Registration Process

The course registration process begins during the second semester of each school year. During this time, students choose their classes for the following academic year with the help and recommendations made by their teachers, parents, and school counselor. Students must register for a minimum of six classes each semester (five classes for seniors).

• • Administrators present the online course registration process and review the GNGHS Course Catalog.

  • Current teachers indicate appropriate course selection by entering teacher recommendations into powerschool.

  • Students will use the online portal to register for their 2022-23 school year courses.

  • Students meet with their advisors to discuss their four-year academic plan and select classes.

  • Students should see their school counselor with any questions or concerns.

An add/drop period is held the first two weeks of classes allowing students the opportunity to make appropriate course changes. Students should meet with their school counselor to initiate a change and must receive parent approval. Changes in a student’s placement after the add/drop period require approval by the administration and will be reflected as a withdraw pass or withdraw fail on the student’s transcript.

Gray-New Gloucester High School courses meet designated learning standards and diploma requirements and prepare students for enrollment at a community college, technical school, college, or university. Some students choose to further challenge themselves by taking courses designated as Honors (H), Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB).

Honors (H): Honors courses are designed for those students who have shown mastery in a subject area and have a desire to develop their talent and interest in greater depth. Many science classes have the option of honors level distinction embedded within their curriculum.

Advanced Placement (AP): Advanced Placement courses offer students an opportunity to experience the challenge of a college-level curriculum approved by the College Board and recognized by colleges and universities. AP courses help students develop study habits necessary for tackling rigorous college-level work. Students prepare to take AP exams in May where there is the opportunity to earn college credit with a qualifying score.

International Baccalaureate (IB): The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program provides students around the world with a rigorous, comprehensive education with a global perspective. IB classes are two-year courses offered at the standard (SL) and higher (HL) levels. These courses are recognized by four-year colleges and universities as providing outstanding preparation for postsecondary study. Exams are administered during May of the second year. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit with qualifying scores.

Dual Enrollment Courses: Dual enrollment programs are cooperative agreements between colleges and high schools that allow high school students to take college classes in their high schools for both high school and college credit, with no charge for tuition. Classes are taught by high school instructors who have been approved by SMCC or USM as part-time faculty members and have the same qualifications as part-time faculty members who teach on campus. Instructors also follow the same course guidelines and College policies followed by instructors who teach on campus. Students taking dual enrollment courses can get exposure to college level coursework while working towards their high school diploma. Upon successful completion of a dual enrollment course, ideally, the college credit can be transferred to other colleges and universities reducing overall costs for college. Currently, Gray-New Gloucester High School offers dual enrollment courses in English Composition, English Literature, and Chemistry through SMCC and Advanced Statistics and Probability through USM.