Freshman AssemblyFebruary, 2015

 Sophomore Schedule Planner  Sophomore Course Offerings  Transcript  Commitment to Return to Clark  Return this planning packet in its entirety (you may duplicate for your records).  On-line course request instructions DO NOT DETACH PAPERS!

 220 credits (earned 9 th through 12 th grade)  Pass Algebra and Geometry ◦ Or, two years of math if you started at a higher level  Pass California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)  Required Courses listed on next slide plus elective courses

 English – 4 years (40 credits)  Mathematics – 2 years (20 credits) ◦ must pass algebra and geometry ◦ Or, two years of math if you started at geometry or higher in the 9 th grade  Science – 2 years (20 credits) ◦ must pass one year physical science (physics or chemistry) and 1 year life science (biology)  World History – 1 year (10 credits)  U.S. History – 1 year (10 credits)

 Government/Economics – 1 semester each (5 credits each)  Fine Arts – 1 year (10 credits)  Career Preparation – 1 semester (5 credits)  Health/Guidance – 1 semester each (5 credits each)  Physical Education – 2 years (20 credits)  Elective Classes (70 credits)

 “a” – History/Social Science – 2 years  “b” – English – 4 years  “c” – Mathematics – 3 years  “d” – Laboratory Science – 2 years ◦ 1 year biology AND 1 year either physics or chemistry  “e” – Language other than English – 2 years  “f” – Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year  “g” – College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

 Students are encouraged to take more challenging work at the secondary level  Universities assign extra weight to grades in honors-level courses (for B or higher)  Most AP (Advanced Placement) classes are taken the junior and/or senior year of high school…if you have completed Algebra 2 and received an A or B in both semesters of Physics you may request AP Physics  All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher +1

1. Geology of Disasters 2. Environmental GIS -- Lexus Eco Challenge Teacher Advisor: Ms. Evans-Bye

 Take Geology of Disasters in your Sophomore Year.  Take Environmental GIS or Scientific Research in your Junior Year. ◦ Environmental GIS: Compete for a chance to win the Lexus Eco Challenge Clark Magnet  7 years of experience  14 total wins and over $275,000 in prize money  Kelp Huggers recently won $10,000 for their project in marine debris.

 Learn to use HAZUS-MH software ◦ assess risk and estimate economic loss for earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds.  Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.

 Learn how to organize and present data in maps using ArcMap software and ArcGIS Online.  Participate in a DNA barcoding lab experience ◦ characterize species of organisms based on a short DNA sequence. ◦ Get a scientific publication to your name  Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.

 Class of 5-10 students  Identify an environmental issue  Conduct research  Raise awareness  Create a local/global impact

◦ Find trash ◦ Take a picture ◦ Hashtag #litterati ◦ ◦ Throw away, recycle, or compost the litter

 AP Contracts will be available upon request in the main office and/or when we pick up your course requests  Some classes require attending an orientation meeting  Placement in AP/Honors/Advanced classes will be based on teacher recommendations  Turning in a signed/completed contract does not guarantee placement in an AP class  AP classes are year-long commitments!!! +1

 Part1 ◦ Complete planning sheet  Part2 ◦ Selecting/requesting ELECTIVE courses online ◦ Powerpoint with instructions available on Clark’s website.

 Please fill out completely.  DON’T LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK! ◦ Summer School box is for counselors’ use  Go over your choices with your parents  HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN THE YELLOW FORM  Forms will be picked up in the Health classes on Thursday and Friday  If anything is not filled in or signed, packets WILL NOT be collected or discussed  If packets are not returned, we will pick your classes for you  Sports 10 th

 Q Student Connection Registration

Link to Q STUDENT Connect: student.gusd.net (no www) Q Registration Step 1A: Log-in

Q Registration Step 1B: Log-in ID: is your 6 digit Student # Must log in with student password!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year. Q Registration Step 2: “Switch Track” & “Requests” Glendale High School (T)) 09 10

Q Registration Step 3: “Add/Edit Requests” Glendale High School (T)) 10

Q Registration Step 4: “Add Selected Class”, and click SUBMIT Continue this process until you have selected BOTH “A” or “1” and “B” or “2” classes. Please click “Submit” only once, even if you get an error message. Check your schedule an hour later.

Q Registration Step 5: “Add Selected Course” Step 6: “Submit” The right hand column is where your first choice goes…in this case, the 1 st choice is Journalism and the 2 nd is Ceramics.

Q Registration Step 7: When submitted, you MUST print “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet”… parent signature required Attach “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet” to your planning packet and return to your counselor in your Health class.

Q Registration Step 8: When done adding classes, click “Sign Out” Your registration window begins today, February 24 th and ends Thursday, February 27 th at midnight.

 Semester 1: June 8 – June 23  Semester 2: June 24 – July 10 (July 3 – Holiday)  5 hours a day; 5 days a week  Glendale Unified School District Remedial Summer School ◦ Making up an F grade in a class needed for high school graduation ◦ Making up a D/F grade in Geometry ◦ Making up an D/F grade in Algebra 1 ◦ Remedial classes are offered free of charge

 Glendale Educational Foundation Summer School ◦ Registration: check online at ◦ Payment by check or money order ◦ Enrichment Summer School ◦ You may NOT sign up for US History or Biology Regular Payment $500 for a full year course $250 for a one semester course For those on Free/Reduced Lunch $400 for a full year course $200 for a one semester course There will be NO refunds for dropping or not completing a course once it has begun.

 Take a challenging course schedule and do well.  Take initiative in pursuing your interests and passions  Get involved in school activities  Get involved in community service  Explore leadership opportunities at school, home and in the community  Strive to do your best in ALL things

 Return dates are this Thursday, Feb. 26 th and Friday, Feb. 27 th in your Health classes ….come prepared! ◦ Bring: planning sheet packet (including transcript), printout of online course request verification form (Make sure your parents sign all the above mentioned papers…3 parent signature and 3 student signature)  Select classes with your future in mind  Q & A