2015 – 20162015 – 2016RegistrationRegistration

CreditsCredits Students have an opportunity to earn 8

credits per high school year at GHS.

It takes…It takes… At least At least 6 credits 6 credits to be a 10to be a 10thth grader. grader. At least At least 12 credits 12 credits to be an 11to be an 11thth grader. grader. At least At least 18 credits 18 credits to be a 12to be a 12thth grader. grader.

It takes It takes 26 credits 26 credits to graduateto graduate

DiplomasDiplomas Academic DiplomaAcademic Diploma – Meets pre-college – Meets pre-college

curriculum. This diploma has two foreign curriculum. This diploma has two foreign language credits required. Requires an language credits required. Requires an advanced science and math course. advanced science and math course.

Scholastic Diploma-Scholastic Diploma- does does notnot require foreign require foreign language. Core credits will differ. This language. Core credits will differ. This diploma track is preferred for a student who diploma track is preferred for a student who wants to attend a technical school, a 2 year wants to attend a technical school, a 2 year college, or someone who wants to enter the college, or someone who wants to enter the work force. work force.

G.P.A.G.P.A. Grade point averages are used to earn Grade point averages are used to earn

KEES scholarship money, apply for colleges, KEES scholarship money, apply for colleges, determine eligibility for athletics, clubs, etc. determine eligibility for athletics, clubs, etc.

Class RankClass Rank Your GPA is calculated Your GPA is calculated each quartereach quarter.. A’s = 4 points, B’s = 3 points, C’s = 2 points A’s = 4 points, B’s = 3 points, C’s = 2 points

and D’s = 1 point.and D’s = 1 point. To calculate your GPA look at the following To calculate your GPA look at the following

example:example:

G.P.A.G.P.A.Period Class Grade

EarnedGPA Value   GPA Weight   Quality

Points

1 Pol. Science A 4.0 x .5 = 2

2 English IV B 3.0 x .25 = .75

3 PE IV A 4.0 x .25 = 1

4 CCR Math A 4.0 x .5 = 2

5 Physics B 3.0 x .25 = .75

6 Spanish II C 2.0 x .25 = .5

G.P.A. for the Quarter = Total Quality Point / Total GPA weight

Total Quality Points = 2 + .75 + 1 + 2 + .75 + .5 = 7

Total GPA weight = .5 + .25 +.25 +.5 +.25 +.25 = 2

7/2 = 3.5 for this quarter

Please note that each quarter of a year long skinny is worth .25 GPA weight while each quarter of a semester long block is worth .5 GPA weight.

KEES Scholarship MoneyKEES Scholarship Money Begin earning your 9Begin earning your 9thth grade year. grade year. May earn up to $500 per year. KEES May earn up to $500 per year. KEES

money will pay post secondary schools money will pay post secondary schools located in Kentucky the total amount you located in Kentucky the total amount you earn during high school toward your earn during high school toward your college education for up to fours years college education for up to fours years plus a bonus for ACT scores above 15.plus a bonus for ACT scores above 15.

May not be used at a college out of state May not be used at a college out of state unless the major is not offered in a unless the major is not offered in a college in Kentucky.college in Kentucky.

Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesCourses

AP Courses are generally taken 10AP Courses are generally taken 10 thth through through 1212thth grades. grades.

An in-depth study of the course. Equivalent to An in-depth study of the course. Equivalent to college level courses.college level courses.

These courses can earn college credit if a These courses can earn college credit if a certain score is obtained on the AP exam at certain score is obtained on the AP exam at end of course.end of course.

Pre-AP courses, formally known as Honors Pre-AP courses, formally known as Honors courses, are highly recommended for anyone courses, are highly recommended for anyone considering an AP course in the future.considering an AP course in the future.

Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) CoursesCourses

AP LanguageAP Language AP LiteratureAP Literature AP BiologyAP Biology AP ChemistryAP Chemistry AP PhysicsAP Physics AP World HistoryAP World History AP GeographyAP Geography AP PsychologyAP Psychology

AP European HistoryAP European History AP US HistoryAP US History AP Government & P.S.AP Government & P.S. AP CalculusAP Calculus AP StatisticsAP Statistics AP SpanishAP Spanish AP ArtAP Art

Dual Credit CoursesDual Credit Courses

Earn college credits Earn college credits andand high school credit high school credit upon successful completion (and payment) of upon successful completion (and payment) of course. course.

Taken 11Taken 11thth and/or 12 and/or 12thth grade. grade. Cost 1/3 the cost of a regular college class.Cost 1/3 the cost of a regular college class. Instructors are college professors. Instructors are college professors. Offered on site Offered on site ifif enough people sign up for the enough people sign up for the

course.course.

Dual Credit Courses Dual Credit Courses (taught in our building)(taught in our building)

College Algebra (Math 150/Math 116)College Algebra (Math 150/Math 116) StatisticsStatistics PsychologyPsychology SociologySociology Intro to Public Speaking (Speech)Intro to Public Speaking (Speech) Plant Land SciencePlant Land Science Veterinary ScienceVeterinary Science Advanced Animal ScienceAdvanced Animal Science Spanish 102Spanish 102

Online Dual Credits Online Dual Credits CoursesCourses

Offered through Offered through WKUWKU Online courses are paid for by student. Online courses are paid for by student. $210.00 per course$210.00 per course This is a savings of over 80% off This is a savings of over 80% off WKU'sWKU's regular regular

undergraduate tuition rate. undergraduate tuition rate.  The The StudentStudent is responsible for cost of text and course. is responsible for cost of text and course. Must be a HIGHLY INDEPENDENT learner to be Must be a HIGHLY INDEPENDENT learner to be

successful in course.successful in course. Students apply and can find additional information at Students apply and can find additional information at

www.wku.edu/dualcredit/onlinewww.wku.edu/dualcredit/online..

Fall 2014 Online Dual Fall 2014 Online Dual Credit CoursesCredit Courses

CHM 101C Intro ChemistryCHM 101C Intro Chemistry COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking and COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking and

CommunicationCommunication ECON 150 Intro EconomicsECON 150 Intro Economics ENGL 100C Intro to College WritingENGL 100C Intro to College Writing HIST 119C Western Civ to 1648HIST 119C Western Civ to 1648 HMD 211 Human NutritionHMD 211 Human Nutrition MATH 109C General MathMATH 109C General Math POLS 110C American National GovernmentPOLS 110C American National Government PSY 100C Intro PsychologyPSY 100C Intro Psychology SOCL 100 Intro SociologySOCL 100 Intro Sociology

Spring 2015 Online Dual Spring 2015 Online Dual Credit CoursesCredit Courses

ART100 Introduction to ArtART100 Introduction to Art CHM 101C Intro ChemistryCHM 101C Intro Chemistry COMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking and CommunicationCOMM 145 Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication ECON 150 Intro EconomicsECON 150 Intro Economics ENGL 100C Intro to College WritingENGL 100C Intro to College Writing HIST 119C Western Civ to 1648HIST 119C Western Civ to 1648 HMD 211 Human NutritionHMD 211 Human Nutrition MATH 109C General MathMATH 109C General Math POLS 110C American National GovernmentPOLS 110C American National Government PSY 100C Intro PsychologyPSY 100C Intro Psychology SOCL 100 Intro SociologySOCL 100 Intro Sociology

Career & Tech Ed Courses Career & Tech Ed Courses / Career Clusters/ Career Clusters

Interest in Agriculture, Business & Interest in Agriculture, Business & Marketing or Human ServicesMarketing or Human Services

Pick a Pick a CAREER MAJOR/PATHWAYCAREER MAJOR/PATHWAY Take four specific classes in that area.Take four specific classes in that area. Eligible for the KOSSA exam OR Industry Eligible for the KOSSA exam OR Industry

Test to receive certification.Test to receive certification. May receive college credit based on exam May receive college credit based on exam

results.results.

Greenwood High School Career Pathways Greenwood High School Career Pathways

Agriculture Career Pathways•Animal Science•Horticulture & Plant Science Systems

Family & Consumer Sciences Pathways•Consumer & Family Management•Early Childhood Education•Culinary Arts

Business Pathways•Accounting•Business Management•Business Multimedia•Business Technology•Information Processing•Web Design for Business & E-Commerce

Greenwood High School Career Greenwood High School Career PathwaysPathways Instrumental EnsembleInstrumental Ensemble StringsStrings TheatreTheatre Visual ArtsVisual Arts Vocal EnsembleVocal Ensemble Navy ROTCNavy ROTC

Area Technology Center Area Technology Center Career PathwaysCareer Pathways

WeldingWelding Automotive Automotive ConstructionConstruction Information TechnologyInformation Technology Computer Programming (via Skype)Computer Programming (via Skype) Health Science (CNA licensing)Health Science (CNA licensing)

Takes 3 class periodsTakes 3 class periods Several Courses are offered as Dual CreditSeveral Courses are offered as Dual Credit

Articulation AgreementArticulation Agreement

Agreement that a college will give Agreement that a college will give COLLEGE credit to a course.COLLEGE credit to a course.

Usually applies to CTE and ATC classes.Usually applies to CTE and ATC classes.

Visit the registration website for details.Visit the registration website for details.

Registration ProcessRegistration Process

PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR REGISTRATION CARDREGISTRATION CARD

DirectionsDirections Fill out name (LAST, FIRST, M.I.)Fill out name (LAST, FIRST, M.I.) Choose Choose core classescore classes (English, Science, (English, Science,

Social Studies, Math) by marking them with Social Studies, Math) by marking them with a “check mark” on your registration card. a “check mark” on your registration card. Core classes denoted with a "B" are block.Core classes denoted with a "B" are block.

If you want to take a Pre-AP (honors) level If you want to take a Pre-AP (honors) level English I, Biology, or Geography class, you English I, Biology, or Geography class, you mustmust have a teacher’s initial on the line have a teacher’s initial on the line where you would check. where you would check.

Directions – Choosing ElectivesDirections – Choosing Electives

All students must have Health, PE I, and Digital Literacy before All students must have Health, PE I, and Digital Literacy before graduation.graduation.

Please note that course numbers ending in “b” are block classes, Please note that course numbers ending in “b” are block classes, “s” are semester classes (on year-long skinny) and all other “s” are semester classes (on year-long skinny) and all other classes are year-long skinnies.classes are year-long skinnies.

Make sure .5 credit Semester courses are “matched up” with Make sure .5 credit Semester courses are “matched up” with another .5 credit Semester course.another .5 credit Semester course.

Directions – Choosing ElectivesDirections – Choosing Electives Choose Choose elective classeselective classes by marking them with a by marking them with a

number on your registration card. Number your number on your registration card. Number your electives in order of preference (#1 being most electives in order of preference (#1 being most desirable). You must choose 10 full credit electives!desirable). You must choose 10 full credit electives!

Remember 2 s's equal one year long skinny class.Remember 2 s's equal one year long skinny class.

Sample Registration CardSample Registration Card

DUE DATEDUE DATE Counselors will be meeting with students Counselors will be meeting with students

beginning Wednesday, March 4th. Bring beginning Wednesday, March 4th. Bring your card with you on your appointment your card with you on your appointment date.date.

Anyone not turning in registration forms on Anyone not turning in registration forms on their assigned date will have their classes their assigned date will have their classes picked for them and picked for them and WILL NOT WILL NOT have the have the option of changing their schedule.option of changing their schedule.

For courses requiring a teacher’s initials or For courses requiring a teacher’s initials or supporting paperwork obtain the initials supporting paperwork obtain the initials and/or complete the paperwork prior to and/or complete the paperwork prior to your registration appointment.your registration appointment.

www.greenwoodhigh.comwww.greenwoodhigh.com

Course information and much more Course information and much more can be found by going tocan be found by going to::

Click on Academics/Guidance, then Guidance, and then Registration.

You must enter your class requests in Infinite Campus prior to your appointment. The scheduling portal will be open starting Thursday, February 26th.