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Walter Johnson High School
Tentative Counselor Assignments
2016-2017
Walter Johnson High School
Course Registration
for 2016-2017
A-Ca ………………………………….. Ms. Erika Murray
[email protected]
Cb-E ………………………………….. Ms. Christine Hernandez
[email protected]
F ………………………………….. Ms. Jodi Edmunds
[email protected]
G-H ………………………………….. Mr. Joe Adegboyega-Edun
[email protected]
I-Lh ………………………………….. Ms. Lisa Sorensen
[email protected]
Li-M ………………………………….. Mr. Dennis Reynolds
[email protected]
N-Rh …………………………………. Mr. Joe Thompson
[email protected]
North Bethesda Middle School
Tilden Middle School
Ri-S ………………………………….. Ms. Julie Kim
[email protected]
T-Z ………………………………….. Ms. Nancy Blanco
[email protected]
Registration Materials
OBJECTIVES
Understand the Course Registration
Process
!  Identify Graduation Requirements and
plan for 9th grade Course Selections
!  Become familiar with myMCPS Scheduler
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9th Grade Registration Card
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myMCPS Scheduler Instructions
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MCPS Course Bulletin
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Walter Johnson Online Course Bulletin
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Go to WalterJohnson.com
“Counseling Department”
“2016-2017 Course Bulletin”
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Important Dates
WJHS counselors will return to meet with students who have questions about
their course selections (you need to check off the box in the upper right hand
corner of the registration card to request a meeting).
However, due they snow delays we highly encourage you to reach out to your
For the next week:
Talk to your teachers, parents or guardians, and counselor about
choosing your classes. Complete your registration card and enter
course selections online.
counselor via email prior to handing your card in.
Registration cards are due to your counselor (Ms.
Cooper) @ Tilden by Feb. 11th.
Registration cards are due to your 4th period
teacher or counselor (Ms. Jarosi) @ North
Bethesda by Feb. 17th.
*** Please correct these due dates on your registration card now****
Course Specific
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
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Earn a minimum of 22 credits; 28+ required for
college prep.
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Complete a minimum of 75 Student Service
Learning hours.
Pass all Required Exams.
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4 credits of English
4 credits of Math (incl. Algebra & Geometry) & enrolled
in a math course each year in grades 9-12
3 credits of Science (incl. Biology & “physical” science)
3 credits of Social Studies (US History, NSL Government,
World History)
1 credit of PE
1 credit of Art
1 credit of Technology Education
.5 credit of Health
Program Completer (2 credits of Foreign Language, 2
credits of Advanced Technology, College/Career
Development Sequence, or Edison HS Career Program)
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Honors Classes
You should consider registering for an
Honors class if:
-  You have a strong interest in the class.
-  You have good grades in prerequisite
classes.
-  You are motivated to succeed.
Social Studies Choices
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United States History
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ESOL US History (for ESOL 2 & 3)
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Honors United States History
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AP US Gov’t & Politics w/NSL (consult with your
8th grade history teacher)
English Choices
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English 9
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ESOL English (continue with next level)
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Honors English 9
Math Choices
Math classes are taken in sequence:
Algebra 1…Geometry…Algebra 2…Precalculus
Consider teacher recommendation posted in
myMCPS Scheduler
If you are earning an “A” or “B” in your current math class, strongly consider
the Honors sequence.
If you are earning a “C” or lower in your current math class, it is recommended
that your speak with your math teacher, counselor, and parents or
guardians about the appropriate level of rigor.
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Science Choices
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Honors Matter & Energy (recommended for students
taking Algebra 1 or Geometry in 9th grade)
ESOL Biology (for ESOL levels 2 & 3)
Honors Biology (recommended for students taking
Honors Geometry or higher in 9th grade)
Honors Chemistry (can only be taken with Honors
Biology AND Algebra 2 or higher)
Want to know more about a
particular course or sequence –
Check WJ’s Online
Course Bulletin…
Go to walterjohnson.com
“2016-2017 Course Bulletin”
“Counseling Department”
Elective Choices
After selecting your 4 core courses, you are left to select 3
more courses from the categories below.
World
Language
Competitive colleges
would like to see you take
at LEAST 2 years of world
language while in High
School.
Classes are taken in
sequence. However, if you
feel you do not have the
ability to move onto the
next level, you may opt to
repeat your current
placement. Please consult
with a counselor and your
current World Language
teacher.
Art/Music
Technology
These options can help
fulfill your 1.0 credit art
graduation requirement:
Options:
• Foundation of
Technology
Chorus
Band & Orchestra
Guitar & Piano
Theatre
Ceramics
Digital Art
Foundations of Art
Photography
Studio Art (Rec needed)
• Intro to
Engineering
Design
Physical
Education
Other
Elective
You can choose to
take different PE
course each
semester, with
exception of Yoga.
These options will be
counted towards
elective credit only:
• Designing
Technology
Solutions
• Computer
Programming
• Web Site Dev’t
• Adv. Composition
• Journalism
• Food Trends
• Child Development
• Foundations of
Computer Science
How to Make your Course
Selections!
You will learn the new scheduling system to
sign up for classes in
6 easy steps!
http://scheduler.mcpsmd.org/
You can also find a list of estimated study hours for each class in
our bulletin. This is found in the section titled. “Weekly Study
Hours”
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MyMCPS Scheduler
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You will enter
your own course
requests online
at home.
If you do not
have access to a
computer and
printer at home,
please find time
to go to the
media center.
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If you have ANY trouble –
don’t worry! Just ask
your counselor for help.
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STEP
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STEP
2:
This is your Grade level specific home screen.
You will choose courses from here.
Login: http://
scheduler.mcpsmd.org/
Once you see the sign-in
screen on the right, enter your
MCPS username (your 6 digit
MCPS student ID #) and
password (the password you
use to log into the computers
at school).
Then select “Sign In.”
STEP
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Choose your courses by clicking on the pencil icon.
Make sure you pick 7 classes.
A green check mark shows that a choice has been
made or that there is no choice required in that
section. A red exclamation mark shows that a
selection still needs to be made.
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HELPFUL HINTS
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Make sure you check off the course for both
semesters. Ex: Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B.
STEP
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4:
When you are finished making all of your
choices, make sure it says “Requesting 7
credits hours” at the bottom of the page.
Click the “Submit” button on the bottom right.
Please note that
you may need to
click through
multiple pages in
order to find the
course you are
looking for.
STEP
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5:
Once you have reviewed your selections, print
two copies of the page – one for your records,
the other to be attached to your registration
sheet.
You can sign out of the application using the
“Sign Out” link located in the upper right-hand
corner of the screen.
STEP
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Make sure your registration sheet is filled out.
On your sheet write down two alternate courses.
Parent signature is required on this form.
Attach your myMCPS Scheduler print out and
attach to your blue registration card. You will
turn these into your designated teacher.
YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED FOR CLASSES
FOR NEXT YEAR!
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Earning High School Credit in
Middle School
In order to earn high school credit, you must pass
BOTH semesters and the semester 2 Final
Exam.
If you fail one semester, you may regain this credit
by attending summer school THIS summer 2016.
If you fail the course or do not pass the semester
2 final exam, you will need to repeat the entire
course to earn credit.
Finally, please remember…
Talk with your parents or guardians, teachers, and
counselor about your course choices. They know you
best!
Please have your myMCPS Scheduler courses selections
entered and your registration card filled out by February
4th. NB students turn into your homeroom teacher.
Tilden students hand in to your counselor, Ms. Cooper.
Email your WJ counselor if you have questions!
After you submit your registration card, you may contact
your WJ counselor if you need to make any changes. But
please note that any change request must be
communicated by the last day of school- June 17,
2016.
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