Germantown High SchoolStudent Services
Pre-registration2011-2012
Germantown High School
Pre-Registration Presentation
Counselors:Shannon Cox A-G
Taylor Walden H-NRebecca Cobb O-Z
English Math (4 Carnegie Units) (4
Carnegie Units)English I Algebra IEnglish II Geometry
English III Algebra IIEnglish IV One other
math
GHS Graduation Requirements
GHS Graduation Requirements
Science History (4 Carnegie units) (4 Carnegie units)Biology I .5 MS StudiesOne 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 Health STEM ONLY!
Physical Education (.5 Carnegie units)
Fine Arts Electives (1 Carnegie unit) (5 Carnegie units)Band Any courses of Art your choiceTheatreChoral Music
GHS Graduation Requirements
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.
Mississippi University Admissions Requirements
There are 8 major Universities in Mississippi:
1.Alcorn State University2.Delta State University3.Jackson State University4.Mississippi State University5.Mississippi Valley State University6.Mississippi University for Women7.University of Mississippi8.University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements:
English Math (4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units)English I Algebra IEnglish II GeometryEnglish III Algebra II English IV One math above Algebra II
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements:Science History (4 Carnegie Units) (4 Carnegie Units)Biology Ms Studies/World GeoChemistry World History(recommended) US History
2 other sciences Gov/Econ
Health/PE: ½ unit of each
Fine Arts: 1 unit Computer: 1 unit
Mississippi University Admissions RequirementsRequired 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 languageAdvanced World Geography
5th math 5th science
I want to be a Sophomore!
In order to be classified as a Sophomore, you must have:
* completed English I * completed 1 math* completed 4 additional units for a minimum of 6 units
Important!!!
Please do not rely on Summer School to become a Sophomore!
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!
Course Description Book
If you see a course and you want to learn more about it’s content, simply go to:
www.ghsmavs.comIn the “Counselor” drop down,
click on “Courses”
English recommendations
• Regular English I now = Regular English II next
(moving from Regular English I to Accelerated English II requires an A in English I and teacher
recommendation)
• Accelerated English I now = Accelerated English II next
(Please remember, if you get out of Accelerated there is NO
going back!)
Choice Sheet 1st semester requests 2nd semester
requests
1. English: Regular English II 1. English: Regular English II (Circle one) Accelerated English II * Accelerated English II*
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English requires a 90 or above in English I and teacher signature for recommendation.)
2. Math: 2. Math:
3. Science: 3. Science:
4. Social Studies: World History 4. Social Studies: World History (Circle one) AP World History * AP World 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 recommendations
Algebra I Geometry
Geometry Algebra II
Make sure you take a math your senior year!
Choice Sheet 1st semester requests 2nd semester
requests
1. English: Regular English II 1. English: Regular English II (Circle one) Accelerated English II * Accelerated English II*
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English requires a 90 or above in English I and teacher signature for recommendation.)
2. Math: 2. Math:
3. Science: 3. Science:
4. Social Studies: World History 4. Social Studies: World History (Circle one) AP World History * AP World 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.
ScienceRequirements:
Biology 1One Physical Science
(Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)
Two other sciences
Note: IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN BIOLOGY, MAKE SURE YOU TAKE
IT YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR!!!
Choice Sheet 1st semester requests 2nd semester
requests
1. English: Regular English II 1. English: Regular English II (Circle one) Accelerated English II * Accelerated English II*
*(Moving from regular English to Accelerated English requires a 90 or above in English I and teacher signature for recommendation.)
2. Math: 2. Math:
3. Science: 3. Science:
4. Social Studies: World History 4. Social Studies: World History (Circle one) AP World History * AP World 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.
World HistoryYou may pick either
Regular World HistoryOr
AP World History *
* (A in your current Social Studies course and have your current Social
Studies teacher sign your choice sheet.)
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 preparationStand out in the college admissions process
Broaden your knowledgePossible College CreditYour grade will be weighted (grade x 1.1)
IMPORTANT MEETING!!
Any student interested in taking an AP level course for the 2015-16 school year are highly encouraged to attend
a AP Parent Meeting with their parents this Thursday,
January 22 at 6pm
Your choice sheet is due:
to your English I teacher NO later than
Monday, Feb. 2 (B Day)COMPLETED AND ENTERED INTO
ACTIVESTUDENT!
ALL alternate courses filled out AND parent signature
(and teacher signature if needed)
All course requests must be entered into ActiveStudent by:
Monday, February 2
Please note: your login and password will be the same as your MAC book and GHS student email
ActiveStudent:
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!
What you can do to prepare for college:
Build your resumeget involved in school and the
communityWork on your ACT
however, ACT says not to take the test until you are a juniorWork on your GPACome see us with questions