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Incoming Freshman Registration Class of 2012

Incoming Freshman Registration Class of 2012. February 4, 2008 7 pm. Introductions. Kim Greenwood 945-0514 kgreenwood@dist228.org Linda Van Der Leest ( A-F) 945-0308 lvanderleest@dist228.org Cheryl Ewert (G-O) 945-0307 cewert@dist228.org Patrice Johannsen (P-Z)

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Incoming Freshman Registration Class of 2012

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  1. Incoming Freshman RegistrationClass of 2012 February 4, 2008 7 pm

  2. Introductions • Kim Greenwood • 945-0514 kgreenwood@dist228.org • Linda Van Der Leest (A-F) • 945-0308 lvanderleest@dist228.org • Cheryl Ewert (G-O) • 945-0307 cewert@dist228.org • Patrice Johannsen (P-Z) • 945-0306 pjohannsen@dist228.org

  3. Let’s get started • Cover Page discussion • Activity Information • Counseling Department Webpage • Link Crew Information

  4. Graduation Requirements • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math • 2 years of Science • 1 year of US History • 1 semester of Government • 1 semester of Social Studies Elective • 1 semester of Consumer Education

  5. Graduation Requirements(continued) • 2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education • 1 semester of Health • 7 semesters of Physical Education • 42 total credits (10 credits of elective)

  6. 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.

  7. GHS English 4 years Math 3 years Science 2 years Social Studies 2 years College English 4 years Math 3 years Science 3 years Social Studies 3 years Elective 2 years Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements

  8. Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks • English 18 • EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15 • Math 22 • EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19 • Reading 21 • EXPLORE 15 PLAN 17 • Science Reasoning 24 • EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21

  9. Registration 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

  10. Due 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

  11. 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

  12. 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 Selecting your Math ClassThe yellow diamond represents the class you are currently enrolled in and the red diamond indicates your choice(s).

  13. Selecting yourScience Class • Earth Science • Select 30111 and 30112 • Honors Biology • Select 30121 and 30122 • Special Education Science • Science 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Electives in Visual and Performing Arts • Frosh Chorale - select 60121 & 60122 • Introduction to Art - select 60301 & 60302

  18. 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).

  19. 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

  20. 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)

  21. 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)

  22. Foreign Language Electives • Spanish I (80121 & 80122) • French I (80111 & 80112) • Make sure you check your English grade before requesting either class.

  23. Additional Special Education Electives • Orientation to Vocational Education (79191 & 79192) • Preparation for Careers (79291 & 79292)

  24. Study 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).

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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”.

  28. Directions for Completing Registrationcontinued • 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 page • 7. Attach this to your registration sheet, which must be signed by a parent • 8. Log out

  29. Final 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).

  30. Signature Page • Your pink registration page must have a student signature and a parent signature.

  31. Your questions?

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