1. Incoming Freshman Course Scheduling Class of 2022
February 13, 2018
Presented by:
Linda VanDerLeest, [A-G] (309)
Alexandria Hunter, [H-P] (309)
Kathy Buysse, [Q-Z] (309) ,

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.
Students will make their final request for courses to build their class schedule
Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert. Annotate your course planning guide as we go through this presentation.
Linda to present this page

3. Freshman Transitioning
Freshman Summer academy
Link Crew Freshman orientation
Link Crew meetings during the school year
Cheryl to present this page

4. Let’s get started Counseling Department Webpage
Resources in the high school
Contact teachers- parents, call or your child’s teacher first.
Skyward account - watch grades
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5. Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements
Geneseo High School
English - 4 years
Math - 3 years
Science - 2 years
Social Studies -
2 years
College
English - 4 years
Math - 3 years
Science - 3 years
Social Studies -
3 years
Electives - 2 years
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6. 4 year course planning
Page 5 of the Course Planning Guide provides a chart designed to assist students with their four year course planning.
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7. Student Placement
Middle School teachers will use the results of the High School Readiness assessment, 8th grade course performance and teacher recommendations to identify honors placement for a student in:
English
Math/Science
Social Studies (World History is not a freshman class requirement)
Foreign Language (foreign language is NOT a graduation requirement)
Case managers will use an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to identify which class students will be placed in for Special Education. If the second number if a 9 on the pink course selection, it is a class that is offered in the special education department.
Cheryl to present this page

8. World History Honors
Social Studies is not a freshman graduation requirement. World History Honors, Ancient Civilizations, and Western Civilizations are freshman elective courses.
Students recommended for World History Honors must demonstrate the ability to read, discuss and write critically.
World History Honors: preparatory course for AP US History, which students can take sophomore year. The focus of course is on reading (textbook, historical documents, primary/secondary sources), analysis/annotation skills, and writing skills in which students develop a thesis using historical information to support the argument
The placement letter will read “Your student was recommended for WHH or Ancient Civilizations/Western Civilizations”. Students may not select WHH if they do not qualify.
40121 & World History Honors
Ancient Civilizations Western Civilizations
(first semester) (second semester)
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9. Spanish I
Vocabulary, study skills, and a strong command of English grammar are necessary
The students need to be able to grasp/understand vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure in English
Grade of B or better in 8th grade English
If the student cannot grasp English concepts, it is difficult to understand Spanish concepts (the class will require a connection to be made between English and Spanish)
Foreign Language is not a graduation requirement
Spanish I – & 80122
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10. Introductory Spanish
If you do not qualify for Spanish I, a freshman may elect to take Introductory Spanish.
Introductory Spanish would be a modified Spanish 1 class with a slower pace to ensure learning for all levels of students.
Introductory Spanish will be one credit per semester. Student may take the class for 2 semesters.
Introductory Spanish would cover basic grammar and introductory vocabulary.
Students who choose this track could take 1 year of Introductory Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and could take Spanish 3 as their last year.
Introductory Spanish and 80012

11. Recommendation Letters
Geneseo High School mailed a letter indicating all recommended classes in February.
If a parent has concerns about the course recommendation(s), please contact your high school counselor before April 2.
English, Math, Science, Health and PE/Driver Education courses will be entered in Skyward**
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12. Selecting Electives Course terms which are “S12” meet either semester
Course terms which are “S1” meet first semester
Course terms which are “S2” meet second semester
Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course. Year long courses are indicated in bold on page 2 of the Course Planning Guide. (i.e. foreign language, band, choir, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag). Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.
Linda V

13. Course Offerings
Make sure you selected both semesters for year long classes.
Marching Band (60001) and Band (60002)
Symphonic Band (60101) and Band (60002)
Chorus (60121 & 60122)
Introduction to Agriculture (70111 & 70112)
Family & Consumer Science (70171 & 70172)
Spanish I (80121 & 80122)
Introductory Spanish I (80011 & 80012)
Linda V

14. Study Hall recommended for all freshmen
You may take one or two semesters of study hall.
First semester study hall (90121).
Second semester study hall (90122).
Students may seek additional academic assistance from teachers during study hall. There is no guarantee your study hall will be scheduled during 7th period.
Linda V

15. 8th grade Calendar Tuesday, February 13 at Middle School (10-10:47 am)
Tuesday, February 13, Parent/Student Orientation, 7 pm, HS Concert Hall
Friday, February 16, 3:30 pm, Skyward Opens
Monday, February 26, Course Requests* due with parent and student signature
Monday, April 2, Core (English, Math, Science) class recommendation changes completed**.
*SELECT Electives CAREFULLY - these course requests represent your final choice and a schedule change will only be made based on conflicts or teacher recommendation
Linda V

16. Requesting elective courses in Skyward
1st semester 2nd Semester
1. English English
2. Math Math
3. Science Science
4. PE/Dred or Health
5. Elective* Elective*
6. Elective* Elective*
7. Elective* Elective*
Choose 3* full year electives (SH is an elective – no credit) or a combination of 6* semester electives.
Patrice will explain

17. Directions for requesting courses in Skyward Skyward opens 2/16/18 at 3:30 pm
To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page today using either the parent or student access (found on high school tab).
1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar)
2. Click “Request courses for high school” (upper right)
3. Find the elective classes (Study Hall) you want to pick
4. Highlight each request (follow pink worksheet course selection list)
5. Click “add course”
6. After 6 #’s have been added, choose the print icon in upper right corner
7. Check list of choices you have made.
8. If correct, select the print icon on the top right side of the page and print. This page must be signed by a parent and student.
9. Logout
10. Please write down 2 (two) alternatives
Return the course request page to the HS Guidance office by February 26th with a parent signature. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.
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18. Signature Page
Your skyward printout must have parent and student signatures.
The print out of your requests and alternate courses must be turned in to the middle school counselors by February 26th .
Please do not request “alternates” in online scheduling. Write at least 1 full year class and 1 semester class as “alternates” on the skyward printout page. Do not write down a class you are not prepared to enroll in.
SELECT CAREFULLY - your course requests represent your final choice and a schedule change will be made based on conflicts or teacher recommendation
YOUR QUESTIONS??
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