SCHEDULING 2012-2013

1. SCHEDULING 2012-2013 • Items to discuss • 1. Registering for courses using Skyward • 2. Course Request Sheet • 3. Course Description Guide

2. SKYWARD • 1. You must use your OWN Skyward username and password. You may not use your parent/guardian’s in order to register for classes for next year. • In order to access SKYWARD, go to www.molineschools.org and under the “For Parents” tab, select, “FAMILY ACCEESS SYSTEM.”

3. SKYWARD

4. SKYWARD • Log In Screen– use YOUR username and YOUR password– NOT your parent/guardian’s.

5. SKYWARD • On the left hand side, select : “COURSES FOR 2012-2013.”

6. SKYWARD • By clicking on “Courses for 2012-2013, it will take you to this screen, which lists all of the courses available to you:

7. SKYWARD • By clicking on the course number (ex: BE 201) a pop up window will display, which provides the course information.

8. SKYWARD • To register for classes, click on the “UPDATE REQUESTS” tab.

9. SKYWARD • To select a course, click on the class and then below the screen click “ADD COURSE” The class will then appear in the box on the right hand side.

10. SKYWARD • Once you hit “ADD COURSE” the courses will appear on the box on the right hand side:

11. SKYWARD • Once you have selected all coursework, you should be registered for 14 classes. You should have 7 classes that are ODD numbered, and 7 classes that are EVEN numbered (if taking Early Bird, you will have 16 classes).

12. SKYWARD • Next, you need to select some alternate classes, just in case one of your requested courses might not fit into your schedule.

13. SKYWARD • To select ALTERNATES, click on the “ALTERNATES” tab:

14. SKYWARD You will need to select 4 alternate classes. Two for first semester (odd numbers) and two for second semester (even numbers). Click on each course and select the “ADD” button at the bottom:

15. SKYWARD Courses as alternates will appear at the top of your requested courses and will be numbered (1 through 4)

16. SKYWARD • Once you have selected your 4 alternates your screen should look like this (4 alternates coupled with 7 classes for EACH semester).

17. SKYWARD • The last thing you need to do now is go to the top and click PRINT

18. SKYWARD • Get your printed sheet which looks like the one below and bring it to the Counseling Center. Place it in the basket with your Counselor’s name.

19. EXCEPTIONS FOR SCHEDULING • 1. PE • Everybody will be signed up for REGULAR PE • If you want to sign up for Early Bird PE, go ahead and sign up for it, as well as an additional class. Your regular PE class will be on your course requests and your counselor will take it out. Your additional class will take the place of the regular PE vacancy. -- You may NOT sign up for Athletic PE. Your coach for your sport will give recommendations to your counselors and your counselor will schedule accordingly.

20. EXCEPTIONS FOR SCHEDULING • 2. On your course requests, you have been pre-enrolled in certain classes. There may be more than one recommendation for your English and/or science classes. When you print out your course request sheet, mark an, “X” next to all of the class/classes you want. Your counselor will then remove the marked class(es).

21. EXCEPTIONS TO SCHEDULING • Next year’s Juniors and Seniors…. • 1. You may not sign up for classes at the Area Career Center at United Township at this time. Instead, sign up for a full schedule of classes at Moline High School. If you are interested in Area Career Center classes, you may see your counselor for an application. • 2. You may not sign up for Dual Enrolled ENGLISH classes as well at this time. Instead, juniors should sign up for Lit and Lang 3, and seniors should sign up for an English elective each semester. You will need to obtain an application from your counselor and take appropriate tests in order to be placed in these classes. • 3. You may not sign up for Trinity Hospital’s Health Occupations Academy at this time, either. You will have to obtain an application from your counselor, and instead, sign up for a full schedule of classes at Moline High School at this time.

22. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS23 units of credit are required • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Math • 3 credits of Social Science • 2 credits of Science • 3 ½ credits of Physical Education • ½ credit of Health • ½ credit of Consumer Education • 6 ½ credits of elective credit

23. COURSE REQUEST SHEET • Key items • 1. You must sign up for BOTH semesters. Semester 1 course numbers are ODD numbered; Semester 2 courses are EVEN numbered. • 2. Courses are broken up into Subject Areas starting with English, then Math, Science, etc • (FY) = Full year Class • (*) = Honors Level Class • (^) = not NCAA approved

24. COURSE REQUEST SHEET– page 1 Semester 1 classes Semester 2 classes

25. COURSE REQUEST SHEET– page 2 (electives) Semester 1 classes Semester 2 classes

26. REMINDERS • Use this course selection sheet as a guide to register for your classes. • Remember to select 7 courses for BOTH semesters. First semester classes are ODD numbered, Second semester classes are EVEN numbered (8 if taking Early Bird). • Don’t forget to register for 4 alternate classes (2 for each semester) • Place an “X” next to the classes you want

27. REMINDERS • Print off your course request sheet and bring it to the Counseling Center and place it in the basket with your Counselor’s name. • If you have questions, this PowerPoint will be available on the Counseling website in case you need directions.