Grapevine High School

CLASS OF 2018

Cathy Lamb A-C

Kelly Wallace D - Hn

Gail Madden Ho-Mc

Mary Parsley Md-Sa Mary Newlun Sb-Z

YOUR GHS COUNSELORS

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.

WELCOME!COURSE SELECTION

INFORMATION

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

Visit our website for additional information:

Counseling Webpage

(Look for Counselors)

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)

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.

ONLINE ARENA SCHEDULING PROCESS

• 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!

HINTS FOR COURSE SELECTION

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 ½ hours per class period.

PRE-AP/AP CLASSES

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)

REQUIRED COURSES- ENGLISH

Please mark the English class that you wish to take next year.

0101A & 0101B English I0102A & 0102B PAP English I0130A & 130B Global Studies GT

Please mark the Math class that you wish to take next year. You must have taken Algebra I in 8 th 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)

REQUIRED COURSES - MATH

REQUIRED COURSES - SCIENCE

Please mark the Science class that you wish to take next year.

- 0302A & 0302B Biology I- 0303A & 0303B PAP Biology

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

REQUIRED COURSES – SOCIAL STUDIES

Professional Communications - .5 credits

Health - .5 creditsFine Arts – 1 creditForeign Language – 2 credits (3 for Distinguished Plan)

Technology – 1 creditPhysical Education – 1 credit Electives – 4.0 (3 for Distinguished Plan)

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER LANGUAGESLevels I and II of the same language (State Recommended)

Levels I, II, and III of the same language

( DAP) Any language other than English

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!

• 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”.

ATHLETICS

ArtDance ChoirTheatreBand

FINE ARTS

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

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Professional Communications is a ½ credit requirement.

SPEECH

1 Credit requiredWe have many Tech credits!

See pg. 2 of your Program of Studies for a list of possibleCourses.You may combine 2- 1 semester classes for your 1 full credit or take one of the full year courses.

TECHNICAL CREDITS

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 0 credits and a 0 is factored into your GPA!

Your goal: Credit in every class you take each semester you are in high school.

HOW CREDITS ARE AWARDED

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!!!

6 credits = Sophomore

26 credits to graduate

**You retake only those courses you fail that are required for

graduation.

Major Time Commitment College Recognition Opportunity to build leadership

skills. Socialization School Spirit!

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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

COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AMBASSADOR

PROGRAM

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 offi ce to set up a time with your counselor.

COURSE SELECTION

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.

NEXT STEPS

Students will have two opportunities to request adjustments to their schedules once built through the arena scheduling process.

May 19 – 23August 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

NEXT STEPS

MUSTANGS RULE!

WELCOME TO GHS