Incoming Freshman Registration Class of 2012

Incoming Freshman Registration

Class of 2012

Incoming Freshman Registration

Class of 2012February 4, 2008

7 pm

February 4, 20087 pm

IntroductionsIntroductions

Kim Greenwood 945-0514 [email protected]

Linda Van Der Leest (A-F) 945-0308 [email protected]

Cheryl Ewert (G-O) 945-0307 [email protected]

Patrice Johannsen (P-Z) 945-0306 [email protected]

Kim Greenwood 945-0514 [email protected]

Linda Van Der Leest (A-F) 945-0308 [email protected]

Cheryl Ewert (G-O) 945-0307 [email protected]

Patrice Johannsen (P-Z) 945-0306 [email protected]

Let’s get startedLet’s get started

Cover Page discussionActivity InformationCounseling Department

WebpageLink Crew Information

Cover Page discussionActivity InformationCounseling Department

WebpageLink Crew Information

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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2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education

1 semester of Health7 semesters of Physical

Education42 total credits (10 credits of

elective)

2 semesters 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 English3 years of Mathematics3 years of a Lab Science3 years of Social Studies2 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 English3 years of Mathematics3 years of a Lab Science3 years of Social Studies2 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

English18 EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15

Math 22 EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19

Reading21 EXPLORE 15 PLAN 17

Science Reasoning 24 EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21

English18 EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15

Math 22 EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19

Reading21 EXPLORE 15 PLAN 17

Science Reasoning 24 EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21

Registration MaterialsRegistration Materials

Course Planning Guide Use to select classes Use for class prerequisites $2 to replace (online also)

Registration Packet Pink page with the list of courses Must enter your classes on line in your

Skyward account. $1 for a replacement

Course Planning Guide Use to select classes Use for class prerequisites $2 to replace (online also)

Registration Packet Pink page with the list of courses Must enter your classes on line in your

Skyward account. $1 for a replacement

Due DatesDue Dates

Your pink registration form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 14, 2008

You must complete your online registration in your Skyward account on or before February 14, 2008

Your pink registration form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 14, 2008

You must complete your online registration in your Skyward account on or before February 14, 2008

Selecting your English Class

Selecting your English Class

English 9 Composition and Literature Select 10111 & 10112

English 9 Honors * Composition and Literature Select 10121 and 10122

Special Education English * Select 19111 and 19112 for English I Select 19121 and 19122 for Life Skills English

*= placement subject to change based on the recommendations of the MS English Department

English 9 Composition and Literature Select 10111 & 10112

English 9 Honors * Composition and Literature Select 10121 and 10122

Special Education English * Select 19111 and 19112 for English I Select 19121 and 19122 for Life Skills English

*= placement subject to change based on the recommendations of the MS English Department

Selecting your Math Class The yellow diamond represents the class you are currently enrolled

in and the red diamond indicates your choice(s).

Selecting your Math Class The yellow diamond represents the class you are currently enrolled

in and the red diamond indicates your choice(s).

8th grade Pre-Algebra Select Alg I (20151

& 20152) or IA (20131 & 20132)

8th grade Algebra I Select Geometry

(20211 & 20212)

Your math placement is subject to change based on MS recommendations

8th grade Pre-Algebra Select Alg I (20151

& 20152) or IA (20131 & 20132)

8th grade Algebra I Select Geometry

(20211 & 20212)

Your math placement is subject to change based on MS recommendations

Special Education Math Math I - select 29111

and 29112 Math II -select 29211

and 29212 Practical Algebra -

select 29311 and 19312

Life Skills Math - select 29121 and 29122

Your MS PI will assist you in selecting the correct class

Special Education Math Math I - select 29111

and 29112 Math II -select 29211

and 29212 Practical Algebra -

select 29311 and 19312

Life Skills Math - select 29121 and 29122

Your MS PI will assist you in selecting the correct class

Selecting yourScience Class

Selecting yourScience Class

Earth ScienceSelect 30111 and 30112

Honors BiologySelect 30121 and 30122

Special Education ScienceScience I (select 39111 & 39112)Practical Science (select 39211 and 39212)

Life Skills Science (select 39311 and 39312)

All placements will be based on the recommendation of the MS Science department.

Earth ScienceSelect 30111 and 30112

Honors BiologySelect 30121 and 30122

Special Education ScienceScience I (select 39111 & 39112)Practical Science (select 39211 and 39212)

Life Skills Science (select 39311 and 39312)

All placements will be based on the recommendation of the MS Science department.

Selecting yourPhysical Education/

Health class

Selecting yourPhysical Education/

Health class If your last name begins with A through M,

select 1st semester PE (50111) and 2nd semester Health (50110). If you plan to be in marching band, select first semester Health (50110) and second semester PE (50112).

If your last name begins with N through Z or you plan to be in Marching Band, select first semester Health (50110) and second semester PE (50112).

If you are placed in special education health*, select 59111 and 59112 plus one additional semester of PE (50111 or 50112).

*placement will be made by your MS PI.

If your last name begins with A through M, select 1st semester PE (50111) and 2nd semester Health (50110). If you plan to be in marching band, select first semester Health (50110) and second semester PE (50112).

If your last name begins with N through Z or you plan to be in Marching Band, select first semester Health (50110) and second semester PE (50112).

If you are placed in special education health*, select 59111 and 59112 plus one additional semester of PE (50111 or 50112).

*placement will be made by your MS PI.

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 Class with a second digit of “9” are special

education courses. Make sure you select both semesters

of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, foreign language, band, choir, Business Tech, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag, Intro

to Art). Your course planning guide will tell you whether

a course meets for a semester or year long. In the next slides, if two numbers are listed, the class meets both semesters.

Classes which end in “0” meet either semester

Classes which end in “1” meet first semester Classes which end in “2” meet second

semester Class with a second digit of “9” are special

education courses. Make sure you select both semesters

of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, foreign language, band, choir, Business Tech, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag, Intro

to Art). Your course planning guide will tell you whether

a course meets for a semester or year long. In the next slides, if two numbers are listed, the class meets both semesters.

Directions for students registering for Band

Directions for students registering for Band

Register for Band (select 60001 & 60002)

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.

Register for Band (select 60001 & 60002)

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.

Electives in Visual and Performing Arts

Electives in Visual and Performing Arts

Frosh Chorale - select 60121 & 60122

Introduction to Art - select 60301 & 60302

Frosh Chorale - select 60121 & 60122

Introduction to Art - select 60301 & 60302

Elective Selectionsin Social Studies

Elective Selectionsin Social Studies

World History to 1350 (first semester class/select 40121)

World History since 1350 (second semester class/select 40112)

World History Honors * (select 40121 and 40122)

*placement based on the recommendation of MS Social Studies Department. If you select honors and you are not recommended for honors, you will be placed into World History to 1350 and World History since 1350.

World History is not a graduation requirement - it is only a freshman elective which can be used to complete the semester of social studies for graduation and is one or two additional credits for college entrance (see slide #4 & #5).

World History to 1350 (first semester class/select 40121)

World History since 1350 (second semester class/select 40112)

World History Honors * (select 40121 and 40122)

*placement based on the recommendation of MS Social Studies Department. If you select honors and you are not recommended for honors, you will be placed into World History to 1350 and World History since 1350.

World History is not a graduation requirement - it is only a freshman elective which can be used to complete the semester of social studies for graduation and is one or two additional credits for college entrance (see slide #4 & #5).

Electives in IndustrialTechnology (shop)

Electives in IndustrialTechnology (shop)

Energy Technology (70110)

Drafting (70120)

Power - Small Engines (70170)

Introduction to Manufacturing - Woods (70180)

Introduction to Metals (70350)

Production Machining (70232) TV 160 - Radio (70191 & 70192) Survey of Industrial Tech (Special Education,

79201 & 79202

Energy Technology (70110)

Drafting (70120)

Power - Small Engines (70170)

Introduction to Manufacturing - Woods (70180)

Introduction to Metals (70350)

Production Machining (70232) TV 160 - Radio (70191 & 70192) Survey of Industrial Tech (Special Education,

79201 & 79202

Electives in Agriculture and Business

Electives in Agriculture and Business

Agriculture Introduction to Ag (70111 & 70112)

Science Applications in Ag (70281 & 70282)

Biotechnology (70290)

Business Computer Concepts (70150)

Consumer Economics (70160)

Information Processing A (70271)

BE 180 - Business Communications (70332)

Business Technology Concepts (70511 & 70512)

Preparation for Technology- Special Education class 79451 & 79452)

Agriculture Introduction to Ag (70111 & 70112)

Science Applications in Ag (70281 & 70282)

Biotechnology (70290)

Business Computer Concepts (70150)

Consumer Economics (70160)

Information Processing A (70271)

BE 180 - Business Communications (70332)

Business Technology Concepts (70511 & 70512)

Preparation for Technology- Special Education class 79451 & 79452)

Electives in Family and Consumer Sciences

Electives in Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Science (70171 & 70172)

Foods & Nutrition I (70250)

Foods & Nutrition II (70270) You do not have to take Foods I to qualify for Foods II. They are each separate

semester classes.

Home Arts (Special Education class - (79181 & 79182)

Family and Consumer Science (70171 & 70172)

Foods & Nutrition I (70250)

Foods & Nutrition II (70270) You do not have to take Foods I to qualify for Foods II. They are each separate

semester classes.

Home Arts (Special Education class - (79181 & 79182)

Foreign Language Electives

Foreign Language Electives

Spanish I (80121 & 80122)

French I (80111 & 80112)

Make sure you check your English grade before

requesting either class.

Spanish I (80121 & 80122)

French I (80111 & 80112)

Make sure you check your English grade before

requesting either class.

Additional Special Education Electives

Additional Special Education Electives

Orientation to Vocational Education (79191 & 79192)

Preparation for Careers (79291 & 79292)

Orientation to Vocational Education (79191 & 79192)

Preparation for Careers (79291 & 79292)

Study HallStudy Hall

You may take one or two semesters of study hall.First semester study hall (90121).

Special Education Homework Assistance (90011).

Second semester study hall (90122). Special Education Homework Assistance (90012).

You may take one or two semesters of study hall.First semester study hall (90121).

Special Education Homework Assistance (90011).

Second semester study hall (90122). Special Education Homework Assistance (90012).

Meetings at theMiddle School

Meetings at theMiddle School

Counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class, tomorrow, February 5 to distribute registration materials.

Students and Parents can begin to enter course requests on February 7.

Counselors will return to the middle school on February 14 to check the computer entries and collect registration sheets.

Counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class, tomorrow, February 5 to distribute registration materials.

Students and Parents can begin to enter course requests on February 7.

Counselors will return to the middle school on February 14 to check the computer entries and collect registration sheets.

Recommendation Letters

Recommendation Letters

A mailing will be sent from the Middle School with recommendations for each student in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies on March 7, 2008.

Select those classes you wish to enroll in and the necessary modifications will be made after March 7. Do not ask for or expect a decision until March regarding English, Math, Science or Social Studies placement.

A mailing will be sent from the Middle School with recommendations for each student in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies on March 7, 2008.

Select those classes you wish to enroll in and the necessary modifications will be made after March 7. Do not ask for or expect a decision until March regarding English, Math, Science or Social Studies placement.

Directions for Completing Registration


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

Make sure you select at least 12 credits entered under “courses requested”.

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.

Once in family access, you will need to change the tab at the top of the page from the middle school to the high school. Then the tab will appear for “08-09 scheduling”.

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

Make sure you select at least 12 credits entered under “courses requested”.

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.

Once in family access, you will need to change the tab at the top of the page from the middle school to the high school. Then the tab will appear for “08-09 scheduling”.


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continued1. 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

1. 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

Final DirectionsFinal Directions

Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them in the third column of the pink registration page.

Attach a copy of your course requests to your pink page (print from

your Skyward account).

Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them in the third column of the pink registration page.

Attach a copy of your course requests to your pink page (print from

your Skyward account).

Signature PageSignature Page

Your pink registration page must have a student signature and a parent signature.

Your pink registration page must have a student signature and a parent signature.

Your questions?Your questions?

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Incoming Freshman Registration Class of 2012