Planning for a Successful Year!
It is time, once again, to register for classes for the next school year. This registration guide was created to help you choose the courses you will take during the 2016-2017 school year
and should answer all of your questions about registration.
Parents and students should read through this registration guide carefully in order to comply with deadlines and recommendations. We also encourage parents and students to review the 2016-2017 Green Hope High School Planning Guide for detailed descriptions on the different courses we offer at GHHS. This packet and the WCPSS Program Planning Guide can be found
on the Student Services page on the GHHS website.
Current GHHS Students: If you do not have your PowerSchool login, please see the Media Center or contact them using your Wake County email address.
The window for registering for classes on PowerSchool is March 1st – March 24th. Counselors will
meet with rising 10th-12th graders between March 7th and March 23rd.
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, February 25th Rising 9th-12th Grade Curriculum Expo 6:00-8:30 p.m. March 1st to 24th Rising 9th-12th Graders Enter Course Selections Friday, March 18th Early Release applications due Wednesday, March 23rd End of 3rd Quarter March 25th Holiday March 25th to April 1st Spring Break Saturday, May 14th GHHS Prom Monday, May 30th Holiday June 3rd-9th Final Exams Thursday, June 9th Last Day of School Thursday , August 11th New Student Orientation Monday, August 15th New Student Orientation Monday, August 29th First Day of School
2016—2017
REGISTRATION GUIDE
GREEN HOPE HIGH SCHOOL
Student Services Information Green Hope counselors will be assisting current 9th - 11th grade students with the registration pro-cess during March 7th - March 18th. Students can come in to Student Services before school, dur-ing lunch, or after school to make an appointment with their counselor. If you have questions about your child’s course selections or if you need to review your child’s Course of Study, Graduation
Plan, or transcript, please email your child’s counselor directly to schedule an appointment.
Rising 9th grade students and parents should speak to their middle school counselors regarding
registration.
COUNSELORS ASSIGNED STUDENTS
Anne Miller ([email protected]) A - Di Jill Purcell ([email protected]) Do - Ja Justin McIntyre ([email protected]) Je - Mi Nicholas Perfetto ([email protected]) Mo - Se Allison Tibbetts ([email protected]) Sh - Z Jessica Merry ([email protected]) SAP Counselor Hamilton Roberts ([email protected]) Dean of Students Catherine Dillon Registrar Angela Murrane Administrative Assistant
All registration information will be posted on the GHHS Website, http://greenhopehigh.wcpss.net
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GRADE PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Students are promoted to the next grade based on the credits earned during the year. Twenty-six credits must be earned to graduate from high school.
Promoted to 10th Grade A student must earn 6 credits— English I, two from math-
ematics, social studies, or science, and three additional credits
Promoted to 11th Grade A student must earn a total of 12 credits— English II, one
in mathematics, one in social studies, one in science, and two additional credits
Promoted to 12th Grade A student must earn a total of 18 credits—English III and
enrollment in a program which, if successfully accom-plished, will result in the completion of graduation re-quirements.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Courses are offered at three levels—regular, honors, and advanced placement. Students may choose courses at any level but should follow the recommen-
dation that the teacher provides.
Teachers will make recommendations based on pre-vious success in a prerequisite course and other
factors that predict student success.
Teacher recommendations are offered to suggest the most appropriate level of a course to ensure maxi-mum success for the student. Please review teacher recommendations before selecting courses for next
year.
STUDENT COURSE SELECTIONS
The Wake County Public School System’s high school program provides students many options based on their career goals, needs, and individual interests. Students may choose from a wide array of courses and programs. Choices students make in high
school impact the options they have for future education and job opportunities after high school.
Students may select courses from Arts Education, Career and Technical Education, English Language Arts, English as a Second Language, Healthful Living, Mathematics, Science, World Languages, and Social Studies. Students must meet all course, credit,
and test requirements to earn a high school diploma.
This planning guide is provided to assist students and their parents in the planning and registration process. It is the responsibility of all students and their parents to make sure that students are registered for the courses they need in order to meet graduation
and college/university admission requirements.
Students will register for 2016-2017 courses March 1-24. Counselors will meet with rising 10th-12th grade students between
March 7th and March 23rd.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Quality Points and Grading Scale
Current 9th and 8th graders and beyond: Current 10th and 11th graders: Effective 2015-2016:
LETTER GRADE
STANDARD COURSES
HONORS COURSES
AP COURSES
LETTER GRADE
STANDARD COURSES
HONORS COURSES
AP COURSES
A 4 4.5 5 A 4 5 6
B 3 3.5 4 B 3 4 5
C 2 2.5 3 C 2 3 4
D 1 1.5 2 D 1 2 3
F 0 0 0 F 0 0 0
LETTER GRADE
NUMERIC RANGE
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
2016-2017 REGISTRATION GUIDE PAGE 3
For Ninth Graders Entering in
2009-10 –2011-12
For Ninth Graders Entering in
2012-13 and later
CONTENT AREA FUTURE-READY CORE FUTURE-READY CORE
English
4 Credits
English I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
4 Credits
(Math I***, Geometry, Algebra II) OR (Integrated
Math I, II, III) 4th Math Course to be aligned with
the student’s post high school plans. In the rare instance a principal ex-
empts a student from the FRC math sequence, the student would be required to pass Algebra I and Ge-ometry or CCM I and Alge-bra II, or Integrated Math I and II and two other appli-cation-based math cours-
es.
4 credits
Math I ***, Math II, Math III, and a 4th Math Course to be
aligned with the student’s post high school plans. In the rare instance that a principal exempts a student from the FRC math sequence, the
student would be required to pass Math I and Math II and two other application - based
math courses.
Science
3 Credits
A Physical Science course, Biology, Earth/ Environ-
mental Science
3 Credits
A Physical Science course, Biology, Earth/ Environmen-
tal Science
Social Studies
3 Credits
Civics and Economics, US History, World History
4 Credits
World History (or AP World History), American History I: The Founding Principles and
American History II (or AP US History + one additional Social Studies elective), and
Civics and Economics
Second
Language
Not required for gradua-tion. Required to meet
MAR (minimum application requirements) for UNC.
Not required for graduation. Required to meet MAR
(minimum application re-quirements) for UNC.
Health & Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
For Ninth Graders Entering in
2009-10—2011-12
For Ninth Graders Entering in
2012 – 13 and Later
Specific Electives
6 Credits required
2 Elective credits of any combination from
either: CTE Arts Education
Second Languages
4 Elective credits
strongly recommended (four course concentration) from
one of the following:
CTE JROTC
Arts Education Any other subject area
6 Credits required
2 Elective credits of any combination from
either: CTE Arts Education
Second Languages
4 Elective credits
strongly recommended (four course concentration)
from one of the following:
CTE JROTC
Arts Education Any other subject area
Career Technical Education
(CTE)
JROTC
Arts Education
(Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts)
Recommended: at least one credit
in an arts disci-pline
Additional Electives
5 4
Total 26 Credits 26 Credits
*A student pursuing a College Tech Prep course of study may also meet the requirements of a College/University course of study by completing 2 credits in the same second language and one additional unit in mathemat-ics. **Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of commu-nity-based training, and 360 hours of paid employment. ***N.C.G.S. 115C-81(b) allows exceptions for students who have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) that identifies them as Learning Disabled in math and states that the disability will prevent them from mastering Algebra I and above.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE WCPSS HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAM PLANNING GUIDE.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. AP courses follow a rigorous College Board curriculum which allows students to experience college level courses. Students will have the opportunity to dig deeper into content they love. The successful completion of the AP course and AP exam will allow students to enter college with course credit. AP courses are appropriate for students who have been successful in honor courses, have excellent work habits, and are prepared to experience the challenge of a college level course. Student Comments:
“AP classes allow you to go into more depth about specific topics. You are able to learn more information than just the basic facts; it makes you a stronger global citizen. AP classes are challenging and time consuming, but it is possible to get a good grade.” - Harrison Wynne, Class of 2016
“Taking AP Classes has taught me to be a better time manager, and I’ve learned how to take notes and how to study better.” - Zoe McDaniel, Class of 2017
Explore the Benefits of AP
1. Stand Out in College Admissions When admissions officers see “AP” on
your transcript, they know that what you experienced in a particular class has pre-pared you well for the challenges of col-lege. Taking AP is a sign that you’re up for the most rigorous classes your high school has to offer.
2. Earn College Credits By taking an AP course and scoring suc-
cessfully on the related AP exam, you can save on college expenses; most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP Exam scores. These credits can allow students to save college tuition, study abroad, or secure a second major.
3. Skip Introductory Classes If you already know your preferred college
major, taking a related AP course and earning a qualifying score on the AP Exam can help you advance and avoid required introductory courses– so you can move directly into upper-level classes and focus on the work that interests you most.
4. Build College Skills Taking an AP course builds the skills you’ll
need throughout your college years. You give your mind a rigorous workout while polishing up your time management and study skills.
—-Collegeboard.org
AP COURSE OFFERINGS
English Language (11th)
English Literature (12th)
French Language
Latin
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics I
Physics II
US History
US Gov’t and Politics
Comparative Gov’t
Psychology
Human Geography
Visual Arts 2D
Visual Arts 3D
Music Theory
How to choose an AP class that’s right for you?
Start with your interests — What do you enjoy? What do you want to learn more about?
Explore the AP courses offered at
GHHS. More information about the course can be found at exploreap.org.
Meet with your counselor. The coun-
selor will be able to guide you to the
appropriate course selection and pro-
vide you information about the pre-
requisites for the course.
Select the course that fits you best
and enroll.
Learn more at Exploreap.org
EXPLORE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
Myth Reality
AP courses are for students who always get good grades.
AP courses are for any students who are academically prepared and motivated to take college-level courses.
AP courses are too stressful.
It's no secret that AP courses are challenging. But the support you receive from your classmates and teachers can help you manage the work load.
I don't think I will score high enough on the AP Exam to get college credit.
You don’t need to score a 5. Many colleges grant credit — and placement as well — based on a 3 or higher on an AP Exam. You will still benefit from the rigor.
Taking AP courses could hurt my GPA.
Students will earn additional quality points for AP cours-es. Taking AP courses shows colleges that you’re will-ing to challenge yourself academically.
I can’t take AP because no one has recommended me.
If you think you’re ready to take an AP course, then you’re ready to advocate for yourself — just talk to a teacher or counselor.
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REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
Determine the courses needed to meet the minimum promotion and graduation requirements. Refer to the WCPSS
High School Program Planning Guide for information.
Review the additional information in the “General Information” section of the program planning guide.
Log into PowerSchool and review your teacher recommendations; select courses based on the list of offerings at your
school. Course descriptions of course offerings can be found in the WCPSS Program Planning Guide.
School counselors will meet with students to assist course selection during the weeks of March 7th-23rd.
Review your selections with your parents to ensure you have registered for the courses you need in order to meet
graduation and college/university requirements.
Record your course selections on the GHHS High School Registration Work Plan form and transfer to the online regis-tration program in PowerSchool. Make sure you select 8 courses and 3 alternates. The school counselors will assist
with the registration process during 2nd period between March 7th-23rd
Once course selections are finalized, student must print a copy of the selections, have a parent/guardian sign it, and
turn the signed sheet into Student Services.
ENTERING COURSE SELECTIONS IN HOMEBASE/POWERSCHOOL
Go to https://wcpss.powerschool.com/public/ in URL space. The HOMEBASE/POWERSCHOOL icon may be on your desktop.
Enter your HOMEBASE/POWERSCHOOL Username and Password.
Click on “Class Registration” located in the left margin.
To register for your classes click on the “pencil” icon next to each subject/category. Please select 8 classes and 3 alternates.
Once you have selected 8 courses AND have selected 3 alternates click on “SUBMIT” at the bottom of the page.
Remember, you must select 8 primary courses and 3 alternates.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
This spring, a series of scheduling activities will take place to assist each student in selecting the most appropriate courses for the 2016-2017 school year. Extensive time will be spent developing a master schedule that provides the best educational opportunities for our students. This schedule is developed based on students’ course selections (including alternates), so it is imperative that students only submit genuine selections. Schedule changes have serious effects on staffing, class sizes, and academic programs and will only be made under certain conditions. The following is a list
of these conditions:
Incomplete schedules (missing a class)
Failure of a prerequisite course or incorrect course (i.e. English II instead of English I)
Completion of course during summer school
Master schedule conflict (two courses in the same period in the same semester)
The following reasons are NOT considered appropriate reasons for schedule changes and will not be honored:
Dropping or adding a course because you changed your mind
Specific teacher preference or to be enrolled with a specific classmate
Block (class period) preference
Do not remember choosing the course / Did not put effort into registration
Scheduled for the lowest ranked course/alternate chosen at registration
9th Grade Course Selections
Green Hope High School
2016-2017
English
English I
English I Honors
Creative Writing I
Speech I
Speech I Honors
Mathematics
Introduction to Math
Foundations of Math I AND Math IB
Math I
Math Plus Honors AND Math II OR Math Plus Honors and Math II Honors
Math II
Math II Honors
Math III Honors
Science
Earth/Environmental Science
Earth/Environmental Science Honors
Biology Honors
Social Studies
World History
World History Honors
Religions in World Cultures
Sociology Honors
World Language
French I
French II
Spanish I
Spanish II
Latin I
Healthful Living
Health and Physical Education
CTE: Business, Information and Technology
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Honors *
Microsoft Excel and Access Honors *
Multimedia and Webpage Design
Computer Programming I
Computer Engineering Technology I Network Engineering Technology I Honors
Foundations of Information Technology
Principles of Business and Finance
Accounting I * Students who register for CTE courses marked with an asterisk will have the opportunity to move to the academic level within the first ten days of school.
CTE: Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel I
Interior Design I
Foods I
Principles of Family and Human Resources
CTE: Trade and Industrial
Cabinetmaking I
CTE: Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing I
Visual Arts
Visual Art I- Beginning
Performing Arts
Band I
Band II
Orchestra I: Beginning
Orchestra II: Intermediate
Guitar I: Beginning
Vocal Music I: Beginning
Vocal Music II: Intermediate
Modern Dance I: Beginning
Modern Dance II: Intermediate
Theatre Arts I: Beginning
Theatre Arts II: Intermediate
Technical Theatre I: Beginning
Technical Theatre II: Intermediate
Special Programs
Curriculum Assistance
Introduction to Communication Skills (Reading)
English as a Second Language
ESL I
ESL II
ESL III
For Identified Students Only
10th – 12th Grade
Course Selections
Green Hope High School
2016-2017
English English II English II Honors English III English III Honors English IV English IV Honors Creative Writing I Creative Writing II Honors Speech I Speech I Honors Speech II Honors Yearbook I Yearbook II Yearbook II Honors Yearbook III Yearbook III Honors Leadership in Media I Honors Leadership in Media II Honors AP English III
AP English IV
Math Foundations of Math I AND Math IB
Math I Foundations of Math II AND Math II
Math II Math Plus Honors AND Math II
OR
Math Plus Honors AND Math II Honors
Math II Honors Math III Math III Honors Essentials for College Math (ECM) Advanced Functions and Modeling (AFM) Pre-Calculus Honors Intro to College Math Honors (ICM) AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
Science Earth/Environmental Science Earth/Environmental Science
Honors Biology Biology Honors Chemistry Chemistry Honors Physics Physical Science Anatomy and Physiology Honors Astronomy Forensic Science Marine Ecology Honors
Vertebrate Biology Honors
AP Biology AND Honors Research
Methods AP Chemistry AND Honors Research
Methods
AP Environmental AP Physics I AP Physics II
Social Studies American History I
American History I Honors
American History II
American History II Honors
Civics & Economics
Civics & Economics Honors
Holocaust & Genocide in World Studies
(Honors)
Law & Justice
Law & Justice Honors
Psychology Honors
Sociology Honors
AP Comparative Gov’t (11th & 12th only)
AP Human Geography (10th only)
AP Psychology (11th & 12th only)
AP US History
AP US Gov’t & Politics (11th & 12th only)
World Language French I
French II
French III Honors
French IV Honors
AP French Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish V Honors
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III Honors
Latin IV Honors
AP Latin
Healthful Living Health and Physical Education
Lifetime Sports I
Weekly Bowling Fee
**Total- $50-$60
Lifetime Sports II
Weekly Bowling Fee
**Total- $50-$60
PEPI I
PEPI II
Physiology and Fitness of Well-Being
(Personal Fitness Honors)
Sports Management/Officiating
Sports Medicine I
Sports Medicine II
Team Sports I
Team Sports II
Weight Training I
Weight Training II
Weight Training III
Daily Bell Schedule
Period Start Time End Time Total Time 1st Period 7:25 8:52 1:28
2nd period 8:58 10:27 1:29
Lunch & Tutorials 10:27 11:12 0:45
3rd period 11:17 12:45 1:28
4th period 12:51 2:18 1:28
1 Hour Delay
Period Start Time End Time Total Time 1st Period 8:25 9:37 1:12
2nd period 9:42 10:54 1:12
Lunch & Tutorials 10:59 11:44 0:45
3rd period 11:49 1:01 1:12
4th period 1:06 2:18 1:12
2 Hour Delay
Period Start Time End Time Total Time 1st Period 9:25 10:23 0:58
2nd period 10:28 11:26 0:58
Lunch & Tutorials 11:26 12:12 0:46
3rd period 12:17 1:15 0:58
4th period 1:20 2:18 0:58
Pep Rally
Period Start Time End Time Total Time 1st Period 7:25 8:44 1:19
2nd period 8:49 10:08 1:19
Lunch & Tutorials 10:08 10:53 0:45
3rd period 10:58 12:17 1:19
4th period 12:22 1:41 1:19
Pep rally 1:46 2:18 0:32
Early Release
Period Start Time End Time Total Time 1st Period 7:25 8:25 1:00
2nd period 8:30 9:30 1:00
3rd period 9:35 10:35 1:00
4th period 10:40 11:40 1:00
Lunch & Buses Dismissal 11:40 11:55 0:15
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Green Hope High School
High School Registration Work Plan
Student Name: _____________________________________________ ID#: ____________________
Email: ______________________________
Directions: Please complete this work plan to help prepare for the course registration process. It must be completed
and signed by parent/guardian as it will be turned into Student Services during your scheduled registration session.
School counselors will be meeting with students to assist in registering for the appropriate courses. Note: If you are
not a 9th grader, please enter an additional course with another subject area in the Health/PE section.
Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________________________________________
Subject Area Course Name
1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Science
4. Social Studies
5. Health/PE: 9th grade (Additional Course: 10th-12th)
6. Additional Course
7. Additional Course
8. Additional Course
1. Alternative Course
2. Alternative Course
3. Alternative Course