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Germantown High School
Germantown High School
Student Services
Pre-Registration Presentation
Counselors:
Shannon Cox A-G
Taylor Walden H-N
Rebecca Cobb O-Z
GHS Graduation Requirements
English
(4 Carnegie Units)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
(4 Carnegie Units)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
One other math
GHS Graduation Requirements
Science
(4 Carnegie units)
Biology I
One Physical Science
Two other full credits
History
(4 Carnegie units)
.5 MS Studies
.5 World Geo.
World History
US History
.5 US Government
.5 Economics
GHS Graduation Requirements
Health
(.5 Carnegie units)
Comprehensive,
Contemporary or
Individual Health
Computer
(1 Carnegie unit)
.5 - Keyboarding
.5 – Computer
Application
OR 1 – STEM
Physical Education (.5 Carnegie units)
GHS Graduation Requirements
Fine Arts
(1 Carnegie unit)
Band
Art
Theatre
Choral Music
Electives
(5 Carnegie units)
Any 5 credits of
your choice
State Mandated Exit Exams
All students must pass
Subject Area Tests in:
* US History
* English II
* Biology I
* Algebra I
Mississippi Community College Admissions
Any student who meets the graduation requirements for high school
graduation is automatically eligible for entrance into a 2-year or
community college.
*The ACT test is also required for admission.
Remember, a composite score of 20 on the ACT will award you FREE
tuition at Holmes CC.
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements
There are 8 major Universities in Mississippi:
Alcorn State University
Delta State University
Jackson State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi University for Women
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi University Admissions
Recommendations
English
Math
(4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units)
English I
Algebra I
English II
Geometry
English III
Algebra II
English IV
One math above
Algebra II
Mississippi University Admissions
Recommendations
Science
History
(4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units)
Biology
Ms Studies/World Geo
Chemistry
World History
(recommended)
US History
2 other sciences
Gov/Econ
Health/PE: ½ unit of each
Fine Arts: 1 unit
Computer: 1 unit
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements
Required Elective: (2 Carnegie Units)
1st unit must be either:
Foreign Language OR Advanced World Geography
2nd unit must be one of the following:
2nd year language
Advanced World Geography
5th math
5th science
I want to be a SENIOR!
In order to be classified as a
Senior, you must have:
* completed English I, II and III
* completed 3 maths
* completed 13 additional units for a minimum of 18
units total
IMPORTANT!
 Please do not rely on Summer School to become a
Senior!
 Did you know that you must have at least a 55 in the
class you fail in order to even attend Summer School?
Anything lower, Summer School is not even an option!
Example of Class Offerings:
Watch the Pre-Requisites!
Course Description Book
If you see a course and you want to learn more about it’s
content, simply go to:
 www.ghsmavs.com,
in the “Counselor” drop down, click on “Courses
Descriptions”
English recommendations
• Regular English III now =
Regular English IV or Early College next year
• Accelerated English III now = Accelerated English IV, Early
College, or AP English IV
(depending on your teacher’s recommendation)
• AP English III now = you are highly encouraged to consider
only AP English IV (pending teacher rec)
Early College
 Early College is college classes taken on the campus of GHS
 Please take note that to be eligible, students MUST currently
have an ACT score of 18 AND a GPA of 3.0
 Please do NOT sign up for Early College classes unless you
currently eligible
Choice Sheet!
1st semester requests
1. English: Regular English IV
(Circle one) Accelerated English IV *
AP English IV **
2nd semester requests
1. English: Regular English IV
Accelerated English IV *
AP English IV **
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated or AP English in the 12th grade is not recommended, counselor conference required.)
**(Students must have an end of the year grade of an “A” in their current Acc. English course AND teacher signature for recommendation)
2. Math:
2. Math:
3. Science:
3. Science:
4. Social Studies: Government
(Circle one)
AP Governement *
4. Social Studies: Economics
AP MacroEconomics *
*(student must have an end of the year grade of an “A” in their current Social Studies course AND teacher signature for recommendation)
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7.
7.
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Math Options
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II
SREB Math
Algebra III
Ad. Math
Plus
Early College
Algebra III Calculus
Early College
AP Cal
Make sure you take a math your senior year!!
Algebra II recommendations
If you are in Algebra II now with a 74 or lower average
and a 17 or lower on the ACT math, we recommend
SREB math next year.
If your average is above 75, we recommend Algebra III or
Early College (as long as you currently have a 20 on the
ACT math)
History
Every Senior must take:
.5 Government
.5 Economics
**Those students who meet AP requirements might consider AP
Macro Econ or AP Government instead**
* (AP Requirements: Grade of an A in your current Social Studies
course and your current Social Studies teacher must sign your
choice sheet.)
Science
Required:
 Biology
 1 Physical Science
(Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)
 2 other lab based sciences
Science Recommendations
 The GHS Science Department recommends a B or better in Biology and
Algebra I to be successful in Chemistry.
 B average or better is recommended in Biology, Algebra II and
Chemistry if you are considering Physics
 Starting in 2014, AP Physics will be a 2 year course. If you are in general
Physics I now, AP Physics II is recommended for next year.
What is AP and WHY take it?
 AP is college-level courses taught to well-prepared high
school students
WHY TAKE IT?
 Gain an edge on College preparation
 Stand out in the college admissions process
 Broaden your knowledge
 Possible College Credit
IMPORTANT MEETING!!
Any student interested in taking an
AP or Early College level course
for the 2016-17 school year are highly encouraged to
attend
a Parent Meeting
with their parents TBA
Mentoring
 Please see handout
 Applications will be available through
your English teacher
 Please adhere to the deadline – it will be a
FINAL, ABSOLUTE DEADLINE. No
exceptions!
 Mentoring can be a full year course or a
second semester only course. Either way,
an application must be turned in by the
deadline.
If you are signing up for cheer, dance or any
sport please sign up for:
VARSITY SPORTS
Early Dismissal
Please remember that
Early Dismissal is a
PRIVILEGE and is NOT
a guarantee!
NEW CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR:
ENGLISH DEPT
 Survey of African American Writing: draws upon a compilation of genres,
themes, styles and language used by various writers of African American
descent.
 Technical & Workplace Writing: focuses on the various kinds of written
communication currently occurring in a variety of workplaces and
careers.
 Survey of 20th Century Writing: covers major writers and themes in the
Americas and Western Europe for the period from WWI to present time.
 SREB Literacy Ready: helps college bound students reach their state’s
benchmarks
NEW CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR:
SCIENCE DEPT
 Astronomy: a survey of modern astronomy introducing topics from our
solar system and other planetary systems, galaxie, the evolution of stars,
and the methods and technology used to explore planetary and stellar
processes.
 AP Physics II
NEW CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR:
Academic Enrichment:
ACT Prep I: designed to help students obtain an ACT score of at least a 20.
Students should have scored no higher than a 20 on either the ACT or pre-ACT.
ACT Prep II: designed to help students obtain an ACT score of at least a 29.
Students should have scored in the mid 20’s on either the ACT or pre-ACT.
Students who have taken the PSAT class
are not eligible.
Note: Seniors will be scheduled for ACT I/II class during the first semester
iCAP
Each student has an iCAP (Individual Career
and Academic Plan) on file. The iCAP was
completed by you based on your interests at
the time.
You may view your iCAP through your
ActiveStudent account. It offers a list of
suggested courses to take in order to prepare
you for your desired career field. Therefore,
may assist you when picking classes for next
year.
iCAP
Your choice sheet is due:
To your English teacher NO later than
Thursday, January 28
COMPLETED AND ENTERED INTO ACTIVESTUDENT!
ALL alternate courses filled out AND parent signature
(AND teacher signature if needed)
ActiveStudent
All current Juniors will have access to course requests in
ActiveStudent on
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
Unless you have changed it, your login and password will be
the same you use for your laptop and your school email.
Make sure you can login prior to Jan. 28!
REMINDER:
When entering your choices into the computer, please:
 DO NOT add alternate courses
 Leave all courses as “required”
NO
SCHEDULE CHANGES
 Therefore,
choose wisely!
Food for thought!
The BEST way to increase your ACT score………..
take challenging courses!
Don’t take the easy way out and take easy courses!
And don’t forget: a 20 on the ACT equals FREE tuition at
Holmes CC!
What you can do to prepare for college:
Build your resume
get involved in school and the community
Work on your ACT
You will take the ACT at GHS soon if you haven’t already
Work on your GPA
Come see us with questions
Questions?