Freshman Academy

Pre-registration

CLASS of 2017

Credits

Students have an opportunity to earn 8

credits per high school year at GHS.

Six credits must be earned by the end

of 9th grade to become a 10th grader.

No exceptions!

Student must have 12 credits total to be

a junior and 18 total to be a senior.

Diplomas

Academic Diploma – if intend to go to a four

year college. This diploma has two foreign

language credits required.

Scholastic Diploma- does not require foreign

language. Core credits will differ. This

diploma will not allow a student to attend a four

year college.

G.P.A.

Grade point averages are used to earn KEES scholarship money, apply for colleges, determine eligibility for athletics, clubs, etc.

Class Rank

Your GPA is calculated each quarter.

A’s = 4 points, B’s = 3 points, C’s = 2 points and D’s = 1 point.

To calculate your GPA look at the following example:

G.P.A.

Period Class Grade

Earned

GPA Value GPA Weight Quality

Points

1 Pol. Science A 4.0 x .5 = 2

2 English IV B 3.0 x .25 = .75

3 PE IV A 4.0 x .25 = 1

4 CCR Math A 4.0 x .5 = 2

5 Physics B 3.0 x .25 = .75

6 Spanish II C 2.0 x .25 = .5

G.P.A. for the Quarter = Total Quality Point / Total GPA weight Total Quality Points = 2 + .75 + 1 + 2 + .75 + .5 = 7

Total GPA weight = .5 + .25 +.25 +.5 +.25 +.25 = 2

7/2 = 3.5 for this quarter

Please note that each quarter of a year long skinny is worth .25 GPA weight while each quarter of a semester long block is worth .5

GPA weight.

KEES Scholarship Money

Begin earning your 9th grade year.

May earn up to $500 per year. KEES money will pay post secondary schools located in Kentucky the total amount you earn during high school toward your college education for up to fours years plus a bonus for ACT scores above 15.

May not be used at a college out of state unless the major is not offered in a college in Kentucky.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Courses

AP Courses are generally taken 10th through 12th grades.

An in-depth study of the course. Equivalent to college level courses.

These courses can earn college credit if a certain score is obtained on the AP exam at end of course.

Pre-AP courses, formally known as Honors courses, are highly recommended for anyone considering an AP course in the future.

Dual Credit Courses

Earn college credits and high school credit

upon successful completion (and payment) of

course.

Taken 11th and/or 12th grade.

Cost 1/3 the cost of a regular college class.

Instructors are college professors.

Offered on site if enough people sign up for the

course.

Career & Tech Ed Courses

/ Career Clusters

Interest in Agriculture, Business &

Marketing or Human Services?

Pick a CAREER MAJOR (see website).

Take four specific classes in that area.

Eligible for the KOSSA exam.

May receive college credit based on

exam results.

Area Technology Center

Welding

Automotive

Carpentry

Information Technology

Health Science (CNA licensing)

Open to 11th and 12th graders only

Takes up 3 class periods

Extra Curricular Activities

Sports

Band

Choir

Drama

Clubs

Counselors

Mrs. Jaggers - last names A through G

Mrs. Meece - last names H through O

Mr. Cavanah – last names P through Z

School Day

4 block classes (82 minues / 1 semester)

4 elective classes (50 minute classes)

Sample Student Schedule

Registration Process

You will register each year with

your counselor for next year’s

classes

PLEASE LOOK AT GREEN

CARD

Directions

Fill out name (LAST, FIRST, M.I.)

Check one math. Math classes should be

taken in the following sequence: Alg. I,

Geometry, Alg. II, upper level math. Get

your current math teacher to approve your

choice by initialing your card.

If you want to take a Pre-AP (honors) level

English I, Biology or Geography class, you

must have a teacher’s initial on the line

where you would check.

Directions – Choosing Electives

All students must have Health, PE I, Hist. Visual And

Performing Arts and Computer Applications before

graduation. Please note that Hist. of Vis. & Perf. Arts has

been chosen for you as an elective.

Please note that course numbers ending in “b” are block

classes, “q” are quarter classes (on block), “s” are semester

classes (on year-long skinny) and all other classes are year-

long skinnies.

Choose 8 full credits worth of electives, ranking them from 1

to 8. If choosing a half credit course, you must chose

another half credit course to “match up” with it. Example: if

you choose Child/Human Development as #2, you must

choose another ½ credit course as #2 to make a FULL credit.

Make sure .5 credit BLOCK courses are “matched up” with

another .5 credit BLOCK course.

DUE DATE

Turn your registration form in to your

science teacher by Friday, March

11th.

Anyone not turning in registration forms on their assigned date will have their classes picked for them and WILL NOT have the option of changing their schedule.

For courses requiring a teacher’s initials or supporting paperwork obtain the initials and/or complete the paperwork prior to turning the form in on March 11th.

www.gwhs.warren.ky.us/register

OR

www.warrencountyschools.us/ghsregistration

Course information and much more can

be found by going to

Registering Online

You must input course selections

online through Infinite Campus.

Directions for registering online may

be found at the previously

mentioned website.

Upcoming events:

MARCH 11 - Registration cards due to

your SCIENCE teacher

March 11, 12 and 13 – GHS counselors

coming to DCMS for registration

appointments.

TBA – Freshman Orientation Night

TBA – Gator Camp – ALL DAY FUN!!!

AUGUST 8, 2012– High school begins!

MAY 2017 – GRADUATION!!!!