Course Registration 2015-2016 The Greylock Way ~ Integrity, Responsibility, Perseverance.

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Course Registration The Greylock Way ~ Integrity, Responsibility, Perseverance

Agenda Anticipated Program of Studies Anticipated Program of Studies The Program of Studies can be found online at The Program of Studies can be found online at Course Registration Sheet Course Registration Sheet Calendar for Course Selection Process Calendar for Course Selection Process Parent Roles in the Process Parent Roles in the Process Q & A Q & A

Counselor Caseloads GradeMrs. CasalinovaMrs. Maselli Current Grade 8C. Abriel-C. KusterC. LaPlante- E. Worthington Current Grade 9C. Adams- S. KingM. Kocsis- B. Zimmerman Current Grade 10D. Albano- M. HaydenM. Jain- A. Yarter Current Grade 11H. Abriel- B. McComishR. Malone- M. Wiseman

Course Distribution Requirements English Forty (40) credits Social Studies Thirty (30) credits (ten (10) credits must be in United States History) Mathematics Thirty (30) credits (Students must pass Algebra I and Geometry) Science Thirty (30) credits WellnessFifteen (15) credits (12 credits in wellness and 3 credits in health)

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Social Studies World History & Geography I Comparative World History II US History Social Studies Elective Incoming Freshman America in the World Comparative World History I Comparative World History II Social Studies Elective Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II or Accounting I Algebra III/Trig Intro College Math H. Calc./ Stats H. Calc./ Stats Accounting I SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology Science Elective Wellness Wellness 9 WellnessHealthWellness (1 Semester) Wellness ElectivesLanguageOtherLanguageOther Language LanguageOtherLanguageOther

AP Courses Grade 10 European History Grade 11 US History English Language and Composition Grade 11 and/or 12 English Lit. and Comp. Biology Physics 2 Physics C E&M Calculus Statistics European History Spanish Language Latin Chemistry

Requirements for College Admission for State System of Massachusetts 16 Required Units Include: 16 Required Units Include: 4 years of English 4 years of English 3 years of college preparatory Mathematics 3 years of college preparatory Mathematics Including: Algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, or calculus 3 years of a Science; 2 of which must be a lab science 3 years of a Science; 2 of which must be a lab science 2 years of Social Studies * 1 year must be US history 2 years of Social Studies * 1 year must be US history Minimum of 2 years of a single Language Minimum of 2 years of a single Language 2 years of college preparatory Elective courses 2 years of college preparatory Elective courses

Important Information: ▪ Students take 66 credits or more each year. ▪ Students need 234 credits to graduate. ▪ Students are not individually ranked. ▪ Grade Point Averages are calculated at the end of each year and at the end of first semester senior year.

COURSE MAKE-UP (Summer School) Students who have received a mark of “F” in a course which they wish credited toward their diploma may receive credit if they: Repeat the course successfully in the next academic year; Repeat the course successfully in the next academic year;Or Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, receive tutoring in the subject for a total of thirty (30) hours, and pass an examination of the subject at Mt. Greylock; Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, receive tutoring in the subject for a total of thirty (30) hours, and pass an examination of the subject at Mt. Greylock;Or Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, pass an authorized course, which may include PLATO®. Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, pass an authorized course, which may include PLATO®.Or Repeat the course successfully in a recognized summer school. It is the student’s responsibility to select a summer school course appropriate for the course failed. Repeat the course successfully in a recognized summer school. It is the student’s responsibility to select a summer school course appropriate for the course failed.

OPEN ENROLLMENT Students continue to have the right to select which level of coursework they enroll in for the year: Standard Standard College Preparatory College Preparatory Honors Honors Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Students will make an informed decision with input from teachers, parents, and school counselors as to which courses are in his or her best interest to take. Individuals should be aware that it may be difficult to make schedule changes if they are unable to perform at the expected level in which they are enrolled and may need to take measures to ensure that they have the proper support to continue in the most rigorous schedule possible or endure a schedule change mid-year.

HONORS /AP COURSES Students selecting honors-level or Advanced Placement courses should have demonstrated above-average skills in the chosen subject area as evidenced by the following performance criteria: English and science courses: final grade of B+ if current course is regular level, and a final grade of B- if course is honors-level. English and science courses: final grade of B+ if current course is regular level, and a final grade of B- if course is honors-level. In addition, it is strongly recommended that students enrolling in ninth grade honors physics earn a B or better in an 8th grade accelerated math course. In addition, it is strongly recommended that students enrolling in ninth grade honors physics earn a B or better in an 8th grade accelerated math course. Students become eligible for honors credit after completing their fifth semester in band, orchestra, or symphonic chorus. Students become eligible for honors credit after completing their fifth semester in band, orchestra, or symphonic chorus.

HONORS MATH CRITERIA H.S. math students must earn an 80% in an honors level math course to enter an honors level course in the next school year. H.S. math students must earn an 80% in an honors level math course to enter an honors level course in the next school year. Students who do not earn an 80% in an honors level math course may enter an honors level course in the next school year with their math teacher’s recommendation. Students who do not earn an 80% in an honors level math course may enter an honors level course in the next school year with their math teacher’s recommendation. Honors level math students without either the 80% level of achievement or their math teacher’s recommendation may enter an honors level course by signing a contract that states they will engage in regular tutoring after school. Honors level math students without either the 80% level of achievement or their math teacher’s recommendation may enter an honors level course by signing a contract that states they will engage in regular tutoring after school.

English Department Required: English 9/Honors 9 English 9/Honors 9 English 10/Honors 10 English 10/Honors 10 English 11/Honors 11 or AP 11 Language & Composition English 11/Honors 11 or AP 11 Language & Composition Elements of English/English 12 /Honors 12 or Elements of English/English 12 /Honors 12 or AP 12 Literature AP 12 Literature Electives: Introduction to Film Part I* Introduction to Film Part I* Introduction to Film Part II* Introduction to Film Part II* Creative Writing * Creative Writing * The Graphic Novel* The Graphic Novel*

Mathematics Department Required: Algebra I/Intro to Algebra Algebra I/Intro to Algebra Geometry/ Intro to Geometry/Honors Geometry Geometry/ Intro to Geometry/Honors Geometry Electives: Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry Algebra III & Trigonometry Algebra III & Trigonometry Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus/Statistics Honors Calculus/Statistics Intro to College Math Intro to College Math AP Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Statistics Accounting I Accounting I

Science Department Suggested Sequence of Courses: Physics/Honors Physics- grade 9 Physics/Honors Physics- grade 9 (L) Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry- grade 10 (L) Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry- grade 10 (L) Biology/ Honors Biology- grade 11 (L) Biology/ Honors Biology- grade 11Electives: Anatomy and Physiology/Honors Anatomy Physiology Anatomy and Physiology/Honors Anatomy Physiology Environmental Science/Honors Environmental Science Environmental Science/Honors Environmental Science Astronomy*/Honors Astronomy* Astronomy*/Honors Astronomy* Climate Science*/ Honors Climate Science* Climate Science*/ Honors Climate Science* (L) AP Biology (L) AP Biology (L) AP Chemistry (L) AP Chemistry

Social Studies Department Required: America in the World/U.S. History/ AP U.S. History America in the World/U.S. History/ AP U.S. History Electives: Comparative World History* Comparative World History* America, Vietnam and the 1960’s* America, Vietnam and the 1960’s* The American Political System* The American Political System* Psychology Psychology AP Modern European History AP Modern European History

Electives Business/Technology World Language Wellness */Health* Visual and Performing Arts Additional Electives

Course Registration Process Step 1: Check out your Program of Studies Available online at Available online at Or paper copy is available in the Guidance Office Or paper copy is available in the Guidance Office Step 2: Complete the Course Selection Sheet Talk to your parents/guardian/teachers/guidance counselor about your choices Talk to your parents/guardian/teachers/guidance counselor about your choices Collect required signatures Collect required signatures Consider a multi-year plan Consider a multi-year plan Step 3: Complete the Demographic Form

Course Registration Calendar Class meetings with the high school guidance counselors began Friday, March 6 th beginning with current 8 th graders. Class meetings with the high school guidance counselors began Friday, March 6 th beginning with current 8 th graders. Students will be called to the Guidance Office from their history classes beginning Monday, March 16th. Students will be called to the Guidance Office from their history classes beginning Monday, March 16th. Class Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, March 11th– Grade 11 &9 Thursday, March 12th– Grade 10

Course Selection Sheet If you are in grade 11, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Friday, March 13 th by the end of the school day. If you are in grade 11, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Friday, March 13 th by the end of the school day. If you are in grades 8-10, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, March 17 th by the end of the school day. If you are in grades 8-10, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, March 17 th by the end of the school day.

Parent Roles Talk to your student about their options. Talk to your student about their options. Sign the Course Registration Form. Sign the Course Registration Form. Remind your student to submit their Course Registration Form. Remind your student to submit their Course Registration Form. Complete the Demographic Form. Complete the Demographic Form. Make sure your child is in school during registration week. Make sure your child is in school during registration week.

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