JUNIORSCHEDULING ASSEMBLY

FOR THE 2015 - 2016 SCHOOL YEAR

• Congratulations – your SENIOR YEAR is fast approaching!

• COURSE CATALOGS were mailed to your home last week.

• Please read through the COURSE CATALOG to select the courses you want to take next year.

What’s inside the COURSE CATALOG? •Graduation Requirements•Description of all courses listed

by department

•A Sample Four-Year Plan•Specific Diploma Requirements

•College Admission Information

The path to GRADUATION

» Make sure you are earning at least 22 credits:» 4 credits in English» 4 credits in Social Studies» At least 3 credits in both Math and Science» 1/2 credit in Health» 2 credits of Physical Education» 1 Art/Music Credit» 1 LOTE Credit» 3.5 Additional/Elective Credits

Electives without prerequisites…

Check out the “Quick Study Guide” in the inside front cover of the Course Catalog!

• Psychology & Sociology• Career & Finance Management • Photography • Human Development 1• Design and Drawing for Production• Computer Toolbox 1• Foundations of Art• Most Technology courses

If you are going to be a Senior:You must pass 5 of the 6• English 9• English 10• English 11• Global 9• Global 10• American History

AND have earned 15 units of credit

You must have 85%

attendance!

1. You must meet eligibility criterion.

2. You must return a signed permission form from a parent/guardian.

NEW VISION• Law & Government• Allied Health• Specialized Careers

Must complete an application, two recommendations and an interview.

• Law & Government• Allied Health• Specialized Careers

Must complete an application, two recommendations and an interview.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 13th

Interested Juniors…

Courses available for COLLEGE CREDIT!

Oswego StateSpanish 4 A/BFrench 4 A/BGerman 4 A/B

Cayuga Community College Computer Applications

Regents Physics

CCC Chemistry

Business Law

Foundations for College Success

World War II

Onondaga Community CollegeOCC English 12

Pre-Calculus Global Environment

FREE!!

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MARCH

COURSE RECOMMENDATION CARDS

You will receive a “Course Recommendation Card” during first bell GSH on Tuesday, March 17th

At the top of the card, correct any name and/or address misinformation on the label

At the bottom, fill in the name of your Social Studies teacher and the bell you have that class

At the bottom, circle your counselor’s name

Course Recommendation Cards Continued…

Take the Course Recommendation Card to each class that day.

Following the instruction of your teacher, fill in the 3-digit course code number for the course you will be taking next year.

Turn in your completed card to your 9th bell teacher.

AM CiTi students will pick up their cards in the Guidance Office when they return to campus.

PM CiTi students need to return the card to the Guidance Office before they leave.

What’s Next? – Register for Classes

You will get a copy of your Course Recommendation Card with course code numbers in GSH.

Log-in to SchoolTool and then follow the simple directions to enter the course code numbers.

Course numbers for electives can be found in the Course Catalog next to the course title. Make sure you are eligible to take that course.

Registration is from March 16th until March 26th.

Your counselor is available if you need assistance!

SAMPLE PORTAL PAGE

APRIL – MEETING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR

• Each Social Studies class will be scheduled to meet in the Guidance Office in April

• You will meet with your counselor to discuss and review the courses you have selected during registration.

• If you need more time, please let us know.

• When scheduling for next school year, we assume that you will pass all of your current classes!

• Check your final report card in June to be sure.

• If you fail any required course or Regents exam, think “SUMMER SCHOOL.” It’s free & keeps you on track to graduation!

• If you fail a required Regents exam, you must be placed in an AIS class until you pass the exam.

• AIS classes take priority over electives.

Remember these basics…

JUNE - After Scheduling…

• View your course verification sheet in SchoolTool with your parents/guardians.

• This is a list of courses for which you have been recommended, plus the electives you’ve chosen.

• Remember, it is NOT a schedule, just a list.

• Please review the list for accuracy, and contact your counselor if there are any mistakes or changes.

JULY/AUGUSTEvery attempt will be made to give you all the courses you want.

If you fail any required course & do not attend summer school, you will have to repeat that course.

If you fail any required exam & do not retake it in August, you will have AIS

August – Schedules Mailed Home

Contact your counselor ASAP if there are any errors or conflicts.

Keep in mind, lunch changes and teacher requests cannot be accommodated.

If college is in your future, make sure to register for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams.

May 2nd SAT -DEADLINE to register is April 6th June 6th SAT -DEADLINE to register is May 8th June 13th ACT -DEADLINE to register is May 8th

Friendly Reminders…

Take a prep course at Cayuga Community College for a fee

AND/OR

Log on to Castle Learning and go to Method Test Prep for free

AND/OR

Check out the SAT and ACT websites

STUDY FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS

National College Fair - SRC Arena, OCCThursday, March 129AM-12PM, 5-8PM

Colleges from 28 States and Abroad

College Night at SUNY OswegoMonday, April 27th

6-8PM SUNY Oswego Campus Center50 New York State colleges will be represented

2 sessions regarding the college application process will be conducted at 6:15PM and 7:15PM

COLLEGE FAIRS

Questions?Questions?Thank you and

please look through your

course catalog!

Thank you and please look

through your course catalog!