Walter Johnson High School
Course Registration
for 2016-2017
North Bethesda Middle School – February 10, 2016
Walter Johnson High School
Tentative Counselor Assignments
2016-2017
A-Ca ………………………………….. Ms. Erika Murray
erika.murray@walterjohnson.com
Cb-E ………………………………….. Ms. Christine Hernandez
christine.hernandez@walterjohnson.com
F ………………………………….. Ms. Jodi Edmunds
jodi.edmunds@walterjohnson.com
G-H ………………………………….. Mr. Joe Adegboyega-Edun
mr.ae@walterjohnson.com
I-Lh ………………………………….. Ms. Lisa Sorensen
lisa.sorensen@walterjohnson.com
Li-M ………………………………….. Mr. Dennis Reynolds
dennis.reynolds@walterjohnson.com
N-Rh …………………………………. Mr. Joe Thompson
joe.thompson@walterjohnson.com
Ri-S ………………………………….. Ms. Julie Kim
julie.kim@walterjohnson.com
T-Z ………………………………….. Ms. Nancy Blanco
nancy.blanco@walterjohnson.com
OBJECTIVES
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Understand the Course Registration
Process
Identify Graduation Requirements and
plan for 9th grade Course Selections
Become familiar with myMCPS Scheduler
Registration Materials
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9th Grade Registration Card
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myMCPS Scheduler Instructions
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MCPS Course Bulletin
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Walter Johnson Online Course Bulletin
Go to WalterJohnson.com
“Counseling Department”
“2016-2017 Course Bulletin”
Important Dates
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 to your 4th period
teacher or Ms. Jarosi in the Guidance office by
Feb. 17th.
*** Please correct these due dates on your
registration card now****
WJHS counselors will return to NBMS on 2/17 to meet with students who have
questions about their course selections (you need to check off the box in the
upper right hand corner of the registration card to request a meeting).
However, due to the snow delays we highly encourage you to reach out
to your counselor via email prior to handing your card in.
Graduation Requirements
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Earn a minimum of 22 credits; 28+ required for
college prep.
Complete a minimum of 75 Student Service
Learning hours.
Pass all Required Exams.
Course Specific
Graduation Requirements
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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 (incl. Biology & “physical” science)
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)
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.
English Choices
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English 9
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ESOL English (continue with next level)
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Honors English 9
Social Studies Choices
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United States History
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ESOL US History (for ESOL 2 & 3)
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Honors United States History
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AP US Gov’t & Politics w/NSL (consult with your
8th grade history teacher)
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.
Science Choices
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Honors Matter & Energy (recommended for students
taking Algebra 1 or Geometry in 9th grade)
ESOL Biology (for ESOL levels 2 & 3)
Honors Biology (recommended for students taking
Honors Geometry or higher in 9th grade)
Honors Chemistry (can only be taken with Honors
Biology AND Algebra 2 or higher)
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
Technology
These options can help
fulfill your 1.0 credit art
graduation requirement:
Options:
• Foundation of
Technology
Chorus
Band & Orchestra
Guitar & Piano
Theatre
Ceramics
Digital Art
Foundations of Art
Photography
Studio Art (Rec
needed)
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Intro to
Engineering
Design
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Designing
Technology
Solutions
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Foundations of
Computer
Science
Physical
Education
Other
Elective
You can choose to
take different PE
course each
semester, with
exception of Yoga.
These options will be
counted towards
elective credit only:
• Computer
Programming
• Web Site Dev’t
• Adv. Composition
• Journalism
• Food Trends
• Child Development
Want to know more about a
particular course or sequence –
Check WJ’s Online
Course Bulletin…
Go to walterjohnson.com
“2016-2017 Course Bulletin”
“Counseling Department”
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”
How to Make your Course
Selections!
You will learn the new scheduling system to
sign up for classes in
6 easy steps!
http://scheduler.mcpsmd.org/
MyMCPS Scheduler
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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.
STEP
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Login:
http://scheduler.mcpsmd.org/
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.”
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STEP
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This is your Grade level specific home screen.
You will choose courses from here.
STEP
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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.
HELPFUL HINTS
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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.
STEP
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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.
STEP
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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.
STEP
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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!
Earning High School Credit in
Middle School
In order to earn high school credit, you must pass
BOTH semesters and the semester 2 Final
Exam.
If you fail one semester, you may regain this credit
by attending summer school THIS summer 2016.
If you fail the course or do not pass the semester
2 final exam, you will need to repeat the entire
course to earn credit.
Finally, please remember…
Talk with your parents or guardians, teachers, and counselor
about your course choices. They know you best!
Please have your myMCPS Scheduler courses selections
entered and your registration card filled out by
February 17th. NB students need to turn registration
cards into your 4th period teacher or you can give to Ms.
Jarosi in the Guidance Office, by FEBRUARY 17th!
Email your WJ counselor if you have questions!
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 17, 2016.