2013-2014 8th Grade Registration Procedures

(Class of 2017)

Mason High School

Introduction to Registration Process

• NEW & IMPROVED Registration Process for 2013-2014!

• Includes collaborative effort between:– Students– Parents– Teachers– Counselors– Administrators

• Ultimate Goal: To assist students & parents in making informed decisions.

The Importance of Making Informed Decisions

• Course selections impact GPA• Future Planning & Goals– 4-year University Requirements– 2-year College Requirements– Career & Technical Training– Armed Forces

Available Resources• www.masoncomets.org– Registration Videos– Checklist: How to Schedule in 10 Easy Steps– Sample Course Selector/Registration Forms• (Recommend that students/parents follow along with

this during presentation).– Graduation Requirements– Frequently Asked Questions– Course Catalog

• Blocks = # of Trimesters the course is scheduled • There are 15 “Blocks” per year (5 courses per trimester)• Your block total should = 15 exactly.

3 Blocks Example: Current Literature & Culture (1st trimester) English IA (2nd trimester) English IB (3rd trimester)

2 Blocks Example: English IA (1st or 2nd trimester) English IB (2nd or 3rd trimester)

Step 1: Header Information

• Complete header information• Student Email/Phone # very important! – Will be used in the event of scheduling conflicts

over the summer months.

Step 2: Core Courses• Complete Core Courses section. • Bubble selection for each subject area.

– Mathematics• 4 Years Required

– Science• 3 Years Required, including Chemistry

– Language Arts• 4 Years Required

– Social Studies• 3 Years Required

– ECA– OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Education, Health

Step 3: Electives

• Complete Electives section• Things to remember:– 1 credit of Fine Arts required for graduation– 2 years Foreign Language required for admission

into 4-year Universities. – Select courses you intend to take- make informed

decision! – Pay attention to # of blocks selecting

Step 4: Teacher Signatures & Feedback

• Now that you have made your selections, consult with your teachers to ensure you are selecting appropriate classes.

• Obtain teacher signatures for courses which require it.

Step 5: World Language Mandatory Alternate

• If you have selected American Sign Language, German, or French as your World Language, please also select a 2nd choice (alternate) World Language.

• Spanish does not require an alternate selection.

• This course will not be scheduled unless there is a problem with the original selection.

Spanish IA & IB

EXAMPLE:

Step 6: Additional Alternates

• In addition to the World Language Alternates, list 5 Additional Alternates.

• These will ONLY be used in the event of a scheduling conflict with other electives.

• Will NOT replace any graduation requirements!

• Every attempt will be made to ensure students receive their 1st choice with electives.

Computer Applications for College

Art Foundations

Speech & Debate

Drawing I

Intro to Web Design

EXAMPLE:

Step 7: Counting the Blocks

• You should have EXACTLY 15 blocks• Enter the number in the block selection box.• Reminder: Marching Band is not included in

the 15 blocks.

15

Step 8: Student Signature• Sign the back of the Course Selector/Registration Form• By signing, you understand that it is your responsibility to ensure all

graduation requirements are met and that you have scheduled the appropriate classes.

• Drop/Add Policy: Students have 3 days at the beginning of the trimester to change into another class, and 5 days to drop a class for a study hall. After 5 days, students who drop a class will receive an F for the course. – Schedule changes will only be made in the following circumstances:

1. Missing a graduation requirement2. Incorrect class sequencing3. Scheduled for fewer than 5 courses per trimester

– We cannot make schedule changes for the following reasons: 1. Teacher Requests2. Lunch Schedule3. Friends

Step 9: Parent Signature

• Please ensure that your parent has been consulted and they are aware of all course selections.

• Parent signature required

Step 10: Turning in the Form• March 15, 2013- Turn in Registration Form to HOMEROOM

TEACHER.• Once form is turned in, counselors will review and enter

course information. • Schedules will be created based upon the following:

– Met Pre-requisites– Master Schedule

• # of course offerings• Available times of course offerings

• Every attempt will be made to ensure students receive their 1st choice with electives.– In the event of a scheduling conflict, counselors will utilize

alternates listed on the registration form (Step 6).

Registration Timeline• Class Meetings

– March 11-13– Counselors/Administrators review registration

process– Official colored hard copy

Course Selection Forms provided

• 8th Grade Parent Transition Night– Wednesday, March 13th 6:00– MHS Auditorium

• Homeroom to Collect Forms– March 15th

Questions? • Check out our Frequently Asked Questions

document at www.Masoncomets.org• For information about specific courses, view our

online course catalog at www.Masoncomets.org• Contact teachers for answers regarding student

readiness level and placement recommendations.

• Attend the 8th Grade Parent Transition Night on March 13th.

Counselor Contact InformationCounselor Student Last Name Extension

Ms. Dumstorff A-Carpenter 30307

Mr. Affatato Carr-E 30310

Ms. Bell F-Hogan 30305

Mr. Zack Holbrook-Liew 30309

Ms. Brooks Lightfield-N 30312

Ms. Clark O-R 30308

Ms. Macks S-T 30313

Mr. Johnston U-Z 30314