1. Incoming Freshman Course Scheduling Class of 2021
October 21, 2016
& October 27, 2016
Linda Van Der Leest, [A-F] (309)
Cheryl Ewert, [G-O] (309)
Kathy Buysse, [P-Z] (309)

2. Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert.
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.
Annotate your course planning guide throughout this presentation.
Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert.
Linda to present this page

3. Let’s Get Started Counseling Department Webpage
Also found on webpage is more information for requesting classes
Directions for scheduling classes
List of classes for Freshmen
Course Planning Guide
Four year planning guide (page 5)
Resources in the high school
Contact teachers- parents, call or your child’s teacher first.
Skyward account - watch grades
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4. Differences in GHS and College Readiness requirements
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
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5. Student Placement
Middle School teachers will use the ECRA readiness for High School success standards based test to identify honors placement for students in:
English Language Arts/Literacy
Math/Science
Social Studies
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. Do not select a course with ****** after the course name unless your son/daughter has an IEP and has been directed by their case manager to select the class.
Cheryl to present this page

6. 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)

7. 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 has difficulty grasping English concepts, it is difficult to understand Spanish concepts (the class will require a connection to be made between English and Spanish)
Foreign Language is NOT required for HS graduation
Cheryl will explain this slide

8. Recommendation Letters
Geneseo High School will mail a letter regarding course recommendations for the school year second semester based on the MS Readiness Assessment and current 8th grade course performance.
The recommendations will be in the English, Math, Science and Social Studies.
Social Studies
If you request a full year of WHH and are not recommended for it, the request will be moved to 1st semester Ancient Civilizations and
2nd semester Western Civilizations
Cheryl will explain this slide

9. Required Classes for Freshmen
1st and 2nd semester of English
1st and 2nd semester of Math
1st and 2nd semester of Science
1 semester of Health
1 semester of PE/DrEd
3 additional classes each semester (Study Hall can be requested each semester but study hall is not for a credit(s)).

10. Selecting Electives Classes with term “S1” meet first semester
Classes with term “S2” meet second semester
Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. English, Math, Science, FACS, Band, Choir, Intro to Ag, Spanish, etc.). Your course planning guide indicates whether a course meets for a semester or is a year long course. Do not select a course with 9 as the second number and ****** after the class name without teacher permission.
Reminder – Study Hall can replace an elective for one semester or two semesters and must be requested.
Linda V

11. Select PE, Health, Driver Education
1st semester* – DOB on or before February 10, 2003 request DrEd/PE
2nd semester* – DOB after February 10, 2003
request PE/DrEd
Request Health
Students will schedule PE/DrEd according to the DOB and Health according to the period and semeseter where it fits in with their other classes.*
If you have completed driver education independently, please your student’s HS counselor
Linda V

12. Blended Learning
Non-traditional, computer based learning outside of the traditional classroom
Student ownership of learning
French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography and World Cultures
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.
Linda V or Mike H

13. Directions for requesting courses in Skyward
To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page using either the parent or student access (found on high school tab).
1. Choose “Schedule” (left side tool bar)
2. Click “Courses for high school” (upper right)
3. Find the classes you want to request using the worksheets you were given
4. “Highlight” each request and click “add course”
5. After 14 requests (can include SH) have been selected, log out
(course requests will automatically be saved)
Skyward opens on November 1 and closes on November 6.

14. Middle School Meetings
Friday, October 21 - Course Planning Guides and other handouts were distributed to 8th graders at the Middle School on
Monday, October 24 - Parent Student Orientation – 6:30 pm in the HS Main Gym
Thursday, October 27, Counselors will meet with the entire 8th grade class to answer questions about requesting classes.
November 1-6 – Skyward open. Enter class request during this week.
November 14 – Counselors will meet with students who may not have entirely completed the class requesting process
Counselors will meet with 8th graders in the spring and provide the student with instruction on building their schedule
Linda V

15. Due Date: Sunday, November 6
Skyward will open on Tuesday, November 1 at 8am. Complete your requests online before midnight on Sunday, November 6
Confirm your requests with your parent(s) or guardian(s) before you submit!!