Essex District High School We make a difference

Essex District High School ~We make a difference~

Career Cruising Portfolio – Grade 8 Career Research, Pathways & “Course Planner” (internet based program)

How Do I Access “Course Planner”? Go to: www. essexdistricthighschool. com

Future Grade 9 Students

Here is the first thing you will see: USERNAME = ge-Student. Number PASSWORD = Birth date: mmddyyyy Click on “LOG IN”

Check out: - various Menu Tabs available. . … - you have full access to “Career Cruising” . . continue to “Choose My Courses” for now

STEP 1: Decide on “Compulsory Course” levels n n English, Math, Science, Geography, Phys Ed, French Complete “EDHS Grade 9 Program of Study” handout in packages and base choices on Grade 8 Teacher recommendations

STEP 2: Select “Compulsory Course” levels n n Start with English by clicking on sign inside box Be sure to base choice on Grade 8 Teacher recommendations

STEP 2: Selecting levels (continued) n Click on proper course code desired for “drop down” menu to display description (base on Grade 8 Teacher recommendations). n Click on “Add Courses” icon to select desired stream

STEP 2: Selecting levels (continued) n n n Continue with remaining courses by clicking on sign for each For Phys Ed, choose proper gender (male or female) to make a change, click on the desired course to return to chart

STEP 3: Select “Option” courses n n You will need to select 2 options & 1 alternate of the 6 available base choices on interests and future plans

STEP 3: Selecting 2 Options (continued) n Click on each course to display course description. n Click on “Add Courses” icon to select desired stream

When all courses have been selected: n Click on “Submit” at bottom of column

- Read message and click “Submit” to continue - note period for “Sign-Off” phase – see Guidance - changes can be made until “Sign-Off Sheet” is printed - correct any errors if there any shown in message. . .

• • • This is your formal “Sign-Off Sheet” – print this page using the printer icon at the top tool bar Once printed, choices are locked in – be sure of choices! Note the following: bar code across top Ø credit history and grad requirements Ø course selections with notes/alternates Ø signature lines Ø

Essex District High School ~We make a difference~