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Germantown High School
Germantown High School
Student Services
Pre-Registration Presentation
Pre-registration
2011-2012
Counselors:
Shannon Cox
A-G
Taylor Walden H-N
Rebecca Cobb O-Z
GHS Graduation Requirements
English
Math
(4 Carnegie Units)
(4 Carnegie Units)
English I
Algebra I
English II
Geometry
English III
Algebra II
English IV
One other math
GHS Graduation Requirements
Science
History
(4 Carnegie units)(4 Carnegie units)
Biology I
.5 MS Studies
One Physical Science .5 World Geo.
Two other full credits World History
US History
.5 US Gov.
.5 Economics
GHS Graduation Requirements
Health
Computer
(.5 Carnegie unit) (1 Carnegie unit)
Contemporary
STEM
Health
ONLY
Physical Education (.5 Carnegie unit)
GHS Graduation Requirements
Fine Arts
(1 Carnegie unit)
Band
Art
Theatre
Choir
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
(4 Carnegie Units)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
(4 Carnegie Units)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
One math
above Algebra II
University Admissions Recommendations:
Science
History
(4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units)
Biology
Mississippi Studies
Chemistry
World Geography
(recommended)
World History
2 other sciences
US History
Government
Economics
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 Junior!
In order to be classified as a
Junior, you must have:
* completed English I and II
* completed 2 math credits
* completed 8 additional units for a minimum of 12 total
credits
Important!!!
 Please do not rely on Summer School to become a
Junior!
 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 a 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”
Let’s talk about English!
• Regular English II now = Regular English III next year
• Accelerated English II now = Accelerated English III or AP English
III (if you meet AP requirements) next year
(Please remember, if you get out of Accelerated there is NO going
back!)
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
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
Choice Sheet Example
1st semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
(Circle one) Accelerated English III *
AP English III **
2nd semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
Accelerated English III *
AP English III
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English in the 11th grade requires a counselor conference.)
**(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: US History
(Circle one)
AP US History *
4. Social Studies: US History
AP US History *
*(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.
6.
6.
7.
7.
8.
8.
Math options & recommendations
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II
Algebra III
or Ad. Math Plus
*PLEASE NOTE:
Algebra III is designed to be a prerequisite for Calculus and Early College classes.
Ad. Math Plus is designed to be a prerequisite for AP Calculus.
Make sure you take a math your senior year!!
Choice Sheet
1st semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
(Circle one) Accelerated English III *
AP English III **
2nd semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
Accelerated English III *
AP English III
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English in the 11th grade requires a counselor conference.)
**(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: US History
(Circle one)
AP US History *
4. Social Studies: US History
AP US History *
*(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.
6.
6.
7.
7.
8.
8.
Science
Requirements are:
 Biology
 One Physical Science
(Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)
 Two other 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.
Choice Sheet
1st semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
(Circle one) Accelerated English III *
AP English III **
2nd semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
Accelerated English III *
AP English III
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English in the 11th grade requires a counselor conference.)
**(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: US History
(Circle one)
AP US History *
4. Social Studies: US History
AP US History *
*(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.
6.
6.
7.
7.
8.
8.
U. S. History
You may pick either
Regular US History
Or
AP US History *
* (A in your current Social Studies course and have your current
Social Studies teacher sign your choice sheet.)
Choice Sheet
1st semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
(Circle one) Accelerated English III *
AP English III **
2nd semester requests
1. English: Regular English III
Accelerated English III *
AP English III
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English in the 11th grade requires a counselor conference.)
**(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: US History
(Circle one)
AP US History *
4. Social Studies: US History
AP US History *
*(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.
6.
6.
7.
7.
8.
8.
If you are signing up for cheer, dance or any sport please sign up
for:
VARSITY SPORTS
IMPORTANT MEETING!
Any student interested in taking AP or Early
College
level courses for the 2016-17 school year are
highly encouraged to attend a 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 preACT.
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.
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 WORLD HISTORY 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 course requests must be entered into ActiveStudent by:
Thursday, January 28
Unless you have changed it, your login and password will be the
same as your MAC book
Please make sure you can login prior to January 28
REMINDER:
When entering you choices into the computer, please:
 DO NOT add alternate courses
 Leave all courses 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?