1. Incoming Senior Course Scheduling Class of 2016 January 30, 2015

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. Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert. Annotate your course planning guide throughout this presentation.

3. Graduation Requirements & College Admission Recommendations Refer to the blue Course Planning Guide page 1 for Geneseo High School Graduation Requirements & page 4 for college admission Refer to pg 2 (course offerings). Check the “Graduation Requirements” tab in your Skyward Access Account.

4. Making up credit if you failed a required class(es) If you failed a first semester class and the make up class is not on the list of courses, select “Make-Up S1 90601”. If you failed a second semester class and the make up class is not on the list of courses, select “Make-Up S2 90602”. You may select “Make-Up” only once each semester. We will replace the class with the actual class failed before your schedule is built. The only courses you can repeat for credit are band, choir, and physical education.

5. Selecting Electives Classes with terms “S12” meet either semester Classes with terms “S1” meet first semester Classes with terms “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 year long. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

6. Blended Learning Non-traditional, computer based learning outside the traditional classroom. Student ownership of learning GHS pilot program French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography & World Cultures

7. Blended learning (con’t) 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

8. Alternating Year Classes Odd Year, 2015-16Even Year, 2016-17 AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP Biology AP Physics Automotive Technology I Cabinetmaking Millwork I Automotive Technology II Cabinetmaking Millwork II Ag Business Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AP Music Theory I AP Music Theory II(spring semester)

9. 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. For additional information, students should see their guidance counselor. Students requesting a physical education waiver must apply during spring scheduling. 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.

10. PE Waiver PE Waiver 1S (50341) PE Waiver 2S (50342) Students cannot have 2 study halls in the same semester. IMPORTANT NOTE!!! You will find the required PE Waiver form on the counseling webpage under “Course Planning”. The form must be stapled to your printout of course requests to be eligible.

11. Early Bird AP Chemistry Mr. Obrecht Advanced Wellness**Mr. Johnsen –Return your EB permission form directly to Mr. Johnsen on or before February 4 AP US GovernmentMr. Harrington Behind the WheelMr. Kline Certified Nursing AssistantHammond Henry Hospital ChemistryMrs. Hirschfelder COOPMr. Stahl Pre-CalculusMr. Farrell PEMr. Hillman Workplace Experience (SpEd)TBA IMPORTANT NOTE!!! You will find the required early bird form on the counseling webpage under “Course Planning”. Early bird sign up will begin at 7:30 am on Wednesday, February 4 in the main hallway. If you are eligible for early bird and you turn in all the required documents and signatures on February 10, your early bird class will be added to your requests in Skyward. Request 7 th hour release only if you are enrolled in Early Bird.

12. Scheduling forms and other information found on the Counseling Webpage –Early bird permission form –PE/Marching Band Waiver form –COOP application –Course Planning Guide (use CPG to check GPA pre- requisites. i.e. Humanities and Certified Nursing Assistant). –Power point presentations (www.dist228.org) Go to high school website Left hand tab, open “counseling” open “High School Course Planning”

13. Directions for requesting courses in Skyward Students will request courses for next year using their Skyward Access Account. Select at least 12 credits under “courses requested”. If you want a study hall, please select it with “courses requested”. If you do not request a study hall, you must have 14 credits under “courses requested”. Students enrolling in classes pds. EB- 7 need a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16. To 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.

14. Directions for requesting courses in Skyward To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page today using either the parent or student access. 1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar) 2. Click “Course for 2015-16” (left side column) 3. Click “update request” (middle of page) 4. Highlight each request (follow blue course selection list) 5. Click “add course” 6. After all courses have been added, go to “selected” tab to verify choices 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 10 th. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

15. Help with online registration A counselor will be available in the high school library February 6 th before and after school, during lunch, and 6 th or 7 th hour study halls. You must bring your Skyward Access user ID and password You must get a permit from your study hall teacher before coming to the library. If you do not have a study hall, please come in before or after school or during lunch.

16. February 10 th Due Date Your skyward print out must have a parent and student signature. The print out of your requests must be turned in to the guidance office by February 10th. Please do not request your “alternates” in online scheduling. PLEASE write at least 2 alternates on the skyward print out page. ATTACH appropriate forms (i.e. PE Waiver, COOP application) If you are interested in CNA, meet Mrs. Johannsen after this presentation.