ONLINE Course Selection �2017-2018

Silver Lake Regional High School

The Guidance Department

Mr. Garofalo – A - B

Mr. Perrone – C - Gr

Mrs. Cranshaw – Gu-Ni

Mrs. Ryan – No - Z

Mrs. McGovern –

CTE students

Ms. Nickerson – Adjustment Counselor

It’s that time AGAIN!!

• Today we are going to…..
• Remind you of graduation requirements
• Review our CTE program
• MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell you how to sign up for courses ONLINE!

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FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS

AND TAKE NOTES.

Graduation Requirements

• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Math
• 3 years of Science including Biology & Physical Science
• 3 years of Social Studies including World History & US History
• 1 year of Wellness (freshman year) *
• 3 semesters of Wellness (one per year) *
• 4 credits in either a Fine and/or Practical Art
• 2 credits in a Computer Course
• 40 Hours of Community Service (suggested 10 hours per year)
• Complete 96 Total Credits to Graduate

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Foreign language not required for graduation, but is strongly recommended for admission to 4 year colleges.

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* CTE students will satisfy the wellness requirements in shop.

Community Service �Learning Hours

• Volunteer (not for pay)
• Cannot complete for immediate family
• 40 hours of service documented on yellow community service forms
• Forms available in the guidance office and online; return to guidance office when completed

Career & Technical �Education Programs

• Automotive Technology
• Carpentry & Cabinetmaking
• Horticulture
• Culinary Arts
• Early Education & Care
• Metal Fabrication & Welding

How do you become part of a

Career & Technical Education Program?�~ Future Seniors need not apply ~

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• Meet with your guidance counselor
• Complete and submit a CTE Application (available in guidance) no later than March 31, 2017.
• Interview with the CTE Program Coordinator

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So, when considering courses for next year,

consider a Career and Technical Program!

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THE TIME TO START THE

APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW!

How do I sign up for

courses next year?

Course Selection Process

Program of Studies Book and Registration will be

ONLINE!!

EVERYONE MUST SELECT

How do you find the Program of Studies?

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~ Go to the high school’s homepage and scroll down to LINKS~

Click a Chapter to view the classes!

Sample 4 Year Course Sequence

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Note: CTE/Vocational students applying to MA public colleges are exempt from the Foreign Language requirement. CTE students will satisfy their wellness requirement during shop. See Mrs. McGovern with questions.

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Course Selection Quick Reference

1. Log onto your Powerschool account, click “Class Registration” on the left side.
2. Teacher recommendations and comments will be at the top and the subjects are listed below
3. To register for a class, click on the pencil
4. Click on the box next to the class your teacher has recommended for you, then click “Okay”. (NOTE: If there is a discrepancy with the class available, please speak to your teacher)
5. NOTICE: As you check off classes your teachers have recommended, the credit amount increases. You must reach a total of 28 credits.
6. Selecting Electives: Bolded electives indicate your teacher suggests you sign up for the class (ex. Spanish 1 teacher has recommended Spanish 2 for next year.)
7. Once you’ve requested 28 credits, YOU MUST CLICK SUBMIT

8. After you submit all courses, double check your selection and ensure you have

signed up for 28 credits

9. FINALLY, complete the Alternate Elective Google Form that was

emailed to you

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1. Log onto your Powerschool account,

click “Class Registration” on the left side.

2. Teacher recommendations and comments will be at the top and subjects are listed below.

3. To register for a class, click on the pencil

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4. Click on the box next to the class your teacher has recommended for you, then click “Okay”.

NOTE: If there is a discrepancy with the class available, please speak to your teacher.

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Your teacher may have recommended you for more than one class! If you’re confused about what to select, refer to the teacher comments. Still have questions? Have a conversation with your teacher…..

5. NOTICE: With each class that you “okay”, your credit amount increases. Continue adding courses until you reach a total of 28 credits.

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Harry has requested 10 credits worth of classes so far. He still has 18 more to request!

6. Selecting Electives: Bolded electives indicate your teacher suggests you sign up for the class

(ex. French 3 teacher has recommended French 4 for next year.)

NOTE: You will be able to sign up for any elective that has a box next to it. If the class doesn’t have a box, this means you are not eligible to take that class.

ELIGIBLE!

NOT ELIGIBLE!

7. Once you’ve requested 28 credits,

YOU MUST CLICK SUBMIT.

8. After you click SUBMIT, double check your selections and ensure you have requested 28 credits.

If you made a mistake, NO WORRIES! Just click on “Class Registration” again to edit your requests. Don’t forget to hit SUBMIT again if you made any changes :)

PRINT or SCREENSHOT!

Don’t forget to PRINT or SCREENSHOT this page! It is your copy of your course requests.

9. Once you’ve submitted your course requests…….

You MUST select

three Alternative Elective courses via the Google Form that will emailed to your Silver Lake account on Friday!

You CANNOT sign up for Directed Studies

** Due to schedule conflicts and class sizes, you may not get your first choice. Schedules are subject to change. **

Select Alternate Courses, on the Google Form from the email sent, then click SUBMIT

You have successfully requested classes for the 2017-2018 school year!

CONGRATS!

If you have any questions,

make an appointment with your

guidance counselor!!!

DEADLINE!!!!!

3/10/17

Let’s do this!

https://ps.slrsd.org

Let’s look at the

PROGRAM OF STUDIES