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Registration for Andover High School�

What it takes to be a HUSKY

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HS Counselors are here to help!

Tonia Hufnagel

Counselor

A - F

Tara Koschak

Counselor

G - K

Mandy Johnson

Counselor

L-Q

Joan Angell

Counselor

R-Z

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Materials

  • Registration Guide

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Materials

  • Course Numbers for Andover HS classes (yellow sheet)

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Materials

  • Registration Worksheet

  • 8th grade information

What are you in now? How are your classes going? What do your current teachers recommend?

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Registration Google Site

Please refer to the information on the Timeline/Direction sheet. Use the QR Code for direct access to the site:

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How is High School different?

  • 5 period day– 3 trimester schedule. Most required classes are 2 of the 3 trimesters.
  • Most electives are every day for one trimester. (Music: 3 tri WL: 2 tri).
  • Graduation Requirements- classes that must be passed to graduate.
  • Electives can be mixed- grades.

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Registration Guide

  • Use this book! You get a paper copy as you enter 9th grade (other grades = electronic version)

  • Graduation Requirements

  • Descriptions of Classes/Prerequisites

  • Planning Charts

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Classes for Freshman Year

  • Pre AP English 9- Honors 1.0

  • Earth Science 9- Regular or Honors 1.0

  • Social Studies-
    • Geography 9- Regular .5 or AP 1.0
    • AND Civics 9 – Regular or Honors .5

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More on Social Studies

  • AP Human Geography
    • 2 Tri’s instead of 1
    • College level course
    • High Reading level
    • Time to commit to homework
  • Go to collegeboard.com to read more about the course and determine if you’re a good fit

  • See more about the class at Andover during our 8th grade exploration night

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Classes for Freshman Year

  • Math
    • Depends on your current math class and success- see page 10 in the Registration Guide

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Classes for Freshman Year

  • Phy Ed I- 1 tri
  • Electives
    • Art requirement? (See page 9)
    • Music?
    • World Language?
    • Driver’s Ed? Pay attention to dates…
    • Placement into a Reading course?

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How to sign up for your classes

  • First, find your Required choices on the Course Numbers form.

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How to sign up for your classes

  • Transfer the course numbers to the Registration Worksheet
  • If there is more than one number, each 5 digit number needs its own line

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How to sign up for your classes

  • Choose Electives

    • Music? ( 3 tri’s of band/choir/orchestra)

    • World Language? C’s or better in level I to move to level II. Need to sign up for both part A and B. Haven’t had a language yet? You can sign up for a level I class.

    • Interest Areas- lots of departments and classes

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How to sign up for your classes

    • Driver’s Education- pay attention to birthday requirements.

    • Remember the 1.0 credit Art Requirement- see pg. 9

    • Start thinking about college

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How to sign up for your classes

  • Alternates give us your 2nd choices if some 1st choice classes don’t run or work with your schedule

  • **There is a high chance you will receive one or more of these alternates! Make careful selections.

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Course Entry using AHConnect

    • You will be able to enter your own requests from home using YOUR StudentVue log-in.

    • Step by Step directions on the back of the worksheet and on the google site (hint: use course #’s NOT titles)

    • Enter your requests by Pride on January 22nd

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Registration Night at the HS

  • Thursday, January 16th
    • 6:00 Welcome/Class Meeting in the Auditorium
    • 6:30-8:00 Course Exploration throughout the building.
      • See classrooms
      • Meet teachers
      • Ask questions
      • Explore options!

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Thank You!

  • Make careful, thoughtful choices. This will be your freshman year schedule and you’re going to want it to be great!
  • Finish the year strong.

  • GO HUSKIES!