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Getting Started…
Know Your CounselorMrs. Peterson (A-D) Ms. Kenady (E-K)Mrs. O’Donnell (L-R) Mrs. Legate (S-Z)
ACT/SAT Test Plan to Take Next Dec. or Feb.
Guidance Announcements College Planning Guide
Page 16 in Coursebook
ENROLLMENT ‘11
Class of 2013
Requirements for Graduation 11 credits are required to be classified as a junior. Circle required classes on the course request
planning form. Specific courses not previously completed should be
circled your course request planning form (ex: PE, FA, etc.).
Remember current sophomores must take ½ credit Technology and ½ credit Speech. See pg. 4
*Summer school applications should be available in March for repeating failed courses or taking enrichment courses, such as Computer Applications or PE.*If available
College Prep Requirements
4 Year Public Colleges 4 Year University
Communication Arts 4 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
Math (Alg. I & Higher) 3 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Foreign Language 2 Credits (Not Required)
Fine Art 1 Credit
Communication Arts4 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
Math (Alg. 1 and Higher) 4 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Foreign Language 2 Credits (Required)
Fine Art 1 Credit
NCAA Division I & II or NAIA Student athletes need to establish
eligibility for college athletics by meeting grade point and coursework requirements.
You should register during your junior school year.
Check with coaches or the Activities Office for additional information.
What Vocational Programs are Available for Juniors? CTC or Summit Technology Academy
Offer several 2 yr. programs Classes are 3 hour blocks of time and earn 3.0 credit per year See your course description book Some college credit or articulated credit may be available Applications still available to those who are interested.
Construction Technology Also a 3 hour block of time available for 2 years.
Work Release-Senior Level Marketing II and Marketing Internship or Business
Technology and Business Technology Supervised Experience
Marketing II students should take Marketing I as a junior. Nail Technology-Senior Level
Options for College Credit Dual Credit
High School and College Credit
Reduced Fee Credit Earned w/ a C or
Better in the Class Eligibility Requirements
-Core Classes 3.0 GPA
-Vocational Classes 2.5 GPA
-EOC or Other Test Requirements
AP Coursework Most Rigorous Coursework Pay Only for the AP Test Typically Credit is Earned
for Scores of 3 or Higher Test Given @ End of the
Year to Determine Credit
Articulated Credit: Credit in escrow. Offered in some vocational classes. 80% or higher and 15 hrs.of completed college work will earn credit.
*Students should check with the college/university they plan to attend to determine what college credit will be accepted. This will vary from school to school for both dual credit and AP coursework.
Courses With Specific Requirements for Enrollment
College/Dual Credit3.0 GPA for Core Classes2.5 GPA for Vocational ClassesSpecific Test Scores May Be Required
AP CoursesTeacher Recommendation
Math CoursesTeacher Recommendation
8th Semester Release All graduation requirements must be completed by
the end of the first semester of the senior year. Apply in the fall of the senior year, applications are
due Nov. 1, 2012. Work Release students are NOT eligible for this
program. A required meeting between parent, student,
principal, and counselor must occur prior to approval.
The principal grants final approval in early December 2012.
Fine Arts & Practical Arts Fine Arts
MusicBandChoirOrchestraMusic AppreciationMusic Theory
Speech & DramaIntro to TheatreForensicsTheatre StudyAdvanced Theatre
StudyArt
Design FundamentalsArt HistoryAll Art Classes
Practical Arts
Business & Technology ClassesExamples Include:
MarketingAccountingComputer Classes
Family & Consumer SciencesExamples Include:
Intro to Culinary ArtsClothing I & IIChild DevelopmentFamily Relations
Industrial/Technical EducationExamples Include:
Woodworking I/IIGeneral MetalsSmall Engine RepairConstruction Technology
Speech, Technology, and PE Speech Courses
CommunicationsDebateForensicsIntroduction to
Theatre
Technology CoursesIntro. to EngineeringPrinciples of Engin.Computer ClassesBusiness TechnologyVideo TechnologyBeg. C++ Program.AP Computer ScienceMarketing IComputer
Composition
PE Courses-Any dress out PE course will meet the requirement.
Completion of the Course Request Planning Form
CIRCLE required courses first (refer to your completed worksheet)
Make sure that you have 7 credits (7 yearlong classes or other classes to total 7 credits) unless you are taking AM CTC or Summit Technology or Work Release
List both year long and semester alternates (CHANGES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE LATER IN THE SPRING)
Do not enroll in study halls or aides or Leadership class Parent signature is required Case Manager’s signature is required if you have one NOW YOU ARE READY FOR ON-LINE
REGISTRATION!
Steps 1, 2 & 3
1. Go to https://pschool.bssd.net/public
2. Your User Name will be your student number + BSS (not case sensitive). So, if your student # is 100, you would type 100BSS.
3. Your Password will be your birth date separated by slashes. Ex: 8/1/1994
Step 4 Once logged in, you will click on the Class
Registration icon.
Step 5• Verify that your request screen is for the grade you should be in
next year. (Reminder: this is based on the number of credits you have earned.)
6. Quick screen explanations
The pencil edits your course requests.
Before selecting classes, the red exclamation point tells you that you must take a required class. If a red exclamation point appears after you have selected courses, it is because there is a problem with the request.
Before selecting classes, the green check mark represents classes you can take that are not required. After you have selected classes, it shows a green checkmark if everything is alright with the class selection.
Step 7 The screen below is what you see when you click on
the pencil. The Prerequisite Note is to help you determine
whether or not you are eligible to take a class.
Step 8 Please make sure to scroll to the bottom of the screen,
because there could be more choices. The screenshot below shows that this section has two pages of choices.
Steps 9, 10 & 119. You will need to select 7 credits and 5 alternative classes.
10. Once you have all hours and alternative classes selected (must be green checkmarks all the way down the right side), you can press submit at the bottom of the screen.
11. If you do not choose 7 credits and 5 alternates, a “Request Submission Failed” box will appear. Click on the red dot in the top left corner of the box to return to the original screen.
Step 12 & 13
12. When you choose 7 credits and 5 alternates and click submit, it pulls up a 2011-2012 Course Requests screen with your classes noted. These are the actual courses that you will be enrolled in.
13. Select Print. Parent and student signatures are required before returning to school.
Things to Consider…… Use the completed worksheet and Career
Path plan to help you make decisions Use the course book to make sure that you
have met pre-requisites Use the course book to make sure that you
are meeting college admission requirements if you are college-bound
Challenge yourself with AP courses or advanced courses
Learn a skill…..take vocational courses
Final Notes….
On-line course registration must be completed by:
Friday, Feb. 4th
Completed course request planning forms are due to your World History/AP European History teacher on:
Monday, Feb. 14th