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Junior Assembly January, 2014

Welcome Class of 2015. Junior Assembly January, 2014. Handouts. Senior Schedule Planner Senior Course Offerings Transcript Commitment to Return to Clark Senior Timeline Return this planning packet in its entirety ( you may duplicate for your records).

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Junior Assembly January, 2014

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  1. Welcome Class of 2015 Junior Assembly January, 2014

  2. Handouts • Senior Schedule Planner • Senior Course Offerings • Transcript • Commitment to Return to Clark • Senior Timeline • Return this planning packet in its entirety (you may duplicate for your records). • On-line course request instructions DO NOT DETACH PAPERS!

  3. High School Graduation Requirements • 220 credits (earned 9th through 12th grade) • Pass Algebra and Geometry • Or, two years of math if you started at a higher level • Pass California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Required Courses listed on next slide plus elective courses

  4. High School Graduation Requirements • 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 9th 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)

  5. High School Graduation Requirements • 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)

  6. A Through G Requirements for College • “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 either physics or chemistry • “e” – Language other than English – 2 years • “f” – Visual and Performs Arts – 1 year • “g” – College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

  7. Honors/AP Courses +1 • 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 • All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher

  8. +1 Honors/AP Courses • AP Contracts will be available upon request in the main office and/or when we pick up your course requests • Some classes require attending an orientation meeting • Placement in AP classes will be based on teacher recommendations • Turning in a signed/completed contract does not guarantee placement in an AP class • AP classes are year-long commitments!!!

  9. Registering for Classes • Part1 • Complete planning sheet • Part2 • Selecting/requesting ELECTIVE courses online • Powerpoint with instructions available on Clark’s website.

  10. Part 1 - Planning Sheet 12th • Please fill out completely. • DON’T LEAVE ANY SECTION BLANK! • Summer School box is for counselors’ use • Go over your choices with your parents • HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN THE FORM • Forms will be picked up in the US History/ AP US History classes on Thursday and Friday • If anything is not filled in, packets WILL NOT be collected or discussed • If packets are not returned, we will pick your classes for you • Sports

  11. Part 2 – Selecting Electives Online • Q Student Connection Registration

  12. Q RegistrationStep 1A: Log-in Link to Q STUDENT Connect: student.gusd.net (no www)

  13. Q RegistrationStep 1B: Log-in ID: is your 6 digit Student # Must log in with student password!

  14. Q RegistrationStep 2: “Switch Track” & “Requests” IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year. Glendale High School (T)) 09 Glendale High School (T)) 10

  15. Q RegistrationStep 3: “Add/Edit Requests” Glendale High School (T)) 10

  16. Q RegistrationStep 4: “Add Selected Class”, and click SUBMIT Continue this process until you have selected BOTH “A” or “1” and “B” or “2” classes.

  17. Q RegistrationStep 5: “Add Selected Course”Step 6: “Submit”

  18. Q RegistrationStep 7: When submitted, you MUSTprint “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet”… parent signature required Attach “Student Course Requests Verification Sheet” to your planning packet and return to your counselor in your U.S. History class.

  19. Q RegistrationStep 8: When done adding classes, click “Sign Out” Your registration window begins today, January 28th and ends Thursday, January 30th at midnight.

  20. Summer School • Semester 1: June 9 – June 24 • Semester 2: June 25 – July 11 (July 4 – Holiday) • 5 hours a day; 5 days a week • Glendale Unified School District Summer School • Remedial, making up an F grade in a class needed for high school graduation • Remedial, making up a D/F grade in Geometry • Remedial classes are offered free of charge

  21. Summer School • Glendale Educational Foundation Summer School • Registration: check online at http://www.gefsummerschool.org • Payment by check or money order • Enrichment Summer School • You may NOT sign up for Government/Econ Regular Payment $450 for a full year course $225 for a one semester course For those on Free/Reduced Lunch $350 for a full year course $175 for a one semester course There will be NO refunds for dropping or not completing a course once it has begun.

  22. How to Stay Competitive for College… • 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

  23. WRAP-UP • Return dates are this Thursday, Jan 30th and Friday, January 31st in your US History/AP US History classes….come prepared! • Bring: planning sheet packet (including transcript), copy of online course request verification form • AP letters if applicable (Make sure your parents sign all the above mentioned papers) • Select classes with your future in mind • Q & A

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