Course Registration 2015-2016
The Greylock Way ~ Integrity, Responsibility, Perseverance
Agenda
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Anticipated Program of Studies 2015-2016
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The Program of Studies can be found online at
www.mgrhs.org
Course Registration Sheet
Calendar for Course Selection Process
Parent Roles in the Process
Q&A
Counselor Caseloads
Grade
Mrs. Casalinova
Mrs. Maselli
Current Grade 8
C. Abriel-C. Kuster
C. LaPlante- E. Worthington
Current Grade 9
C. Adams- S. King
M. Kocsis- B. Zimmerman
Current Grade 10
D. Albano- M. Hayden
M. Jain- A. Yarter
Current Grade 11
H. Abriel- B. McComish
R. Malone- M. Wiseman
Course Distribution Requirements
English
Forty (40) credits
Social Studies
Thirty (30) credits (ten (10) credits
must be in United States History)
Mathematics
Thirty (30) credits (Students must
pass Algebra I and Geometry)
Science
Thirty (30) credits
Wellness
Fifteen (15) credits
(12 credits in wellness and
3 credits in health)
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Social
Studies
World History &
Geography I
Comparative
World History II
US History
Social Studies
Elective
Incoming
Freshman
America in the
World
Comparative
World History I
Comparative World
History II
Social Studies
Elective
Algebra III/Trig
Intro College Math
H. Calc./ Stats
Accounting I
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II or
Accounting I
Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Science Elective
Wellness
Wellness 9
Wellness
Health
Wellness
Wellness
(1 Semester)
(1 Semester)
Electives
Language
Other
Language
Other
Language
Other
Language
Other
AP Courses
Grade 10
 European History
Grade 11
 US History
 English Language and
Composition
Grade 11 and/or 12
 English Lit. and Comp.
 Biology
 Physics 2
 Physics C E&M
 Calculus
 Statistics
 European History
 Spanish Language
 Latin
 Chemistry
Requirements for College Admission
for State System of Massachusetts
16 Required Units Include:
4 years of English
3 years of college preparatory Mathematics
Including: Algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, or calculus
3 years of a Science; 2 of which must be a lab science
2 years of Social Studies * 1 year must be US history
Minimum of 2 years of a single Language
2 years of college preparatory Elective courses
Important Information:
▪ Students take 66 credits or more each year.
▪ Students need 234 credits to graduate.
▪ Students are not individually ranked.
▪ Grade Point Averages are calculated at the
end of each year and at the end of first
semester senior year.
COURSE MAKE-UP (Summer School)
Students who have received a mark of “F” in a course which they
wish credited toward their diploma may receive credit if they:
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Repeat the course successfully in the next academic year;
Or
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Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and
Principal, receive tutoring in the subject for a total of thirty (30)
hours, and pass an examination of the subject at Mt. Greylock;
Or
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Obtain prior approval from the appropriate teacher and
Principal, pass an authorized course, which may include
PLATO®.
Or
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Repeat the course successfully in a recognized summer school. It
is the student’s responsibility to select a summer school course
appropriate for the course failed.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Students continue to have the right to select which level of coursework
they enroll in for the year:
 Standard
 College Preparatory
 Honors
 Advanced Placement
Students will make an informed decision with input from teachers,
parents, and school counselors as to which courses are in his or her
best interest to take. Individuals should be aware that it may be difficult
to make schedule changes if they are unable to perform at the expected
level in which they are enrolled and may need to take measures to
ensure that they have the proper support to continue in the most
rigorous schedule possible or endure a schedule change mid-year.
HONORS /AP COURSES
Students selecting honors-level or Advanced Placement courses
should have demonstrated above-average skills in the chosen
subject area as evidenced by the following performance criteria:
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English and science courses: final grade of B+ if current course
is regular level, and a final grade of B- if course is honors-level.
In addition, it is strongly recommended that students enrolling in
ninth grade honors physics earn a B or better in an 8th grade
accelerated math course.
Students become eligible for honors credit after completing their
fifth semester in band, orchestra, or symphonic chorus.
HONORS MATH CRITERIA
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H.S. math students must earn an 80% in an honors
level math course to enter an honors level course in the
next school year.
Students who do not earn an 80% in an honors level
math course may enter an honors level course in the
next school year with their math teacher’s
recommendation.
Honors level math students without either the 80%
level of achievement or their math teacher’s
recommendation may enter an honors level course by
signing a contract that states they will engage in regular
tutoring after school.
English Department
Required:
 English 9/Honors 9
 English 10/Honors 10
 English 11/Honors 11 or AP 11 Language &
Composition
 Elements of English/English 12 /Honors 12 or
AP 12 Literature
Electives:
 Introduction to Film Part I*
 Introduction to Film Part II*
 Creative Writing *
 The Graphic Novel*
Mathematics Department
Required:
Algebra I/Intro to Algebra
 Geometry/ Intro to Geometry/Honors Geometry
Electives:
 Algebra II/ Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry
 Algebra III & Trigonometry
 Honors Pre-Calculus
 Honors Calculus/Statistics
 Intro to College Math
 AP Calculus
 AP Statistics
 Accounting I
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Science Department
Suggested Sequence of Courses:
 Physics/Honors Physics- grade 9
 (L) Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry- grade 10
 (L) Biology/ Honors Biology- grade 11
Electives:
 Anatomy and Physiology/Honors Anatomy Physiology
 Environmental Science/Honors Environmental Science
 Astronomy*/Honors Astronomy*
 Climate Science*/ Honors Climate Science*
 (L) AP Biology
 (L) AP Chemistry
Social Studies Department
Required:
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America in the World/U.S. History/ AP U.S. History
Electives:
 Comparative World History*
 America, Vietnam and the 1960’s*
 The American Political System*
 Psychology
 AP Modern European History
Electives
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Business/Technology
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World Language
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Wellness */Health*
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Additional Electives
Course Registration Process
Step 1: Check out your 2015-2016 Program of Studies
Available online at www.mgrhs.org
 Or paper copy is available in the Guidance Office
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Step 2: Complete the Course Selection Sheet
Talk to your parents/guardian/teachers/guidance counselor
about your choices
 Collect required signatures
 Consider a multi-year plan
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Step 3: Complete the Demographic Form
Course Registration Calendar
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Class meetings with the high school guidance
counselors began Friday, March 6th beginning
with current 8th graders.
Students will be called to the Guidance Office
from their history classes beginning Monday,
March 16th.
Class Meeting Schedule:
Wednesday, March 11th– Grade 11 &9
Thursday, March 12th– Grade 10
Course Selection Sheet
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If you are in grade 11, your course registration
form is due in the Guidance Office on Friday,
March 13th by the end of the school day.
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If you are in grades 8-10, your course
registration form is due in the Guidance Office
on Tuesday, March 17th by the end of the
school day.
Parent Roles
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Talk to your student about their options.
Sign the Course Registration Form.
Remind your student to submit their Course
Registration Form.
Complete the Demographic Form.
Make sure your child is in school during
registration week.
Q&A