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Germantown High School
Germantown High School
Pre-Registration
Presentation
Student Services
Principal: Wesley Quick
Assistant Principals:
Brent Brownlee (A-G), Syl Burrell (H-N), and Nason Lollar(O-Z)
Pre-registration
2011-2012
Counselors:
Shannon Cox
Taylor Walden
Rebecca Cobb
O-Z
A-G
H-N
Terms to be familiar with:
*Semesters
*Credits
(.5 credit equals one semester, 1 credit equals one FULL year)
*Just remember, each square on your choice sheet equals a one
semester course*
*Your choice sheet is NOT your schedule, just your requests of
courses
GHS Graduation Requirements
English
(4 credits)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
(4 credits)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
One other math
GHS Graduation Requirements
Science
(4 credits)
Biology I
One Physical Science
Two other full credits
History
(4 credits)
.5 MS Studies
.5 World Geo.
World History
US History
.5 US Gov.
.5 Economics
GHS Graduation Requirements Continued
Health
(.5 credit)
Contemporary
Health ONLY
Computer
(1 credit)
STEM
Physical Education (.5 credit)
GHS Graduation Requirements Continued
Fine Arts
(1 credit)
Band
Art
Theatre
Choral Music
Electives
(5 credits)
Any courses of
your choice
Total credits required to graduate:
State mandated exit exams:
All students must pass
the following exit exams in:
*US History
*Biology I
*English II
*Algebra I
Mississippi Community College Admissions:
Any student who meets the graduation requirements for high
school graduation is automatically eligible for admissions into
any community college in Mississippi.
*The ACT test is the only other requirement for admissions*
However, if you score a 20 on the ACT, you are eligible for FREE
tuition at Holmes Community College
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements
There are 8 major Universities in Mississippi:
1.Alcorn State University
2.Delta State University
3.Jackson State University
4.Mississippi State University
5.Mississippi Valley State University
6.Mississippi University for Women
7.University of Mississippi
8.University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements:
English
(4 credits)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math
(4 credits)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
One math above
Algebra II is
recommended
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements:
Science
(4 credits)
Biology
Chemistry*
(*recommended)
2 other sciences
History
(4 credits)
Ms Studies/World Geo
World History
US History
Gov/Econ
Health/PE: ½ credit of each
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Computer: 1 credit
Mississippi University Admissions
Requirements Continued:
TWO Required Electives:
1st credit must be either:
Foreign Language OR Advanced World Geography
2nd credit must be one of the following:
2nd year language
Advanced World Geography
5th math
5th science
Course Descriptions
A complete list of Course Descriptions can be found on
the Germantown website (www.ghsmavs.com)
and click on the Counselor’s tab.
Or please refer to the packet handed out for a specific
list of 9th grade course offerings
Watch the Pre-Requisites!
English recommendations
• ELA 8th now = Regular English I next year
(moving from Regular English 8th to Accelerated English I requires
an A in English 8th and teacher recommendation.
For teacher recommendation, ask them to sign their name on line
#1)
• Accelerated ELA 8th now = Accelerated English I next
year
Math recommendations
8th grade math =
9th grade Algebra
8th grade Algebra =
9th grade Geometry
8th grade Geometry =
9th grade Algebra II
Science
Attention students taking 8th grade science! You have two options for science
classes in the 9th grade:
Intro to Biology
or
Biology 1
(NOTE: students MUST have a final grade of 80 in 8th grade science in order to take
Biology.
If you sign up for Biology and you do not have a final grade of 80 at the end of the
year, you will be moved to Intro to Biology)
Science
Attention students taking Biology I in the 8th grade:
Please sign up for the best science class for you, based on your
interests. Make sure you meet all prerequisites for the class
you wish to take.
Social Studies
All 9th graders take:
Mississippi Studies for one semester
and
World Geography for one semester
Madison County
Career Exploration
All 9th graders are required to
take Freshman Focus
as one of their electives
Electives
Please choose your electives wisely!
You are encouraged to take your “required electives”
as early as possible in your high school career.
(ex: health, art, PE)
ActiveStudent
Directions for how to enter your choices were included in the
packet of information. Please pay very close attention to
the directions to avoid mistakes.
If you have questions, please see a counselor or email your
GHS counselor.
Your choice sheet is due:
To your STEM teacher NO later than
Monday, Feb. 27 or Tuesday, Feb. 28
COMPLETED and entered into ActiveStudent!
ALL alternate courses filled out AND parent signature
ONLY TURN IN YOUR CHOICE SHEET, the rest of the packet is
yours to keep!!!
NO
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Therefore, please
choose wisely!
Stay informed!
Students AND parents are encouraged to sign up
for the GHS Counseling Department’s text
reminders for the Class of 2021! Simply send:
@f64ad8 to 81010
SAVE THE DATES!
Registration will be open soon via www.ghsmavs.com
for our annual Finally Freshmen
Event July 31st and August 1st .
Hear from various representatives to help prepare you
for high school AND you will have the opportunity to
pick up your MAC book!
Questions?
Shannon Cox
A-G
[email protected]
Taylor Walden
H-N
[email protected]
Rebecca Cobb
O-Z
[email protected]