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Sophomore Schedule Planner
Sophomore Course Offerings
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Commitment to Return to Clark
Return this planning packet in its entirety
(you may duplicate for your records).
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(www.ClarkMagnet.net) – Counselor Corner
On-line course request instructions

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English – 4 years (40 credits)
Mathematics – 2 years (20 credits)
◦ must pass algebra and geometry
◦ Or, two years of math if you started at geometry or higher in the 9 th grade
Science – 2 years (20 credits)
◦ must pass one year physical science (physics or chemistry) and 1 year life science (biology)
World History – 1 year (10 credits)
U.S. History – 1 year (10 credits)

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Government/Economics – 1 semester each
(5 credits each)
Fine Arts – 1 year (10 credits)
Career Preparation – 1 semester (5 credits)
Health/Guidance – 1 semester each
(5 credits each)
Physical Education – 2 years (20 credits)
Elective Classes (70 credits)
220 credits (earned 9 th through 12 th grade)

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“a” – History/Social Science – 2 years
“b” – English – 4 years
“c” – Mathematics – 3 years
“d” – Laboratory Science – 2 years
◦ 1 year biology AND 1 year chemistry either physics or
“e” – Language other than English – 2 years
“f” – Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year
“g” – College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

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Students are encouraged to take more challenging work at the secondary level
Universities assign extra weight to grades in honors-level courses (for B or higher)
Most AP (Advanced Placement) classes are taken the junior and/or senior year of high school
AP Physics available for sophomores in good academic standing
All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher

1. Scientific Research/ Geology of Disasters
2. Environmental GIS -- Lexus Eco Challenge
Teacher Advisor: Ms. Evans-Bye

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Take either Geology of Disasters in your
Sophomore year.
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Take Scientific Research your Junior year.
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Take Environmental GIS in your Senior year.
◦ Compete for a chance to win the Lexus Eco Challenge
Clark Magnet
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7 years of experience
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14 total wins and over $275,000 in prize money
Kelp Huggers recently won $10,000 for their project in marine debris.

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Learn how to organize and present data in maps using ArcMap software and ArcGIS Online.
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Participate in a DNA barcoding lab experience
◦ characterize species of organisms based on a short DNA sequence.
◦ Get a scientific publication to your name
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Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.

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: Learn to use HAZUS-MH software
◦ assess risk and estimate economic loss for earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds.
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Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.

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Class of 5-10 students
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Identify an environmental issue
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Conduct research
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Raise awareness
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Create a local/global impact

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Part1
◦ Complete planning sheet
Part2
◦ Selecting/requesting ELECTIVE courses online
◦ Powerpoint with instructions available on Clark’s website or in Student Portal under District Links

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Please fill out completely.
DON’T LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK!
◦ Summer School box is for counselors’ use
10 th
Go over your choices with your parents
HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN THE FORM
Forms will be picked up in the Health classes on
Thursday and Friday
If anything is not filled in or signed, packets WILL
NOT be collected or discussed
If packets are not returned, we will pick your classes for you
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Sports

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Link to Q
STUDENT
Connect: student.gusd.net (no www)

Must log in with student password!
ID: is your 6 digit Student #

Q Registration
Step 2: “Switch Track”
& “Requests”
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year.
Susie Student
09
10
Clark Magnet High School
Clark Magnet High School
2015-2016
2016-2017
01/02/02

Susie Student
10 Clark Magnet High School 2016-2017

Please click “Submit” only once, even if you get an error message. Check your schedule an hour later.
Continue this process until you have selected
BOTH “A” or “1” and “B” or “2” classes.

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Step 5: “Add Selected Course”
Step 6: Select Alternates for electives or for classes that will be taken in summer school
The right hand column is where your first choices go…in this case, the 1 st choice is
You can select alternate
Journalism and the alternate is Ceramics courses in case you do not get your first choice. First select those courses in the
Add/Edit Requests mode.
In the example to the left,
Journalism 1, Journalism
2, Ceramics 1 and
Ceramics 2 are already requested. Journalism is the FIRST choice, and
Ceramics is the alternate.
NOTE: DO NOT request the same alternate for more than one course.
In the Add/Edit Requests mode , click the alternate course’s drop down menu in the “Alternate For” column, and select your first choice course. Click SUBMIT when done.

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Step 8: When submitted, you MUST print
“Student Course Requests Verification Sheet”… parent signature required
Susie Student
10 Clark Magnet High School 2016-2017
Attach “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet” to your planning packet and return to your counselor in your Health class.

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Step 9: When done adding classes, and after you have printed your schedule, click “Sign Out”
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Semester 1: June 6 – June 21
Semester 2: June 22 – July 8 (July 4 – Holiday)
5 hours a day; 5 days a week
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Glendale Unified School District Remedial
Summer School
◦ Making up an F grade in a class needed for high school graduation
◦ Making up a D/F grade in Geometry
◦ Making up an D/F grade in Algebra 1
◦ Remedial classes are offered free of charge

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Glendale Educational Foundation Summer School
◦ Registration: check online at http://www.gefsummerschool.org
◦ Payment by check or money order
◦ Enrichment Summer School
◦ Clark Counselor must sign your application
◦ You may NOT sign up for World History or Biology
◦ Applications will be available March 1 st
Regular Payment
$570 for a full year course
$285 for a one semester course
For those on Free/Reduced Lunch
$470 for a full year course
$235 for a one semester course
There will be NO refunds for dropping or not completing a course once it has begun.

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Take a challenging course schedule and do well.
Take initiative in pursuing your interests and passions
Get involved in school activities
Get involved in COMMUNITY SERVICE
Explore leadership opportunities at school, home and in the community
Strive to do your best in ALL things

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All sophomores are encouraged to take the PSAT/NMSQT on
October 19 th . They will be sold in the office at the end of
September. Be sure to read the bulletin.
This will be a preview for you of the SAT. As an11th grader you will enter the competition for scholarships from National
Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Additional benefits of the PSAT Exam:
◦ Connects students to colleges and universities across the country and to scholarship organizations.
◦ Prepares students for the new SAT and college and fuels practice recommendations on Khan Academy (free personalized and focused practice)!
◦ Matches students with AP courses that make the most of their academic strengths. AP classes can provide an edge in the college admission process, and an opportunity to earn college credit.

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All students: Return dates are this Thursday, February
25 th and Friday, February 26 th in your Health classes….come prepared!
◦ Bring: planning sheet packet (including transcript), copy of online course request verification form
(Make sure your parents sign ALL the above mentioned papers…in three places!)
Select classes with your future in mind
Q & A
Email questions/problems to your counselors
SHowe@GUSD.net
KTurdjian@GUSD.net