Academic Planning
Poway High School 2019-20
Course Requests
Course Request Process
Step 1 - Review CRF Packet and Student Transcript
Students will receive a packet with instructions, a Course Request Form (CRF), and a copy of their high school transcript in their homerooms on Monday, February 4. Review the packet carefully and use the transcript to make sure your student has completed required courses with a D or higher (for graduation) or C or higher (for UC/CSU A-G requirements). Check the graduation requirements and requirements for college admission to see where your student can add classes that will help them with their future goals. You can find a copy of graduation and UC/CSU A-G Requirements later in this newsletter.
Step 2 - Complete CRF Worksheet
Complete the CRF worksheet following the instructions below. Be sure to choose classes carefully and provide alternatives to elective choices. Once you have completed the worksheet, make a copy of it, or take a picture of it so you can reference it in the future.
Step 3 - Enter Course Requests Online
Using your completed CRF Worksheet, log into the CRF Online Registration Portal any time between February 15 and March 1 and enter each of your course requests online. Only click the Lock Selections button when you have entered all selections. Once locked, you will not be able to make changes online. You can find instructions for this process below.
Step 4 - Turn In CRF Worksheet
Once you have completed steps 1-3, make sure your CRF Worksheet is signed, with all identifying information legibly written. Return to your student's homeroom teacher by Friday, March 1.
Step 5 - CRF Audits
Starting in March, the Counselors will meet with each student during class time to audit the courses selected and make sure the student is on track to meet their goals. If you have any questions or want to make any changes to your selections, this is the time for students to voice their concerns with their counselor.
Important Dates
2/5/19 - AP European History Info Session, 6:30 pm in K-1
2/13/19 - Engineering Info Session, 7:00-8:30 pm in N3-107
2/15/19 - Portal Opens to input Course Requests Online
3/1/19 - CRFs are Due to Homeroom Teachers/Portal Closes to input Course Requests Online
3/15-4/12/19 - Individual Student Audits during class time
8/21/19 - First day of the 2019-20 School Year
UPDATES TO CRF!
2/11 - Spanish options left off the CRF:
Spanish 3-4-5 (= 3T) Course Numbers: 700472, 800473, 900474
Spanish 6-7-8 (= 3T) Course Numbers: 700475, 800476, 900477
2/6 - The course number for Photography 4 was left off the 11th and 12th grade CRFs. The course number is 000875.
2/4 - The AP Agreements that were given out in Homerooms had the incorrect schedule on the back of them. New forms with the correct schedule on the back are available in the Counseling Office
2/4 - Note to avoid confusion: The official course title for AP Biology is AP Biology 3-4. There is not an AP Biology 1-2. The same is true for AP Chemistry.
Key Terms to Understand
The CRF (Course Request Form) is a grade-specific sheet that every student fills out. This form lists the classes students can take during the next school year. We try to accommodate students' preferences, but no elective or off-roll courses are guaranteed. For this reason, please select 3 alternate options on any elective selections. We ask for student and parent signatures to ensure we are all on the same page academically. AP and Honors courses also require a Teacher signature. Note: if the student is planning to move, and won't be attending PHS next year, they should still complete the CRF process as if they will be here. The CRF colors are as follows: 9th Grade - Green, 10th Grade - Pink, 11th Grade - Blue, 12th Grade - Yellow.
AP Agreement
We ask all our students requesting AP courses to turn in an AP Agreement with student and parent signature. This Agreement is an acknowledgement that you are aware of the extra time and effort required of these courses and that the student is making a year-long commitment that includes the AP Seminar course. You can find the AP Agreement here. One AP Agreement covers ALL AP classes, so each student only needs one.
Application/Try Out
Some classes will note that an application or try out is required for entrance to the class. For these classes see the teacher who oversees the class, or for Academic Tutor, request the application from your counselor at your CRF audit.
Master Schedule
The Master Schedule is a schedule of all the classes we offer. It is designed based upon enrollment numbers and the course requests we get from students. We re-build the master schedule every year because the number of students and demand for classes change. We start building the schedule as soon as we find out projected enrollment numbers, but it is not finalized until just before the school year starts in August as we try to accommodate student requests and enrollment changes.
Off Roll
Some students will find that they prefer to lighten their load for various reasons, such as sports, jobs, or other activities. These students can choose an Off Roll period in which they do not attend a class. Students are able to request which trimester and period (1st or 5th) they would prefer. However, because Off Roll periods are secondary to Academic and Elective classes, Off Rolls will be granted where course selections allow. Some students will end up with Off Roll periods in the middle of the day or in a different trimester to accommodate their courses.
5.5 Classes
Some students would like to enrich their education by taking additional courses. 5.5 classes are offered before or after school for a portion of each trimester. You can usually find the 5.5 schedule of classes the second week of a trimester. 5.5 classes have a possibility of 2.5 credits each. To sign up for a 5.5 class, go to the teacher of the 5.5 class and request a contract.
CTE Courses
CTE stands for Career Technical Education. Our CRF now features a CTE Section, so that students are better able to see the CTE Career Pathways we offer on our campus. We are still offering the same great courses, just changing how you see them on the CRF.
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PHS Counseling
Counselors
A - Dom: Christy Brown
Don - Kon: Jerrah Smith
Koo - Ramj: Blanca Arreguin
Ramk - Z: Jerilyn Padua-Reyes
Student Services: Joanie Lopez and Karly Wardwell
Support Staff
Counseling Assistant: Jodie Hughes
Career and Guidance Technician: Jaime Brown
Registrar: Michelle Bourget
Scheduler: Barbara Longworth
Administration
Assistant Principals:
A-F: Colin Young
G-M: Brianne Froumis
N-Z: Aaron Little
Principal:
Email: johughes@powayusd.com
Website: http://www.powayusd.com/phs
Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA, USA
Phone: (858)748-0245
Twitter: @PHSTitanCenter