Guide to Course Selection 2019-2020
Learn how to select your classes for the upcoming academic year, adjust course levels, and access career plans at GRHS. Information on the counseling staff, endorsement areas, graduation plans, and the course selection catalog is provided along with helpful images and resources to assist students in planning their academic journey effectively.
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COURSE SELECTION 2019-2020 ENTER YOUR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR Tuesday, January 22nd through Sunday, February 10th
GRHS COUNSELING STAFF Mrs. Carin Reeves Mrs. Stacey Richards Mrs. Christy Tucker Mrs. Amanda Gloff Mrs. Ashely Hunt Mrs. Karen Braun A-Dan Dao-Hov How-Mom Mon-Sac & Dual Credit Sad-Z Counselors Secretary Please contact the counseling office with any questions: 832-223-4224
ENTERING CLASSES Courses will be entered into Skyward differently this year. Once you log into your Skyward account your classes will already be populated through the Career Plan link. Courses are pre-populated at the academic level. You will need to adjust the level if needed (ex: PAP, AP, or Dual) On-line video instructions: https://youtu.be/IdSRJqkW5mY The course selection window does not open until Tuesday, Jan. 22nd
To adjust course level click on Add Curriculum STUDENT WILL CLICK ON CAREER PLANS TO VIEW THEIR POPULATED COURSES/FOUR YEAR PLAN.
CAREER PLAN COURSE SELECTION CHEAT SHEET
THE 5 ENDORSEMENT AREAS: https://www.lcisd.org/docs/default-source/students-parents- documents/house-bill-5/2019-2020-endorsement-flow-charts.pdf?sfvrsn=2
GRADUATION PLANS ARE LINKED TO YOUR DECLARED ENDORSEMENT Plans are pre-populated with courses to fulfill the endorsement you have declared in Skyward. This allows you to: see the classes you must take to fulfill the endorsement plan out all four years of high school see if you can fit all of your desired courses in or if you might want to consider taking a summer or correspondence course to get to the course(s) you re interested in
2019-2020 COURSE SELECTION CATALOG HTTPS://WWW.LCISD.ORG/DOCS/DEFAULT-SOURCE/STUDENTS-PARENTS- DOCUMENTS/HOUSE-BILL-5/LCISD-2019-2020-COURSE-CATALOG.PDF?SFVRSN=2 The course selection catalog is the best reference to help you with selecting your classes. In the catalog you will find: explanation of the levels offered for various courses (pgs. 1-2) dual credit course information (pgs. 2-3) multipliers and grade weights explained (p. 4) graduation requirements (pgs. 9-10) endorsement information (pgs. 14-18) info on specific course content & the required pre-requisites for all courses offered in high school and dual credit (pgs. 21-72)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOUNDATION PLUS ENDORSEMENT ENGLISH: MATH: SCIENCE: SOCIAL STUDIES: PE/EQUIVALENT: LOTE: FINE ARTS: 4 CREDITS 4 CREDITS 4 CREDITS 3/4 CREDITS 1 CREDIT 2 CREDITS 1 CREDIT ELECTIVES/ENDORSEMENT: REMAINING CREDITS TO TOTAL 26 & FULFILL ENDORSEMENT
COURSE SEQUENCING *COURSE PRE-REQUISITES CAN BE FOUND IN THE COURSE CATALOG TO HELP WITH SEQUENCING* If you are currently enrolled in (below are a few examples): English 1 English 2 then then English 2 English 3 Algebra 1 Geometry then then Geometry Algebra 2 LOTE year 1 then LOTE year 2
TIMELINE FOR COURSE SELECTION Counselors will begin classroom presentations Tuesday, January 22nd Students will enter their desired courses for 2019-2020 into Skyward between Tuesday, January 22 and Sunday, February 10th Counselors will meet with students individually following course selection to verify courses entered and will make any adjustments necessary to keep the student on track for meeting graduation requirements and fulfilling their endorsement
DUAL CREDIT Additional information on Dual courses for the 2019-2020 school year will be communicated on the website and email beginning March 2019. Courses offered 2018-2019: Economics Government English 1301 & 1302 College Algebra Precalculus US History
