2015 – 2016 Registration

Credits   Students have an opportunity to earn 8 credits per high school year at GHS.  It takes…  At least 6 credits to be a 10 th grader.  At least 12 credits to be an 11 th grader.  At least 18 credits to be a 12 th grader.  It takes 26 credits to graduate

Diplomas  Academic Diploma – Meets pre-college curriculum. This diploma has two foreign language credits required. Requires an advanced science and math course. Academic Diploma Academic Diploma  Scholastic Diploma- does not require foreign language. Core credits will differ. This diploma track is preferred for a student who wants to attend a technical school, a 2 year college, or someone who wants to enter the work force. Scholastic Diploma- Scholastic Diploma-

G.P.A.  Grade point averages are used to earn KEES scholarship money, apply for colleges, determine eligibility for athletics, clubs, etc.  Class Rank  Your GPA is calculated each quarter.  A’s = 4 points, B’s = 3 points, C’s = 2 points and D’s = 1 point.  To calculate your GPA look at the following example:

G.P.A. PeriodClass Grade Earned GPA Value GPA Weight Quality Points 1 Pol. Science A4.0x.5=2 2 English IV B3.0x.25=.75 3 PE IV A4.0x.25=1 4 CCR Math A4.0x.5=2 5 Physics B3.0x.25=.75 6 Spanish II C2.0x.25=.5 G.P.A. for the Quarter = Total Quality Point / Total GPA weight Total Quality Points = = 7 Total GPA weight = = 2 7/2 = 3.5 for this quarter Please note that each quarter of a year long skinny is worth.25 GPA weight while each quarter of a semester long block is worth.5 GPA weight.

KEES Scholarship Money  Begin earning your 9 th grade year.  May earn up to $500 per year. KEES money will pay post secondary schools located in Kentucky the total amount you earn during high school toward your college education for up to fours years plus a bonus for ACT scores above 15.  May not be used at a college out of state unless the major is not offered in a college in Kentucky.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses  AP Courses are generally taken 10 th through 12 th grades.  An in-depth study of the course. Equivalent to college level courses.  These courses can earn college credit if a certain score is obtained on the AP exam at end of course.  Pre-AP courses, formally known as Honors courses, are highly recommended for anyone considering an AP course in the future.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses  AP Language  AP Literature  AP Biology  AP Chemistry  AP Physics  AP World History  AP Geography  AP Psychology  AP European History  AP US History  AP Government & P.S.  AP Calculus  AP Statistics  AP Spanish  AP Art

Dual Credit Courses  Earn college credits and high school credit upon successful completion (and payment) of course.  Taken 11 th and/or 12 th grade.  Cost 1/3 the cost of a regular college class.  Instructors are college professors.  Offered on site if enough people sign up for the course.

Dual Credit Courses (taught in our building)  College Algebra (Math 150/Math 116)  Statistics  Psychology  Sociology  Intro to Public Speaking (Speech)  Plant Land Science  Veterinary Science  Advanced Animal Science  Spanish 102

Online Dual Credits Courses  Offered through WKU  Online courses are paid for by student.  $ per course  This is a savings of over 80% off WKU's regular undergraduate tuition rate.  This is a savings of over 80% off WKU's regular undergraduate tuition rate.  The Student is responsible for cost of text and course.  Must be a HIGHLY INDEPENDENT learner to be successful in course.  Students apply and can find additional information at

Fall 2014 Online Dual Credit Courses  CHM 101C Intro Chemistry  COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication  ECON 150 Intro Economics  ENGL 100C Intro to College Writing  HIST 119C Western Civ to 1648  HMD 211 Human Nutrition  MATH 109C General Math  POLS 110C American National Government  PSY 100C Intro Psychology  SOCL 100 Intro Sociology

Spring 2015 Online Dual Credit Courses  ART100 Introduction to Art  CHM 101C Intro Chemistry  COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication  ECON 150 Intro Economics  ENGL 100C Intro to College Writing  HIST 119C Western Civ to 1648  HMD 211 Human Nutrition  MATH 109C General Math  POLS 110C American National Government  PSY 100C Intro Psychology  SOCL 100 Intro Sociology

Career & Tech Ed Courses / Career Clusters  Interest in Agriculture, Business & Marketing or Human Services  Pick a CAREER MAJOR/PATHWAY  Take four specific classes in that area.  Eligible for the KOSSA exam OR Industry Test to receive certification.  May receive college credit based on exam results.

Greenwood High School Career Pathways Greenwood High School Career Pathways Agriculture Career Pathways Animal Science Horticulture & Plant Science Systems Family & Consumer Sciences Pathways Consumer & Family Management Early Childhood Education Culinary Arts Business Pathways Accounting Business Management Business Multimedia Business Technology Information Processing Web Design for Business & E-Commerce

Greenwood High School Career Pathways  Instrumental Ensemble  Strings  Theatre  Visual Arts  Vocal Ensemble  Navy ROTC

Area Technology Center Career Pathways  Welding  Automotive  Construction  Information Technology  Computer Programming (via Skype)  Health Science (CNA licensing)  Takes 3 class periods  Several Courses are offered as Dual Credit

Articulation Agreement  Agreement that a college will give COLLEGE credit to a course.  Usually applies to CTE and ATC classes.  Visit the registration website for details.

Registration Process PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR REGISTRATION CARD

Directions  Fill out name (LAST, FIRST, M.I.)  Choose core classes (English, Science, Social Studies, Math) by marking them with a “check mark” on your registration card. Core classes denoted with a "B" are block.  If you want to take a Pre-AP (honors) level English I, Biology, or Geography class, you must have a teacher’s initial on the line where you would check.

Directions – Choosing Electives  All students must have Health, PE I, and Digital Literacy before graduation.  Please note that course numbers ending in “b” are block classes, “s” are semester classes (on year-long skinny) and all other classes are year-long skinnies.  Make sure.5 credit Semester courses are “matched up” with another.5 credit Semester course.

Directions – Choosing Electives  Choose elective classes by marking them with a number on your registration card. Number your electives in order of preference (#1 being most desirable). You must choose 10 full credit electives!  Remember 2 s's equal one year long skinny class.

Sample Registration Card

DUE DATE  Counselors will be meeting with students beginning Wednesday, March 4th. Bring your card with you on your appointment date.  Anyone not turning in registration forms on their assigned date will have their classes picked for them and WILL NOT have the option of changing their schedule.  For courses requiring a teacher’s initials or supporting paperwork obtain the initials and/or complete the paperwork prior to your registration appointment.

 Course information and much more can be found by going to: Click on Academics/Guidance, then Guidance, and then Registration. You must enter your class requests in Infinite Campus prior to your appointment. The scheduling portal will be open starting Thursday, February 26 th.