Transcript SENIOR REGISTRATION - Gilbert Public Schools

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Students are assigned to Counselors by a student’s
last name through an alphabetical split:
A-Cro
Christopher Mack
Cru-Hig
Joann Keller
Hih-Mer
Victoria Thompson
Mes-R
Kerry Ryckmen
S-Z
Cecilia Bryant
Counselors are available during both lunch
periods for walk-ins.
• The website contains a
wealth of information
including, school,
academic, sports,
calendar, news, course
descriptions, and a quick
and easy way to
communicate with any
GHS faculty member.
• How will my
• Will they have
student find their
enough time to get
way around
to class?
school? Who
• Students have 5
should they ask?
minutes in between
• Open House, Maps,
classes. This is
Tiger Crew, Faculty
plenty of time to get
and Staff
to any class on
campus.
Can a student
choose which
lunch hour they
want?
No. Lunch hours are
determined by your
schedule.
Can students leave
campus for lunch?
No. GHS is a closed
campus.
What is the student ID
used for and are they
required to carry it at all
times?
The ID is used when students
are riding the bus, in the
library, and to get into all
school functions like dances
and games. The ID must be
presented upon request to any
faculty or staff member.
Do students have to
wear a PE uniform? Do
they have to pay for the
PE locker? Do they
have to take a shower
after PE?
Yes there is a uniform, no
charge for a locker but
students will need a lock, a
shower is recommended
but not required.
What classes are
available?
Refer to your student’s
registration form.
Are report cards mailed
home?
Progress reports are
emailed home every 4 ½
weeks. Semester grades are
mailed and are the
important grades which go
on your child’s transcripts.
Can students select their
schedule and can they make
changes?
Schedules will only be changed
for the following reasons:
Students select their classes with
help from the Counselor. The final
schedule is computer generated.
You cannot request teachers
or class periods.
• Incomplete schedule
• Prerequisite needed
• Level adjustment
• Summer School completion
• Incorrect placement
• Missing lunch
What is the Student
Handbook/Planner?
The student handbook is
given to each student at the
beginning of the year. It
contains information
regarding rules, code of
conduct, and dress code.
Students are expected to talk
with their parents regarding
their interests. Map out a 4
Year Plan.
Planning ahead will insure that
your student has the preparation
necessary to pursue their
educational and career goals.
Students will create a four year
plan with their counselor during
the Freshman class visit. We will
be using ECAP at
www.azcis.intocareers.org site.
This can be accessed by the
parents.
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1:35 - 2:30
Black and Gold Advisory
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1st
2nd
BGA
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
6:30-7:25
7:30-8:10
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9:00-9:45
9:50-10:30
10:35-11:15
11:20-12:00
12:05-12:45
12:50-1:30
A student’s BGA Advisor serves as a coach/mentor and as
another adult to help hold students accountable for their
learning. BGA occurs on most Wednesdays.
Research college
requirements. This is especially
important if you are interested in
out-of-state schools or prestigious
universities.
Students should map out their
schedules and 4 Year Plan early to
include additional or more rigorous
courses.
Some dual credit courses aren’t
accepted by out-of-state schools, so
check ahead of time.
www.collegeboard.com
For scholarships and college admission, it is
important to:
 Follow a rigorous course of study
 Earn good grades
 Get involved in clubs and extracurricular
activities
 Look for and take advantage of leadership
opportunities
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
*Entrance requirements are for
Arizona Universities.
Graduation = 4 credits
University = 4 credits
Must be English I through English IV
Graduation = 4 credits
University = 4 credits
Algebra I & Geometry are two required classes.
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Graduation = 3
credits (one
credit must be
Biology)
University = 3
lab science
credits
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Graduation = 3
credits (refer to
course description
book)
University = 2
credits
Social Studies offers
both required and
elective courses
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Graduation = 1
credits
University = not
required
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Graduation = 4.5 credits
University = not required
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Graduation = .5 credits
University = not
required
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Graduation =
not required
University = 2
years of the
same language
2 Credits of vocational or fine art are required to
graduate
Vocational Credits: Courses in agriculture,
business, family & consumer sciences, industrial
education.
Fine Arts Credits: Courses in fine arts visual,
fine arts performing, and dance
The fourth credit/level of coursework in some programs
can count for VFA. See the course description book for
details.
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All of our Instate universities require 1 year of a
fine art to be admitted to their schools.
Clay
Art & Design
Varsity Marching Band
Concert Band I
Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band II
Concert Choir, Advanced Vocal Ensemble,
Advanced Woman Ensemble, Chorale,
Women’s Chorus
• If your student is not currently
in an Honors course, they are
able to request an Honors
course with a teacher
recommendation.
• Tutoring is available for all
students.
• National Honor Society
students provide tutoring
during both lunch hours in
the library.
• Student Recovery tutoring
is held for all core subjects
during lunch.
• Teachers are available
during certain times of the
day to assist students as
well.
Urge involvement.
We highly encourage students to get
involved!
Open house and orientation nights have
tables for sports and other activities.
Art
Drama
Chess
Black & Gold
Baseball
Game Wizards
Tiger Town
DECA
Plus, over 40 more!
Metals Club
Yearbook
Sports Medicine
GUESS
FFA
Future Educators
Spread the
Kindness
Dance
Fall Sports
Spring Sports
Football
Girls Volleyball
Badminton
Boys & Girls Golf
Swim & Dive
Cheer
Cross Country
Chess
Boys Volleyball
Track & Field
Boys & Girls Tennis
Baseball
Softball
Winter Sports
Boys & Girls Basketball
Boys & Girls Soccer
Wrestling
Cheer
• We generally do not recommend 9th grades take
an ‘A’ hour.
• However, there are a limited number of ‘A’ hours
available. (Signing up does not guarantee your
placement in the class.) You also must provide
your own transportation.
• Indicate at least 2 alternate courses on your
form.
• Be aware of prerequisites needed in order to take
certain courses.
• The beginning of the
school year brings a
chance for you and your
child to meet all of their
teachers and visit their
classrooms.
• The Open House is held
in August a week after
school starts.
• READ! We encourage
parents to read the entire
course description book
sent home with students.
• The most common
questions can often be
found in the book, along
with other informational
materials given to your
students.
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If your student is in the Gilbert district,
register as normal. Hand in the registration
form to your child’s current school.
If your student is outside the district, wait
for confirmation your child has been accepted
to GHS. Once you get confirmation, call GHS to
set up an appointment. This will most likely be
over summer.
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Gilbert Public Schools is an open enrollment
district. If a student resides out of the boundaries
of a school, an open enrollment form must be
completed. An open enrollment form may be
obtained from any school in the district. If parents
want to know by June 1st if their student is accepted
at the school, the open enrollment form must be
submitted to the school by April 15th. If an open
enrollment form is submitted after April 15th,
parents may not be informed until the first day of
school.