COURSE SELECTION

& SCHEDULING 2019-2020 Eleventh Grade

GENESIS PORTAL WILL BE OPEN:

February 1st- February 8th

Course Requests must be submitted through the

Parent Portal – Student accounts will not have access

Requests will not be accepted online after February

8th

Once you submit your requests, you will not be able

to log back in to make changes

Do NOT request an appointment to discuss your

schedule!

Your counselor will make an appointment with

you AFTER you have submitted your course

requests on Genesis

PROCEDURE

Log into the Genesis Parent Portal at:

http://parents.fairlawnschools.org

Select the child who will be entering grades 9, 10,

11 or 12

Click the “Scheduling” tab, then the “Requests”

tab.

We recommend keeping a tab on your internet browser open with the

2019-2020 Course Prerequisites, which can be found at:

http://www.flhs.org/index.php/courses-scheduling

PROCEDURE

In EACH subject area, select “Request a Course”

You MUST select

the following

courses:

English 12

Physical Education

PROCEDURE You will only be permitted to request courses at

the same level you are currently in.

Select a course by clicking the green “Request

This Course” button on the right.

Students who meet the prerequisites to move up

a level (i.e. college prep to honors) will be

permitted to do so when they meet with their

Counselor individually.

Students who meet the prerequisites to move up a level (i.e. college prep to

honors) will be permitted to do so when they meet with their Counselor

individually and can indicate it under “Additional Information”

PROCEDURE

Electives are listed within each

subject area

Subject courses that say “Does Not

Satisfy Graduation Requirement” will

be counted as an elective

Please set a PRIORITY (1, 2, 3) to

rank your elective requests

Although the system will allow you to

select Priority 1 for electives in

different subject areas, you must only

choose one Priority 1, one Priority 2

and one Priority 3.

PROCEDURE Prioritize your electives across Subjects

PROCEDURE

YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED courses indicate

courses that you have already completed or are

currently taking.

If you want to delete a course request, click the

Garbage Can icon to the right of it on the

“Requests” tab.

PROCEDURE On the “Requests” page, click the green “Submit”

button (top of screen) when you are ready to submit your requests

You must type the word “SUBMIT” in the pop up box to finalize your request

Once you submit your requests they will be locked and changes can only be made with your guidance counselor.

REVIEW You will choose a total of NINE (9) courses

Your schedule MUST include

English 12

Physical Education

Choose 5 additional courses, for example:

Math

Science

Social Studies

World Language

Music

Choose 2 alternates in case any of your 5 optional

choices do not fit into your schedule

Lunch will be automatically included

YOU SHOULD KNOW…

Many colleges recommend that students

complete four years in the “Core”

academic subjects

English

Social Studies

Math

Science

World Language

ENGLISH COURSE SEQUENCE

English 11 English 12

English 11 CP English 12 CP

English 11 Honors English 12 Honors

AP English 11 AP English 12

If you finish the first semester with an “A-” average in

English 11 Honors, you may be eligible to take AP English

Literature and Composition 12.

If you finish the first semester with an “A-” average in

English 11 CP you may be eligible for English 12 Honors.

If you think you are eligible for a change in sequence, it

will be discussed at your individual meeting with your

Counselor.

ENGLISH COURSE SEQUENCE

Senior Topics

Madness & Comedy CP

Law & Mythology CP

Contemporary Literature & Short Stories CP

English 12 CP

Madness & Comedy Honors

Humanities Honors

If you select any of these English courses, please

select an alternate and Prioritize them 1-2.

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

American Politics & Media CP

American Politics & Media Honors

Sociology CP

History of Human Behavior CP

Holocaust/Genocide Honors

History of the US through Film & Media

Criminal Law (linked with Forensic Science)

AP Comparative Government

AP Psychology

AP Economics

AP European History

MATH COURSE SEQUENCE

Geometry CP Algebra 2 CP

Algebra 2 CP Pre-Calculus CP

or Statistics/Discrete Math

Pre-Calculus Honors Calculus Honors*

AP Calculus AB*

AP Calculus BC*

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

AP Calculus BC Multivariable Calculus

Statistics Honors and AP Statistics are available as

electives – check prerequisites.

*Placement is determined by grade prerequisites and teacher

recommendations

SCIENCE COURSE SEQUENCE

Chemistry CP Physics CP

Chemistry Honors Physics Honors

If an elective was taken in grade 11, Physics must be taken in grade 12

to complete the graduation requirement.

If Chemistry was taken in grade 11, it is recommended that Physics is

taken in grade 12.

OPTIONS WITH AP SCIENCE

S.T.E.M. Honors (linked with AP Physics/BC Calculus)

Research in Biology Honors (linked with AP Biology)

Many sciences course have Science AND Math prerequisites.

WORLD LANGUAGE COURSE SEQUENCE

Spanish 3 CP Spanish 4 CP/Honors

Spanish 4 CP Spanish 5 Honors

Spanish 4 Honors Spanish 5 Honors or

Spanish 5 Honors AP Spanish

French 3 CP French 4 CP/Honors

French 4 CP French 5 Honors

French 4 Honors French 5 Honors or

French 5 Honors AP French

Chinese 3 CP Chinese 4 CP/Honors

Chinese 4 CP Chinese 5 Honors

Chinese 4 Honors Chinese 5 Honors or

Chinese 4 Honors AP Chinese

Most colleges expect you to take at least two years of the SAME

world language. The most competitive schools prefer up to four!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION / HEALTH

You must choose the Phys. Ed. class that matches

your Science and/or Math selection.

APPEALING YOUR PLACEMENT

If you wish to appeal a course that you are not

eligible for based on the prerequisite, see your

counselor for a copy of the process for writing a

letter of appeal. You may also download the letter

from the FLHS home page under “Scheduling” on

the Guidance page.

COURSE APPEAL FORM

PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY

You may only take ONE of these courses while in

high school:

Business Dynamics / PFL

Visual Computer Programming / PFL

These are listed as separate courses on Genesis. You must

select BOTH

Word & Info Processing / PFL

If you have already completed a Personal Finance

course, do not register for another

CAREER & ART ELECTIVES

Business & Career Connections

Business of Sports & Entertainment

Construction Concepts & Design

Culinary Arts 1 & 2

Engineering & Design

Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting Honors

Financial Accounting 2

Financial Accounting 2 Honors

Innovation & Invention

Management / Strategic Planning

Marketing / Entrepreneurship

Technical & Architectural Design

Advanced Engineering & Design Honors

Web Design

Woods Technology 1

Woods Technology 2

Woods Technology 3

Advanced Wood Tech Honors

American Musical Theatre

American Musical Theatre 2 / Honors

AP Art History

AP Studio Art (2D, 3D & Drawing)

Applied Art

Concert Choir

Drama 1, 2, 3 Honors & 4 Honors

Fashion/Interior Design

Graphic Design Honors

Intermediate Applied Art

Intermediate Drawing & Painting

Intermediate Graphic Design

Intermediate Pottery & Ceramics

Music Theory

Orchestra / H

Symphonic Band

Wind Ensemble Honors

Women & Gender Studies Visual Arts CP / Honors

Career/VoTech Visual/Performing Arts

CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT

HONORS By application ONLY!!

Great course for anyone who aspires to be a teacher or loves working with young children

Receive Honors credit and opportunity to earn up to 6 College Credits

2 periods per day (either AM or PM class)

Application process is in two parts:

Project – Due: February 13

Interview

If you are interested in Child Care you MUST see Ms. Bell in room C-102 by FEBRUARY 8th to get the project and schedule an interview. You will not be considered for the course if you do not do this.

ART SEMESTER COURSES

Semester 1

Studio Skills

Drawing

Pottery

Semester 2

Computer Graphics

Painting

Ceramics

Choose one class for EACH semester:

MUSIC COURSES

Chorus occurs BEFORE

school from 7:05 – 7:50 am

Mondays & Wednesdays

You must select a full course

load IN ADDITION to this

class

Band occurs AFTER school

from 2:40-3:25 pm

Monday-Friday

You must select a full course

load IN ADDITION to this

class

Chorus Band

You may register for these courses even if you have taken them

before, and they appear in yellow on Genesis.

AP COURSE INFORMATION

The following AP courses are available to 12th graders: AP English Literature & Composition AP Calculus BC

AP Biology AP Physics 1

AP Comparative Government AP Chemistry

AP Economics AP Environmental Science

AP European History AP Studio Art

AP Computer Science A AP Art History

AP Computer Science Principles AP Psychology

AP Statistics AP Music

AP Calculus AB AP Spanish

AP French AP Chinese

Students who wish to enroll in AP courses must pick up Course Descriptions in Guidance

By registering for an AP course, you are agreeing to take the AP exam. You are responsible for the cost of the AP exam – approximately $95 per exam

WAYS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT You can earn college credit from Fairleigh Dickinson University

through the Middle College Program Courses with *** after them on the Course Selection form are

eligible for this program English 12 Humanities Honors

American Politics & Media Honors

Geological Science CP

Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors

Horticulture CP & Honors

Astronomy CP

Financial Accounting 1 & 2 Honors

Business of Sports & Entertainment

Web Design

Calculus Honors

Statistics Honors

French 4 & 5 Honors

Spanish 4 & 5 Honors

Student pays the course fee to FDU

Credits are issued by FDU Your future college/university may or may not accept these credits

You will receive more information next year if you are enrolled in an eligible course

BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Successful completion of at least 105 credits by the end of Junior Year

Take 5 classes at FLHS (not including lunch)

May leave after Period 5

Must register for at least one course per semester (Fall and Spring) at BCC

Ask your Guidance Counselor for the contract at your individual meeting – this will not appear as an option on Genesis.

SENIOR OPTIONS

School to Work

Take necessary courses to graduate and get released

early for work

Senior Internship

Takes place AFTER school

100 hours = 5 credits

Senior Service

Must have A average in all courses

For students who will finish their academic program

by mid-May.

Complete 125 hours of volunteer work

See Mr. Hicks for more information

REVIEW

Scheduling Request Portal is open from February

1st- February 8th

Only Parent accounts can access the Scheduling

Section

Choose 7 courses

Choose 2 alternate electives

See Ms. Bell by February 8th for Child Care

Course will not be visible on Genesis

CHOOSE WISELY!

No changes will be made after March 22, 2019