Incoming Junior Course Scheduling

Class of 2017 January 29, 2015

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.

Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert. Annotate your course planning guide as we go through this presentation.

Graduation Requirements & College Admission Recommendations

• Refer to the blue Course Planning Guide page 1 for Geneseo High School Graduation Requirements & page 4 for college admission recommendations.

• Refer to page 2 (course offerings).• Check the “Graduation Requirements”

tab in your Skyward Access Account.

Making up credit if you failed a required class(es)

• If you failed a first semester class and the make up class is not on the list of courses, select “Make-Up S1 90601”.

• If you failed a second semester class and the make up class is not on the list of courses, select “Make-Up S2 90602”.

• You may select “Make-Up” only once each semester. We will replace the class with the actual class failed before your schedule is built.

• The only courses you can repeat for credit are band, choir, and physical education.

Selecting Electives

• Classes with term “S12” meet either semester• Classes with term “S1” meet first semester• Classes with term “S2” meet second semester• Make sure you select both semesters of a year long

course (i.e. English, math, science, etc.). Your course planning guide indicates whether a course meets for a semester or is a year long course. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

Blended Learning

• Non-traditional, computer based learning outside of the traditional classroom

• Student ownership of learning

• GHS pilot program

• French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography and World Cultures

Blended Learning (cont.)

• High School credit earned, but no GPA impact

• Cost: $175 per course per semester

• Having an open period for blended learning is not required during the traditional school day.

Alternating Year Classes

Odd Year, 2015-16 Even Year, 2016-17AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics

AP Biology AP Physics

Automotive Technology I Cabinetmaking Millwork I

Automotive Technology II Cabinetmaking Millwork II

Ag Business Management

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AP Music Theory I AP Music Theory II(spring semester) (spring semester)

PE Waivers (see instructions on waiver form)

• Participation in Interscholastic Athletics and Activities (Juniors and Seniors only)  including Maplettes, Cheerleaders, Gymnastics, and Swimming. Waivers do not include Managers and Trainers.

• For additional information, students should see their guidance counselor. Students requesting a physical education waiver must apply before the start of the school year. An athlete who does not make a team or fails to try out for a team must contact a high school counselor and immediately return to physical education class by the following school day.  An athlete who quits the team after practice has started will be required to repeat the entire semester of physical education regardless of the waiver status in the following semester.  Students are solely responsible for requesting a schedule change if they are no longer eligible for the PE waiver.  Failure to follow these directions may compromise the student’s graduation status. A physical education waiver may impact a student's grade point average and class rank.

PE Waiver• PE Waiver 1S (50341)• PE Waiver 2S (50342)• Students cannot have 2 study halls in the

same semester.IMPORTANT NOTE!!!

• You will find the required PE Waiver form on the counseling webpage under “Course Planning”. The form must be stapled to your printout of course requests to be eligible.

Early Bird• AP Chemistry Mr. Obrecht• Advanced Wellness** Mr. Johnsen

– Return your EB permission form directly to Mr. Johnsen on or before February 4

• AP US Government Mr. Harrington• Behind the Wheel Mr. Kline• Certified Nursing Assistant Hammond Henry Hospital• Chemistry Mrs. Hirschfelder• COOP Mr. Stahl• Pre-Calculus Mr. Farrell• PE Mr. Hillman• Workplace Experience (SpEd) TBA

IMPORTANT NOTE!!!

• You will find the required early bird form on the counseling webpage under “Course Planning”. Early bird sign up will begin at 7:30 am on Wednesday, February 4 in the main hallway. If you are eligible for early bird and you turn in all the required documents and signatures on February 10, your early bird class will be added to your requests in Skyward.

• Request 7th hour release only if you are enrolled in Early Bird.

Scheduling forms and information found on the

Counseling Webpage– Early bird permission form– PE/Marching Band Waiver form– Course Planning Guide– Power point presentations (www.dist228.org)

• Go to high school website• Left hand tab, open “counseling”• open “High School Course Planning”

Directions for requestingcourses in Skyward

• Students will request courses for next year using their Skyward Access Account.

• Select at least 12 credits under “courses requested”. If you want a study hall, please select it with “courses requested”. If you do not request a study hall, you must have 14 credits under “courses requested”. Students enrolling in classes pds. EB- 7 need a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16.

• To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.

Directions for requestingcourses in Skyward

continuedTo begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page today using

either the parent or student access.• 1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar)• 2. Click “Course for 2015-16” (left side column)• 3. Click “update request” (middle of page)• 4. Highlight each request (follow blue course selection list)• 5. Click “add course”• 6. After all courses have been added, go to “selected” tab to verify choices• 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 10th. Do not

select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

Help with online scheduling• A counselor will be available in the high

school library Friday, February 6th, before and after school, during lunch and 6th or 7th hour study halls.

• You must bring your Skyward user ID and password.

• You must get a permit from your study hall teacher before coming to the library.

• If you do not have a study hall, please come in during lunch or before or after school.

February 10 Due DateYour skyward print out must have a parent and

student signature.The print out of your requests must be turned in

to the guidance office by February 10th.Please do not request your “alternates” in online

scheduling. PLEASE write at least 2 alternates on the skyward print out page.

ATTACH appropriate forms (i.e. PE Waiver)