes which end in “0” meet either semester

Classes which end in “1” meet first semester

Classes which end in “2” meet second semester

Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, Accounting I, foreign language, band, choir). Your course planning guide will tell you whether a course meets for a semester or year long.

Directions for Completing Registration


Students will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7.

Select at least 12 credits under “courses requested”. If you want a study hall, please select it with “courses requested”. If you do not request a study hall, you must have 14 credits under “courses requested. Students enrolling in classes pds. EB- 7 need a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16.

To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.

Students will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7.

Select at least 12 credits under “courses requested”. If you want a study hall, please select it with “courses requested”. If you do not request a study hall, you must have 14 credits under “courses requested. Students enrolling in classes pds. EB- 7 need a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16.

To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.



Go to “Courses for 2008 – 2009 “ (left side of column)

2. Click “Update Request” (Middle of Page)

3. Highlight the course (Follow your Registration Worksheet for choices)

4. Click on “Add Course”5. After all courses have been

selected, go to “selected” tab to verify choices.6. Print this page7. Attach this to your registration

sheet, which must be signed by a parent8. Log out

Go to “Courses for 2008 – 2009 “ (left side of column)

2. Click “Update Request” (Middle of Page)

3. Highlight the course (Follow your Registration Worksheet for choices)

4. Click on “Add Course”5. After all courses have been

selected, go to “selected” tab to verify choices.6. Print this page7. Attach this to your registration

sheet, which must be signed by a parent8. Log out

Other important Senior information

Other important Senior information

The Core Science sequence is recommended by the science department (see page 18). However, a student does not have to concurrently enroll in Chemistry or Physics to take AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or Human Anatomy

NCAA eligibility www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 1.877.262.1492 Wait until Senior Year to apply

The Core Science sequence is recommended by the science department (see page 18). However, a student does not have to concurrently enroll in Chemistry or Physics to take AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or Human Anatomy

NCAA eligibility www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 1.877.262.1492 Wait until Senior Year to apply

http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/






NCAA Core-Course RulesNCAA Core-Course Rules

Division I4 years English

3 years of Mathematics(Alg I or higher)

2 years of Natural Science(1 yr of lab science)

1 year of additional English, mathematics, or Natural Science2 years of Social Studies4 years of additional courses

Division II3 years English



2 years of additional English, mathematics, or Natural Science2 years of Social Studies3 years of additional courses

Division I4 years English



1 year of additional English, mathematics, or Natural Science2 years of Social Studies4 years of additional courses

Division II3 years English



2 years of additional English, mathematics, or Natural Science2 years of Social Studies3 years of additional courses

Good information foryour senior year

Good information foryour senior year

Links seniors should use:Counseling Website on the district

webpageScholarship link

www.fastweb.comCareer and College link

www.collegezone.comFAFSA

www.fafsa.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov

Links seniors should use:Counseling Website on the district

webpageScholarship link

www.fastweb.comCareer and College link

www.collegezone.comFAFSA

www.fafsa.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov

PowerpointsPowerpoints

Available on line under counseling on the district website

Dist228.orgGo to high school websiteLeft hand tab, open “counseling”Left hand tab, open “course

planning”

Available on line under counseling on the district website

Dist228.orgGo to high school websiteLeft hand tab, open “counseling”Left hand tab, open “course

planning”

Help with online registration

Help with online registration

A counselor will be available in the high school library on February 14 from 7:45 am until 3:15 pm.

You must secure a permit from your study hall teacher before coming to the library.

If you do not have a study hall, please come in before or after school.

A counselor will be available in the high school library on February 14 from 7:45 am until 3:15 pm.

You must secure a permit from your study hall teacher before coming to the library.

If you do not have a study hall, please come in before or after school.

Final DirectionsFinal Directions

Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them on the last page of your green registration page.

Attached a copy of your course requests to your green page

Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them on the last page of your green registration page.

Attached a copy of your course requests to your green page

Signature PageSignature Page

Your green registration page must have a your signature and a parent signature

Your green registration page must have a your signature and a parent signature

Documents

Class of 2009 Incoming Senior Registration