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Germantown High School Student Services Pre-Registration Presentation Counselors: Shannon Cox A-G Taylor Walden H-N Rebecca Cobb O-Z Germantown High School

English Math (4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units) English I Algebra I English II Geometry English III Algebra II English IVOne other math GHS Graduation Requirements

Science History (4 Carnegie units) Biology I.5 MS Studies One Physical Science.5 World Geo. Two other full credits World History US History.5 US Government.5 Economics GHS Graduation Requirements

Health Computer (.5 Carnegie units) (1 Carnegie unit) Comprehensive,.5 - Keyboarding Contemporary or.5 – Computer Individual Health Application OR 1 – STEM Physical Education (.5 Carnegie units) GHS Graduation Requirements

Fine Arts Electives (1 Carnegie unit) (5 Carnegie units) Band Any 5 credits of Art your choice Theatre Choral Music GHS Graduation Requirements

All students must pass Subject Area Tests in: * US History * English II * Biology I * Algebra I State Mandated Exit Exams

Any student who meets the graduation requirements for high school graduation is automatically eligible for entrance into a 2-year or community college. *The ACT test is the only additional requirement for admission. Mississippi Community College Admissions

There are 8 major Universities in Mississippi:  Alcorn State University  Delta State University  Jackson State University  Mississippi State University  Mississippi Valley State University  Mississippi University for Women  University of Mississippi  University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi University Admissions Requirements

English Math (4 Carnegie Units) English I Algebra I English II Geometry English III Algebra II English IV One math above Algebra II Mississippi University Admissions Recommendations

Science History (4 Carnegie Units) Biology Ms Studies/World Geo Chemistry World History (recommended) US History 2 other sciences Gov/Econ Health/PE: ½ unit of each Fine Arts: 1 unitComputer: 1 unit Mississippi University Admissions Recommendations

Required Elective: (2 Carnegie Units) 1st unit must be either: Foreign Language OR Advanced World Geography 2 nd unit must be one of the following: 2 nd year language Advanced World Geography 5 th math 5 th science Mississippi University Admissions Requirements

In order to be classified as a Senior, you must have: * completed English I, II and III * completed 3 maths * completed 13 additional units for a minimum of 18 units total I want to be a SENIOR!

Please do not rely on Summer School to become a Senior! Did you know that you must have at least a 55 in the class you fail in order to even attend Summer School? Anything lower, Summer School is not even an option! IMPORTANT!

Example of Class Offerings:

Watch the Pre-Requisites!

Course Description Book If you see a course and you want to learn more about it’s content, simply go to: in the “Counselor” drop down, click on “Courses Descriptions”

English recommendations Regular English III now = Regular English IV or Early College next year Accelerated English III now = Accelerated English IV, Early College, or AP English IV (depending on your teacher’s recommendation) AP English III now = you are highly encouraged to consider only AP English IV (pending teacher rec)

Early College Early College is college classes taken on the campus of GHS Please refer to the handout and take note of eligibility requirements for each class Please do NOT sign up for Early College classes unless you currently have the appropriate ACT score

Choice Sheet!

NEW Math Options Geometry Algebra IITrig/PreCal Algebra II SREB Math Early College Algebra III Calculus Early College AP Calculus AP Stats Make sure you take a math your senior year!!

Please pay close attention to the math handout for course information and eligibility requirements. NEW Math Options

Algebra II recommendations If you are in Algebra II now with a 74 or lower average and a 17 or lower on the ACT math, we recommend SREB math next year. If your average is above 75, we recommend Algebra III or Early College (as long as you currently have a 20 on the ACT math)

History Every Senior must take:.5 Government.5 Economics **Those students who meet AP requirements might consider AP Macro Econ or AP Government instead** * (AP Requirements: Grade of an A in your current Social Studies course and your current Social Studies teacher must sign your choice sheet.)

Science Required: Biology 1 Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science) 2 other lab based sciences

Science Recommendations The GHS Science Department recommends a B or better in Biology and Algebra I to be successful in Chemistry. B average or better is recommended in Biology, Algebra II and Chemistry if you are considering Physics Starting in 2014, AP Physics will be a 2 year course. If you are in general Physics I now, AP Physics II is recommended for next year.

What is AP and WHY take it? AP is college-level courses taught to well- prepared high school students WHY TAKE IT? Gain an edge on College preparation Stand out in the college admissions process Broaden your knowledge Possible College Credit

IMPORTANT MEETING!! Any student interested in taking an AP or Early College level course for the school year are highly encouraged to attend a Parent Meeting with their parents THIS Thursday, January 22 at 6pm

Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Smith Mentoring

If you are signing up for cheer, dance or any sport please sign up for: VARSITY SPORTS

Please remember that Early Dismissal is a PRIVILEDGE and is NOT a guarantee! Early Dismissal

Your choice sheet is due: To your English teacher NO later than Monday, January 26 COMPLETED AND ENTERED INTO ACTIVESTUDENT! ALL alternate courses filled out AND parent signature (AND teacher signature if needed)

ActiveStudent All current Juniors will have access to course requests in ActiveStudent on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Your login and password will be the same you use for your laptop and your school .

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES Therefore, choose wisely!

Food for thought! The BEST way to increase your ACT score……….. take challenging courses! Don’t take the easy way out and take easy courses!

What you can do to prepare for college:  Build your resume get involved in school and the community  Work on your ACT You will take the ACT at GHS on March 3 if you haven’t already  Work on your GPA  Come see us with questions

Questions?