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Information night and registration process for Walter Johnson High School. Learn about course offerings and the registration process for rising 9th graders. Counselor assignments and important deadlines provided.
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Welcome! Thursday, January 12, 2017 Parent Information Night
WJ Course Registration 2017-2018 Registration Information Night Walter Johnson High School
Registration for Rising 9th Graders Counselors visited feeder middle schools to this past week to distribute registration materials North Bethesda MS- January 10, Tilden MS- January 11 Students received: Course Registration Sheet Instruction Sheet MCPS Course Bulletin
Key Materials to Learn about WJ Course Offerings • Registration Card & • WJHS Online Course Bulletin http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wjhs/coursebook/
A typical 9th grade student takes: 4 core courses : English, Math, History, and Science 3 other courses that will fulfill other graduation requirements : World Language, Music, Art, PE or Technology
Honors & Advanced Placement Classes You should consider registering for an Honors and/or Advanced Placement class if: • You have a strong interest in the class. • You are motivated to succeed. • You have good grades in prerequisite classes.
After Deciding Course Selections…. Students will enter their choices online on the myMCPS Scheduler program
Registration for Rising 9th Graders Feeder middle school students should complete their paper registration card & enter courses online by January 19th. Tilden – turn in registration to your Counselor, Mr. Alessi NB – turn in registration to the Counseling Office or 4th period teacher
Magnet, private school, or moving into the area? • Please contact WJ’s counseling secretary, Ms. Kivela, to set up a future enrollment appointment. • Please access registration materials on the WJ counseling page to preview course selections. When you meet with your counselor, you will finalize your course selections.
Registration for Current WJ students Rising 10th, 11th, & 12th Graders • Registration materials will be distributed via Math classes on Monday, January 23rd. • Students should complete their registration card and enter course selections online by the designated due date. • Students will meet with their counselors via English classes in February to review course selections.
Later in the Spring… Course Verification Sheets will be sent home to all students May 2017. Last date to make any changes to course requests is June 16, 2017.
Finally, please remember… Students (and parents/guardians!) talk with your teachers and counselor about your course choices. They know you and your options best! If you have any questions, ask your middle school counselor or email your WJ counselor.