Junior Assembly January, 2016

Senior Schedule Planner Senior Course Offerings Transcript Commitment to Return to Clark CAASPP/EAP Readiness informationReturn this planning packet in its entirety (you may duplicate for your records).

Handouts that can be found online

On-line course request instructions – Student Portal

Senior Timeline - (www.ClarkMagnet.net) – Counselor Corner

Handouts

DO NOT DETACH PAPERS!

12TH GRADE COURSES OFFERED AT CLARK MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

(Course offerings are subject to change.)

Science   Technology Engineering   Art   Mathematics

Science Technology Applications & Engineering Visual and Digital MathAP Biology 3-4 Systems Computer Assisted Drafting/Design 1-2 Arts Geometry 1-2AP Chemistry 3-4 Intro to Engineering 1-2 Art 1-2 Algebra 2A -2B

AP Physics 1 A-B Computer Programming 1-2 Principles of Engineering 1-2 AP Studio Art* Algebra 2A(H)-2B(H)

AP Physics 2 A-B AP Comp. Programming 3-4 Computer Aided Manufacturing 1-2 Cinematography 1-2 Math Analysis 1-2Publications 1-8* Geology of Disasters (HAZUS) Cinematography 3-4 Math Analysis (H) 1-2Business Technology 1-2 Scientific Research 1-2 Cinematography 5-6 AP Calculus AB 1-2

English Environmental GIS 1-2**** Commercial Multimedia 1-2v AP Calculus BC 1-2

Modern Lit/Comp 1-2 Computer Animation 1-2 AP Statistics 1-2

AP English Lang /Comp 1-2* Language Other Than English Computer Animation 3-4

Creative Writing (Fall) Spanish 3-4 Other Electives Computer Animation 5-6Modern Poetry (Spring) Spanish 5-6 Student Government (ASB)** Design 1-2

AP Spanish Language 1-2 Teaching Occupations 1-2 Design 3-4 Draw/Paint 1-2

Only one may be selected: Photography 1-2

Social Science Clerical Experience 1-2 Photography 3-4

American Government (Sem) Physical Education Lab Assistant 1-2 Photography 5-6

AP American Gov't (Sem.)* Sports*** Teacher's Aide 1-2Economics (sem)

* Teacher Approval/Recommendation Required** Based on election*** Offered at the school of residencev Must have completed Design 1-2 and Design 3-4 Sports Form is required for each semester (Fall/Spring) signed by the coach.****Pre-requisite: Geology of Disasters (HAZUS) or Scientific Research 1-2 ; Biology 1-2; Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry

2016-2017

CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE

1) Please cross out Intro to Engineering, Computer Animation 1-2 and Photo 1-2…these are not available to seniors.

2) Add Peer Leadership to “Other Electives”.

Select Peer Leadership online if you are choosing TA/LabAssistant/Clerical, indicate which type on the paper copy only.

Peer Leadership

English – 4 years (40 credits) Mathematics – 2 years (20 credits)

◦ must pass algebra and geometry◦ Or, two years of math if you started at geometry

or higher in the 9th grade Science – 2 years (20 credits)

◦ must pass one year physical science (physics or chemistry) and 1 year life science (biology)

World History – 1 year (10 credits) U.S. History – 1 year (10 credits)

High School Graduation Requirements

High School Graduation Requirements Government/Economics – 1 semester each

(5 credits each) Fine Arts – 1 year (10 credits) Career Preparation – 1 semester (5 credits) Health/Guidance – 1 semester each

(5 credits each) Physical Education – 2 years (20 credits) Elective Classes (70 credits) 220 credits (earned 9th through 12th grade)

“a” – History/Social Science – 2 years “b” – English – 4 years “c” – Mathematics – 3 years “d” – Laboratory Science – 2 years

◦ 1 year biology AND 1 year either physics or chemistry

“e” – Language other than English – 2 years

“f” – Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year “g” – College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

A Through G Requirements for College

Students are encouraged to take more challenging work at the secondary level

Universities assign extra weight to grades in honors-level courses (for B or higher)

Most AP (Advanced Placement) classes are taken the junior and/or senior year of high school

All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher

Honors/AP Courses +1

AP Contracts will be available upon request in the main office and/or when we pick up your course requests

Some classes require attending an orientation meeting

Placement in AP classes will be based on teacher recommendations and i-ready results

Turning in a signed/completed contract does not guarantee placement in an AP class

AP classes are year-long commitments!!!

Honors/AP Courses +1

Part 1◦ Complete planning sheet

Part 2◦ Selecting/requesting ELECTIVE courses online◦ Powerpoint with instructions available on Clark’s

website.

Registering for Classes

Please fill out completely. DON’T LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK!

◦ Summer School box is for counselors’ use Go over your choices with your parents HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN THE FORM Forms will be picked up in the US History/

AP US History classes on Thursday and Friday If anything is not filled in or not signed,

packets WILL NOT be collected or discussed If packets are not returned, we will pick your

classes for you Sports

Part 1 - Planning Sheet12th

Q Student Connection Registration

Part 2 – Selecting Electives Online

Link to Q STUDENT Connect:student.gusd.net (no www)

Q Registration Step 1A: Log-in

Q Registration Step 1B: Log-in

ID: is your 6 digit Student #

Must log in with student password!

Q RegistrationStep 2: “Switch Track” & “Requests”

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year.

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Q RegistrationStep 3: “Add/Edit Requests”

Peer Leadership = TA/Clerical/Lab AssistantTeaching Occupations (Newcomer)Audit Class/Trans Math = for counselor use only

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Q RegistrationStep 4: “Add Selected Class”, and

click SUBMIT

Continue this process until you have selected BOTH “A” or “1” and “B” or “2” classes.

Please click “Submit” only once, even if you get an error message. Check your schedule an hour later.

Q RegistrationStep 5: “Add Selected Course”Step 6: Select Alternates for electives or for classes that will be taken in summer school

You can select alternate courses incase you do not get your first choice. First select those courses in the Add/Edit Requests mode. In the example to the left, Journalism 1, Journalism 2, Ceramics 1 and Ceramics 2 are already requested. Journalism is the FIRST choice, and Ceramics is the alternate. NOTE: DO NOT request the same alternate for more than one course.

The right hand column is where your first choices go…in this case, the 1st choice is Journalism and the alternate is Ceramics

In the Add/Edit Requests mode, click the alternate course’s drop down menu in the “Alternate For” column, and select your first choice course. Click SUBMIT when done.

Q RegistrationStep 7: “Submit”…click only ONCE!!!!REMEMBER: EVERY AP course must have an alternate choice selected (with the exception of AP Government)

Q RegistrationStep 8: When submitted, you MUST

print “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet”… parent

signature required

Attach “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet” to your planning packet and return to your counselor in your U.S. History class.

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Q RegistrationStep 9: When done adding classes, and after you have printed your schedule, click “Sign Out”

Your registration window begins today, January 26th and ends Thursday,

January 28th at midnight.

Semester 1: June 6 – June 21 Semester 2: June 22 – July 8 (July 4 – Holiday) 5 hours a day; 5 days a week Glendale Unified School District Remedial

Summer School◦ Making up an F grade in a class needed for high

school graduation◦ Making up a D/F grade in Geometry◦ Making up an D/F grade in Algebra 1 (tentative)◦ Remedial classes are offered free of charge

Summer School

Glendale Educational Foundation Summer School

◦ Registration: check online at http://www.gefsummerschool.org◦ Payment by check or money order◦ Enrichment Summer School◦ You may NOT sign up for Government/Econ

Summer School

Regular Payment $570 for a full year course$285 for a one semester course

For those on Free/Reduced Lunch$470 for a full year course$235 for a one semester course

There will be NO refunds for dropping or not completing a course once it has begun.

Take a challenging course schedule and do well.

Take initiative in pursuing your interests and passions

Get involved in school activities Get involved in community service Explore leadership opportunities at school,

home and in the community Strive to do your best in ALL things

How to Stay Competitive for College…

Return dates are this Thursday, Jan 28th and Friday, January 29th in your US History/AP US History classes….come prepared!◦Bring: planning sheet packet (including

transcript), copy of online course request verification form

◦AP letters if applicable (Make sure your parents sign all the above

mentioned papers) Select classes with your future in mind Q & A

WRAP-UP