Germantown High School Student Services Pre-Registration Presentation Counselors: Shannon Cox A-G Taylor Walden H-N Rebecca Cobb O-Z Germantown High School Germantown High School Student Services

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GHS Graduation Requirements   English Math (4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units) English I Algebra I English II Geometry English III Algebra II English IV One other math GHS Graduation Requirements

GHS Graduation Requirements Science History (4 Carnegie units) (4 Carnegie units) Biology I .5 MS Studies One Physical Science .5 World Geo. Two other full credits World History US History .5 US Gov .5 Economics

GHS Graduation Requirements Health Technology (.5 Carnegie unit) (1 Carnegie unit) Comprehensive, 1 - STEM Contemporary or Individual Health Physical Education (.5 Carnegie unit)  

GHS Graduation Requirements Fine Arts Electives (1 Carnegie unit) (5 Carnegie units) Band Any 5 credits of Art your choice Theatre Choral Music

GHS Graduation Requirements 24 total credits required

State Mandated Exit Exams     All students must pass Subject Area Tests in: * US History * English II * Biology I * Algebra I

Mississippi Community College Admissions Any student who meets the graduation requirements for high school graduation is automatically eligible for entrance into a 2-year or community college. *The ACT test is also required for admission. Remember, a composite score of 20 on the ACT will award you FREE tuition at Holmes CC.

Mississippi University Admissions Requirements There are 8 major Universities in Mississippi: Alcorn State University Delta State University Jackson State University Mississippi State University Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi University for Women University of Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi

Mississippi University Admissions Recommendations English Math (4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units) English I Algebra I English II Geometry English III Algebra II English IV One math above Algebra II  

Mississippi University Admissions Recommendations Science History (4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units) Biology Ms Studies/World Geo Chemistry World History (recommended) US History 2 other sciences Gov/Econ Health/PE: ½ unit of each Fine Arts: 1 unit Technology: 1 unit

Mississippi University Admissions Requirements Required Elective: (2 Carnegie Units) 1st unit must be either: Foreign Language OR Advanced World Geography 2nd unit must be one of the following: 2nd year language Advanced World Geography 5th math 5th science

I want to be a SENIOR! In order to be classified as a Senior, you must have: * completed English I, II and III * completed 3 maths * completed 13 additional units for a minimum of 18 units total

IMPORTANT! Please do not rely on Summer School to become a Senior! Did you know that you must have at least a 55 in the class you fail in order to even attend Summer School? Anything lower, Summer School is not even an option!

Example of Class Offerings:

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Course Description Book If you see a course and you want to learn more about it’s content, simply go to: www.ghsmavs.com, in the “Counselor” drop down, click on “Courses Descriptions”

English recommendations Regular English III now = Regular English IV or Early College next year Accelerated English III now = Accelerated English IV, Early College, or AP English IV (depending on your teacher’s recommendation) AP English III now = you are highly encouraged to consider only AP English IV (pending teacher rec) Note: to be eligible for Early College English, students must CURRENTLY have a 3.0, 18 on the ACT and 17 on ACT English

Early College

Make sure you take a math your senior year!! Math Options Geometry Algebra II Algebra III Ad. Math Plus Algebra II SREB Math Early College Essentials Calculus AP AB Cal Algebra III Early College Note: to be eligible for Early College Algebra/Trig, students must currently have a 3.0, 18 on the ACT and 19 in the ACT math. Make sure you take a math your senior year!!

Algebra II recommendations If you are in Algebra II now with a 15 or lower on the ACT math = SREB math next year. 15-18 on the ACT math = Essentials to College Math Only those students with an ACT math score lower than 15 or 18 will be allowed to take these courses. If you have an ACT math score of 19 or higher we recommend Algebra III or Early College

Every Senior must take: History Every Senior must take: .5 Government .5 Economics **Those students who meet AP requirements might consider AP Macro Econ or AP Government instead** * (AP Requirements: Grade of an A in your current Social Studies course and your current Social Studies teacher must sign your choice sheet.)

(Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science) 2 other lab based sciences Required: Biology 1 Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science) 2 other lab based sciences

Science Recommendations The GHS Science Department recommends a B or better in Biology and Algebra I to be successful in Chemistry. B average or better is recommended in Biology, Algebra II and Chemistry if you are considering Physics In order to take AP Physics, students must have completed Algebra III or higher

What is AP and WHY take it? AP is college-level courses taught to well-prepared high school students WHY TAKE IT? Gain an edge on College preparation Stand out in the college admissions process Broaden your knowledge Possible College Credit

IMPORTANT MEETING!!

Mentoring Please see handout Applications will be available with Mrs. Smith (room 214) or Mrs. Walker (room 227) Please adhere to the deadline – it will be a FINAL, ABSOLUTE DEADLINE. No exceptions! Mentoring will be offered 1st or 5th blocks

If you are signing up for cheer, dance or any sport please sign up for: VARSITY SPORTS

Band will be offered last block next year Please make note: Band will be offered last block next year

Early Dismissal Please remember that Early Dismissal is a PRIVILEGE and is NOT a guarantee!

Seniors ONLY can be eligible for NEW for 2019-20 Seniors ONLY can be eligible for LATE ARRIVAL!

Students with Late Arrival must arrive by 9:54am Students must have their own transportation. There will be NO bus to transport you. Students with Late Arrival must arrive by 9:54am Students can NOT have Early Dismissal and Late Arrival on the same day. Acceptable situations: A Day: Late Arrival B Day: Early Dismissal

Late Arrival Please remember that Late Arrival is a PRIVILEGE and is NOT a guarantee!

ACT classes available: Academic Enrichment: ACT Prep I: designed to help students obtain an ACT score of at least a 20. Students should have scored no higher than a 20 on either the ACT or pre-ACT. ACT Prep II: designed to help students obtain an ACT score of at least a 29. Students should have scored in the mid 20’s on either the ACT or pre-ACT. Students who have taken the PSAT class are not eligible.

ISP Each student has an ISP (Individual Success Plan) on file. The ISP was completed by you based on your interests at the time. You may view your ISP through your ActiveStudent account. It offers a list of suggested courses to take in order to prepare you for your desired career field. Therefore, may assist you when picking classes for next year.

ISP

Your choice sheet is due: To your English teacher NO later than Friday, January 18 COMPLETED AND ENTERED INTO ACTIVESTUDENT! ALL alternate courses filled out AND parent signature (AND teacher signature if needed)

REMINDER: If you are locked out, please see Mrs. Bergeron in the Counselor’s office. When entering your choices into the computer, please: DO NOT add alternate courses Leave all courses as “required”

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES Therefore, choose wisely!

ACT at GHS for Juniors ALL Juniors will take the ACT at GHS on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. We will help you register so there is nothing you need to do yet. This is one of the MOST important tests you will take in high school! Make sure you are here that day and ready to test!

Something to consider: The BEST way to increase your ACT score……….. take challenging courses! Don’t take the easy way out and take easy courses! And don’t forget: a 20 on the ACT equals FREE tuition at Holmes CC!

What you can do to prepare for college: Build your resume get involved in school and the community Work on your ACT You will take the ACT at GHS soon if you haven’t already Work on your GPA Come see us with questions

Please make sure you return the following by Friday: Your tri-fold choice sheet SIGNED by you and your parents with 8 choices and alternate classes Student information sheets SIGNED by you and your parents AP/Early College permission form (if you plan to take one of those classes) SIGNED by you and your parent Early Dismissal/Late Arrival permission form SIGNED by you and your parent

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