1. Incoming Junior Course Scheduling Class of 2019
October 25, 2016

2. Goals Students will know how to use the Course Planning Guide.
Students will know the difference between high school and college requirements.
Students will know where to find help for making next year’s course requests.
Students will know the timeline and method for making course requests.
Annotate your course planning guide throughout this presentation.

3. Graduation Requirements & College Admission Recommendations
Refer to the Course Planning Guide page 1 for Geneseo High School Graduation Requirements.
Refer to page 2 for course offerings.
Refer page 4 for college admission recommendations

4. Required Courses for Junior Year
3rd year of English
3rd year of math
3rd year of PE (replace with another class if you request a waiver)
3 additional classes each semester (Study Hall can be requested each semester but study hall is not for a credit(s))
If you failed a graduation requirement, remember to add that class in your schedule.

5. Selecting Electives Classes with term “S1” meet first semester
Classes with term “S2” meet second semester
Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. English, math, science, etc.). Your course planning guide indicates whether a course meets for a semester or is a year long course. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.
Reminder – Study Hall can replace an elective for one semester or two semesters and must be requested. Students cannot have 2 study halls in the same semester.

6. Blended Learning
Non-traditional, computer based learning outside of the traditional classroom
Student ownership of learning
Request 1st semester and 2nd semester 22002
French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography and World Cultures
High School credit earned, but no GPA impact
Cost: $175 per course per semester
Having an open period for blended learning is not required during the traditional school day.

7. PE Waivers (see instructions on waiver form)
Participation in Interscholastic Athletics and Activities (Juniors and Seniors only)  including Maplettes, Cheerleaders, Gymnastics, and Swimming. Waivers do not include Managers and Trainers.
Participation in Marching Band (grades 10-12)
For additional information, students should see their guidance counselor. Students requesting a physical education waiver must apply before the start of the school year. An athlete who does not make a team or fails to try out for a team must contact a high school counselor and immediately return to physical education class by the following school day.  An athlete who quits the team after practice has started will be required to repeat the entire semester of physical education regardless of the waiver status in the following semester.  Students are solely responsible for requesting a schedule change if they are no longer eligible for the PE waiver.  Failure to follow these directions may compromise the student’s graduation status. A physical education waiver may impact a student's grade point average and class rank.

8. PE Waiver
You will find a copy of the PE waiver on the counseling webpage
Request PE Waiver (50341 for 1st semester, for 2nd semester)
Return your completed PE waiver form to the counseling office on Monday, November 7.
Your form must have a parent and student signature.

9. Scheduling forms and information found on the Counseling Webpage
Early Bird application (sign up begins at 6:45 am on Wednesday, October 26 in the main hallway)
Directions for requesting classes
PE/Marching Band Waiver form
Course Planning Guide (use CPG to check GPA pre-requisites. i.e. Humanities).
Power point presentations (
Go to high school website
Left hand tab, open “counseling”
open “High School Course Planning”

10. Directions for requesting courses in Skyward
To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page using either the parent or student access (found on high school tab).
1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar)
2. Click “Courses for high school” (upper right)
3. Find the classes you want to request using the worksheets you were given
4. “Highlight” each request and click “add course”
5. After 14 requests (can include SH) have been selected, log out
(course requests will automatically be saved)
Skyward opens on November 1 and closes on November 6.

11. Due Dates: Sunday, November 6 & Monday, November 7
Skyward will open on Tuesday, November 1 at 8am. Complete your requests online before midnight on Sunday, November 6
Return appropriate forms (i.e. PE Waiver) to the counseling office Monday, November 7
Confirm your requests with your parent(s) or guardian(s) before you submit!!