Skyline High School

Course Selection 2022-2023

SKYLINE COUNSELING TEAM

Bronson Gray�Counselor

Alisha Johnson�Counselor

Jill Hinckley�Counselor

Kylee Joyce�Counselor

Brandon Bartholomew�Counselor

Julie Ann White�Counselor

Kim Fisher-Dickson�Clerk

Angela Wheeler�Counselor

Kati Fadenrecht�Clerk

OBJECTIVES

Content Objectives:

Students will be able to:

• Navigate Skyline Graduation Requirements
• Align selections with College/Career Readiness Goals
• Research Meaningful Classes
• Complete the Online Form

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Language Objectives:

Students will be able to understand and utilize the following vocabulary:

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• College Career Readiness (CCR)
• Rigor: Honors / AP / IB / CE
• Career Technical Education (CTE)
• Granite Technical Institute (GTI)

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

11 - 12

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements:

• Complete an advanced class (Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Concurrent Enrollment (CE)) in each core area:
• English
• Math
• Science
• Complete all other graduation requirements
• Maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Complete the FAFSA application (12th grade).

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RIGOR

Academic Rigor challenges students to think, perform, and grow in ways that prepare them for college and careers

Honors = Typically requires more homework, more reading, and moves at a faster pace

AP = Advanced Placement

• College Level Courses
• AP Exam Option for College Credit

CE = Concurrent Enrollment

• Earn High School and College Credit simultaneously
• Initiates an actual college transcript with grades

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

IB is Skyline’s most rigorous academic path…

• Offers a challenging, interdisciplinary, international college preparatory program.
• Includes a Creativity/Activity/Service component (CAS).
• Teaches students to be well-rounded, reflective, critical thinkers and writers.

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IB OFFERS STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO...

• Earn college credit in high school
• Improve acceptance rates to selective colleges
• Be considered for more scholarships
• Be better prepared to succeed in college
• Make good friends with others in the IB programme
• Choose full IB diploma or complete individual certificates
• Continue with extracurricular activities or try new ones

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WHEN DOES THE IB PROGRAMME BEGIN?

Ninth/Tenth grade = Skyline Pre-IB

• Rigorous courses now help prepare for IB courses taken in Grades 11 & 12
• Continue advancing in chosen World Language or begin Chinese 1
• Attend monthly lunch meetings (social-emotional and academic support)

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• Attend a Zoom Information Meeting Jan. 26, 6:30 pm
• Find the Zoom Link by going to the Skyline Counseling Center website or IB website
• Fill out an application, which can be found on the Skyline High School website under the IB tab

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Interested?

GRANITE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (GTI)

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• The GTI provides hands-on experiences and practical skills in a variety of subjects and career pathways.
• The GTI is an extension of the Skyline campus.
• Buses are provided to transport students to and from the GTI.
• Every GTI class is a two-period block.
• GTI courses often have grade or age requirements.
• All GTI classes require a signed and completed application form. You will not be enrolled in a GTI class until the form is returned to the Career Center.
• See Ms. Manning in the Career Center for questions. (Email completed form to kmanning@graniteschools.org)
• GTI Open House: February 17, 4-7PM

Granite Technical Institute

9th Grade @ Granite Technical Institute

Fulfills Biology Requirement for Science Credit

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GETTING STARTED

To begin selecting your classes you will need to go to the Skyline Counseling Center website (https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/skyline-counseling/home).

• Click on the Course Selection link.
• Here you will find all of the information and materials needed to complete your course selection request:
• Course Selection Request Form
• Course Options & Videos - Download the pdf to view linked videos
• Skyline Course Catalog - Course descriptions
• Granite Technical Institute (GTI) Application form
• Sports and Performance Group Tryout Sheet
• Please follow all instructions.

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SELECTING YOUR CLASSES

• Use the worksheet to write down �your course selections.
• Reference the Course Options and the Course Catalog to make your selections.�
• Must select required Core classes
• English 1.0
• Math 1.0*
• Science 1.0
• Social Studies 1.0
• Freshman Success 0.50
• World Language Course (if Pre-IB) 1.0

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SELECTING YOUR CLASSES

• Fill in with other graduation requirements or electives
• Exploring Computer Science
• Fitness for Life
• Health
• Art or CTE course�
• Choose Alternate Classes
• Alternate classes are used in case courses are not offered or there is a conflict in your schedule
• Choose 1 year- and 2 semester-length classes to be used as alternates�

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SELECTING YOUR CLASSES

• Once your worksheet is complete, open the request form for the grade you will be in next year.�
• Complete the Course Selection Request Form Survey.
• Follow your worksheet.
• Be sure to request a full schedule of 8.0 credits.
• By completing this form, you are submitting your request and confirming that you intend to take the classes you have requested next year.

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AUDITION/TRYOUT CLASSES

• Some Skyline Classes require an audition or tryout.�
• If you plan to audition for a class, select it on your request form. Counselors will put in a placeholder until teachers give counselors their audition list.
• Example: Students who want to audition for Highlites will be placed in S/A Choir�
• See the Sports/Activities Tryout and Audition Dates on the Counseling Center Website.

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IMPORTANT DATES

IB INFORMATION NIGHT : Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 26 @ 6:30 pm. Find the link on the Skyline Counseling Center or IB website.

GTI OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, February 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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