1. Junior AssemblyJanuary, 2016

2.  Senior Schedule Planner  Senior Course Offerings  Transcript  Commitment to Return to Clark  CAASPP/EAP Readiness information Return this planning packet in its entirety (you may duplicate for your records). Handouts that can be found online On-line course request instructions – Student Portal (www.ClarkMagnet.net) – Counselor Corner Senior Timeline - (www.ClarkMagnet.net) – Counselor Cornerwww.ClarkMagnet.net DO NOT DETACH PAPERS!

3. 12TH GRADE COURSES OFFERED AT CLARK MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL (Course offerings are subject to change.) S cience T echnology E ngineering A rt M athematics ScienceTechnology Applications &EngineeringVisual and Digital Math AP Biology 3-4 Systems Computer Assisted Drafting/Design 1-2 Arts Geometry 1-2 AP Chemistry 3-4 Intro to Engineering 1-2 Art 1-2 Algebra 2A -2B AP Physics 1 A-BComputer Programming 1-2Principles of Engineering 1-2 AP Studio Art* Algebra 2A(H)-2B(H) AP Physics 2 A-B AP Comp. Programming 3-4Computer Aided Manufacturing 1-2 Cinematography 1-2 Math Analysis 1-2 Publications 1-8* Geology of Disasters (HAZUS) Cinematography 3-4 Math Analysis (H) 1-2 Business Technology 1-2Scientific Research 1-2 Cinematography 5-6 AP Calculus AB 1-2 English Environmental GIS 1-2 **** Commercial Multimedia 1-2 v AP Calculus BC 1-2 Modern Lit/Comp 1-2 Computer Animation 1-2 AP Statistics 1-2 AP English Lang /Comp 1-2*Language Other Than English Computer Animation 3-4 Creative Writing (Fall) Spanish 3-4 Other Electives Computer Animation 5-6 Modern Poetry (Spring) Spanish 5-6Student Government (ASB)** Design 1-2 AP Spanish Language 1-2Teaching Occupations 1-2 Design 3-4 Draw/Paint 1-2 Only one may be selected: Photography 1-2 Social Science Clerical Experience 1-2 Photography 3-4 American Government (Sem) Physical Education Lab Assistant 1-2 Photography 5-6 AP American Gov't (Sem.)*Sports*** Teacher's Aide 1-2 Economics (sem) * Teacher Approval/Recommendation Required ** Based on election *** Offered at the school of residence v Must have completed Design 1-2 and Design 3-4 Sports Form is required for each semester (Fall/Spring) signed by the coach. ****Pre-requisite: Geology of Disasters (HAZUS) or Scientific Research 1-2 ; Biology 1-2; Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 2016-2017 1)Please cross out Intro to Engineering, Computer Animation 1-2 and Photo 1-2…these are not available to seniors. 2) Add Peer Leadership to “Other Electives”. Select Peer Leadership online if you are choosing TA/LabAssistant/Clerical, indicate which type on the paper copy only. Peer Leadership

4.  English – 4 years (40 credits)  Mathematics – 2 years (20 credits) ◦ must pass algebra and geometry ◦ Or, two years of math if you started at geometry or higher in the 9 th grade  Science – 2 years (20 credits) ◦ must pass one year physical science (physics or chemistry) and 1 year life science (biology)  World History – 1 year (10 credits)  U.S. History – 1 year (10 credits)

5.  Government/Economics – 1 semester each (5 credits each)  Fine Arts – 1 year (10 credits)  Career Preparation – 1 semester (5 credits)  Health/Guidance – 1 semester each (5 credits each)  Physical Education – 2 years (20 credits)  Elective Classes (70 credits)  220 credits (earned 9 th through 12 th grade)

6.  “a” – History/Social Science – 2 years  “b” – English – 4 years  “c” – Mathematics – 3 years  “d” – Laboratory Science – 2 years ◦ 1 year biology AND 1 year either physics or chemistry  “e” – Language other than English – 2 years  “f” – Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year  “g” – College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

7.  Students are encouraged to take more challenging work at the secondary level  Universities assign extra weight to grades in honors-level courses (for B or higher)  Most AP (Advanced Placement) classes are taken the junior and/or senior year of high school  All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher +1

8.  AP Contracts will be available upon request in the main office and/or when we pick up your course requests  Some classes require attending an orientation meeting  Placement in AP classes will be based on teacher recommendations and i-ready results  Turning in a signed/completed contract does not guarantee placement in an AP class  AP classes are year-long commitments!!! +1

9.  Part 1 ◦ Complete planning sheet  Part 2 ◦ Selecting/requesting ELECTIVE courses online ◦ Powerpoint with instructions available on Clark’s website.

10.  Please fill out completely.  DON’T LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK! ◦ Summer School box is for counselors’ use  Go over your choices with your parents  HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN THE FORM  Forms will be picked up in the US History/ AP US History classes on Thursday and Friday  If anything is not filled in or not signed, packets WILL NOT be collected or discussed  If packets are not returned, we will pick your classes for you  Sports 12 th

11.  Q Student Connection Registration

12. Link to Q STUDENT Connect: student.gusd.net (no www) Q Registration Step 1A: Log-in

13. Q Registration Step 1B: Log-in ID: is your 6 digit Student # Must log in with student password!

14. Q Registration Step 2: “Switch Track” & “Requests” IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year. 12 11 Clark Magnet HS

15. Q Registration Step 3: “Add/Edit Requests” Peer Leadership = TA/Clerical/Lab Assistant Teaching Occupations (Newcomer) Audit Class/Trans Math = for counselor use only 12 Clark Magnet HS

16. Q Registration Step 4: “Add Selected Class”, and click SUBMIT Continue this process until you have selected BOTH “A” or “1” and “B” or “2” classes. Please click “Submit” only once, even if you get an error message. Check your schedule an hour later.

17. Q Registration Step 5: “Add Selected Course” Step 6: Select Alternates for electives or for classes that will be taken in summer school You can select alternate courses incase you do not get your first choice. First select those courses in the Add/Edit Requests mode. In the example to the left, Journalism 1, Journalism 2, Ceramics 1 and Ceramics 2 are already requested. Journalism is the FIRST choice, and Ceramics is the alternate. NOTE: DO NOT request the same alternate for more than one course. The right hand column is where your first choices go…in this case, the 1 st choice is Journalism and the alternate is Ceramics In the Add/Edit Requests mode, click the alternate course’s drop down menu in the “Alternate For” column, and select your first choice course. Click SUBMIT when done.

18. Q Registration Step 7: “Submit”…click only ONCE!!!! REMEMBER: EVERY AP course must have an alternate choice selected (with the exception of AP Government)

19. Q Registration Step 8: When submitted, you MUST print “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet”… parent signature required Attach “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet” to your planning packet and return to your counselor in your U.S. History class. 12 Clark Magnet HS

20. Q Registration Step 9: When done adding classes, and after you have printed your schedule, click “Sign Out” Your registration window begins today, January 26 th and ends Thursday, January 28 th at midnight.

21.  Semester 1: June 6 – June 21  Semester 2: June 22 – July 8 (July 4 – Holiday)  5 hours a day; 5 days a week  Glendale Unified School District Remedial Summer School ◦ Making up an F grade in a class needed for high school graduation ◦ Making up a D/F grade in Geometry ◦ Making up an D/F grade in Algebra 1 (tentative) ◦ Remedial classes are offered free of charge

22.  Glendale Educational Foundation Summer School ◦ Registration: check online at http://www.gefsummerschool.org ◦ Payment by check or money order ◦ Enrichment Summer School ◦ You may NOT sign up for Government/Econ Regular Payment $570 for a full year course $285 for a one semester course For those on Free/Reduced Lunch $470 for a full year course $235 for a one semester course There will be NO refunds for dropping or not completing a course once it has begun.

23.  Take a challenging course schedule and do well.  Take initiative in pursuing your interests and passions  Get involved in school activities  Get involved in community service  Explore leadership opportunities at school, home and in the community  Strive to do your best in ALL things

24.  Return dates are this Thursday, Jan 28 th and Friday, January 29 th in your US History/AP US History classes….come prepared! ◦ Bring: planning sheet packet (including transcript), copy of online course request verification form ◦ AP letters if applicable (Make sure your parents sign all the above mentioned papers)  Select classes with your future in mind  Q & A