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CLASS OF 2018

CLASS OF 2018. Grapevine High School. Your GHS Counselors. Cathy Lamb A-C Kelly Wallace D - Hn Gail Madden Ho- Mc Mary Parsley Md -Sa Mary Newlun Sb -Z. WELCOME! COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION. Program of Studies Book - Available online.

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CLASS OF 2018

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  1. CLASS OF 2018 Grapevine High School

  2. Your GHS Counselors • Cathy Lamb A-C • Kelly Wallace D - Hn • Gail Madden Ho-Mc • Mary Parsley Md-Sa • Mary NewlunSb-Z

  3. WELCOME!COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION • Program of Studies Book - Available online. • Course Selection Sheet- brought by high school counselors on middle school visit day • Skyward Logins – Provided by middle school counselors.

  4. ADDITIONAL HELPFUL RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON THE COUNSELOR’S WEBSITE :INCOMING FRESHMEN AND NEW STUDENT INFORMATION PAGE • Clubs and Organizations • Important Dates • Athletic Options and Contacts • PAP and AP Information

  5. Visit our website for additional information: Counseling Webpage (Look for Counselors)

  6. ONLINE ARENA SCHEDULING PROCESS Step 1: Students request courses (Feb. 3-26) Step 2: Administration builds Master schedule Step 3: Students create schedule through Skyward Student Access during a designated window of time. (May 5-9)

  7. ONLINE ARENA SCHEDULING PROCESS Choose course requests wisely! The courses you request in February determine the classes you may register for in spring. If you choose not to create a schedule. One will be created for you.

  8. HINTS FOR COURSE SELECTION • Choose classes that will challenge you, but not overwhelm you. • Choose classes based on your endorsement and interests NOT what classes your friends are choosing. • Gains in G.P.A and class rank come from a combination of challenging courses AND good grades. • Talk to your teacher for advice!

  9. Pre-AP/AP Classes Pre-Advanced (PAP) courses are designed to prepare students for the entry into Advanced Placement (AP) courses and to meet the unique needs of qualified students. Basic content is the same as the regular course, but instruction allows for more in-depth and accelerated pacing. Preparation time (outside of school) is estimated to be 1- 1 ½hours per class period.

  10. PROGRAM OF STUDIES Please review the many different elective choices available in the POS book. A description of each course is available and can help you make choices about classes that will be of interest to you. The Program of Studies is online. (http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/228)

  11. REQUIRED COURSES- ENGLISH Please mark the English class that you wish to take next year. • 0101A & 0101B English I • 0102A & 0102B PAP English I • 0130A & 130B Global Studies GT

  12. REQUIRED COURSES - MATH Please mark the Math class that you wish to take next year. You must have taken Algebra I in 8th grade to take Geometry. • 0202A & 0202B Algebra I (currently in Pre-Alg) • 0203A & 0203B PAP Algebra I (currently in PAP Pre-Alg) • 0205A & 0205B Geometry (currently in Acc Math/Alg) • 0206A & 0206B PAP Geometry (Currently in Acc Math/Alg)

  13. REQUIRED COURSES - SCIENCE Please mark the Science class that you wish to take next year. • 0302A & 0302B Biology I • 0303A & 0303B PAP Biology

  14. REQUIRED COURSES – SOCIAL STUDIES Please mark the Social Studies class that you wish to take next year. • 0400A & 0400B World Geography • 0401A & 0401B PAP World Geography • 0427A & 0427B AP Human Geography • 0131A & 0131B Global Studies GT

  15. Additional required courses • Professional Communications - .5 credits • Health - .5 credits • Fine Arts – 1 credit • Foreign Language – 2 credits (3 for Distinguished Plan) • Technology – 1 credit • Physical Education – 1 credit • Electives – 4.0 (3 for Distinguished Plan)

  16. Other Languages • Levels I and II of the same language (State Recommended) • Levels I, II, and III of the same language ( DAP) Any language other than English Latin A S L Spanish French

  17. Courses & alternates • Make sure to fill in enough courses to make a full 8 period schedule(16 semesters). • You must enter a total of 5 credits (10 semesters) of alternate courses into Skyward. • The only classes you will have access to register for during arena scheduling are your requested courses and alternates. Choose wisely!

  18. Athletics • High School athletics are very competitive. • Students who are not currently playing a sport either in middle school or on a competitive team should contact the appropriate coach prior to registering for that sport. • Contact information is on the Counseling Website under Upcoming Freshmen tab “Athletic Contacts”.

  19. Fine Arts • Art • Dance • Choir • Theatre • Band

  20. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 Credit Required for Graduation 4 total credits are allowed for graduation purposes. The following substitutes for PE • Marching Band • Drill Team • Cheerleading Athletics may substitute for up to 4 credits of PE. Dance 1 may count as PE or Fine Arts Credit

  21. SPEECH Professional Communications is a ½ credit requirement.

  22. TECHNICAL CREDITS 1 Credit required We have many Tech credits! See pg. 2 of your Program of Studies for a list of possible Courses. You may combine 2- 1 semester classes for your 1 full credit or take one of the full year courses.

  23. How credits are awarded Every class you are in counts!! At the end of the semester, every class with a grade above 70 you receive ½ a credit. Every class with a grade below 70 you receive 0credits and a 0 is factored into your GPA! Your goal: Credit in every class you take each semester you are in high school.

  24. To be promoted: You need a total of 6 credits at the end of your freshman year. Basically, that means passing 6 of your classes first semester and 6 of your classes second semester. Remember that too many absences in any class could cause you to lose credit. You may need to do “seat time” to regain credit. Attendance is important!!!

  25. 6 credits = Sophomore 26 credits to graduate **You retake only those courses you fail that are required for graduation.

  26. Extra-Curricular Activities • Major Time Commitment • College Recognition • Opportunity to build leadership skills. • Socialization • School Spirit!

  27. COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Requirements: • State Recommended plan or above • Three credits in the same language other than English • 70% or higher in every course taken • 100 Hours of Community Service • More Info on line http://www.gcisd-k12.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=3077

  28. Course selection • Students can access the Skyward website from home, the school library, or a public library. • If you would like to use the school computers to register or do not have internet access you can come by the counseling office to set up a time with your counselor.

  29. Next steps • Rising Freshmen will create their schedules in Skyward beginning on May 5 at 7:00 a.m. • The window to create their schedule will be open until May 9 at midnight. • An instructional video will be posted on the school website prior to opening of the arena scheduling windows.

  30. Next steps Students will have two opportunities to request adjustments to their schedules once built through the arena scheduling process. May 19 – 23 August 4 – 8 ONE request per student may be submitted electronically during each window. Counselors will make schedule adjustments based on course and space availability. The schedule created during arena scheduling is subject to change if adjustments are requested. For more information on Online Arena Scheduling please visit: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/arena

  31. Welcome to GHS MUSTANGS RULE!

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