Class Registration2012-2013

What’s New

New 10th Grade PE RequirementsAthletes may count their sport for PE credit (if they

played the same sport in 9th grade). Example: Football 10th grade – 5 credits / Football 11th grade – 5 credits

0 Period Basketball class for students who will participate on the JV and Varsity teams (boys and girls)

TechnologyStill a 5 credit Technology requirementDo NOT need to take Computer Applications

May take Office Apps, Web Design, Intro to Programming, AP Computer Science, Comp. Graphics, Animation, E-Commerce

What’s New

Science If you would like to take AP Biology or AP Chemistry,

but you did not take Global Science (H), you may sign up for Intro to AP Science in Summer School. (if you meet the prerequisites)

TheaterStudents may earn 2.5 credits for each play in which

they participate (act or participate in crew). Students must still audition for each play.

New Classes Intro to Digital Photography (semester)

Learn how to take “good” pictures.

Vocal Production (CP) (year, 0 period) Learn how to perform and audition for musicals.

Sociology of American Pop Music (CP) (semester) Study the relationship between music and culture throughout the 20th century.

AP Computer Science (year) Study JAVA programming as you prepare for the AP Computer Science exam.

Financial Math (semester) Learn about credit cards, budgets, loans and more.

Math Skills Lab (quarter, semester or year - period 0) Take an individualized, lab-based class to brush up on your math skills.

Basketball (fall semester – period 0) For students on the JV or Varsity teams (boys and girls).

Before Inputting Requests

Review the Course Selection Guide (online).

Complete the Course Selection Worksheet.

Register in Naviance

Current Juniors: March 2 – 9

Current Sophomores: March 5 – 9

Current Freshmen: March 7 – 9

“0” period classes and some electives have limited space – first-come, first-served

How to Register

Step 1 – Go to the OPHS home page and click on the Naviance link.

How to Register

Step 2 – Logon to Naviance. If you do not remember your password, visit the College & Career Center.

How to Register

Step 3 – Click on the “Courses” tab.

Step 4 - Click on the “course requests” link

Step 3

Step 4

How to RegisterStep 5 – Read all instructions. The screen tells you

you MUST register with at least 60 credits (50 credits for seniors). Naviance will NOT let you submit your requests if you pick too many or too few classes.

Naviance automatically checks prerequisite grades. If you do not qualify for a class, it will not show up as an option for you.

If you sign-up for an Honors/AP class, you must score “Advanced” on the corresponding STAR test.

How to RegisterStep 6 – Select your choice for “0” period.

Space in these classes are limited. If a class is full, you will have the option of putting your name on a wait list or selecting another class. We recommend all student athletes sign up for an academic class for “0” period.

How to RegisterStep 7 – Select your classes, including electives.

For your electives, you will be asked to select alternates. This will tell us which class you want if your first choice does not work in your schedule. Choose 2 semester classes or 2 year classes (not one of each).

How to RegisterStep 7 – If you are taking a class in “0” period,

select “I’m taking this class in 0 period.”

How to RegisterStep 8 – If you are registered for a “0” period or

an after school class – with a total of 60 credits, you may sign up for a Study Hall (or free period if you are a junior or senior) after lunch . This is recommended for our student-athletes.

How to RegisterStep 9 – Once you have completed all of your

selections, click the button “SAVE and VALIDATE Requests” If you made errors, it will tell you what you need to fix. Fix any errors and re-click “SAVE and VALIDATE”.

How to RegisterStep 9 – If you have selected all of your courses

correctly, you will see the message below. Click “SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL.”

Meeting with CounselorsYou will be meeting individually with your

counselor to review your course requests. Please do NOT email or call your counselor with questions. Write your questions down and ask them during your meeting. Below is the schedule.