1. Course Registration 2014-2015 The mission of the Mount Greylock Regional School District is to prepare all students to achieve their full potential as learners in an ever-changing world.

2. Agenda Anticipated Program of Studies 2014-2015 Anticipated Program of Studies 2014-2015 The Program of Studies can be found online at www.mgrhs.org The Program of Studies can be found online at www.mgrhs.org www.mgrhs.org Course Registration Sheet Course Registration Sheet Calendar for Course Selection Process Calendar for Course Selection Process Parent Roles in the Process Parent Roles in the Process Q & A Q & A

3. Counselor Caseloads GradeMrs. CasalinovaMrs. Maselli Current Grade 8C. Adams- S. KingM. Kocsis- B. Zimmerman Current Grade 9D. Albano- M. HaydenM. Jain- A. Yarter Current Grade 10H. Abriel- B. MagnussonR. Malone- M. Wiseman Current Grade 11X. Alvarez- Z. HarringtonE. Hirsch- A. Whitaker

4. Course Distribution Requirements English Forty (40) credits Social Studies Thirty (30) credits (ten (10) credits must be in United States History) Mathematics Thirty (30) credits (Students must pass Algebra I and Geometry) Science Thirty (30) credits WellnessFifteen (15) credits (12 credits in wellness and 3 credits in health)

5. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English 9 English 10 English 11 Seminars English 12 Seminars Social Studies World History & Geography I World History & Geography II US History Social Studies Elective Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II or Accounting I/II Algebra III/Trig Intro College Math H. Calc./ Stats H. Calc./ Stats Accounting I/II SciencePhysicsChemistryBiology Science Elective WellnessWellness (1 Semester minimum) WellnessHealthWellness Wellness ElectivesLanguageOtherLanguageOther Language LanguageOtherLanguageOther

6. AP Courses Grade 10 European History Grade 11 US History English Language and Composition Grade 11 and/or 12 English Lit. and Comp. Biology Physics 2 Physics C E&M Calculus Statistics European History Spanish Language Latin Chemistry

7. Requirements for College Admission for State System of Massachusetts 16 Required Units Include: 16 Required Units Include: 4 years of English 4 years of English 3 years of college preparatory Mathematics 3 years of college preparatory Mathematics Including: Algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, or calculus 3 years of a Science; 2 of which must be a lab science 3 years of a Science; 2 of which must be a lab science 2 years of Social Studies * 1 year must be US history 2 years of Social Studies * 1 year must be US history Minimum of 2 years of a single Language Minimum of 2 years of a single Language 2 years of college preparatory Elective courses 2 years of college preparatory Elective courses

8. Important Information: ▪ Students take 66 credits or more each year. ▪ Students need 234 credits to graduate. ▪ Students are not individually ranked. ▪ Grade Point Averages are calculated at the end of each year and at the end of first semester senior year.

9. COURSE MAKE-UP (Summer School) Students who have received a mark of “F” in a course which they wish credited toward their diploma may receive credit if they: Repeat the course successfully in the next academic year; Repeat the course successfully in the next academic year;Or Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, receive tutoring in the subject for a total of thirty (30) hours, and pass an examination of the subject at Mt. Greylock; Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, receive tutoring in the subject for a total of thirty (30) hours, and pass an examination of the subject at Mt. Greylock;Or Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, pass an authorized course, which may include PLATO®. Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and Principal, pass an authorized course, which may include PLATO®.Or Repeat the course successfully in a recognized summer school. It is the student’s responsibility to select a summer school course appropriate for the course failed. Repeat the course successfully in a recognized summer school. It is the student’s responsibility to select a summer school course appropriate for the course failed.

10. OPEN ENROLLMENT Students continue to have the right to select which level of coursework they enroll in for the year: Standard Standard College Preparatory College Preparatory Honors Honors Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Students will make an informed decision with input from teachers, parents, and school counselors as to which courses are in his or her best interest to take. Individuals should be aware that it may be difficult to make schedule changes if they are unable to perform at the expected level in which they are enrolled and may need to take measures to ensure that they have the proper support to continue in the most rigorous schedule possible or endure a schedule change mid-year.

11. HONORS /AP COURSES Students selecting honors-level or Advanced Placement courses should have demonstrated above-average skills in the chosen subject area as evidenced by the following performance criteria: English and science courses: final grade of B+ if current course is regular level, and a final grade of B- if course is honors-level. English and science courses: final grade of B+ if current course is regular level, and a final grade of B- if course is honors-level. In addition, it is strongly recommended that students enrolling in ninth grade honors physics earn a B or better in an 8th grade accelerated math course. In addition, it is strongly recommended that students enrolling in ninth grade honors physics earn a B or better in an 8th grade accelerated math course. Students become eligible for honors credit after completing their fifth semester in band, orchestra, or symphonic chorus. Students become eligible for honors credit after completing their fifth semester in band, orchestra, or symphonic chorus.

12. HONORS MATH CRITERIA H.S. math students must earn an 80% in an honors level math course to enter an honors level course in the next school year. H.S. math students must earn an 80% in an honors level math course to enter an honors level course in the next school year. Students who do not earn an 80% in an honors level math course may enter an honors level course in the next school year with their math teacher’s recommendation. Students who do not earn an 80% in an honors level math course may enter an honors level course in the next school year with their math teacher’s recommendation. Honors level math students without either the 80% level of achievement or their math teacher’s recommendation may enter an honors level course by signing a contract that states they will engage in regular tutoring after school. Honors level math students without either the 80% level of achievement or their math teacher’s recommendation may enter an honors level course by signing a contract that states they will engage in regular tutoring after school.

13. English Department Required: English 9/Honors 9 English 9/Honors 9 Elements of English/ English 10/Honors 10 Elements of English/ English 10/Honors 10 Elements of English/English 11 Seminar/Honors Seminar Semester I & II or AP 11 Language & Composition Elements of English/English 11 Seminar/Honors Seminar Semester I & II or AP 11 Language & Composition Elements of English/English 12 Seminar/Honors Seminar Semester I & II or AP 12 Literature Elements of English/English 12 Seminar/Honors Seminar Semester I & II or AP 12 Literature Electives: Introduction to Film Part I* Introduction to Film Part I* Introduction to Film Part II* Introduction to Film Part II* Creative Writing * Creative Writing * The Listening Journey* The Listening Journey*

14. English Seminars Students will select a semester I seminar and a semester II seminar; while we will try to honor each student’s first choice, we cannot guarantee it. Students will select a semester I seminar and a semester II seminar; while we will try to honor each student’s first choice, we cannot guarantee it. Students must declare either a regular or honors designation for each semester at the time of registration. Students must declare either a regular or honors designation for each semester at the time of registration.

15. English 11 Seminar Fall Seminar Advertising, Persuasion and Media Literacy The Graphic Novel J.R.R. Tolkien and the Modern Myth Spring Seminar Baseball’s Life Lessons The Personal Essay Perspectives on Poetry Local Authors

16. English 12 Seminar Fall Seminar Fairy Tales, Myths, and Other Archetypal Stories The Lost Generation- American Writers in Paris The Art of Narrative Non-Fiction: True Crime The Future Spring Seminar Comedy: It’s Not As Funny As You Think Drama as Literature Caribbean Literature

17. Mathematics Department Required: Algebra I/Intro to Algebra Algebra I/Intro to Algebra Geometry/ Intro to Geometry/Honors Geometry Geometry/ Intro to Geometry/Honors Geometry Electives: Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry Algebra III & Trigonometry Algebra III & Trigonometry Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus/Statistics Honors Calculus/Statistics Intro to College Math Intro to College Math AP Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Statistics Accounting I/ Accounting II Accounting I/ Accounting II

18. Science Department Suggested Sequence of Courses: Physics/Honors Physics- grade 9 Physics/Honors Physics- grade 9 (L) Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry- grade 10 (L) Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry- grade 10 (L) Biology/ Honors Biology- grade 11 (L) Biology/ Honors Biology- grade 11Electives: Anatomy and Physiology/Honors Anatomy Physiology Anatomy and Physiology/Honors Anatomy Physiology Environmental Science/Honors Environmental Science Environmental Science/Honors Environmental Science Astronomy*/Honors Astronomy* Astronomy*/Honors Astronomy* Climate Science*/ Honors Climate Science* Climate Science*/ Honors Climate Science* (L) AP Biology (L) AP Biology (L) AP Physics 2/ Physics C E&M (L) AP Physics 2/ Physics C E&M

19. Social Studies Department Required: U.S. History/ AP U.S. History U.S. History/ AP U.S. History Electives: World History & Geography I* World History & Geography I* World History & Geography II* World History & Geography II* Facing History and Ourselves * Facing History and Ourselves * Contemporary Issues* Contemporary Issues* Psychology Psychology AP Modern European History AP Modern European History

20. Electives Business Administration/Computer Technology World Language Wellness */Health* Visual and Performing Arts Additional Electives

21. Course Registration Process Step 1: Check out your 2014-2015 Program of Studies Available online at www.mgrhs.org Available online at www.mgrhs.orgwww.mgrhs.org Or paper copy is available in the Guidance Office Or paper copy is available in the Guidance Office Step 2: Complete the Course Selection Sheet Talk to your parents/guardian/teachers/guidance counselor about your choices Talk to your parents/guardian/teachers/guidance counselor about your choices Collect required signatures Collect required signatures Consider a multi-year plan Consider a multi-year plan Step 3: Complete the Demographic Form

22. Course Registration Calendar Class meetings with the high school guidance counselors begin Tuesday, March 25 th, beginning with current 11 th graders. Class meetings with the high school guidance counselors begin Tuesday, March 25 th, beginning with current 11 th graders. Students will be called to the Guidance Office from their science classes beginning Monday, April 7th. Students will be called to the Guidance Office from their science classes beginning Monday, April 7th. Class Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, March 25th– Grade 11 Wednesday, March 26th– Grade 9 & 10 Friday, March 28 th - Grade 8

23. Course Selection Sheet If you are in grade 11, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, April 1 st at the end of school. If you are in grade 11, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, April 1 st at the end of school. If you are in grades 8-10, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Friday, April 4 th at the end of school. If you are in grades 8-10, your course registration form is due in the Guidance Office on Friday, April 4 th at the end of school.

24. Parent Roles Talk to your student about their options. Talk to your student about their options. Sign the Course Registration Form. Sign the Course Registration Form. Remind your student to submit their Course Registration Form. Remind your student to submit their Course Registration Form. Complete the Demographic Form. Complete the Demographic Form. Make sure your child is in school during registration week. Make sure your child is in school during registration week.

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