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Walnut High School. 9 th Grade Orientation Class of 2018 Grade Level Coordinators Mrs. Garcia (A-Li) Mrs. Whittington (Lo-Z). Campus Introduction Pre-Registration - Online Registration Handbooks - Yellow Sheets (Pre-Registration) - Blue Sheets (Pre-IB pre-registration)
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Walnut High School 9th Grade Orientation Class of 2018 Grade Level Coordinators Mrs. Garcia (A-Li) Mrs. Whittington (Lo-Z)
Campus Introduction • Pre-Registration - Online Registration Handbooks - Yellow Sheets (Pre-Registration) - Blue Sheets (Pre-IB pre-registration) - White Sheets (course selection) • Course Selection Process for 9th grade • Summer School Process Overview
www.walnuths.net • Calendar • Graduation Requirements • College Information • Examples of finding courses • Registration Packet Online Registration Handbook
Pre-Registration w/students (Suzanne 3/18 – South Pointe 3/19) • Registration Card pickup (Suzanne 3/25 – South Pointe 3/26) • Freshman Orientation and Lottery • May 16 in WHS gym • Missed Orientation – Call WHS Office (909) 444-3623 • Summer GLC Registration Conferences • (July 7 – July 31, 2014) Calendar
General Information • Possible courses for 9th grade at a glance • Course Selection Grade 9 • Course numbers to put on the yellow or blue sheet • Meaning of Asterisks * Designates one semester course ** Teacher Approval required (WHS) # GLC Approval required White Sheet
IB Applications were due by March 4 • Acceptance letters were mailed home approx. March 12 • Blue Sheets • English 1 Honors • Foreign Language • Kinesiology (PE) or Marching Band • Elective (VPA, Applied Art, or Health) • Math (Alg.2, Alg. 2 Honors, Geometry) • World History Honors • Biology Honors World History Honors or Biology Honors should be taken in summer school in order to make room for an elective. Pre-IB
Yellow Sheet • Required Courses • English, Math, and Kinesiology(P.E.) • or Marching Band • Strongly Recommended Electives • Health, Visual Performing Art, Applied Art • Recommendation Signature • Current English teacher for placement recommendation • Math placement will be based on Math Placement test per WHS Math Dept. Non – IB
Selecting Electives • Academic Electives • Science – Natural Science I (Alg. Placement) Biology (AF or with Geometry) Biology Honors (Pre IB only) Yellow Sheet (cont’d)
Social Science • World History (AF only) • World History Honors (Pre IB only) • Foreign Language • Chinese; French; German; Spanish; • Your schedule will include- English, Math, Kinesiology(P.E.), Science, and two electives Yellow Sheet (cont’d)
Other Electives (Non-Academic) • Visual and Performing Arts • Art, drama (flyer), music • Applied Arts/Technology • Health • School Service (Publications) • Applications available; turn them in to your SSRA. Blue and Yellow Sheets
PREREQUISITE: • Must qualify for Geometry or Algebra II • Courses • English I • World History • Biology *Academic success may lead to eligibility for IBCC. Academic Foundations
English Teacher Recommendation • Fill out Course Selection Worksheet with your parents • Print neatly • Use course numbers and titles • Select two elective course alternatives • Parentand student signatures Student Tasks
GLC Return: Suzanne: Tuesday, March 25 South Pointe: Wednesday, March 26 Materials to bring: Completed Sheet • Yellow Course Selection Worksheet or • Blue IB Course Selection Worksheet Student Tasks (Cont’d)
Tuition and Non-Tuition • Registration by Lottery in both programs • Non-tuition Program: Registration was 3/7 -3/14 Detailed info go to www.walnuths.net (Link on the left) Summer class schedules are posted by Student ID # Specific classroom locations and teacher assignments will be posted one week before the start of summer school. • Tuition Program: Registration was 3/12 -3/21 Detailed info go to www.dedicated2learning.com Lottery winners will be posted by Student Id # on 3/22 after 6pm. • Non-WVUSD student registration: April 7 – 25 SUMMER SCHOOL
Your student will be given a registration appointment at orientation. • A reminder card will be mailed in the summer. • Print and complete the Registration Packet at home. • Go directly to the Libraryat the time on your reminder card. You will have 30 minutes to turn in paperwork and make purchases. • Finally, report to the GLC’s office. You will only have 20 minutes with the GLC; being on time is critical! How your summer registration appointment works
Please print and complete the Summer Registration Packet PRIOR to arriving for registration appointment. • http://www.walnuths.net • REGISTRATION PACKETS (Tentatively available May 1) • Registration Checklist • Big Four / Out the Door • Student Reminders about school policies • Choices Program / Demerit System • Emergency Procedures • Internet Use Agreement • Video / Photo Release SUMMER REGISTRATION
Upon arrival at the Library, you will complete the following requirements: • Emergency Cards • Update Information • Parent Portal • ASB • Your GLC is the last person you see in this process SUMMER REGISTRATION
Discuss Cell Phone / iPod use with your student: • Allowed before school, after school, at lunch and between classes. • STRICTLY prohibited in class. Must not disrupt the education process. • Please do not bring lunch to your student: • Inundates front office • Potential health hazard (allergies, etc.) • Help your student be successful by getting to class on time • School starts at 7:50 Helpful Hints for Parents
Thank You We are looking forward to meeting you this summer at Registration!