Scheduling Information�2026 - 2027

Planning Your Future at Grand Blanc High School

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Scheduling Process

• Today you will get your scheduling materials
• Link to online Course Selection Guide
• Course Request Sheet
• Transcript
• This week you will get your teachers’ signatures for required classes
• In two weeks, you will complete online registration in your Social Studies class

Things to Keep in Mind

• Take the creation of your schedule seriously
• Talk to teachers, counselors and family for input on your schedule if you need help choosing classes
• Choose courses of high interest to you, not your friends
• Colleges want to see at least 3 core subjects each semester in your senior schedule
• Graduation requirements may differ from college entrance requirements
• Visit the website of schools you are interested in attending to verify their requirements

Poor Educational Experience?

• If you or a sibling had a poor educational experience with a teacher, you can request not to be placed with that teacher
• Parent must write a letter to Principal Mike Fray, requesting not to be placed with specific teacher
•  mfray@gbcs.org
• Deadline for request: May 1^st  

Testing Out of a Class

• Must submit your request in writing to

Mr. Fray, Principal

• Deadline for request: March 1st
• Required and elective classes
• Will receive credit only for the class on your transcript if you score 77.5% or better on the assessment
• No grade will be given on transcript
• Tests will be given the afternoons of final exams week in June

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Graduation Requirements�

World Language Requirement

• 2 credits of the same world language 

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• 1 credit of world language and 1 EXTRA credit of Visual Performing Applied Arts or Career Tech Education credit  
• VPAA/CTE classes are listed on page 7 in the Course Guide.
• Middle school world language credits count!
• Note: some colleges require at least 1 year of world language be taken during high school – check individual school websites for specific details

Extended Learning Opportunities��

• Advanced Placement
• Dual Enrollment
• Career Technical Education (CTE)

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes

• College-level curriculum taught in high school
• Application required for admission to some courses- check with your teacher if you are interested!
• More challenging
• Require motivated students
• Summer work often required
• Better preparation for college-level work
• Weighted grades (A=5.0, B=4.0, C=3.0)
• Opportunity to earn college credit by achieving a qualifying score on AP exams given in May
• Students can use the AP Course Guide to find out more about each AP class
• All AP students MUST submit a signed AP Contract

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Online Course Options

• Students may take up to 2 courses/semester and still be considered a GBHS student
• Requires self-discipline and strong time management
• Enter course code OL001 and write in the name of the online course you’d like to take

Dual Enrollment

• This program allows freshmen through seniors to take a class at a local college/university as part of their regular school day.
• Students receive credit from the college as well as from GBHS.
• Credit may not apply to U of M-Ann Arbor
• Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA for Mott Community College or 3.2 GPA for U of M-Flint.
• There are several guidelines to consider when selecting college courses:
• The college class must not be offered at GBHS
• Divinity/Theology, Hobby/Craft, Rec/Physical Activity classes are excluded
• The college class must align with your GBHS schedule
• Grand Blanc Community Schools pays a set amount for tuition for the class. Parents may need to contribute to the cost of the class depending on the college chosen.
• See Mrs. Clark in the Counseling Office for details.
• DO NOT sign up for Dual Enrollment on your Course Request Sheet. Interested students should attend a meeting in the Spring. Your schedule will be adjusted later.

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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Classes

• Take to explore a career path
• Will count as 2^nd year of World Language
• Opportunity to earn college credit in high school*
• Here are some examples:

GBHS CTE Class College Credit Earned at:

GBTV Baker College, Ferris State University, Washtenaw Community College

Engineering I Baker College

Modern Business Oakland Community College

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*Must meet specific criteria

*Refer to page 64 in the Course Selection Guide for more information

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Genesee Career Institute (GCI)

• Provides career and technical education
• Offer programs that GB does not
• Juniors and Seniors only
• With exception of JROTC
• Transportation provided; bus leaves from GBHS
• Three sessions to choose from:
• Session I begins at 7:00am
• Session II begins at 8:50am
• Session III begins at 12:05pm
• All applications due by February 20^th
• Application links will be sent out later this week through StudentVue and will also be available on the HS website
• See your counselor if you have questions or contact Mrs. LaFleur

Genesee Career Institute �Class Schedule by Hour

Session I Session II Session III

1^st GCI 1^st High School 1^st High School

2^nd GCI 2^nd GCI 2^nd High School

3^rd High School 3^rd GCI 3^rd High School

4^th High School 4^th High School 4^th High School

5^th High School 5^th High School 5^th GCI

6^th High School 6^th High School 6^th GCI

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• Students in 2^nd or 3^rd session will NOT have a lunch period to eat at GBHS and will need to eat on their own

Work / Project Based Learning

• Options to work in the HS office, specific classrooms or at your actual job outside of school
• Available to juniors and seniors
• Can earn ½ credit each semester
• Must meet specific CTE class requirements
• DO NOT sign up for this class on your request sheet
• Internships will be added to your schedule after you apply and get approval for the class
• See the following teacher for information, paperwork and approval:
• Mrs. Coffman: Room 502

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NCAA – College Athletics

• Do you have the potential to be a Division I or II college athlete?
• You MUST be eligible!

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• Meet with your counselor to determine:
• Which NCAA approved classes to take
• Your target scores for the SAT/ACT

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Course Selection Guide�

• Teachers: Please have students open their Chromebooks to the high school website and click on the “Course Selection Guide” link.

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Course Selection Guide�

• Use the course guide to:
• Check graduation requirements
• Find lists of math-related, technology, & VPAA classes
• Read about Genesee Career Institute
• Learn about all courses offered at GBHS
• Watch videos of elective classes
• Find NCAA approved courses

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How to Use the Course Guide to Select Electives��

Click the class name to launch a video from the instructor of most elective classes

½ CR = semester-long class

1 CR = year-long class

Prerequisites explain what must be done before you can take the class. You must meet prerequisites in order to be enrolled in a class.

Application: you must complete and turn in an application by the deadline provided by the instructor

�Instructor Approval: you must have written approval from the instructor to take the course

Course Request Sheets

• Teachers: Please press pause and pass out the course request sheets (front), AP contracts (back), and elective choices sheet

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How to Use the Course Request Sheet to Plan Your Schedule

You have two credits of electives remaining to fill.

2 year-long classes, 4 semester-long classes, or a combination of both

Your current math teacher will work with you to make a recommendation for next year.

Choose at least 1 year-long alternate and 2 semester-long alternates – take this seriously, you will likely see 1 in your schedule

Your current English & social studies teachers will work with you to make a recommendation for next year.

Your current science teacher will work with you to place you in the correct level of science

Credit Tracking Sheet: �Use your transcript to make sure you have met all graduation requirements

Transcripts

• Teachers: Please press pause and pass out your students’ transcripts and credit tracking sheets

Transcript: Do you have the classes and credits you need to graduate?

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Online Registration

• During social studies in two weeks, you will be entering your elective classes into StudentVue
• Bring your course request sheet with you to that social studies class
• All students will be required to turn in their course request sheets on that day

Ask Your Counselor for Help

• A-C Mrs. LaFleur nlafleur@gbcs.org
• D-I Ms. Wambaugh bwambaug@gbcs.org
• J-M Mrs. Kernen nkernen@gbcs.org
• N-S Mrs. Wood cwood@gbcs.org
• T-Z + EC Mrs. Clark sclark2@gbcs.org
• CSS / BVL Ms. Uhl juhl@gbcs.org

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