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11th Grade Course SelectionSpring 2015
11th Grade Spring Registration Dates
February 5 - 6: 11th Grade Students receive registration information
February 17 - 25: 11th Grade Students will enter their
schedules through History classes*Students in ACC Classes should stop by before/after school during these dates.
Mid-May: Students will receive course verification sheets to review choices
Class Selection for Fall 2015 - DirectionsChoose one:
1. English IV Core or AP(ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)
2. Government and Economics
Core or AP(ACC classes will be changed once registration is completed)
Choose 1
3. Science
If you have completed Bio, Chem and Physics you will choose one
AP Phys I Forensic ScienceAP Phys II AP Bio AP Chem Med Micro/PathoAqua Science Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems AP Environmental Science Anatomy and PhysioAdvanced Biotech Advanced Animal Science
4. Math
If you have completed Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II you will choose one
AQRCore Stats AP StatsCore PreCalPre-AP PreCal________________________AP Calc AB (after precal)AP Calc BC (after precal)
Choices 5-8: Electives(Below are the remaining graduation requirements)
□ 1.0 P.E.-Athletics, Foundations of P.E., Dance, NJROTC, Marching Band (Fall only)
□ 1.0 Fine Arts -Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Choir, Art
□ .5 Health
□ .5 Professional Communications (Speech)
□ 2.0 LOTE (3.0 for DAP)
□ 7.0 Electives
Additional classes ACC Classes - Choose either Core or AP for your History and
English selections on the Course Selection Sheet. Once students complete the entire registration process, their schedule will be changed to “College Courses” (mid-may).
PALS/Peer Buddies - Have an application process. Students schedules will be changed to these classes once they have been accepted into the class (mid-may).
Off periods - Seniors are allowed to have 2 off periods each semester (one on each day) provided you are on track for graduation.
Office aide - You will not be able to sign up for this course. You will need to fill out an application for office aide and be approved before you have it on your schedule.
Other notes If you are planning on taking a class
needed for graduation over the summer/online, etc…you will still need to schedule the course for next year. Once you provide proof that you have successfully registered, we will make the change to your schedule.
AP and ACC Credits
College credit opportunities in high school - AP Classes Taught by GHS Teachers College level curriculum Students take exam in May (costs about $90)-
can earn credit with a passing score (3, 4, 5 – score and credit earned varies by college)
Weighted points for GPA
AP Credit Policies by College: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies
GHS AP Classes
HistoryAP Economics AP Government AP European History
EnglishAP English Literature
ScienceAP Physics IAP Physics IIAP BiologyAP ChemistryAP Environmental Science
MathAP Calc ABAP Calc BCAP Statistics
LanguagesAP Spanish Language IVAP Spanish Literature VAP German IVAP French IV
ElectivesAP Psychology (11-12)AP Studio Art 2D (11-12)AP Student Art 3D (11-12)AP Music Theory (11-12)AP Computer Science (10-12)
College credit opportunities in high school – Dual Credit Classes
Taught by ACC Professors College level curriculum Can take 2 classes per semester starting summer after
sophomore year (up to 12 classes = 36 college credits)
Students earn credit at Texas Public Colleges by passing
Weighted points for GPA (Highest grade a student can receive is a 95%, A=95, B=85, etc)
Students must pay for textbooks FERPA- Grades are not available for GHS or for
parents, only students have access to grades
College credit opportunities in high school – Dual Credit classesSteps to enroll:
Step 1 APPLICATION
Turn in ACC ID:February 27
Step 2 ORIENTATION (TOP)
Certificate of Completion Due:February 27
Step 3 TESTING - College Readiness & Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
February 27
PAA Due(If testing is required):March 2
Step 4 ADVISING with High School Counselor AND ACC Advisor
April 10 Attend session onApril 24
Step 5 REGISTER for ACC Classes
Attend session onApril 24
ACC Classes offered at GHS-12th Grade
*Upon completion of English 1301 + English 1302 + British Literature, students will receive credit for English 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B
ACC Class GHS Credit When
British Literature* English 4B Fall 2015
Government 2305 US Government Fall 2015
US History 1301 Spring 2016
Economics Economics Spring 2016
Career Cruising Go to CareerCrusing.com User Name: GT-(school user name) Password: school passwordExample: User: GT-abc123 Password: defg456
https://www.careercruising.com/
Select “Choose My Courses”
Parchment.com
Use the website www.parchment.com to request a transcript.
Some colleges may take 4 – 6 weeks to show that a transcript has been received.
Factors in College Admission
National Association for College Admission CounselingState of College Admission 2013
Why the wide variety of pieces to a college
application?
Factors in College Admission
Let’s talk about grades
“Although overall GPA serves as an indicator of a student’s academic success in high school, strength of curriculum—and particularly grades in college prep courses—are better indicators of a student’s likelihood of succeeding in college.” SOCA 2013
Grades and strength of curriculum go hand in hand
Factors in College Admission
Admission test scores 100% of colleges requiring admission tests,
accept either ACT or SAT Over 800 colleges are test optional FairTest.org Public schools more likely to consider these of
considerable importance Most colleges consider test scores official only if
they are sent directly from the testing agency
Factors in College Admission
Essay Opportunity for the admission committee to better
know the student Student voice… It’s not about what you’ve done, but who you are. Spell check is not enough!
Fast-paste society …done a lot of sole searching …could hardly bare it …a child now, but looking forward to adultery
Factors in College Admission
Recommendation letters Teacher rec – spotlight on personal knowledge
of student Counselor rec – floodlight on student in
general Not a repeat of the application/transcript NOT always required
Factors in College Admission
Class rank (my personal 4 letter word) The Texas “top 10%” and UT exception Within the context of YOUR school
That being said…
We live under the “Top 10% rule in Texas In many ways, private college admission is
more “holistic” than public college admission Each college searches for their “best fit”
students.
Factors in College Admission
A word about extracurricular activities… Do these reflect the interest and
personality of the student? Has the student demonstrated leadership? Do colleges truly want a “well rounded”
student?
Admission Terms
I. Rolling Admission Institutions review applications as they are
submitted and make admission decisions throughout the admission cycle. May 1 reply deadline
II. Regular Decision Students submit an application by a specified date
and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. May 1 reply deadline
Admission Terms
III. Early Action (EA) Students apply early and receive a decision well in
advance of the institution’s regular response date. May 1 reply deadline
IV. Early Decision (ED) (restrictive) Students make a commitment to a first-choice
institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early.
Types of Admission Applications
I. ApplyTexasAll Texas public, some private and 2
year collegesScholarship application included
Types of Admission Applications
II. Common Application Over 500 member institutions nationwide “Secondary Report” – from the counselor, is
a major component
NACAC National College FairAustin Convention Center
April 7
www.gotomyncf.com
Register in advance
National College Fair!!
Financial Aid• Free Application for
Federal Student Aid – FAFSA A required form for any student seeking need-based financial aid.
• Texas Application for State Financial Aid – TASFA
• Seniors apply in January• Both also in Spanish
Financial Aid Knowledge
NASFAA National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Tips for unique student populations
Office of Federal Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/ A resource of the US Department of Education Learn about different types of financial aid and how
to apply for them.
Free SAT Prep
Go to: www.collegeboard.com satonlinecourseschool
ACT prep http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/ 100% of colleges accept either test
From me to you…
• The senior schedule IS important• Now is the time to explore/research• Authenticity is key• Allow your student to drive the bus….its
their trip
