Academic Planning
Poway High School 2021-2022
Planning for the New School Year
Important Dates
2/10/21 - Engineering Info Night, 7:00 pm, ZOOM
https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/94184476072?pwd=aFRtR0tUbTJEMjlkT1lhV0c4MEk1UT09
Meeting ID: 941 8447 6072
Passcode: 231959
2/12/21 - Agricultural Pathway Info Night, 6:30 pm, ZOOM
https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/93565457368?pwd=dElIdlZ1eWF1MTFCWCs3NUw3bHBhQT09
Meeting ID: 935 6545 7368
Passcode: 813782
2/15/21 - Portal Opens to input Course Requests Online
2/25/21 - AP European History Info Session, 6:00 pm
https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/94099473542?pwd=a1AzYUdYZFcveXF5ZDZUTHkxT3BFZz09
Meeting ID: 940 9947 3542
Passcode: 583234
2/26/21 - CRFs are Due/Portal Closes to Input Course Requests Online
3/22-4/10/21 - Individual Student Audits during class time
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement Timelines
Advanced Placement (AP) registration for Trimester 2 classes is as follows:
· Registration window: January 31 – March 4, 2022.
· Late registration window: March 4, 2022-April 29, 2022
Late registration for Trimester 1 AP classes closes on March 4, 2022
AP Fee Reduction
Students who qualify may have a portion of their exam paid for. To apply for a fee reduction, CLICK HERE for the application, then turn in your application and proof that you qualify (Examples of proof: government agency documents - Dept. of Social Services/SSA, most recently filed federal income tax return, free/reduced-price meal verification letter) to Jodie Hughes in the Counseling Office or scanned documents to johughes@powayusd.com. The qualifications can be found on page two of the application.
Links
Poway High School - AP Class Information 2021-22 and Advanced Placement information
https://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools?HS/PHS/Counseling/Counseling-Newsletters
College Board Login
Course Request Process
Step 1 - Review CRF Information, Graduation Requirements, and Course History
Students will watch a presentation with instructions the week of February 1 in their 3rd period classes. You can find academic planning tools and the Course Request Forms (CRFs) on our website here. Students can get their Course History by logging into Synergy from their MyPLAN dashboard.
Review materials carefully and 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). You can also find a copy of the CRFs and 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 the course numbers on your completed CRF Worksheet, log into the CRF Online Registration Portal any time between February 15 and February 26 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. You may return the CRF in one of the following options: 1) Drop off your CRF in the Main Office at your convenience. 2) Drop off your CRF during textbook drop-off March 10 thru 12. 3) Submit a scanned pdf copy of your CRF to the following email: powayhighcounseling@gmail.com
Step 5 - CRF Audits
In March and April, 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.
How to Access Course History
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. CTE courses will only be listed with the CTE course offerings. However, CTE courses can fulfill various A-G requirements. For example Digital Media Production is a Visual Performing Arts course, which meets the “F” category of the A-G requirements. And Sustainable Ag-Biological Approach is a Biology Science course, which meets the “D” category of the A-G requirements. Please review the CTE course offerings to ensure you know your possible options.
Academic Planning Tools
UC/CSU Requirements
NCAA Requirements
- NCAA Student-Athletes Info
- PHS NCAA Core Course List- Enter CEEB Code: 052533
Elective Fair and Info Nights
Also, there are a couple Informational Nights you should watch out for. See the flyers below.
Athletics
PHS Counseling
Counselors
A - Em: Christy Brown
En - Lea: Jerrah Smith
Leb - Ra: Blanca Arreguin
Rb - Z: Jerilyn Padua-Reyes
Intervention and CTE: Karly Wardwell
Student Services: Sharon Struck
Support Staff
Counseling Assistant: Jodie Hughes
Career and Guidance Technician: Jaime Brown
Registrar: Michelle Bourget
Scheduler: Barbara Longworth
Email: johughes@powayusd.com
Website: http://www.powayusd.com/phs
Location: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA, USA
Phone: (858)748-0245
Twitter: @PHSTitanCenter