Freshman Assembly February, 2015

Sophomore Schedule Planner Sophomore Course Offerings Transcript Commitment to Return to Clark Return this planning packet in its entirety

(you may duplicate for your records).

On-line course request instructions

Handouts

DO NOT DETACH PAPERS!

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

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)

High School Graduation Requirements

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)

“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 Performing Arts – 1 year “g” – College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

A Through G Requirements for College

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…if you have completed Algebra 2 and received an A or B in both semesters of Physics you may request AP Physics

All grades in required courses for colleges must be a C or higher

Honors/AP Courses +1

Your Path To Prize Money

1. Geology of Disasters2. Environmental GIS -- Lexus Eco

Challenge

Teacher Advisor: Ms. Evans-Bye

Take Geology of Disasters in your Sophomore Year.

Take Environmental GIS or Scientific Research in your Junior Year.◦ Environmental GIS: Compete for a chance to

win the Lexus Eco Challenge

Clark Magnet 7 years of experience 14 total wins and over $275,000 in prize money Kelp Huggers recently won $10,000 for their

project in marine debris.

How Do You Get Involved?

Learn to use HAZUS-MH software◦ assess risk and estimate

economic loss for earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds.

Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.

Geology of Disasters

Learn how to organize and present data in maps using ArcMap software and ArcGIS Online.

Participate in a DNA barcoding lab experience ◦ characterize species of organisms

based on a short DNA sequence.◦ Get a scientific publication to your

name

Qualifies as a college preparatory elective under the g subject requirement in the A-G list of approved courses.

Scientific Research

Class of 5-10 students

Identify an environmental issue

Conduct research

Raise awareness

Create a local/global impact

Environmental GIS

◦ Find trash◦ Take a picture ◦ Hashtag #litterati◦ Tag @_marinedebris◦ Throw away, recycle, or compost the litter

Kelp Huggers Need Your Help!

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/Honors/Advanced 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!!!

Honors/AP Courses +1

Part1◦ Complete planning sheet

Part2◦ Selecting/requesting ELECTIVE courses online◦ Powerpoint with instructions available on Clark’s

website.

Registering for Classes

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 YELLOW 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 Sports

Part 1 - Planning Sheet

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Q Student Connection Registration

Part 2 – Selecting Electives Online

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

Q RegistrationStep 1A: Log-in

Q RegistrationStep 1B: Log-in

ID: is your 6 digit Student #

Must log in with student password!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before clicking on requests, choose the new school year of the grade you will be in next year.

Q RegistrationStep 2: “Switch

Track” & “Requests”

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Q RegistrationStep 3: “Add/Edit

Requests”

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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.

Please click “Submit” only once, even if you get an error message. Check your schedule an hour later.

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

The right hand column is where your first choice goes…in this case, the 1st choice is Journalism and the 2nd is Ceramics.

Q Registration

Step 7: When submitted, you MUST print “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 Health class.

Q RegistrationStep 8: When done adding classes,

click “Sign Out”

Your registration window begins today, February 24th and ends Thursday,

February 27th at midnight.

Semester 1: June 8 – June 23 Semester 2: June 24 – July 10 (July 3 – Holiday) 5 hours a day; 5 days a week

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

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 US History or Biology

Summer School

Regular Payment$500 for a full year course$250 for a one semester course

For those on Free/Reduced Lunch$400 for a full year course$200 for a one semester course

There will be NO refunds for dropping or not completing a course once it has begun.

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

How to Stay Competitive for College…

Return dates are this Thursday, Feb. 26th and Friday, Feb. 27th in your Health classes ….come prepared!◦Bring: planning sheet packet (including

transcript), printout of online course request verification form

(Make sure your parents sign all the above mentioned papers…3 parent signature and 3 student signature)

Select classes with your future in mind Q & A

WRAP-UP