Incoming Freshman Registration February 4, pm February 4, pm

Introductions FKim Greenwood F  Linda Van Der Leest ( A-F)   Cheryl Ewert (G-O)   Patrice Johannsen (P-Z)  FKim Greenwood F  Linda Van Der Leest ( A-F)   Cheryl Ewert (G-O)   Patrice Johannsen (P-Z) 

Let’s get started FCover Page discussion FActivity Information FCounseling Department Webpage FLink Crew Information FCover Page discussion FActivity Information FCounseling Department Webpage FLink Crew Information

Graduation Requirements F4 years of English F3 years of Math F2 years of Science F1 year of US History F1 semester of Government F1 semester of Social Studies Elective F1 semester of Consumer Education F4 years of English F3 years of Math F2 years of Science F1 year of US History F1 semester of Government F1 semester of Social Studies Elective F1 semester of Consumer Education

Graduation Requirements (continued) F2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education F1 semester of Health F7 semesters of Physical Education F42 total credits (10 credits of elective) F2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education F1 semester of Health F7 semesters of Physical Education F42 total credits (10 credits of elective)

College Readiness Requirements 4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics 3 years of a Lab Science 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language*, Music, Art, Theatre or Vocational Education *some competitive colleges require two years of the same foreign language with a C or better for admission; most recommend foreign language. Many colleges will require foreign language in college. Some colleges may use all or some of your high school credit to fulfill the college graduation requirement.

Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements FGHS FEnglish F4 years FMath F3 years FScience F2 years FSocial Studies F2 years FElective F1 year FGHS FEnglish F4 years FMath F3 years FScience F2 years FSocial Studies F2 years FElective F1 year FCollege FEnglish F4 years FMath F3 years FScience F3 years FSocial Studies F3 years FElective F2 years FCollege FEnglish F4 years FMath F3 years FScience F3 years FSocial Studies F3 years FElective F2 years

Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks FEnglish18 FEXPLORE 13PLAN 15 FMath22 FEXPLORE 17PLAN 19 FReading21 FEXPLORE 15PLAN 17 FScience Reasoning24 FEXPLORE 20PLAN 21 FEnglish18 FEXPLORE 13PLAN 15 FMath22 FEXPLORE 17PLAN 19 FReading21 FEXPLORE 15PLAN 17 FScience Reasoning24 FEXPLORE 20PLAN 21

Registration Materials FCourse Planning Guide FUse to select classes FUse for class prerequisites F$2 to replace (online also) FRegistration Packet FPink page with the list of courses FMust enter your classes on line in your Skyward account. F$1 for a replacement FCourse Planning Guide FUse to select classes FUse for class prerequisites F$2 to replace (online also) FRegistration Packet FPink page with the list of courses FMust enter your classes on line in your Skyward account. F$1 for a replacement

Due Dates Your pink registration form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 14, 2008 You must complete your online registration in your Skyward account on or before February 14, 2008 Your pink registration form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 14, 2008 You must complete your online registration in your Skyward account on or before February 14, 2008

Selecting your English Class FEnglish 9 Composition and Literature FSelect & FEnglish 9 Honors * Composition and Literature FSelect and FSpecial Education English * FSelect and for English I FSelect and for Life Skills English *= placement subject to change based on the recommendations of the MS English Department FEnglish 9 Composition and Literature FSelect & FEnglish 9 Honors * Composition and Literature FSelect and FSpecial Education English * FSelect and for English I FSelect and for Life Skills English *= placement subject to change based on the recommendations of the MS English Department

Selecting your Math Class FPre-Algebra FSelect Alg I (20151 & 20152) or IA (20131 & 20132) FAlgebra I FSelect Geometry (20211 & 20212) Your math placement is subject to change based on MS recommendations FPre-Algebra FSelect Alg I (20151 & 20152) or IA (20131 & 20132) FAlgebra I FSelect Geometry (20211 & 20212) Your math placement is subject to change based on MS recommendations FSpecial Education Math FMath I - select and FMath II -select and FPractical Algebra - select and FLife Skills Math - select and Your MS PI will assist you in selecting the correct class FSpecial Education Math FMath I - select and FMath II -select and FPractical Algebra - select and FLife Skills Math - select and Your MS PI will assist you in selecting the correct class

Selecting your Science Class FEarth Science FSelect and FHonors Biology FSelect and FSpecial Education Science FScience I (select & 39112) FPractical Science (select and 39212) FLife Skills Science (select and 39312) All placements will be based on the recommendation of the MS Science department. FEarth Science FSelect and FHonors Biology FSelect and FSpecial Education Science FScience I (select & 39112) FPractical Science (select and 39212) FLife Skills Science (select and 39312) All placements will be based on the recommendation of the MS Science department.

Social Studies FWorld History is not a graduation requirement - it is only a freshman elective which can be used to complete the semester of social studies for graduation and is one or two additional credits for college entrance (see slide #4 & #5).

Course Selections in Social Studies FWorld History to 1350 (first semester class/select 40121) FWorld History since 1350 (second semester class/select 40112) FWorld History Honors * * placement based on the recommendation of MS Social Studies Department. If you select honors and you are not recommended for honors, you will be placed into World History to 1350 and World History since FWorld History to 1350 (first semester class/select 40121) FWorld History since 1350 (second semester class/select 40112) FWorld History Honors * * placement based on the recommendation of MS Social Studies Department. If you select honors and you are not recommended for honors, you will be placed into World History to 1350 and World History since 1350.

Selecting your Physical Education/ Health class FIf your last name is begins with A through last name M, select 1st semester PE (50111) and 2nd semester Health (50110). FIf you last name begins with N through last name Z or you plan to be in Marching Band, select 1st semester Health (50110) and second semester PE (50112). FIf you are placed in special education health*, select and plus one additional semester of PE (50111 or 50112). *placement will be made by your MS PI. FIf your last name is begins with A through last name M, select 1st semester PE (50111) and 2nd semester Health (50110). FIf you last name begins with N through last name Z or you plan to be in Marching Band, select 1st semester Health (50110) and second semester PE (50112). FIf you are placed in special education health*, select and plus one additional semester of PE (50111 or 50112). *placement will be made by your MS PI.

Directions for students registering for Band (60001 & 60002) FRegister for “Band” (60001 & 60002) FStudents who do not want to take Marching Band, must select Band (60001) and notify one of the band directors that you plan to be in Concert Band 1st quarter. (60001 & 60002) FRegister for “Band” (60001 & 60002) FStudents who do not want to take Marching Band, must select Band (60001) and notify one of the band directors that you plan to be in Concert Band 1st quarter.

Now select your Electives FClasses which end in “0” meet either semester FClasses which end in “1” meet first semester FClasses which end in “2” meet first semester FMake sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, foreign language, band, choir, Business Tech, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag, Intro to Art ). Your course planning guide will tell you whether a course meets for a semester or year long. FClasses which end in “0” meet either semester FClasses which end in “1” meet first semester FClasses which end in “2” meet first semester FMake sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, foreign language, band, choir, Business Tech, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag, Intro to Art ). Your course planning guide will tell you whether a course meets for a semester or year long.

Meetings at the Middle School FCounselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class, tomorrow, February 5 to distribute registration materials. FStudents and Parents can begin to enter course requests on February 6. FCounselors will return to the middle school on February 14 to check the computer entries and collect registration sheets. FCounselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class, tomorrow, February 5 to distribute registration materials. FStudents and Parents can begin to enter course requests on February 6. FCounselors will return to the middle school on February 14 to check the computer entries and collect registration sheets.

Recommendation Letters FA mailing will be sent from the Middle School with recommendations for each student in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies on March 7, 2008.

Directions for Completing Registration FStudents will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7. FMake sure you select at least 12 credits entered “under courses requested” FTo begin the process, you will log onto the Family access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame. FStudents will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7. FMake sure you select at least 12 credits entered “under courses requested” FTo begin the process, you will log onto the Family access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.

Directions for Completing Registration continued  1.Go to “ Courses for 2008 – 2009 “ (left side of column)  2.Click “ Update Request ” (Middle of Page) F3.Highlight the course (Follow your Registration Worksheet for choices)  4.Click on “ Add Course ”  5.After all courses have been selected, go to “ selected ” tab to verify choices. F6.Print this page F7.Attach this to your registration sheet, which must be signed by a parent F8.Log out  1.Go to “ Courses for 2008 – 2009 “ (left side of column)  2.Click “ Update Request ” (Middle of Page) F3.Highlight the course (Follow your Registration Worksheet for choices)  4.Click on “ Add Course ”  5.After all courses have been selected, go to “ selected ” tab to verify choices. F6.Print this page F7.Attach this to your registration sheet, which must be signed by a parent F8.Log out

Final Directions FPlease do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them in the third column of the pink registration page. FAttached a copy of your course requests to your pink page (print from your Skyward account ). FPlease do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them in the third column of the pink registration page. FAttached a copy of your course requests to your pink page (print from your Skyward account ).

Signature Page FYour pink registration page must have a student signature and a parent signature.

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