1. Incoming Freshman Course Scheduling Class of 2019 February 4, 2015 Linda Van Der Leest, [A-F] (309)945-0308 lvanderleest@dist228.orglvanderleest@dist228.org Cheryl Ewert, [G-O] (309) 945-0307 cewert@dist228.orgcewert@dist228.org Patrice Johannsen, [P-Z] (309) 945-0306 pjohannsen@dist228.orgpjohannsen@dist228.org February 4, 2015 Linda Van Der Leest, [A-F] (309)945-0308 lvanderleest@dist228.orglvanderleest@dist228.org Cheryl Ewert, [G-O] (309) 945-0307 cewert@dist228.orgcewert@dist228.org Patrice Johannsen, [P-Z] (309) 945-0306 pjohannsen@dist228.orgpjohannsen@dist228.org

2. 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 throughout this presentation.  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 throughout this presentation.

3. Freshman Transitioning  Freshman Summer academy  Link Crew Freshman orientation  Link Crew meetings during the school year  If your student has a study hall,  Strategies for Academic Success  Social Growth Presentations  Career Exploration  Freshman Summer academy  Link Crew Freshman orientation  Link Crew meetings during the school year  If your student has a study hall,  Strategies for Academic Success  Social Growth Presentations  Career Exploration

4. Let’s get started  Counseling Department Webpage  Resources in the high school  Contact teachers- parents, call or email your child’s teacher first.  Skyward account - watch grades  Handout – “What Counselors Want You To Know”  Counseling Department Webpage  Resources in the high school  Contact teachers- parents, call or email your child’s teacher first.  Skyward account - watch grades  Handout – “What Counselors Want You To Know”

5. Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements  Geneseo High School  English - 4 years  Math - 3 years  Science - 2 years  Social Studies - 2 years  Geneseo High School  English - 4 years  Math - 3 years  Science - 2 years  Social Studies - 2 years  College  English - 4 years  Math - 3 years  Science - 3 years  Social Studies - 3 years  Electives - 2 years

6. 4 year course planning Page 5 of the blue Course Planning Guide provides a chart designed to assist students with their four year course planning.

7. Student Placement  Middle School teachers will use a standards based rubric to identify honors placement for student in:  English  Math/Science  Social Studies  Foreign Language Case managers will use an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to identify which class students will be placed in for Special Education. If the second number if a 9 on the pink course selection, it is a class that is offered in the special education department.  Middle School teachers will use a standards based rubric to identify honors placement for student in:  English  Math/Science  Social Studies  Foreign Language Case managers will use an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to identify which class students will be placed in for Special Education. If the second number if a 9 on the pink course selection, it is a class that is offered in the special education department.

8. Rubric for Literature I Enriched  Students recommended for Literature I Enriched must:  Be active, critical readers and be able to clearly articulate their ideas in speaking and writing.  Be able to type with accuracy and speed.  Be able to write an entrance essay to be scored by GHS English teachers. The Literature I Enriched course is designed to prepare students for the following track: Literature II Enriched, AP Language & AP Literature  Students recommended for Literature I Enriched must:  Be active, critical readers and be able to clearly articulate their ideas in speaking and writing.  Be able to type with accuracy and speed.  Be able to write an entrance essay to be scored by GHS English teachers. The Literature I Enriched course is designed to prepare students for the following track: Literature II Enriched, AP Language & AP Literature

9. Rubric for Geometry  Students recommended for Geometry must:  Have the knowledge of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions.  Be able to think deeply, communicate well, and solve challenging problems that require some extended chain of reasoning.  Take responsibility for their learning.  Geometry emphasizes an abstract, formal approach to the study of Geometry  Students recommended for Geometry must:  Have the knowledge of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions.  Be able to think deeply, communicate well, and solve challenging problems that require some extended chain of reasoning.  Take responsibility for their learning.  Geometry emphasizes an abstract, formal approach to the study of Geometry

10. Rubric for Biology Advanced Studies  Students recommended for Biology Advanced Studies must:  Be able to take accurate, consistent, reliable measurements.  Be able to develop a conclusion based on data referencing the data to support their idea.  Be able to develop a hypothesis including the independent and dependent variable with a clear result predicted. Advanced Studies Biology is a comprehensive study of Biology. Biology is designed to provide information about fundamental concepts of life and life processes. The ideal math pairing would be Geometry. Contact your high school counselor if you prefer your son/daughter is placed in Biology.  Students recommended for Biology Advanced Studies must:  Be able to take accurate, consistent, reliable measurements.  Be able to develop a conclusion based on data referencing the data to support their idea.  Be able to develop a hypothesis including the independent and dependent variable with a clear result predicted. Advanced Studies Biology is a comprehensive study of Biology. Biology is designed to provide information about fundamental concepts of life and life processes. The ideal math pairing would be Geometry. Contact your high school counselor if you prefer your son/daughter is placed in Biology.

11. Math & Science Pairings  Ideally Algebra I would be paired with Earth Science  Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology (sophomore year Algebra II is paired with Chemistry)  Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology Advanced Studies (sophomore year Algebra II is paired with Chemistry Advanced Studies)  Ideally Algebra I would be paired with Earth Science  Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology (sophomore year Algebra II is paired with Chemistry)  Ideally Geometry would be paired with Biology Advanced Studies (sophomore year Algebra II is paired with Chemistry Advanced Studies)

12. Rubric for World History Enriched  Students recommended for World History Enriched must demonstrate be able to read, discuss and write critically.  Honors World History: preparatory course for AP US History, which students can take sophomore year. The focus of course is on reading (textbook, historical documents, primary/secondary sources), analysis/annotation skills, and writing skills in which students develop a thesis using historical information to support the argument 40121 & 40122 -World History Enriched 40111 - Ancient Civilizations 40112 - Western Civilizations (first semester)(second semester)  Students recommended for World History Enriched must demonstrate be able to read, discuss and write critically.  Honors World History: preparatory course for AP US History, which students can take sophomore year. The focus of course is on reading (textbook, historical documents, primary/secondary sources), analysis/annotation skills, and writing skills in which students develop a thesis using historical information to support the argument 40121 & 40122 -World History Enriched 40111 - Ancient Civilizations 40112 - Western Civilizations (first semester)(second semester)

13. Rubric for Spanish I  Vocabulary study skills and a strong command of English grammar are necessary  The student needs to be able to grasp/understand vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure in English  If the student cannot grasp English concepts, it is difficult to understand Spanish concepts (the class will require a connection to be made between English and Spanish)  Vocabulary study skills and a strong command of English grammar are necessary  The student needs to be able to grasp/understand vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure in English  If the student cannot grasp English concepts, it is difficult to understand Spanish concepts (the class will require a connection to be made between English and Spanish)

14. Recommendation Letters  Middle School teachers will contact each parent via email with a recommendation for Math, English, Science and Social Studies.  Geneseo High School will mail a letter indicating all selected classes in early March.  If a parent has concerns about the course recommendation(s), please contact Mr. Utsinger or your child’s high school counselor before March 19.  Middle School teachers will contact each parent via email with a recommendation for Math, English, Science and Social Studies.  Geneseo High School will mail a letter indicating all selected classes in early March.  If a parent has concerns about the course recommendation(s), please contact Mr. Utsinger or your child’s high school counselor before March 19.

15. Selecting Electives  Course terms which are “S12” meet either semester  Course terms which are “S1” meet first semester  Course terms which are “S2” meet second semester  Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course. Year long courses are indicated in bold on page 2 of the Course Planning Guide. (i.e. foreign language, band, choir, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag). Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.  Course terms which are “S12” meet either semester  Course terms which are “S1” meet first semester  Course terms which are “S2” meet second semester  Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course. Year long courses are indicated in bold on page 2 of the Course Planning Guide. (i.e. foreign language, band, choir, Family and Consumer Science, Intro to Ag). Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

16. Selecting PE, Health, Driver Education All students select: DR ED/PHY ED50231 and Health50110 If you have completed driver education independently, please write that on your print out of course requests. All students select: DR ED/PHY ED50231 and Health50110 If you have completed driver education independently, please write that on your print out of course requests.

17. Blended Learning  Non-traditional, computer based learning outside the traditional classroom  Student ownership of learning  GHS pilot program  French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography & World Cultures  Non-traditional, computer based learning outside the traditional classroom  Student ownership of learning  GHS pilot program  French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography & World Cultures

18. 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.  Contact your child’s HS Counselor if you have questions about blended learning  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.  Contact your child’s HS Counselor if you have questions about blended learning

19. Alternating Year Classes Odd Year, 2015-16Even Year, 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP Biology AP Physics Automotive Technology I Cabinetmaking Millwork I Automotive Technology II Cabinetmaking Millwork II Ag Business Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AP Music Theory I AP Music Theory II(spring semester) Odd Year, 2015-16Even Year, 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP Biology AP Physics Automotive Technology I Cabinetmaking Millwork I Automotive Technology II Cabinetmaking Millwork II Ag Business Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AP Music Theory I AP Music Theory II(spring semester)

20. Course Offerings  Make sure you selected both semesters for year long classes.  Marching Band (60001) and Band (60002)  Symphonic Band (60101) and Band (60002)  Chorus (60121 & 60122)  Introduction to Agriculture (70111 & 70112)  Family & Consumer Science (70171 & 70172)  Spanish I (80121 & 80122)  Make sure you selected both semesters for year long classes.  Marching Band (60001) and Band (60002)  Symphonic Band (60101) and Band (60002)  Chorus (60121 & 60122)  Introduction to Agriculture (70111 & 70112)  Family & Consumer Science (70171 & 70172)  Spanish I (80121 & 80122)

21. Study Hall recommended for all freshmen  You may take one or two semesters of study hall.  First semester study hall (90121).  Second semester study hall (90122). Students may seek additional academic assistance from teachers during study hall. There is no guarantee your study hall will be scheduled during 7 th period.  You may take one or two semesters of study hall.  First semester study hall (90121).  Second semester study hall (90122). Students may seek additional academic assistance from teachers during study hall. There is no guarantee your study hall will be scheduled during 7 th period.

22. Meetings at the Middle School  Counselors met with the entire 8th grade class today to distribute a course planning guide and list of course offerings.  Students and parents can begin to enter course requests in their Skyward Account today.  Students will need to bring their printout of course requests with them to school on February 10th. Students who fail to return their requests on February 10th, will not be able to attend the spring dance at the MS.  Counselors met with the entire 8th grade class today to distribute a course planning guide and list of course offerings.  Students and parents can begin to enter course requests in their Skyward Account today.  Students will need to bring their printout of course requests with them to school on February 10th. Students who fail to return their requests on February 10th, will not be able to attend the spring dance at the MS.

23. Directions for requesting elective courses in Skyward (electives only)  Select at least 8 numbers entered under “courses requested”. If you have only 6 credits, you must select a first and a second semester study hall. If you have 7 credits, you need only select a first OR a second semester of study hall. If you have requested 8 credits, you cannot request a study hall.  To begin the process, you will log on to the Family Access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.  Select at least 8 numbers entered under “courses requested”. If you have only 6 credits, you must select a first and a second semester study hall. If you have 7 credits, you need only select a first OR a second semester of study hall. If you have requested 8 credits, you cannot request a study hall.  To begin the process, you will log on to the Family Access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.

24. Directions for requesting courses in Skyward continued To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page today using either the parent or student access (found on high school tab).  1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar)  2. Click “Courses for 2015-16 high school” (upper right)  3. Find the classes you want to pick  4. Highlight each request (follow pink worksheet course selection list)  5. Click “add course”  6. After 8 #’s have been added, choose the print icon in upper right corner  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 10 th. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission. To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page today using either the parent or student access (found on high school tab).  1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar)  2. Click “Courses for 2015-16 high school” (upper right)  3. Find the classes you want to pick  4. Highlight each request (follow pink worksheet course selection list)  5. Click “add course”  6. After 8 #’s have been added, choose the print icon in upper right corner  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 10 th. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number without teacher permission.

25. Signature Page Your skyward printout must have parent and student signatures. The print out of your requests must be turned in to the middle school counselors by February 10 th. Please do not request “alternates” in online scheduling. Write at least 1 full year class and 1 semester class as “alternates” on the skyward printout page. Do not write down a class you are not prepared to enroll in.  YOUR QUESTIONS?? Your skyward printout must have parent and student signatures. The print out of your requests must be turned in to the middle school counselors by February 10 th. Please do not request “alternates” in online scheduling. Write at least 1 full year class and 1 semester class as “alternates” on the skyward printout page. Do not write down a class you are not prepared to enroll in.  YOUR QUESTIONS??