1. Walter Johnson High School Course Registration for 2017-2018
North Bethesda Middle School
Tilden Middle School

2. Walter Johnson High School Tentative Counselor Assignments 2017-2018
A-Cal …………………………………. Ms. Jamie Ahearn
Cam-E ……………………………….. Ms. Christine Hernandez
F ………………………………….. Ms. Jodi Edmunds
G-H ………………………………….. Mr. Joe Adegboyega-Edun
I-Lh ………………………………….. Ms. Lisa Sorensen
Li-M ………………………………….. Mr. Dennis Reynolds
N-Rh …………………………………. Mr. Joe Thompson
Ri-S ………………………………….. Ms. Imani Ladson
T-Z ………………………………….. Ms. Maureen Rough

3. OBJECTIVES Understand the Course Registration Process
Identify Graduation Requirements and plan for 9th grade Course Selections
Become familiar with myMCPS Scheduler

4. Registration Materials
9th Grade Registration Card
myMCPS Scheduler Instructions
MCPS Course Bulletin
Walter Johnson Online Course Bulletin
Go to WalterJohnson.com “Counseling Department” “ Course Bulletin”

5. Important Dates Registration cards are due on Thursday, January 19th.
For the next week:
Talk to your teachers, parents or guardians, and counselor about choosing your classes. Complete your registration card and enter course selections online.
Registration cards are due on Thursday, January 19th.
Tilden MS – Hand into your 8th Grade Counselor, Mr. Alessi, by the end of the day 1/19.
North Bethesda MS – Hand into your 4th Period Teacher or the Counseling Office by 1/19.

6. Graduation Requirements
Earn a minimum of 22 credits; 28+ required for college prep.
Complete a minimum of 75 Student Service Learning hours.
Pass all Required Exams.

7. Course Specific Graduation Requirements
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math (incl. Algebra & Geometry) & enrolled in a math course each year in grades 9-12
3 credits of Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
3 credits of Social Studies (US History, NSL Government, World History)
1 credit of PE
1 credit of Art
1 credit of Technology Education
.5 credit of Health
Program Completer (2 credits of Foreign Language, 2 credits of Advanced Technology, College/Career Development Sequence, or Edison HS Career Program)

8. Honors Classes You should consider registering for an Honors class if:
You have a strong interest in the class.
You have good grades in prerequisite classes.
You are motivated to succeed.

9. English Choices English 9 ESOL English (continue with next level)
Honors English 9

10. Social Studies Choices
United States History
ESOL US History (for ESOL 2 & 3)
Honors United States History
AP US Gov’t & Politics w/NSL (consult with your 8th grade history teacher)

11. Math Choices Math classes are taken in sequence:
Algebra 1…Geometry…Algebra 2…Precalculus
Consider teacher recommendation posted in myMCPS Scheduler
If you are earning an “A” or “B” in your current math class, strongly consider the Honors sequence.
If you are earning a “C” or lower in your current math class, it is recommended that your speak with your math teacher, counselor, and parents or guardians about the appropriate level of rigor.

12. Science Choices
There is a strong correlation between student achievement in science classes and their success in math classes.
If your 9th Grade math course is:
*Algebra 1….. Register for Biology
*Geometry or Honors Geometry… Register for Biology or Honors Biology
*Algebra 2 or Higher….. Register for Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry (Taking 2 science courses is a quite a challenge! Please consider this carefully.)

13. Elective Choices
After selecting your 4 core courses, you are left to select 3 more courses from the categories below.
World Language
Competitive colleges would like to see you take at LEAST 2 years of world language while in High School.
Classes are taken in sequence. However, if you feel you do not have the ability to move onto the next level, you may opt to repeat your current placement. Please consult with a counselor and your current World Language teacher.
Art/Music
These options can help fulfill your 1.0 credit art graduation requirement:
Chorus
Band & Orchestra
Guitar & Piano
Music Perspectives
Music Technology
Theatre
Art & Culture
Ceramics
Digital Art
Foundations of Art
Photography
Studio Art
Technology
Options:
Foundation of Technology
Foundations of Computer Science
Physical Education
You can choose to take different PE course each semester, with exception of Yoga.
Other Elective
These options will be counted towards elective credit only:
Computer Programming
Web Site Dev’t
Adv. Composition
Journalism
Yearbook
Food Trends
Child Development

14. Want to know more about a particular course or sequence –
Check WJ’s Online Course Bulletin…
Go to walterjohnson.com “Counseling Department” “ Course Bulletin”
You can also find a list of estimated study hours for each class in our bulletin. This is found in the section titled. “Weekly Study Hours”

15. How to Make your Course Selections!
You will learn the new scheduling system to sign up for classes in 6 easy steps!

16. MyMCPS Scheduler
You will enter your own course requests online at home.
If you do not have access to a computer and printer at home, please find time to go to the media center.
If you have ANY trouble – don’t worry! Just ask your counselor for help.

17. STEP 1:
Login:
Once you see the sign-in screen on the right, enter your MCPS username (your 6 digit MCPS student ID #) and password (the password you use to log into the computers at school).
Then select “Sign In.”

18. STEP 2:
This is your Grade level specific home screen. You will choose courses from here.

19. STEP 3:
Choose your courses by clicking on the pencil icon. Make sure you pick 7 classes.
A green check mark shows that a choice has been made or that there is no choice required in that section. A red exclamation mark shows that a selection still needs to be made.

20. HELPFUL HINTS
Make sure you check off the course for both semesters. Ex: Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B.
Please note that you may need to click through multiple pages in order to find the course you are looking for.

21. STEP 4:
When you are finished making all of your choices, make sure it says “Requesting 7 credits hours” at the bottom of the page.
Click the “Submit” button on the bottom right.

22. STEP 5:
Once you have reviewed your selections, print two copies of the page – one for your records, the other to be attached to your registration sheet.
You can sign out of the application using the “Sign Out” link located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

23. YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED FOR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR!
STEP 6:
Make sure your registration sheet is filled out.
On your sheet write down two alternate courses.
Parent signature is required on this form.
Attach your myMCPS Scheduler print out and attach to your blue registration card. You will turn these into your designated teacher.
YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED FOR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR!

24. Finally, please remember…
Talk with your parents or guardians, teachers, and counselor about your course choices. They know you best!
You must have your myMCPS Scheduler courses selections entered and your registration card filled out by January 19th.
If you have any questions, please ask your 8th grade or your WJ counselor!
After you submit your registration card, you may contact your WJ counselor if you need to make any changes. But please note that any change request must be communicated by the last day of school- June 16, 2017.