1. Incoming Junior Course Scheduling Class of 2018
Wednesday,
February 3 , 2016

2. 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.
Write your name on your course planning guide and the insert. Annotate your course planning guide as we go through this presentation.

3. Graduation Requirements & College Admission Recommendations
Refer to the white Course Planning Guide page 1 for Geneseo High School Graduation Requirements.
Refer to page 2 for course offerings.
Refer page 4 for college admission recommendations
Check the “Graduation Requirements” tab in your Skyward Access Account.

4. 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, 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 without teacher permission.

5. Required Courses for Junior Year
3rd year of English
3rd year of math
Government/Social Studies Elective*
3rd year of PE (replace with another class if you request a waiver)
3 additional classes each semester (Study Hall is not considered a class)
If you failed a graduation requirement, remember to add that class in your schedule.
*2nd semester of AP Government, Ancient or West Civilizations replace the Social Studies elective.

6. Blended Learning
Non-traditional, computer based learning outside of the traditional classroom
Student ownership of learning
GHS pilot program
French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Latin, Geography and World Cultures

7. Blended Learning (cont.)
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.

8. PE Waivers (see instructions on waiver form)
Participation in Interscholastic Athletics and Activities (Juniors and Seniors only)  including Maplettes, Cheerleaders, Gymnastics, and Swimming. Waivers do not include Managers and Trainers.
For additional information, students should see their guidance counselor. Students requesting a physical education waiver must apply before the start of the school year. An athlete who does not make a team or fails to try out for a team must contact a high school counselor and immediately return to physical education class by the following school day.  An athlete who quits the team after practice has started will be required to repeat the entire semester of physical education regardless of the waiver status in the following semester.  Students are solely responsible for requesting a schedule change if they are no longer eligible for the PE waiver.  Failure to follow these directions may compromise the student’s graduation status. A physical education waiver may impact a student's grade point average and class rank.

9. PE Waiver
You will find a copy of the PE waiver on the counseling webpage
Return your completed PE waiver form to the counseling office on Monday, February 8.
Students cannot have 2 study halls in the same semester
Your form must have a parent and student signature.

10. Scheduling forms and information found on the Counseling Webpage
Directions for scheduling classes
PE/Marching Band Waiver form
List of classes for Juniors
1st semester schedule of classes (white copy)
2nd semester schedule of classes (pink copy)
Course Planning Guide (use CPG to check GPA pre-requisites).
Power point presentations (
Go to high school website
Left hand tab, open “counseling”
open “High School Course Planning”

11. February 8 Due Date
Complete your schedule online before midnight February 8. Skyward will open on Wednesday, February 3 at 8 pm.
Return appropriate forms (i.e. PE Waiver,) to the counseling office February 8, 2016
Confirm your schedule with your parent(s) or guardian(s) before you submit!!!