Post on 18-Mar-2020
NORTH SOUTH
High School Registration
Graduation Requirements
English (4 credits) Math (4 credits) Science (3 credits) Social Science (3 credits) Physical Education (1 credit) Foreign Language (2 credits) Health (1/2 credit) Visual, Performing or Applied Arts (1 credit) Computers (1/2 credit)
Required Classes
English, Math, Social Studies, Science and Physical Education
There are 7 periods in a day 36 minute lunch (open campus) Mondays are 8:42 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. (44 minute classes)
Tuesdays - Fridays are 8:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. (50 minute classes)
English
101 Freshman English 103 Honors Freshman English
Math
318 Algebra I 310 Algebra I Support (taken concurrently w/ 318) 307 Algebra I College Prep 320 Algebra I CP Support (N) 330 Honors Geometry 335 Honors Algebra II
Math teacher recommendation
Science
407 Earth Science 408 Honors Earth Science 404 Honors Biology (recommended
concurrent enrollment in Honors Geometry) 405 Biology (pilot)
Social Studies
572 World History and Geography 573 Honors World History and Geography
Physical Education
916 Introduction to Team Sports 917 Introduction to Lifetime & Leisure
Activities
Electives
Art Business Education Journalism
Family and Consumer Sciences
World Languages Performing Arts
Technology Education Television Production Tutorial/Academic
Support
Art
700 Art History 701 Art and Design
Business
600 Business Explorations 607 Accounting I 612 Information Processing – Digital Tech I 617 Keyboarding & Information Processing 615 Marketing I 629 Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Family and Consumer Sciences
800 Foods and Pastries 805 Global Foods (prerequisite Foods 800) 801 Fashion Design I 815 Art of Pastry/Dessert Preparation 824 Interior Design 825 Child Development/Parenting 920 Health Education
World Languages
201 French I 203 French II*
* Teacher recommendation required* French I required
211 Italian I 212 Italian II 216 Latin I (South only) 221 German I 231 Spanish I 232 Spanish II*
* Spanish I required* Teacher recommendation required
233 Spanish III** Spanish I and II required* Teacher recommendation required
Performing Arts
752 Concert Band 757 Concert Orchestra 766 Choir – Beginning (Soprano & Alto) 767 Choir – Beginning (Tenor & Bass) 782 Concert Choir (Pilot - South) 772 Music Theory I 776 Music Through Technology I 781 Beginning Piano (South) 786 Aspects of Acting
Technology
852 Small Engine Repair* 861 Engineering Graphics I* 867 Architecture I* 868 Survey of CAD*
*available only at South
Television Production
793 Television Production I 794 Television Production II
Additional Electives
106/113 Journalism/Honors Journalism 123 Creative Writing 001 Beginning Computer Programming
(online) 012 Computer Applications 091 Innovative Technology (iTech) 092 Innovative Design (iDesign)
961/962 Tutorial I & Tutorial II (no credit)
Computer Courses
001 Beginning Computer Programming (online) 012 Computer Applications 091 Innovative Technology (iTech) 612 Info Processing and Digital Tech I 613 Info Processing and Digital Tech II 617 Keyboarding and Information Processing 776 Music Through Technology 794 Television Production II 861 Engineering Graphics I (S) 867 Architecture I (S) 868 Survey of CAD (S)
Support Classes
Freshman AssistAdditional English Class. Based on test scores and teacher
recommendation
Math AssistAdditional Math Class for students enrolled in 318 Algebra I.
Teacher recommendation
Student Center Academic and organizational support
AVIDAcademic and organizational support
New Features
CreditsGraduation Requirements Semester ExamsCumulative Grade Point Averages
High School Program of Studies
Detailed descriptions of each class at www.gpschools.org
Under “District Links” go to “Curriculum” and click on “Program of Studies” which will take you to the 2019-20 High School Program of Studies link.
Timeline
Forms due: On or before Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019Return your Course Selection Form to your Science
Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent.
Monday, February 11th – HS scheduling in computer lab during Science class.
Contact Information
If you or your parents have any questions, please contact your middle school counselor:
Ms. Corinne Kadjan (A – F)432-3914
Dr. Angie Niforos (G – Z)432-3915
High School Counselors
North Jill Davenport (A-C) Jennifer Sherman (D-I) Milissa Pierce (J-Me) Brian White (Mi-Sa) Kimberly Bopp (Sc-Z)
South Eric Burson (A-Co) Nick Bernbeck (Cr-He) Troy Glasser (Hi-McE) Beth Walsh-Sahutske (McG-
Ros) Aja Perales (Rot-Z)
High School Administrators
North Mrs. Kate Murray,
Principal Mr. Geoffrey Young,
Assistant Principal Mrs. Katy Vernier,
Assistant Principal Mrs. Michelle Davis,
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
South Mr. Moussa Hamka,
Principal Mr. Joseph Spryszak,
Assistant Principal Ms. Cindy Parravano,
Assistant Principal Mr. Chris Booth, Athletic
Director
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING 9TH GRADE REGISTRATION PROCESS
Scheduling Materials: Instruction sheet (yellow), Freshman Course Selection Form (pink)
Step I: Choose Required Classes
English101 Freshman English103 Honors Freshman English
Math (Teacher recommendation provided)318 Algebra I 310 Algebra I Support307 Algebra I College Prep330 Honors Geometry335 Honors Algebra II
Science407 Earth Science408 Honors Earth Science404 Honors Biology (recommended concurrent enrollment in H Geometry) 405 Biology (pilot)
Social Studies572 World History and Geography573 Honors World History and Geography
Physical Education916 Introduction to Team Sports917 Introduction to Lifetime and Leisure Activities
Step 2: Choose Elective ClassesThere are 7 class periods in the school day. After selecting the 5 credits for required classes, there are 2 credits left for electives. Carefully select electives based on your interests and capabilities. Please note that there is a 2 credit world language requirement. Refer to the High School Program of Studies online for detailed class descriptions and requirements. The High School Program of Studies is found online at: http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/1 under “Departments” select “Curriculum” and click on “Program of Studies” and that will take you to the High School Program of Studies.
Step 3: Choose AlternatesIt is very important you provide at least 2 alternate classes on the Course Selection Form. Choose wisely!
Step 4: Parent SignaturePlease make sure a parent signs the Course Selection Form.
The Course Selection Form must be turned in to your Science Teacher on or before Thursday, February 7, 2019. Students will be going to the computer lab during Science classes on Monday, February 11th to register for 9th
grade classes.
HS Course Selection Form