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Transcript of Freshman AssemblyFebruary, 2015. Sophomore Schedule Planner Sophomore Course Offerings Transcript...
Freshman Assembly February, 2015
Sophomore Schedule Planner Sophomore Course Offerings Transcript Commitment to Return to Clark Return this planning packet in its entirety
(you may duplicate for your records).
On-line course request instructions
Handouts
DO NOT DETACH PAPERS!
High School Graduation Requirements
220 credits (earned 9th through 12th grade) Pass Algebra and Geometry
◦ Or, two years of math if you started at a higher level
Pass California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Required Courses listed on next slide plus elective courses
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)
“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…if you have completed Algebra 2 and received an A or B in both semesters of Physics you may request AP Physics
All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher
Honors/AP Courses +1
Your Path To Prize Money
1. Geology of Disasters2. Environmental GIS -- Lexus Eco
Challenge
Teacher Advisor: Ms. Evans-Bye
Take Geology of Disasters in your Sophomore Year.
Take Environmental GIS or Scientific Research in your Junior Year.◦ Environmental GIS: Compete for a chance to
win the Lexus Eco Challenge
Clark Magnet 7 years of experience 14 total wins and over $275,000 in prize money Kelp Huggers recently won $10,000 for their
project in marine debris.
How Do You Get Involved?
Learn to use HAZUS-MH software◦ assess risk and estimate
economic loss for earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds.
Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.
Geology of Disasters
Learn how to organize and present data in maps using ArcMap software and ArcGIS Online.
Participate in a DNA barcoding lab experience ◦ characterize species of organisms
based on a short DNA sequence.◦ Get a scientific publication to your
name
Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.
Scientific Research
Class of 5-10 students
Identify an environmental issue
Conduct research
Raise awareness
Create a local/global impact
Environmental GIS
◦ Find trash◦ Take a picture ◦ Hashtag #litterati◦ Tag @_marinedebris◦ Throw away, recycle, or compost the litter
Kelp Huggers Need Your Help!
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/Honors/Advanced classes will be based on teacher recommendations
Turning in a signed/completed contract does not guarantee placement in an AP class
AP classes are year-long commitments!!!
Honors/AP Courses +1
Part1◦ Complete planning sheet
Part2◦ 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 YELLOW FORM Forms will be picked up in the Health classes
on Thursday and Friday If anything is not filled in or signed, packets
WILL NOT be collected or discussed If packets are not returned, we will pick your
classes for you Sports
Part 1 - Planning Sheet
10th
Q Student Connection Registration
Part 2 – Selecting Electives Online
Link to Q STUDENT Connect:student.gusd.net (no www)
Q RegistrationStep 1A: Log-in
Q RegistrationStep 1B: Log-in
ID: is your 6 digit Student #
Must log in with student password!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year.
Q RegistrationStep 2: “Switch
Track” & “Requests”
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Q RegistrationStep 3: “Add/Edit
Requests”
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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: “Submit”
The right hand column is where your first choice goes…in this case, the 1st choice is Journalism and the 2nd is Ceramics.
Q Registration
Step 7: 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 Health class.
Q RegistrationStep 8: When done adding classes,
click “Sign Out”
Your registration window begins today, February 24th and ends Thursday,
February 27th at midnight.
Semester 1: June 8 – June 23 Semester 2: June 24 – July 10 (July 3 – 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 ◦ 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 US History or Biology
Summer School
Regular Payment$500 for a full year course$250 for a one semester course
For those on Free/Reduced Lunch$400 for a full year course$200 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, Feb. 26th and Friday, Feb. 27th in your Health classes ….come prepared!◦Bring: planning sheet packet (including
transcript), printout of online course request verification form
(Make sure your parents sign all the above mentioned papers…3 parent signature and 3 student signature)
Select classes with your future in mind Q & A
WRAP-UP