PARENT’S GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Spring 2013

Journey’s Agenda

Nuts & Bolts of HS planning for one’s Future

College/Career Planning

Balancing Choices & Priorities

Completing the Enrollment Card and the Rules to play by!

Anticipation and “Journey Jitters” toward the FRESHMAN year:

Scary Exciting Full of new opportunities A chance to start over or keep going in the

same direction An opportunity to develop more

independence – self-advocacy, ask for and seek out help

Develop relationships with adults, peers A chance to grow, succeed, fail, get up again Prepare for the world in 2017

Where? What? Who? How? When?

Guides on the Journey

Teachers Counselors- Michelle Murray-Cline (A-L alphabet)- Kim Hoetmer (M-Z alphabet) Principals - Tracy Giddens (A-L alphabet)- Susan Perkins (M-Z alphabet)- Doug Bridwell – Building Principal Ambassadors

Calendar of Enrollment Events

2/28 –Informational meeting with Ambassadors

2/28-3/13 – Plan, talk to teachers, get needed signatures, meet individually with counselors, talk with family

3/7 – Enrollment Card Workshop with Ambassadors

You can hand in early! 3/14– Deadline to turn in 4-Year

Plan to SCIENCE teacher 3/25-3/27 -- Parent deadline Blue tape – Don’t let it be

you!

General Requirements Side-by-Side

• Revisit this each year as your plans may change. Also, this is just a few of the COMMON admission requirements our graduates face. Each program has its own set of requirements you will need to research.

• Meet with your counselor if you have questions.

• Don’t assume! Always ask. Also, unless you hear it from “the horses mouth” it may be incorrect information.

Admission to *Kansas Board of Regents Universities

Class of 2016 and Beyond MUST have…

KBOR Curriculum with a 2.0 GPA average in those courses (see chart)

AND ACT Composite of 21

OR Ranked in the top 1/3 of graduating class (7th or 8th semester)

Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, Wichita State University (*KU is

different)

REQUIRED

2.0 in QA Curriculu

m

ACT of 21

OR Ranked top 1/3 as of

senior year

Admission to

KBOR institutio

n

Admission to the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

Class of 2016 & Beyond MUST have…

KBOR Curriculum with a 2.0 GPA average in those courses (see chart)

AND 3.0 cumulative GPA AND ACT Composite of 24

OR3.25 cumulative GPA AND ACT Composite of 21

REQUIRED2.0 in QA Curriculu

m

ACT of 24PLUS

3.0 cumulativ

e GPA

OR

ACT of 21PLUS

3.25 cumulativ

e GPA

Admission to KU

Where to Find Directions & Answers

Have I made sure I am meeting requirements for selective programs? NCAA OR NAIA (see pages 8-9 and go to www.ncaa.org and/or

www.playnaia.org) CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATIONS (see pages 22-26) KANSAS QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS (see pages 9 and back pages

of enrollment book or go to www.kansasregents.org) OUT-OF-STATE SCHOOLS (go to individual university websites) SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS (go to individual university websites) TECHNICAL PROGRAMS (for Kansas go to

www.kansasregents.org and search technical programs) MILITARY (ROTC, SERVICE ACADEMIES, ETC) (contact area

recruiters and/or go to www.gomilitary.com) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS (for Kansas go to

www.kansasapprenticeship.org)

Finding the Road that Fits Your Pace

Should EQUAL…

Do What You Love…Love What

You Do!

College-Career Ready Means…

an individual has the academic preparation,

cognitive preparation,

technical skills and

employability skills

to be successful in postsecondary education,

in the attainment of an industry-recognized certification,

or in the workforce

without the need for remediation.Kansas State Board of Education

Readiness At A Glance

All Goddard High School graduates should be proficient in basic areas.

You Will Be Prepared for…

Technical Program Certification Licensure

Community College Certification Licensure Associates Degree

Apprenticeship Certification Licensure

Significant on-the-job training

Military training Transferable college

credits Certification

Four-Year College/University Associates Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Professional/Doctoral

Degree

Competitive Job Market

A young adult is more flexible, often having worked 2-3 part time jobs or gigs along the way while acquiring different skill sets. http://www.shiftgig.com/articles/hiring-competitive-job-market

Nearly 8 of 10 future job openings in the next decade will require postsecondary education or training.

84% of currently employed workers say they are ready (and willing) to look at a new career opportunity.

Approximately 40 applicants compete for every job opening. http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/2011-job-market-to-become-even-more-competitive/

ENROLLMENT CARD – FRESHMEN

3/14 in science

Required Courses for FRESHMEN 0.5 Communications, debate or forensics

(can be combined) 1.0 English 9 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 PE Can take health, social science elective,

and/or fine arts Total of SEVEN (7) credits

First Leg of the Journey: Academic Preparation

Academic Preparation Core classes (English, math, science,

social science) Elective Classes (additional

background to qualify for admission, preparation, scholarship)

Career Preparation Core classes (English, math, science, social science) Elective Classes (additional preparation to gain experience and background knowledge)

Balance with life outside of high school We all have the same 24 hours – that’s all we’ve got

As goals change from year to year preparation can change as well Accountability to yearly goals

English – 4.5 Required for Graduation

Communications (either) OR Debate (1st semester) or Forensics (2nd semester) – High school coaches will meet with 1st time participants in debate/forensics

Regular English 9, 10, 11, 12 – meets graduation, college admission, NCAA/NAIA requirements.

Honors 9, 10, 11, 12 – meets all of the above, requires summer reading, expected homework, senior college credit opportunity, teacher recommendation required.

Reading Lab (elective credit only) for students who score in the lower quartile of standardized testing and/or are recommended by current English teacher.

Math – THREE Required for Graduation

All math courses count toward graduation except Math Lab and Math Works 4 years recommended to prepare for post-secondary education Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II are the minimum recommended for 4-year

college preparation May be required to take a 4th year if ACT Math score is below 22 (KBOR) Opportunities for advanced math (pre-calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics) Opportunities for math assistance!

MATH WORKS is for freshmen & sophomores who earned a D-, D or D+ in math and it is designed to support next year’s math course (Algebra I or Geometry).

Teacher recommendation required for ALL MATH COURSES.

Science: THREE Required for Graduation

4 years recommended to prepare for post-secondary education

Biology and Chemistry and/or Physics, plus additional college-prep science is recommended for 4-year college preparation

KBOR requires Biology & Chemistry

Opportunities for advanced science (honors, college credit)

Contract for 9th grade biology or honors biology

Teacher recommendation required for ALL SCIENCE COURSES.

*Physical Science(9th grade)

Life Science(alternative to biology)

BioMed/Forensic Science

(alternative to chemistry/physics)

*Biology or Honors Biology

(9th grade w/consent)

Physics(college prep)

Chemistry II(advanced chemistry)

Anatomy/Physiology(advanced science)

Honors Biology

II(advanced

biology)

Ecology

(2-,4-, tech

college prep)

Social Science: THREE Required for Graduation

3 years minimum for graduation US History 10 – 0.5 credit World History 10 – 0.5 credit Junior US History – 1.0 credit Government – 0.5 credit Social Science Elective – choose from psychology,

sociology, international affairs – 0.5 credit or *honors government (counts as 0.5 government +

0.5 elective social science) All count for NCAA/NAIA, college preparation Opportunities for advanced courses (honors,

college credit) 3.0 GPA recommended for 10th grade honors, 3.0 GPA required for 12th grade honors government if taken for WSU credit

Other Required Courses

PE 1.0 credit -- (9th) Advanced PE will require current PE

teacher recommendation Health 0.5 credit -- (anytime 9-12) Fine Art 1.0 credit (anytime 9-12)

Vocal music (intro or select choirs) Instrumental music (band, orchestra) Visual arts (drawing, painting, ceramics, AP

Studio) Theatre arts (including stagecraft)

Additional classes to total 25

Foreign Languages

Not required as a specific credit toward GHS graduation, however, will count as an ELECTIVE credit toward graduation.

IS required in order to meet the requirements to be classified a KANSAS HONOR SCHOLAR.

Be prepared for DAILY practice in order to be successful. Foreign language is a challenging subject matter.

GHS offers: Arabic, Chinese, German, Spanish Successfully completing two years (2.0 credits) of a

foreign language can lead to placement in an intermediate level of that language, knowledge needed to “test out” of beginning levels and/or retroactive credit for beginning levels. Please check with the college or university for specific advantages of high school foreign language credit.

Foreign Language Continued…..

Is not currently required for entrance to a Kansas college or university, however, may be required for certain 4-year degree programs.

If you are planning to participate in Division I or II athletics, foreign languages DO count toward the 16 NCAA core requirements.

May be required for many out-of-state colleges or universities. May be required for certain degrees regardless of where the college or university is located.

May be required for certain degrees regardless of where the college or university is located

Additional Opportunities to Enhance Academic Preparation

Honors (9-12) Advanced Placement (AP)

(10-12) AP Statistics, AP Calculus,

AP US History, AP Studio Art Concurrent Enrollment

(Wichita State University & Newman University) (10-12) English 101/102, Public

Speaking, Polisci 121, Chem 211/212, Math 111/112, Biol 1014

Early Release (seniors only)

Second Leg of the Journey: Career Preparation

Academic Preparation Core classes (English, math, science, social science) Elective Classes (additional background to qualify for admission,

preparation, scholarship)

Career Preparation Core classes (English, math, science, social science)

Elective Classes (additional preparation to gain experience and background knowledge)

Balance with life outside of high school We all have the same 24 hours – that’s all we’ve got

As goals change from year to year preparation can change as well Accountability to yearly goals

Survey Says!

Page 4

Career Preparation/Exploration

Kansas Career Pipeline 8th grade interest inventory 10th grade interest inventory 11th grade skills inventory and research project 12th grade values inventory and research/profile update

Do What You Are 9th grade Personality-based inventory (Myers & Briggs Typology)

ASVAB 11th grade combination skills & interest with interpretation

Practice ACT and ACT 9th grade PLAN 10th grade PLAN 11th -12th grade ACT

Career PathwaysKansas Career Pipeline 16 Career Clusters

Career Pathways at GHSArts, AV Technology & Communicat ions: AV Communicat ions ............................................ 2 1 , 2 3 Arts, AV Technology & Communicat ions: Visual Arts 2D Design ....................................................2 1 , 23 Informat ion Technology: Programming & Software Development ........................................ 2 2 -23 Informat ion Technology: Web & Digital Communicat ions ...................................................... 2 2 -23 Business, Market ing & Management: Entrepreneurship ....................................................... 2 4 -25 Business, Market ing & Management: Finance/Account ing ................................................... 2 4 -25 Business, Market ing & Management: Market ing ............................................................................. 2 5 Human Services: Consumer Services ...................................................................................... 2 6 , 28 Human Services: Early Childhood Development & Services ................................................... 2 6 , 28 Human Services: Educat ion & Teaching & Training ................................................................. 2 7 , 28 Human Services: Family & Community Services ..................................................................... 2 7 , 28 Hospitality & Tourism: Culinary Arts & Management ..................................................................... 2 8 Transportat ion: Mobile Equipment Maintenance ............................................................................ 2 9 Law, Public Safety, Correct ions & Security ..................................................................................... 3 0 Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) .......................................................................... 3 1

• There are agreements with area community colleges for you to earn credit.

• See your instructor for more information.

People who work in this group of occupations deal with the equipment that is used to produce audio and video. Their work is done in a variety of places and to deliver many different kinds of

presentations. They may design or make the equipment, or they may sell it, install it, service

it, and maintain it.

Arts, Audio/Visual & Communications: A/V Communications

Real World Career Examples: Audio and Video Systems & Service

Technicians Video Graphics, Special Effects, and

Animation Audio-Video Designers and Engineers Technical Computer Support Technicians,

Film, Video, & DVD Graphics & Printing Equipment Operators Computer Typography & Composition Desktop Publishing Specialists; Web Page Designers Photographers, Digital, Still, Video, Film CAD Technicians & Fashion Illustrators Curators and Gallery Managers Production Mgrs., Digital, Video, Stage Cinematographers, Film/Video Editors

Writers, Screen Editors, Script Writers

Directors, Coaches, Performers, Actors, Musicians Stagecraft Designers, Lighters, Sets, Sound Effects,

Acoustics, Painters Audio/Video Operations,

Control Room Technician Station Mangers and Radio &

TV Announcers Publishers, Editors, Journalists

& Reporters, Print, Broadcast, Broadcast Technicians Fashion Designers Graphic Designers

NEW Pathways

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security: Corrections, Security & Law Enforcement Services Pathway

Engineering & Applied Mathematics Pathway Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math

(STEM):

3700 Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Security (LPSS)

7802/7803 Intro to Engineering Design

Taking the Road Less Traveled…..

Through a combination of coursework and extracurricular activities, how can I GROW in terms of leadership, communication, teamwork and work ethic skills while in high school?

What do I need to do to transition from high school to the “next level?”

What would I regret doing? Not doing?

What does the world expect from me?

College Credit at GHS: Junior & Senior Year Planning

Advanced Placement (AP) AP Statistics (3) – if you have completed

Algebra II (w/ teacher recommendation) AP Calculus (5) AP US History (3) AP Studio Art (3)

Dual Enrollment (Wichita State University & Newman University)

Honors English 12 = Engl 101(3)/Engl 102 (3) Public Speaking = Comm 1013 (3) Honors Government = Polisci 121 (3) Chemistry II = Chem 211 (5) Chem 212 (5) Pre-Calculus = Math 111 (3) or Math 112 (5) Honors Biology II = Biol 1014 (4) Music Appreciation = MU 100 (3)

GPA/ACT

requirements.

See page 8.

Off-Campus Experiences: Open to JUNIORS & SENIORS

Can be combined with courses at GHS. To apply what you have learned. To extend what you have learned. When you have exhausted GHS experiences. Make sure it is right for you – these

courses/grades impact GPA and graduation. Examples (see page 32)

Internship College Release Employment Release Wichita Area Technical College

Third Leg of the Journey: Balancing Your Time

Academic Preparation Core classes (English, math, science, social science) Elective Classes (additional background to qualify for admission, preparation,

scholarship) Career Preparation

Core classes (English, math, science, social science) Elective Classes (additional preparation to gain experience and background knowledge)

Balance with life outside of high school

We all have the same 24 hours – that’s all we’ve got

As goals change from year to year preparation can change as well Accountability to yearly goals

School is your Job until it Bridges you to the Next

Expect assignments in class and assignments to be completed at home

Payment – your reward – is knowledge, fellowship, dignity, skills, and discipline.

Your Contribution adds positive energy, shared ideas, and experience to the community.

Sports Fall -- football,

volleyball, cross country, women’s tennis, men’s soccer, women’s golf

Winter – basketball, wrestling, bowling

Spring – track, baseball, softball, women’s soccer, men’s tennis, men’s golf

Clubs Organizations Performance

groups Church

involvement Volunteer

work Paid work Other time

commitments

Family obligations

Sleep Your

Health Studies

Balancing

Self Advocacy

IF you begin to struggle academically, your best source of help is your instructor. Make plans to work before or after school on a regular basis with him or her.

Additional tutorial help is available during Night Library Hours (Tues-Thurs) 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

If continuing to struggle, schedule a meeting with your parent(s) and instructor to see if your placement should be reconsidered.

Last Leg of the Journey: Personal Accountability

Do NOT say…”I didn’t know!”

Yes…YOU Are Accountable

If you COMMIT to the course (by enrolling and parents signing off) and you are CAPABLE (teacher gives consent), then you are expected to COMPLETE the course.

Please make sure you take the time to read the requirements for the courses. If you find you are struggling in a class – get help from the teacher, take advantage of FREE help at GHS, and communicate with parents, teachers and counselors. Ultimately you are responsible for your choices as you have been given many tools with which to succeed.

ENROLLMENT CARD – FRESHMEN

3/14 in science

Completing Your Four-Year Plan

You must have a FOUR-YEAR PLAN to enroll and it MUST be signed by a PARENT.

RECOMMENDATION means you must have the initials on your FOUR-YEAR PLAN from your CURRENT INSTRUCTOR.

CONSENT means you must have the initials on your FOUR-YEAR PLAN from the instructor WHO WILL TEACH THE COURSE.

A VAST MAJORITY of courses require a teacher to initial. Check the prerequisites on ALL COURSES to make sure. You will not be allowed to enroll in a course that is missing the teacher initial on your FOUR-YEAR PLAN.

Students who turn FOUR-YEAR PLAN sheets in on time will receive priority for electives (this overrides grade level priority).

You will need to have eight semesters of alternative courses that you would be willing to take if a primary elective is not available.

You must enroll in the required courses PLUS any courses you did not pass the year before.

YOU must make sure you have the prerequisite before attempting to enroll in a class.

Things to Keep in Mind Courses listed in the enrollment booklet may not appear on the final

SCHEDULE. For mixed grade-level courses (open to 9-12) seniors are

scheduled first, then juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen and late enrollees last.

Alternate courses CAN BE CONSIDERED in place of a primary request. CHOOSE alternates courses you would be willing to take.

Schedule change rules and directions for completing your FOUR-YEAR PLAN apply to BOTH primary and alternate courses.

Honors, AP, and college credit courses that require SUMMER WORK will not be dropped because the summer work was not completed. Students are responsible for fulfilling the requirements for the course in which they enroll.

Unless designated, no course successfully completed is repeatable. Grades for aides will be ‘CR’ or ‘NC” and do not calculate into the GPA.

Students may only aide for one hour per semester and cannot aide if in a release program.

Changing Once Requests Are In

A. You are not enrolled in a required class.

B. You have already earned credit for the class.

C. You have not met the course prerequisites.

D. Your schedule is incomplete. E.  Instructor recommendation:

You should advance to a higher level course or Your placement should change due to

insufficient skills.

Required Courses for FRESHMEN 0.5 Communications, debate or forensics

(can be combined) 1.0 English 9 1.0 Math 1.0 Science 1.0 PE Can take health, social science elective,

and/or fine arts Total of SEVEN (7) credits

Elective Classes for Freshmen to Consider

Introduction to Law, Public Safety & Security

Introduction to Engineering Design

Theatre Arts I Drawing I, Ceramics I,

*Painting I, *Ceramics II, *Essentials of Interior & Textile Design, *Principles of Illustration

Instrumental Music (band/orchestra)

Vocal Music (men’s/women’s choir)

*check prerequisite

Foreign Languages Business Essentials Consumer & Personal

Finance Career & Life

Planning Entrepreneurship 21st Century

Journalism/AV Production Fundamentals

Business Law Computer

Applications I (if not taken in middle school)

Textiles in Today’s Society

Culinary Essentials

Our Enrollment Deadlines

2/28 –Informational meeting with Ambassadors

2/28-3/13 – Plan, talk to teachers, get needed signatures, meet individually with counselors, talk with family

3/7 – Enrollment Card Workshop with Ambassadors

You can hand in early! 3/14– Deadline to turn in 4-Year

Plan to SCIENCE teacher 3/25-3/27 -- Parent deadline Blue tape – Don’t let it be

you!

Communication is GOOD!

Ambassadors Teachers Counselors

Phone: 316-794-4115 Michelle Murray-Cline (A-L) mmurray.cline@goddardusd.com

Kim Hoetmer (M-Z) khoetmer@goddardusd.com

Our website: http://ghs.goddardusd.com/ Click on COUNSELING and the ENROLLMENT

Start Moving!

• Students WILL face challenges.

• There will be times when it is a difficult journey.

• There will always be someone (several someone’s) ready to help!

Thank you for Coming Tonight!

Michelle Murray-Cline

GHS Counselor

Freshman Class Sponsor

794-4115

mmurray.cline@goddardusd.com

When you start on your journey to Ithaca,then pray that the road is long, full of adventure, full of knowledge, …….Stop at Phoenicians markets,and purchase fine merchandise, mother-of-pearl and corals, amber and ebony,and pleasurable perfumes of all kinds, …….visit hosts of Egyptian cities, to learn and learn from those who have knowledge.”

- Constatine P. Cavafy from “Ithaca”