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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!

Example of course offerings

Watch the Pre-Requisites!

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)

If you are signing up for cheer, dance or any sport please sign up

for:

VARSITY SPORTS

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:

NO SCHEDULE CHANGES

Therefore, please

choose wisely!

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

Questions?Questions?