Registration Presentation
GHS Counselors
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Mrs. Arsine Hovannesian Am-Az,B,C,D,E,F
Ms. Maria Mendez  G,H,I,J,K,L
Ms. Jennifer Widaman  Aa-Al,M,N,O,P,Q
Ms. Jacqueline Tabor  R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z
A-G & Graduation Requirements
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• 4 years English
• 2 years History/Social Science
• World & US
• 3 years Math(4 preferred)
• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
• 2 years lab Science(3 years preferred)
• 1 biological/1 physical
High School Graduation
 4 years English
 3 years History/Social Science
(World/US/Econ & Gov)
 2 years Math
 Algebra 1 & Geometry
 2 years Science
 (1 biological/1 physical)
• 2 years Foreign Language (3 preferred)  1 year Visual and Performing Art
 1 semester Health
• 1 year Visual and Performing Art
 2 years Physical Education
• 1 year College Prep Elective
 1 semester Career Prep (hands-on class)
• Additional year of an academic class
 General Electives - 70 credits
Total → 220 credits
Registration Sheets
• COLOR Registration Form:
• Complete and turn in to GHS Counselor today!
• WHITE Registration Form:
• Complete today and take home to your parent/guardian to
discuss and confirm your choices.
Note:
If you want to make a change after discussion with your
parent/guardian:
• Make the change online at – student.gusd.net
AND
• Mark the change on your white Registration form, and turn it in to
your counselor.
6 REQUIRED COURSES
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English
Math
History
Science
PE (Elective if going into 11th/12th)
Elective
Planning Notes: English
• English Options:
• 10th Grade - English 10 or English 10 Honors
• 11th Grade - American Lit or AP English Language
• 12th Grade - Expository Reading & Writing
- Modern Lit
- AP English Literature
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To go into Honors/AP you need A’s in regular English,
A’s/B’s in Advanced English
• If you are an ELD student, select the next level of ELD
• Counselors will confirm your English choice before you
are placed in the class.
ELD STUDENTS!
• Your ELD courses earn the following credits:
– ELD 3,4,5 COM = Elective Credits
– ELD 3 WRITING = English 9 Credit
– ELD 4 WRITING = English 10 Credit
– ELD 5 WRITING = English 11 Credit
Planning Notes: Math
• Select your next Math course. Look at your planning
sheet to see the progression of math classes.
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Plan on taking math all four years in high school
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Math will prepare you for college, whether you go
to a Community College or a four year University
Planning Notes: Social Studies
• History Options:
• 10th Grade - World History or AP Euro
• 11th Grade - US History or AP US History
• 12th Grade - Government & Economics
- AP Government & Economics
- AP Economics & Government
• If you want to take an AP course, you must have A’s/B’s
in this year’s English class.
• Counselors will confirm you’ve met the requirements to
take an AP course before you are placed in the class.
Planning Notes: Science
• Select your science class
– Remember! The requirements for both
graduation and college admissions are one year of
a Biological Science and one year of a Physical
Science.
– Your planning sheet has all available science
courses listed.
Academic Elective Options
• Foreign Language
You must choose an alternate
for your elective!
– You need 2 years of the same language to meet a-g
college requirements
• Visual and Performing Art
– One year required to meet a-g college requirements AND
high school graduation requirements!
• Career prep
– 1 semester required to meet a high school graduation
requirement
Reminders  Choosing Classes
 Double-check required classes for your grade
 All students must take 6 classes (only seniors may take 5 if
on track with graduation credits; will be confirmed by counselor)
 Check GUSD graduation requirements & a-g
requirements
 Choose AP classes wisely
• You must meet the prerequisites for any advanced course
• WARNING! It will not be possible to drop to a lower
level if the work is too difficult or if you change your mind.
 Remember:
NO CLASS CHANGES
NO TEACHER REQUESTS
Summer School
June 6th through July 8th 2016
REMEDIAL
• To catch up if behind on
requirements & skills
• If you received an F in a
grad requirement class you
can make up the class by
1. Attending GHS Summer
school for FREE
2. Attending GCC Garfield
Campus
See your counselor to discuss
your options
ADVANCEMENT
•Offered through Glendale
Educational Foundation ONLY
•To get ahead or makeup a D in a
college course
•Write a note to your counselor if
you hope to take a Summer School
course to advance, but YOU must
sign up for the class yourself when
forms become available.
•Details coming soon!
•Fee Required $570
 Reminders: Online Registration 
• Follow instructions on your handout
• Go to: student.gusd.net
• Enter your ID number & Q Password)
• Select yourself for the grade you’re about to enter!
• For each 1 year class you must enter TWO semesters
• ie: Algebra 1 = Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B
• There should be a total of 12 course selections on your
final list of classes
To-Do List
• FOR GRADUATION
– Attend summer school, if necessary
– Take a Garfield class, if behind on credits
• FOR FUTURE PLANNING
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Research careers and colleges; visit college campuses
Job shadow (follow someone for a day in a career of interest to you)
Consider an internship (work for free to get exposure and experience)
Do community Service; GIVE BACK! (visit glendalehigh.com for info)
• FOR COLLEGE PLANNING
– Take the PSAT in the Fall of Junior Year
– Take ACT &/or SAT in Spring of Junior year AND Fall of Senior year
(required to go to 4 yr universities)
 www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com
– Financial Aid: Complete FAFSA in January of Senior year
– Scholarships: Apply for scholarships throughout Senior year
QUESTIONS?
E-mail or visit your GHS Counselor with questions
• Mrs. Arsine Hovannesian Am-Az,B,C,D,E,F
– ahovannesian@gusd.net
• Ms. Maria Mendez  G,H,I,J,K,L
– mmendez@gusd.net
• Ms. Jennifer Widaman  Aa-Al,M,N,O,P,Q
– jwidaman@gusd.net
• Ms. Jacqueline Tabor  R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z
– jtabor@gusd.net