Incoming Freshman Course Scheduling Class of 2022

1. Incoming Freshman Course SchedulingClass of 2022 February 13, 2018 Presented by: Linda VanDerLeest, [A-G] (309) 945-0308 lvanderleest@geneseoschools.org Alexandria Hunter, [H-P] (309) 945-0307 ahunter@geneseoschools.org Kathy Buysse, [Q-Z] (309)945-0306, kbuysse@geneseoschools.org

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. • Students will make their final request for courses to build their 2018-19 class schedule Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert. Annotate your course planning guide as we go through this presentation.

3. Freshman Transitioning • Freshman Summer academy • Link Crew Freshman orientation • Link Crew meetings during the school year

4. Let’s get started • Counseling Department Webpage • Resources in the high school • Contact teachers- parents, call or email your child’s teacher first. • Skyward account - watch grades

5. Geneseo High School English - 4 years Math - 3 years Science - 2 years Social Studies - 2 years College English - 4 years Math - 3 years Science - 3 years Social Studies - 3 years Electives - 2 years Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements

6. 4 year course planning Page 5 of the Course Planning Guide provides a chart designed to assist students with their four year course planning.

7. Student Placement • Middle School teachers will use the results of the High School Readiness assessment, 8th grade course performance and teacher recommendations to identify honors placement for a student in: • English • Math/Science • Social Studies (World History is not a freshman class requirement) • Foreign Language (foreign language is NOT a graduation requirement) Case managers will use an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to identify which class students will be placed in for Special Education. If the second number if a 9 on the pink course selection, it is a class that is offered in the special education department.

8. World History Honors • Social Studies is not a freshman graduation requirement. World History Honors, Ancient Civilizations, and Western Civilizations are freshman elective courses. • Students recommended for World History Honors must demonstrate the ability to read, discuss and write critically. • World History Honors: preparatory course for AP US History, which students can take sophomore year. The focus of course is on reading (textbook, historical documents, primary/secondary sources), analysis/annotation skills, and writing skills in which students develop a thesis using historical information to support the argument • The placement letter will read “Your student was recommended for WHH or Ancient Civilizations/Western Civilizations”. Students may not select WHH if they do not qualify. 40121 & 40122 -World History Honors 40111 - Ancient Civilizations 40112 - Western Civilizations (first semester) (second semester)

9. Spanish I • Vocabulary, study skills, and a strong command of English grammar are necessary • The students need to be able to grasp/understand vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure in English • Grade of B or better in 8th grade English • If the student cannot grasp English concepts, it is difficult to understand Spanish concepts (the class will require a connection to be made between English and Spanish) • Foreign Language is not a graduation requirement Spanish I – 80121 & 80122

10. Introductory Spanish • If you do not qualify for Spanish I, a freshman may elect to take Introductory Spanish. • Introductory Spanish would be a modified Spanish 1 class with a slower pace to ensure learning for all levels of students. • Introductory Spanish will be one credit per semester. Student may take the class for 2 semesters. • Introductory Spanish would cover basic grammar and introductory vocabulary. • Students who choose this track could take 1 year of Introductory Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and could take Spanish 3 as their last year. Introductory Spanish - 80011and 80012

11. Recommendation Letters • Geneseo High School mailed a letter indicating all recommended classes in February. • If a parent has concerns about the course recommendation(s), please contact your high school counselor before April 2. • English, Math, Science, Health and PE/Driver Education courses will be entered in Skyward**

12. Selecting Electives • Course terms which are “S12” meet either semester • Course terms which are “S1” meet first semester • Course terms which are “S2” meet second semester • Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course. Year long courses are indicated in bold on page 2 of the Course Planning Guide. (i.e. foreign language, band, choir, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag). Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

13. Course Offerings • Make sure you selected both semesters for year long classes. • Marching Band (60001) and Band (60002) • Symphonic Band (60101) and Band (60002) • Chorus (60121 & 60122) • Introduction to Agriculture (70111 & 70112) • Family & Consumer Science (70171 & 70172) • Spanish I (80121 & 80122) • Introductory Spanish I (80011 & 80012)

14. Study Hallrecommended for all freshmen • You may take one or two semesters of study hall. • First semester study hall (90121). • Second semester study hall (90122). Students may seek additional academic assistance from teachers during study hall. There is no guarantee your study hall will be scheduled during 7th period.

15. 8th grade Calendar • Tuesday, February 13 at Middle School (10-10:47 am) • Tuesday, February 13, Parent/Student Orientation, 7 pm, HS Concert Hall • Friday, February 16, 3:30 pm, Skyward Opens • Monday, February 26, Course Requests* due with parent and student signature • Monday, April 2, Core (English, Math, Science) class recommendation changes completed**. *SELECT Electives CAREFULLY - these course requests represent your final choice and a schedule change will only be made based on conflicts or teacher recommendation

16. Requestingelective courses in Skyward 1st semester 2nd Semester 1. English English 2. Math Math 3. Science Science 4. PE/Dred or Health 5. Elective* Elective* 6. Elective* Elective* 7. Elective* Elective* Choose 3* full year electives (SH is an elective – no credit) or a combination of 6* semester electives.

17. Directions for requestingcourses in SkywardSkyward opens 2/16/18 at 3:30 pm To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page today using either the parent or student access (found on high school tab). • 1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar) • 2. Click “Request courses for 2018-19 high school” (upper right) • 3. Find the elective classes (Study Hall) you want to pick • 4. Highlight each request (follow pink worksheet course selection list) • 5. Click “add course” • 6. After 6 #’s have been added, choose the print icon in upper right corner • 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 26th with a parent signature. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

18. Signature Page Your skyward printout must have parent and student signatures. The print out of your requests and alternate courses must be turned in to the middle school counselors by February 26th . Please do not request “alternates” in online scheduling. Write at least 1 full year class and 1 semester class as “alternates” on the skyward printout page. Do not write down a class you are not prepared to enroll in. SELECT CAREFULLY - your course requests represent your final choice and a schedule change will be made based on conflicts or teacher recommendation • YOUR QUESTIONS??