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Germantown High School
Germantown High School
Student Services
Pre-Registration Presentation
Pre-registration
Counselors:
2011-2012
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 Gov.
.5 Economics
GHS Graduation Requirements
Health
(.5 Carnegie unit)
Contemporary Health
Computer
(1 Carnegie unit)
STEM ONLY!
Physical Education (.5 Carnegie units)
GHS Graduation Requirements
Fine Arts
(1 Carnegie unit)
Band
Art
Theatre
Choral Music
Electives
(5 Carnegie units)
Any courses 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:
1. Alcorn State University
2. Delta State University
3. Jackson State University
4. Mississippi State University
5. Mississippi Valley State University
6. Mississippi University for Women
7. University of Mississippi
8. University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements:
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
Requirements:
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 Sophomore!
In order to be classified as a
Sophomore, you must have:
* completed English I
* completed 1 math
* completed 4 additional units for a minimum of 6 units
Important!!!
 Please do not rely on Summer School to become a
Sophomore!
 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 course 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”
English recommendations
• Regular English I now = Regular English II next
(moving from Regular English I to Accelerated English II
requires an A in English I and teacher recommendation)
•Accelerated English I now = Accelerated English II next
(Please remember, if you get out of Accelerated there is
NO going back!)
Choice Sheet
1st semester requests
requests
1. English: Regular English II
(Circle one) Accelerated English II *
II*
2nd semester
1. English: Regular English II
Accelerated English
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English requires a 90 or above in English I and teacher signature for recommendation.)
2. Math:
2. Math:
3. Science:
3. Science:
4. Social Studies: World History
(Circle one)
AP World History *
History *
4. Social Studies: World History
AP World
*(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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Math recommendations
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra II
Ad. Math Plus
Make sure you take a math your senior year!
Choice Sheet
1st semester requests
requests
1. English: Regular English II
(Circle one) Accelerated English II *
II*
2nd semester
1. English: Regular English II
Accelerated English
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English requires a 90 or above in English I and teacher signature for recommendation.)
2. Math:
2. Math:
3. Science:
3. Science:
4. Social Studies: World History
(Circle one)
AP World History *
History *
4. Social Studies: World History
AP World
*(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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Science
Requirements:
 Biology 1
 One Physical Science
(Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)
 Two other sciences
Note: IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN BIOLOGY, MAKE SURE
YOU TAKE IT YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR!!!
Science recommendations:
 The GHS Science Department recommends a B or better in
Biology and Algebra I to be successful in Chemistry.
Choice Sheet
1st semester requests
requests
1. English: Regular English II
(Circle one) Accelerated English II *
II*
2nd semester
1. English: Regular English II
Accelerated English
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English requires a 90 or above in English I and teacher signature for recommendation.)
2. Math:
2. Math:
3. Science:
3. Science:
4. Social Studies: World History
(Circle one)
AP World History *
History *
4. Social Studies: World History
AP World
*(student must have an end of the year grade of an “A” in their current Social Studies course AND teacher signature for recommendation)
5.
5.
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World History
You may pick either
Regular World History
Or
AP World History *
* (A in your current Social Studies course and have your
current Social Studies teacher sign your choice sheet.)
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
 Your grade will be weighted (grade x 1.1)
If you are signing up for cheer, dance
or any sport please sign up for:
VARSITY SPORTS
IMPORTANT MEETING!!
Any student interested in taking an AP level
course for the 2016-17 school year are highly
encouraged to attend a AP Parent Meeting with
their parents TBA
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 between a 20-25+ on either the ACT or pre-ACT.
Students taking the PSAT class are not eligible.
Note: Sophomores will be scheduled for ACT I/II during the second semester
Career Academy:
Principal’s update….
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 I teacher NO later than
Friday, January 28, 2016 (B day)
COMPLETED AND ENTERED INTO ACTIVESTUDENT!
ALL alternate courses filled out AND parent signature
(and teacher signature if needed)
ActiveStudent:
All course requests must be entered into ActiveStudent by:
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Unless you have changed it, your login and password will be
the same as your MAC book
Please make sure that you can login prior to January 28
REMINDER:
When entering your choices into the computer, please:
 DO NOT add alternate courses
 Leave all course as “required”
NO
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Therefore,
please
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
however, ACT says not to take the test until you are a
junior
 Work on your GPA
 Come see us with questions
Questions?