Registration Presentation

GHS Counselors

• Mrs. Arsine Hovannesian Am-Az,B,C,D,E,F• Ms. Maria Mendez G,H,I,J,K,L• Ms. Jennifer Widaman Aa-Al,M,N,O,P,Q• Ms. Jacqueline Tabor R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z

A-G & Graduation Requirements a-g• 4 years English• 2 years History/Social Science

• World & US• 3 years Math(4 preferred)

• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2• 2 years lab Science(3 years preferred)

• 1 biological/1 physical• 2 years Foreign Language (3 preferred)• 1 year Visual and Performing Art• 1 year College Prep Elective

• Additional year of an academic class

High School Graduation4 years English3 years History/Social Science

(World/US/Econ & Gov)2 years Math

Algebra 1 & Geometry 2 years Science

(1 biological/1 physical)1 year Visual and Performing Art1 semester Health2 years Physical Education1 semester Career Prep (hands-on class)General Electives - 70 credits

Total → 220 credits

Registration Sheets• COLOR Registration Form:• Complete and turn in to GHS Counselor today!

• WHITE Registration Form:• Complete today and take home to your parent/guardian to

discuss and confirm your choices.

Note:If you want to make a change after discussion with your

parent/guardian:

• Make the change online at – student.gusd.net

AND• Mark the change on your white Registration form, and turn it in to

your counselor.

6 REQUIRED COURSES

1. English2. Math3. History4. Science5. PE (Elective if going into 11th/12th)6. Elective

Planning Notes: English• English Options:

• 10th Grade - English 10 or English 10 Honors• 11th Grade - American Lit or AP English Language• 12th Grade - Expository Reading & Writing - Modern Lit - AP English Literature

• To go into Honors/AP you need A’s in regular English, A’s/B’s in Advanced English

• If you are an ELD student, select the next level of ELD • Counselors will confirm your English choice before you

are placed in the class.

ELD STUDENTS!• Your ELD courses earn the following credits:

– ELD 3,4,5 COM = Elective Credits

– ELD 3 WRITING = English 9 Credit

– ELD 4 WRITING = English 10 Credit

– ELD 5 WRITING = English 11 Credit

Planning Notes: Math

• Select your next Math course. Look at your planning sheet to see the progression of math classes.

– Plan on taking math all four years in high school

– Math will prepare you for college, whether you go to a Community College or a four year University

Planning Notes: Social Studies• History Options:• 10th Grade - World History or AP Euro • 11th Grade - US History or AP US History • 12th Grade - Government & Economics - AP Government & Economics - AP Economics & Government

• If you want to take an AP course, you must have A’s/B’s in this year’s English class.

• Counselors will confirm you’ve met the requirements to take an AP course before you are placed in the class.

Planning Notes: Science• Select your science class

– Remember! The requirements for both graduation and college admissions are one year of a Biological Science and one year of a Physical Science.

– Your planning sheet has all available science courses listed.

Academic Elective Options• Foreign Language

– You need 2 years of the same language to meet a-g college requirements

• Visual and Performing Art– One year required to meet a-g college requirements AND

high school graduation requirements!

• Career prep– 1 semester required to meet a high school graduation

requirement

You must choose an alternate for your elective!

Reminders Choosing ClassesDouble-check required classes for your gradeAll students must take 6 classes (only seniors may take 5 if

on track with graduation credits; will be confirmed by counselor)Check GUSD graduation requirements & a-g

requirementsChoose AP classes wisely • You must meet the prerequisites for any advanced course• WARNING! It will not be possible to drop to a lower

level if the work is too difficult or if you change your mind.Remember:

NO CLASS CHANGES NO TEACHER REQUESTS

Summer SchoolJune 6th through July 8th 2016

REMEDIAL• To catch up if behind on

requirements & skills• If you received an F in a

grad requirement class you can make up the class by1. Attending GHS Summer

school for FREE2. Attending GCC Garfield

CampusSee your counselor to discuss

your options

ADVANCEMENT • Offered through Glendale

Educational Foundation ONLY• To get ahead or makeup a D in a

college course• Write a note to your counselor if

you hope to take a Summer School course to advance, but YOU must sign up for the class yourself when forms become available.

• Details coming soon!• Fee Required $570

Reminders: Online Registration • Follow instructions on your handout• Go to: student.gusd.net• Enter your ID number & Q Password)• Select yourself for the grade you’re about to enter!

• For each 1 year class you must enter TWO semesters• ie: Algebra 1 = Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B

• There should be a total of 12 course selections on your final list of classes

Don’t forget to enter SUBMIT after selecting all your classes!

To-Do List• FOR GRADUATION

– Attend summer school, if necessary– Take a Garfield class, if behind on credits

• FOR FUTURE PLANNING– Research careers and colleges; visit college campuses– Job shadow (follow someone for a day in a career of interest to you)– Consider an internship (work for free to get exposure and experience)– Do community Service; GIVE BACK! (visit glendalehigh.com for info)

• FOR COLLEGE PLANNING– Take the PSAT in the Fall of Junior Year– Take ACT &/or SAT in Spring of Junior year AND Fall of Senior year

(required to go to 4 yr universities) www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com– Financial Aid: Complete FAFSA in January of Senior year– Scholarships: Apply for scholarships throughout Senior year

QUESTIONS?

E-mail or visit your GHS Counselor with questions• Mrs. Arsine Hovannesian Am-Az,B,C,D,E,F

– ahovannesian@gusd.net• Ms. Maria Mendez G,H,I,J,K,L

– mmendez@gusd.net• Ms. Jennifer Widaman Aa-Al,M,N,O,P,Q

– jwidaman@gusd.net• Ms. Jacqueline Tabor R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z

– jtabor@gusd.net