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Incoming Freshman Registration
Incoming Freshman Registration
February 4, 20087 pm
February 4, 20087 pm
IntroductionsIntroductions
Kim Greenwood 945-0514 [email protected]
Linda Van Der Leest (A-F) 945-0308 [email protected]
Cheryl Ewert (G-O) 945-0307 [email protected]
Patrice Johannsen (P-Z) 945-0306 [email protected]
Kim Greenwood 945-0514 [email protected]
Linda Van Der Leest (A-F) 945-0308 [email protected]
Cheryl Ewert (G-O) 945-0307 [email protected]
Patrice Johannsen (P-Z) 945-0306 [email protected]
Let’s get startedLet’s get started
Cover Page discussionActivity InformationCounseling Department
WebpageLink Crew Information
Cover Page discussionActivity InformationCounseling Department
WebpageLink Crew Information
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
4 years of English3 years of Math2 years of Science1 year of US History1 semester of Government1 semester of Social Studies
Elective1 semester of Consumer
Education
4 years of English3 years of Math2 years of Science1 year of US History1 semester of Government1 semester of Social Studies
Elective1 semester of Consumer
Education
Graduation Requirements
(continued)
Graduation Requirements
(continued)
2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education
1 semester of Health7 semesters of Physical
Education42 total credits (10 credits of
elective)
2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education
1 semester of Health7 semesters of Physical
Education42 total credits (10 credits of
elective)
College Readiness Requirements
College Readiness Requirements
4 years of English3 years of Mathematics3 years of a Lab Science3 years of Social Studies2 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.
4 years of English3 years of Mathematics3 years of a Lab Science3 years of Social Studies2 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
Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements
GHS English
4 years Math
3 years Science
2 years Social Studies
2 years Elective
1 year
GHS English
4 years Math
3 years Science
2 years Social Studies
2 years Elective
1 year
College English
4 years Math
3 years Science
3 years Social Studies
3 years Elective
2 years
College English
4 years Math
3 years Science
3 years Social Studies
3 years Elective
2 years
Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks
Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks
English18 EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15
Math 22 EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19
Reading21 EXPLORE 15 PLAN 17
Science Reasoning 24 EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21
English18 EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15
Math 22 EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19
Reading21 EXPLORE 15 PLAN 17
Science Reasoning 24 EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21
Registration MaterialsRegistration Materials
Course Planning Guide Use to select classes Use for class prerequisites $2 to replace (online also)
Registration Packet Pink page with the list of courses Must enter your classes on line in your
Skyward account. $1 for a replacement
Course Planning Guide Use to select classes Use for class prerequisites $2 to replace (online also)
Registration Packet Pink page with the list of courses Must enter your classes on line in your
Skyward account. $1 for a replacement
Due DatesDue 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
Selecting your English Class
English 9 Composition and Literature Select 10111 & 10112
English 9 Honors * Composition and Literature Select 10121 and 10122
Special Education English * Select 19111 and 19112 for English I Select 19121 and 19122 for Life Skills English
*= placement subject to change based on the recommendations of the MS English Department
English 9 Composition and Literature Select 10111 & 10112
English 9 Honors * Composition and Literature Select 10121 and 10122
Special Education English * Select 19111 and 19112 for English I Select 19121 and 19122 for Life Skills English
*= placement subject to change based on the recommendations of the MS English Department
Selecting your Math Class
Selecting your Math Class
Pre-Algebra Select Alg I (20151 &
20152) or IA (20131 & 20132)
Algebra I Select Geometry
(20211 & 20212)
Your math placement is subject to change based on MS recommendations
Pre-Algebra Select Alg I (20151 &
20152) or IA (20131 & 20132)
Algebra I Select Geometry
(20211 & 20212)
Your math placement is subject to change based on MS recommendations
Special Education Math Math I - select 29111
and 29112 Math II -select 29211
and 29212 Practical Algebra -
select 29311 and 19312
Life Skills Math - select 29121 and 29122
Your MS PI will assist you in selecting the correct class
Special Education Math Math I - select 29111
and 29112 Math II -select 29211
and 29212 Practical Algebra -
select 29311 and 19312
Life Skills Math - select 29121 and 29122
Your MS PI will assist you in selecting the correct class
Selecting yourScience Class
Selecting yourScience Class
Earth ScienceSelect 30111 and 30112
Honors BiologySelect 30121 and 30122
Special Education ScienceScience I (select 39111 & 39112)Practical Science (select 39211 and 39212)
Life Skills Science (select 39311 and 39312)
All placements will be based on the recommendation of the MS Science department.
Earth ScienceSelect 30111 and 30112
Honors BiologySelect 30121 and 30122
Special Education ScienceScience I (select 39111 & 39112)Practical Science (select 39211 and 39212)
Life Skills Science (select 39311 and 39312)
All placements will be based on the recommendation of the MS Science department.
Social StudiesSocial Studies
World 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).
World 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 Selectionsin Social Studies
Course Selectionsin Social Studies
World History to 1350 (first semester class/select 40121)
World History since 1350 (second semester class/select 40112)
World 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.
World History to 1350 (first semester class/select 40121)
World History since 1350 (second semester class/select 40112)
World 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 yourPhysical Education/
Health class
Selecting yourPhysical Education/
Health class If your last name is begins with A through last
name M, select 1st semester PE (50111) and 2nd semester Health (50110).
If 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).
If you are placed in special education health*, select 59111 and 59112 plus one additional semester of PE (50111 or 50112).
*placement will be made by your MS PI.
If your last name is begins with A through last name M, select 1st semester PE (50111) and 2nd semester Health (50110).
If 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).
If you are placed in special education health*, select 59111 and 59112 plus one additional semester of PE (50111 or 50112).
*placement will be made by your MS PI.
Directions for students registering for Band
Directions for students registering for Band
Register for “Band” (60001 & 60002)(60001 & 60002)
Students 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.
Register for “Band” (60001 & 60002)(60001 & 60002)
Students 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 yourElectives
Now select yourElectives
Classes which end in “0” meet either semester
Classes which end in “1” meet first semester
Classes which end in “2” meet first semester
Make 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.
Classes which end in “0” meet either semester
Classes which end in “1” meet first semester
Classes which end in “2” meet first semester
Make 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 theMiddle School
Meetings at theMiddle School
Counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class, tomorrow, February 5 to distribute registration materials.
Students and Parents can begin to enter course requests on February 6.
Counselors will return to the middle school on February 14 to check the computer entries and collect registration sheets.
Counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class, tomorrow, February 5 to distribute registration materials.
Students and Parents can begin to enter course requests on February 6.
Counselors will return to the middle school on February 14 to check the computer entries and collect registration sheets.
Recommendation Letters
Recommendation Letters
A mailing will be sent from the Middle School with recommendations for each student in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies on March 7, 2008.
A 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
Directions for Completing Registration
Students will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7.
Make sure you select at least 12 credits entered “under courses requested”
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.
Students will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7.
Make sure you select at least 12 credits entered “under courses requested”
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.
Directions for Completing Registration
continued
Directions for Completing Registration
continued1. Go to “Courses for 2008 –
2009 “ (left side of column)2. Click “Update Request”
(Middle of Page)3. 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.6. Print this page7. Attach this to your registration
sheet, which must be signed by a parent8. Log out
1. Go to “Courses for 2008 – 2009 “ (left side of column)
2. Click “Update Request” (Middle of Page)
3. 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.6. Print this page7. Attach this to your registration
sheet, which must be signed by a parent8. Log out
Final DirectionsFinal Directions
Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them in the third column of the pink registration page.
Attached a copy of your course requests to your pink page (print from
your Skyward account).
Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them in the third column of the pink registration page.
Attached a copy of your course requests to your pink page (print from
your Skyward account).
Signature PageSignature Page
Your pink registration page must have a student signature and a parent signature.
Your pink registration page must have a student signature and a parent signature.
Your questions?Your questions?
