Incoming Freshman Course Scheduling Class of 2020 February 2, 2016 Modified 2/11/16

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1 Incoming Freshman Course Scheduling Class of 2020 February 2, 2016 Modified 2/11/16 Linda Van Der Leest, [A-F] (309) Cheryl Ewert, [G-O] (309) Kathy Buysse, [P-Z] (309)

Students will know where to find help for making next year s course requests.

2 Goals Students will know how to use the Course Planning Guide. Students will know the difference between high school and college requirements. Students will know where to find help for making next year s course requests. Students will know the timeline and method for making course requests. Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert. Annotate your course planning guide throughout this presentation.

3 Freshman Transitioning Freshman Summer academy Link Crew Freshman orientation Link Crew meetings during the school year If your student has a study hall, Strategies for Academic Success Social Growth Presentations Career Exploration

Contact teachers- parents, call or email

4 Let s get started Counseling Department Webpage Resources in the high school Contact teachers- parents, call or your child s teacher first. Skyward account - watch grades

Social Studies - 2 years College English - 4 years Math - 3

5 Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements Geneseo High School 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 Electives - 2 years

6 4 year course planning Page 5 of the white Course Planning Guide provides a chart designed to assist students with their four year course planning.

Student Placement Middle School teachers will use the ECRA readiness for High School success standards based test to identify honors placement for students in: English Language Arts/Literacy

7 Student Placement Middle School teachers will use the ECRA readiness for High School success standards based test to identify honors placement for students in: English Language Arts/Literacy Math/Science Social Studies Case managers will use an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to identify which class students will be placed in for Special Education. If the second number if a 9 on the pink course selection, it is a class that is offered in the special education department. Do not select a course with ****** after the course name unless your son/daughter has an IEP and has been directed by their case manager to select the class.

Math & Science Pairings Ideally Algebra I would be paired with Earth Science Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology (sophomore year Algebra II is

8 Math & Science Pairings Ideally Algebra I would be paired with Earth Science Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology (sophomore year Algebra II is paired with Chemistry) Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology Advanced Studies (sophomore year Algebra II is paired with Chemistry Advanced Studies)

Rubric for Spanish I Vocabulary study skills and a strong command of English grammar are necessary The student needs to be able to grasp/ understand vocabulary, spelling, and sentence

9 Rubric for Spanish I Vocabulary study skills and a strong command of English grammar are necessary The student needs to be able to grasp/ understand vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure in English If the student cannot grasp English concepts, it is difficult to understand Spanish concepts (the class will require a connection to be made between English and Spanish)

Recommendation Letters Geneseo High School will mail a letter regarding course recommendations for the 2016-17 school year on February 12, 2016 based on the MS Readiness Assessment and current 8th

10 Recommendation Letters Geneseo High School will mail a letter regarding course recommendations for the school year on February 12, 2016 based on the MS Readiness Assessment and current 8th grade course performance. These classes must be scheduled in Skyward along with PE/DrEd and Health. If a parent has concerns about the course recommendation(s), please contact your child s high school counselor after February 24 and before March 1.

Selecting Electives Course terms which are S1 meet first semester Course terms which are S2 meet second semester Courses terms which are S12 meet either 1 st or 2 nd semester.

11 Selecting Electives Course terms which are S1 meet first semester Course terms which are S2 meet second semester Courses terms which are S12 meet either 1 st or 2 nd semester. Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course. Year long courses are indicated in bold on page 2 of the Course Planning Guide. (i.e. foreign language, band, choir, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag). Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

Selecting PE, Health, Driver Education 1st semester - 10/12/2000-03/11/2002 2nd semester -

Students will schedule PE/DrEd according to the DOB and Health according to the period and semeseter

12 Selecting PE, Health, Driver Education 1st semester - 10/12/ /11/2002 2nd semester - 03/16/ /16/2002 Schedule Health in either semester. Students will schedule PE/DrEd according to the DOB and Health according to the period and semeseter where it fits in with their other classes.. If you have completed driver education independently, please write that on your print out of course requests.

13 Blended Learning Non-traditional, computer based learning outside the traditional classroom Student ownership of learning French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography & World Cultures

14 Blended Learning cont. High School Credit earned, but no GPA impact Cost: $175 per course per semester Having an open period for blended learning is not required during the traditional school day. Contact your child s HS Counselor if you have questions about blended learning

15 Course Offerings Make sure you selected both semesters for year long classes. Marching Band and Band Symphonic Band and Band Chorus Introduction to Agriculture Family & Consumer Science Spanish I

Health or Health and PE/ DrEd. (According to DOB 0 see slide 12).

16 Required Classes for Freshmen (This is different than reported at Orientation you must schedule ALL of you classes in Skyward) 1 st and 2 nd semester of 9 th grade English 1 st and 2 nd semester of math 1 st and 2 nd semester of science PE/DrEd and Health or Health and PE/ DrEd. (According to DOB 0 see slide 12). You can switch the semester of Health only to make room for 2 electives which only meet in the same semester. Schedule at least 2 years of electives. Schedule a minimum of 6 classes each semester.

Students may seek additional academic assistance from teachers during study

17 Study Hall recommended for all freshmen You may take one or two semesters of study hall. Study Hall is offered during periods 6 & 7 both semesters. Students may seek additional academic assistance from teachers during study hall. There is no guarantee your study hall will be scheduled during 7 th period.

Students and parents can begin to enter all course requests in their Skyward Account February

18 Meetings at the Middle School Counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class to distribute the remaining course planning guides and list of course offerings on Wednesday February 17. Students and parents can begin to enter all course requests in their Skyward Account February beginning at 5 pm, Sunday, February 21 st and will remain open until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 24 th.

classes (pink copy) Course Planning Guide (use CPG to check GPA prerequisites).

19 Scheduling forms and information found on the Counseling Webpage Directions for scheduling classes List of classes for Freshmen 1 st semester schedule of classes (white copy) 2 nd semester schedule of classes (pink copy) Course Planning Guide (use CPG to check GPA prerequisites). Power point presentations ( Go to high school website Left hand tab, open counseling open High School Course Planning

20 Middle School Timeline February 12 Recommendation letters mailed February 17 Counselor meetings at MS. Parents invited. 8 am and 10:40 am February 21 Skyward opens at 5 pm February 24 Skyward closes at 11:59 pm February 24-March 1 contact your high school counselor re: recommendation letters

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class