Freshman Pre-registration CLASS of 2019

Counselors  Mrs. Jaggers - last names A through G  Mrs. Board – last names H through 0  Mrs. Freeman - last names P through Z

Credits   Students have an opportunity to earn 8 credits per high school year at GHS.   Twelve credits must be earned by the end of 10 th grade to become an 11 th grader.   Eighteen credits must be earned by the end of 11 th grade to become a 12 th grader.   No exceptions!

Diplomas  Academic Diploma – Meets pre-college curriculum. This diploma has two foreign language credits required. Requires an advanced science and math course. Academic Diploma Academic Diploma  Scholastic Diploma- does not require foreign language. Core credits will differ. This diploma track is preferred for a student who wants to attend a technical school, a 2 year college, or someone who wants to enter the work force. Scholastic Diploma- Scholastic Diploma-

G.P.A.  Grade point averages are used to earn KEES scholarship money, apply for colleges, determine eligibility for athletics, clubs, etc.  Class Rank  Your GPA is calculated each quarter.  A’s = 4 points, B’s = 3 points, C’s = 2 points and D’s = 1 point.  To calculate your GPA look at the following example:

G.P.A. PeriodClass Grade Earned GPA Value GPA Weight Quality Points 1 Pol. Science A4.0x.5=2 2 English IV B3.0x.25=.75 3 PE IV A4.0x.25=1 4 CCR Math A4.0x.5=2 5 Physics B3.0x.25=.75 6 Spanish II C2.0x.25=.5 G.P.A. for the Quarter = Total Quality Point / Total GPA weight Total Quality Points = = 7 Total GPA weight = = 2 7/2 = 3.5 for this quarter Please note that each quarter of a year long skinny is worth.25 GPA weight while each quarter of a semester long block is worth.5 GPA weight.

KEES Scholarship Money  Begin earning your 9 th grade year.  May earn up to $500 per year. KEES money will pay post secondary schools located in Kentucky the total amount you earn during high school toward your college education for up to fours years plus a bonus for ACT scores above 15.  May not be used at a college out of state unless the major is not offered in a college in Kentucky.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses  AP Courses are generally taken 10 th through 12 th grades.  An in-depth study of the course. Equivalent to college level courses.  These courses can earn college credit if a certain score is obtained on the AP exam at end of course.  Pre-AP courses, formally known as Honors courses, are highly recommended for anyone considering an AP course in the future.

Advanced Placement (AP) Continued  AP Language  AP Literature  AP Biology  AP Chemistry  AP Physics  AP World History  AP European History  AP US History  AP Government & P.S.  AP Calculus  AP Spanish  AP Psychology

Dual Credit Courses  Earn college credits and high school credit upon successful completion (and payment) of course.  Taken 11 th and/or 12 th grade.  Cost 1/3 the cost of a regular college class.  Instructors are college professors.  Offered on site if enough people sign up for the course.

Dual Credit Course  College Algebra (Math 150/Math 116) ($50.00 plus textbook)  Statistics ($50.00 plus textbook)  Psychology ($ plus textbook)  Sociology ($ plus textbook)  Intro to Public Speaking (Speech) ($ plus textbook)  Plant Land Science ($ plus textbook)  Spanish 102 ($ plus textbook)

Career & Tech Ed Courses / Career Clusters  Interest in Agriculture, Business & Marketing or Human Services?  Pick a CAREER MAJOR (see website).  Take four specific classes in that area.  Eligible for the KOSSA exam.  May receive college credit based on exam results.

Area Technology Center  Welding  Automotive  Carpentry  Information Technology  Health Science (CNA licensing)  Open to 11 th and 12 th graders only  Takes up 3 class periods

Extra Curricular Activities  Sports  Baseball  Basketball  Softball  Football  Tennis  Soccer  Cheerleading  Golf  Cross Country  Volleyball  Swimming  Bowling  Track and Field

Extra Curricular Activities  Clubs  Art Club  FFA  FCA  NHS  OAR Club  FBLA  FEA  STLP  FCCLA  Science Club  Beta Club  Lacrosse  SCEC  TARS  ROTC  International Club  Photography Club  YELP  Literacy Club  Natural Helpers

Sample Schedule 9 th Grade Sample Schedule FallSpring 1 st Block P.E./HealthPrin. Ag. Tech 2 nd Period Algebra I 3 rd Period English I 4 th Block Art IFACS Essentials (Lifeskills) 5 th Period Biology 6 th Period Human and Cultural Geography 9 th Grade Sample Schedule – Band or Adv. Choir FallSpring 1 st Block P.E./HealthDigital Literacy 2 nd Period Geometry 3 rd Period English I 4 th Block Human and Cultural GeographyCreative Writing 5 th Period Band 6 th Period PreAP Chemistry

Registration Process You will register each year with your counselor for next year’s classes PLEASE LOOK AT GREEN CARD GREEN CARDGREEN CARD

Directions  First you need to complete your name (LAST, FIRST, M.I.)  Check one math. Math classes should be taken in the following sequence: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, upper level math. Get your current math teacher to approve your choice by initialing your card.  If you want to take a Pre-AP (honors) level English I, Biology or Geography class, you must have a teacher’s initial on the line where you would check.

Directions – Choosing Electives  All students must have Health, PE I, and digital literacy before graduation.  Please note that course numbers ending in “b” are block and “s” are semester classes (on year-long skinny) and all other classes are year-long skinnies.  Choose 8 full credits worth of electives, ranking them from 1 to 8. If choosing a half credit course, you must chose another half credit course to “match up” with it. Example: if you choose Child/Human Development as #2, you must choose another ½ credit course as #2 to make a FULL credit.  Make sure.5 credit courses are “matched up” with another.5 credit course.

DUE DATE  Counselors will be coming to your science classes on March 24 th, 25 th, & 26th.  For courses requiring a teacher’s initials or supporting paperwork obtain the initials and/or complete the paperwork prior to March 24th.

 Course information and much more can be found by going to

Registering Online You must input course selections online through Infinite Campus. Directions for registering online may be found at the previously mentioned website.

Upcoming events:  March 24, 25, 26 th – GHS counselors coming to DCMS for registration appointments.  TBA – Gator Camp – ALL DAY FUN!!!  (usually the week before school starts)  August 11, 2015 – High school begins!  MAY 2019 – GRADUATION!!!!