1. Class of 2011 Incoming Sophomore Registration
February 6, 2008, 8 am
Rescheduled to February 11, 2008, HS Cafeteria 2:3o pm

2. Graduation Requirements
4 years of English
3 years of Math
2 years of Science
1 year of US History
1 semester of Government
1 semester of Social Studies Elective
1 semester of Consumer Education

3. Graduation Requirements (continued)
2 semesters of Foreign Language, Visual and Performing Arts, or Vocational Education
1 semester of Health
7 semesters of Physical Education
42 total credits (10 credits of elective)

4. College Readiness Requirements
4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics
3 years of a Lab Science
3 years of Social Studies
2 years of Foreign Language*, Music, Art, Theatre or Vocational Education
*some competitive colleges require two years of the same foreign language with a C or better for admission; most recommend foreign language. Many colleges will require foreign language in college. Some colleges may use all or some of your high school credit to fulfill the college graduation requirement.

5. Differences in GHS and college readiness requirements
English
4 years
Math
3 years
Science
2 years
Social Studies
College
English
4 years
Math
3 years
Science
Social Studies
Elective
2 years

6. Geneseo District #228 ACT Benchmarks
English
EXPLORE 13 PLAN 15
Math
EXPLORE 17 PLAN 19
Reading 21
EXPLORE 15 PLAN 17
Science Reasoning 24
EXPLORE 20 PLAN 21

7. Registration Materials
Course Planning Guide
Use to select classes
Use for class prerequisites
$2 to replace (online also)
Registration Packet
List of courses
Yellow page
Must enter your classes on line in your Skyward account.
$1 for a replacement

8. Registration Materials (continued)
Early Bird Form
Permission slip
Sign up - 2/13 7:50 am
Driver Education Form
Must be returned with yellow sheet
Must be completed entirely

9. Selecting your English Class
Select one semester of Eng10/Speech I (10200)
Special Ed Speech I (19222)
Select one semester of English 10 Composition
Eng 10 Composition (10230)
Eng 10 Composition Honors (10240)
Special Ed English 10 Composition (19211)

10. Selecting Your Math Class Please record the class your math teacher has recommended. The yellow star indicates the class you are currently enrolled in and the red diamond indicates your choice(s)..
Pre-Algebra
Select Alg I (20151 & 20152) or IA (20131 & 20132)
Algebra IA
Select Alg IB (20141 & 20142)
Algebra IB
Select Plane Geometry (20221 & 20222)
Algebra I
Select Geometry (20211 & 20212)
Geometry
Select Algebra II (20311 & 20312)
Plane Geometry
Select Alg II (20311 & 20312) or Math 081 (20331) & 085 (20332)
Special Education Math
Math I - select and 29112
Math II -select and 29212
Practical Algebra - select and 19312
Life Skills Math - select and 29122
Your PI will assist you in selecting the correct class

11. Selecting Your Science Class Your science teacher will make this recommendation. The yellow diamond represents the class you are currently enrolled in. The red diamond represent your next choice(s).
Earth Science
Select Environmental Science (30231 & 30232) or Biology (30211 & 30212)
Environmental Science
Select Biology (30211 & 30212)
Biology
Select Chemistry (30221 & 30222)
Chemistry
Select Physics (30351 & 30352)
Physics
AP Biology (30311 and 30312) or
AP Chemistry (30321 and 30322) or
Please review the science sequence. If you want to take Human Anatomy or an AP course, you must also concurrently enroll in Chemistry or Physics.

12. Selecting Your Social Studies Class One year of US History is required for graduation
Select and 40222
US History Honors
Select and 40232*
AP US History
Select and 40212*
Special Ed History
Select and 49222**
*require a teacher recommendation
** your PI will make this recommendation

13. Selecting Physical Education and Driver Education
PE Lowerclass (50111 & 50112)
Wellness (50321 & 50322)
Driver Education
Select PE 10 or Wellness 10 for the respective semester you are in driver ed
Select the driver ed course according to the enclosed form.
You are required to complete the yellow driver ed enrollment form in your registration packet.
Listen to the announcements for instructions on receiving paperwork for your learners permit. We will start with the oldest students first and you must register and submit all of your registration paperwork before your are eligible.

14. Driver Education Reminders
There will only be one section 1st quarter of Driver Education Classroom. If you fail or are dropped from the class (generally because of attendance), there will not be an opportunity for you to complete Driver Education at the high school. You will need to complete driver education in the summer or privately.

15. Driver Education Reminders (continued)
Students will be given one chance to take BTW. If you fail or are dropped for any reason, you will need to complete BTW in the summer or privately.
There is also a good chance that even some sophomores with late birthdays will have to pay to take BTW in the summer or wait until their junior year.

16. Directions for students registering for Band
Register for “Band” (60001 & 60002)
If you want the PE Waiver for 1st quarter marching band, please select accordingly (50233).
Students who do not want to take Marching Band, must select Band (60001) and notify one of the band directors that you plan to be in Concert Band 1st quarter.
Do not request your PE Waiver if you have plans of enrolling in Classroom driver ed 1st quarter.

17. Making up credit if you failed a required class(es)
For a first semester failure which is not listed on your registration page, select “Make-Up S ”
For a second semester failure which is not listed on your registration page, select “Make-Up S ”
You may select “Make-Up” only once in the same semester. We will replace the class with the actual class failed before your schedule is built.
With your alternates, please indicate if you have more than one make-up a semester.

18. Now select your Electives
Classes which end in “0” meet either semester
Classes which end in “1” meet first semester
Classes which end in “2” meet second semester
Make sure you select both semesters of a year long course (i.e. TV 160, Accounting I, foreign language, band, choir). Your course planning guide will tell you whether a course meets for a semester or year long.

19. Directions for Completing Registration
Students will be selecting courses for next year online, at home, beginning February 7.
Select at least 12 credits under “courses requested”. If you want a study hall, please select it with “courses requested”. If you do not request a study hall, you must have 14 credits under “courses requested. Students enrolling in classes pds. EB- 7 need a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 16.
To begin the process, you will log onto the Family Access page using either the parent or student access. Follow the steps on the next frame.

20. Directions for Completing Registration continued
1. Go to “Courses for 2008 – 2009 “ (left side of column)
2. Click “Update Request” (Middle of Page)
3. Highlight the course (Follow your Registration Worksheet for choices)
4. Click on “Add Course”
5. After all courses have been selected, go to “selected” tab to verify choices.
6. Print this page
7. Attach this to your registration sheet, which must be signed by a parent
8. Log out

21. Powerpoints Available on line under counseling on the district website
Dist228.org
Go to high school website
Left hand tab, open “counseling”
Left hand tab, open “course planning”

22. Due Dates
Your yellow registration form and driver education form must be returned to the Guidance Office on or before February 20, 2008
You must complete your online registration in your Skyward account on or before February 20, 2008

23. Help with online registration
A counselor will be available in the high school library on February 14 from 7:45 am until 3:15 pm.
You must secure a permit from your study hall teacher before coming to the library.
If you do not have a study hall, please come in before or after school.

24. Final Directions
Please do not request your “alternates” in online registration. Write them on the last page of your blue registration page.
Attach a copy of your course requests to your yellow page

25. Signature Page
Your yellow registration page must have your signature and a parent signature.
Make sure you return your Driver Education Signup form with your registration papers.