Welcome Class of 2022 WHS Course Registration
Agenda ● Introductions ● Course Registration Timeline ● How do I know what to pick? ● Helpful Tools ● Practice in Skyward ● Time for Questions?
WHS School Counselors Ms. Lianne Davis, Last Names A - He Mrs. Kelly Pokrzywa, Last Names Hi - Ph Mrs. Kerry Neimon, Last Names Pi - Z
Course registration timeline ● Rollout Presentation - Today ● Courses entered by student/parent in Skyward: ○ Today - January 23 ● Elective Video Presentation: ELT January 17 ● Counselors back for small groups (if needed) Jan 23
Things to consider ● Graduation requirements ● Prerequisites ● Overall academic load vs personal life ● Post-secondary plans ● AP PREPS- AP US History Option (TRIMESTER 3) ● Get the most out of your experience ● Laude Classes
Laude • The Board approved a Laude System as opposed to Class Rank starting with the Class of 2021. – Encourages academic risk taking – Full list of courses & explanation are available in the course selection guide
WHS Graduation Requirements
High school Graduation Requirements Additional Requirements: • State-required civics test • Post-high school course experience – AP/Dual Credit/PLTW/CAPP/CCHS/Co-Op/YA • Full list in course selection book
Helpful Tools ● 2019-2020 Course Selection Guide ● Course Selection Worksheet ● Course List ● Career Cruising - Program of Study ● Teachers (Tri 1 & Tri 2) ● Parents ● Counselors (Open office hours lunch/ELT)
FAQ ● Study Halls ● How do I fit in all of the classes I want? ○ Early Bird (Unified Strength) ○ Limit Study Halls ○ Map out 4 year plan ● Online classes ○ Course code begins with “e” ● Unique situations, meet with counselor during open office hours
Next Steps ● Prepare for selecting courses ○ Read: 2019-2020 Course Selection Guide ○ Watch Elective Presentation Video: ELT January 17 ○ Use sheets provided as a guide to prepare ○ Talk to teachers for recommendations ○ Talk to Parents ● Enter courses in Skyward ○ Back in 1 week to help those who didn’t finish
Next Steps ● *** Enter classes in Skyward *** ○ 6.5 minimum credits ○ 7.5 maximum credits ○ 3 Alternates
Course Selection Process Resources WHS Student Services Webpage
Skyward Online Instructions Let’s Practice: ● Login to Skyward ● Enter English choice for next year ● Continue to enter courses with time left
Skyward Online Instructions
Make Informed Choices ● Next year’s Schedule & staffing based on your choices ● Changes limited!
Questions?
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