Garfield High School

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Course Registration

Garfield Course Registration

Virtual Registration Help Session on April 23

Wednesday, April 23 at 3:30-5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams

Please join us for registration help, meet the GHS Counselors, and ask questions about becoming a part of the Bulldog family. Our Counselors and Registrar will be ready to assist and greet you!

To register for the event, please email kalston@seattleschools.org beginning Monday, April 7. Registration closes Tuesday, April 22 at 4 p.m.

Hope to virtually see you there, Thank you!

Email kalston@seattleschools.org

Current Grades 9, 10, & 11 Online Course Registration

Online Registration is open Feb. 7, 2025 at 9 a.m. through Feb. 27, 2025 at 4 p.m. Registration documents are emailed to all students and staff, and are always available on this webpage.

New-to-Garfield Student Registration

For: Incoming 9th graders and students and families new to the SPS District. When: A Virtual Registration Help Session will be hosted TBD. To Register: Beginning Monday April 15, please send your name and email address to: kalston@seattleschools.org What: Help with registering for your classes. Information about Graduation Requirements. HCC, Running Start, 504’s. Who will be there: Garfield Counselors.

How to Register for Courses

The online Fall Registration portal is open from February 8, 2024 at 9 a.m. to February 27, 2024 at 4 p.m.

  • Read the preparing to register instructions.
  • Complete the graduation checklist.
  • Complete the course request worksheet for your grade level for NEXT year, 2024-25.
  • Read the online registration instructions and submit your course requests online by February 27, 2024.
  • You may edit your online requests through February 27. The online portal is accessed via The Source, from any computer or phone.

Fall Enrollment for students NEW to Seattle Public Schools starts January 3 through the District Enrollment Office.

Once District Enrollment has assigned you to Garfield, we will contact you with registration information after April 15.

Email a picture or list of your completed Course Request Work Sheet directly to Garfield’s Registrar, who will work with the counseling team to get your courses entered: mlchow@seattleschools.org. Don’t forget your First and Last Name and Student ID#.

If you are requesting advanced level classes, you will need to provide academic documents (report card, transcripts, etc.) to allow our counselors and Department chairs to assess placement.

Over the Summer, the computer will use the course requests to build your schedule. Your schedule will be available one day before the start of school, via your student account on the Source.

If Interested in concurrent yearlong classes at Garfield with Fall quarter Running Start, go to our Running Start webpage for directions. (You must be classified as an 11th or 12th grader by Sept 1st to do Running Start).

A records request will be made from Garfield to your prior school. To speed up the process, if you have the following documents please e-mail directly, to the Counseling Office Secretary, Effie Iannacito eriannacito@seattleschools.org:

  1. Copy of your prior school Transcript or Report Card.
  2. Withdrawal Grades.

Once we have received these documents your assigned Garfield counselor will contact you with your new class schedule.

Forms and Worksheets

Course Descriptions

Graduation Checklists

Course Request Worksheets for 2025-26

Course Request Worksheets for 2024-25

Math & Science Course Offerings Flow Charts


Current SPS Student Registration Instructions

Current SPS 8th Graders

Registration Documents are emailed to all student parents/guardians and Middle School counselors, and are always available on the Garfield Course Registration webpage.

  • Graduation Requirements Checklist
  • Preparing to Register for completing the Course Request Work Sheet
  • Course Request Work Sheet
  • Online Registration Instructions for inputting data from the Course Request Work Sheet

Review the Garfield Course Descriptions on the Garfield Academics page

Step 1:
Using the Graduation Requirements Checklist and the online Garfield Course Descriptions, choose your courses for the next academic year. If you have questions, check with your parent/guardian, teacher, or current Middle School counselor.

Step 2:
Check the matching semester 1 and semester 2 for math on the work sheet. Most 9th graders take Algebra 1A/1B HMA2684/2686 or Geometry A/B HMA2692/2694. All 9th graders are automatically enrolled for Language Arts, History, and Science. See the Garfield Counseling > Course Registration webpage for the Math Sequence Chart.

Step 3:
Check Four (4) semesters of electives on the work sheet. We recommend Personal Fitness and Health for 2 of the 4 semesters. Due to budget cuts, Level 1 world language is not be available until 10th grade. Choose & mark Another 2 alternate electives with an A in the box. SEM in the left column = semester long. Year in the left column = year long. You should have nine boxes marked: 6 Checked Requests + 2 A/Alternate electives.

Step 4:
Use your Course Request Worksheet and the Online Registration Instructions to go on The Source and enter your courses for Online Registration.

Middle School Counselors

Aki Kurose: Camille Beck cybeck@seattleschools.org
Broadview: Ms. Smith sssmith@seattleschools.org
Cascade: Debi Thomas-Jones dthomasjones@seattleschools.org
Eagle Staff: Carley Spitzer cmspitzer@seattleschools.org
Hamilton: Kelli Colleran kjcolleran@seattleschools.org
Hazel Wolf: Kristin Marcu kemarcu@seattleschools.org
Jane Addams: Mr. Michael & Ms. Sarah mjdelamorena@seattleschools.org and smcarbonari@seattleschools.org
Madison: Sue Quigley saquigley@seattleschools.org
McClure: Katie Pillers kjpillers@seattleschools.org
Meany: Arthur Au Yeung arauyeung@seattleschools.org
Mercer: Angela Austin-Chappelle ajaustinchap@seattleschools.org
Orca: Jaimie Motsenbocker jnmotsenbock@seattleschools.org
South Shore: Rachel Carrasco rapowers@seattleschools.org
TOPS: Kathy Hanson kbhanson@seattleschools.org
Washington: Alfreida McKinney aemckinney@seattleschools.org

If you are not attending Seattle Public Schools this fall, please notify Garfield’s Registrar: mlchow@seattleschools.org.

Online Registration is open April 16th 6AM to April 29th 4pm.
You may edit your online requests through April 29. Your online course request data will be used to create both the school’s schedule and your schedule. If you do not enter course requests online, your Garfield Counselor will choose your courses.

Online Registration is open April 16 6am through April 29, 4pm 2025

Refer to your completed Course Request Work Sheet. Read all of the following instructions before proceeding

Current SPS 8th Graders – Online Registration Instructions

  1. . Login to The Source with your Student Source login. Don’t use your parent’s Source login. For Source login assistance contact your Middle School counselor or librarian.
  2. Click on “Class Registration” in the left column, to view the course categories.
  3. Click on the “Pencil” icon to view the individual course options. Scroll to the bottom of each section; there may be more than one page available. Courses are listed alphabetically, with Seattle School District course descriptions.
  4. Next to the “Pencil” icon you will see a Green Check Mark or Red Exclamation Point
    means this is a required course or you made an entry error (e.g. too many or too few courses selected).
  5. To Select a Course, Click Anywhere on the row – the row will turn blue. Click “Okay” at the bottom right of the page. To unselect a course, click anywhere on the blue row and update your choice. Click “Okay” at the bottom right of the page.
    • Confirm the online course title and course code with your completed Course Request Work Sheet to be sure
      you have the matching semester 1 and semester 2 for year-long courses (For example, choose Alg 1A and Alg
      1B. Do not choose Alg 1A and Alg 2A.) You may choose up to 2 alternate electives. Based on your work sheet,
      you should have 6 checked requests (2 math + 4 electives) which equals 4 credits, and another 2 alternate
      elective requests.
    • All new 9th graders are automatically enrolled for Intro to Literature, World History, and Science.
    • Additional Requests – Ignore this District field.
  6. . Once you have selected all your course requests, Click Submit on the bottom right of the page. You will see either a list of your successful course requests OR a Submission Failed Error Message. Reasons for Error Message include:
    • Did not choose a required course (Red Exclamation Point)
    • Chose too many in one category (e.g. 3 semesters of Math classes)
    • Your grade level has a minimum/maximum credit requirement, and you chose too few or too many classes. Still getting an error message? Contact Garfield Registrar Ms. Chow mlchow@seattleschools.org.
  7. To edit your requests after you have submitted, click on “Class Registration” again (See Step 2) and follow the
    same instructions. Always Click Submit on the bottom right of the page to save your changes. You may edit
    your online requests through 29APR 4PM.
  8. Save a copy of your online course requests for your records.
  9. Over the summer, the computer will use your course requests to build your schedule. Your schedule will be
    available one day before the start of school, via your student account on the Source .

Your online course requests will be used to create both the school’s schedule and your schedule. If you don’t enter course requests online, your Garfield Counselor will choose your courses.

Returning Garfield Students

Online Registration is open Feb. 7, 2025 at 9 a.m. through Feb. 27, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Registration documents are emailed to all students and staff, and are always available on this webpage.

  1. On The Source, review your Grade History and check-off on the Graduation Requirements Checklist all courses you have successfully completed (for which you have earned credit with a grade of D or higher).
  2. Using the Graduation Requirements Checklist and the Course Request Worksheet for next year’s grade level, determine which courses you should take for the next academic year. If you have questions about courses, ask a teacher, current counselor, Advisory mentor, or academic support person.
  3. Choose your courses:
    • Choose LA, SS, Math, & Science.
    • Choose 4-5 semesters of other electives and graduation requirements. Rising 10th graders must check World Language as two of the electives. If you are testing out of the World Language requirement, contact your counselor.
    • Choose & mark ANOTHER 4 alternate electives with an A in the box.
    • You should have sixteen boxes marked: 12 Checked Requests + 4 A’s/Alternate electives.
  4. Other helpful information:
  5. Use your Course Request Worksheet and the Online Registration Instructions to go on The Source and enter your courses for Online Registration. 10th Grade LA, Science, and Social Studies are automatically assigned.

Space is limited in the AP Sciences. If requesting AP Science, please ALSO email the Registrar’s Office, Ms. Chow mlchow@seattleschools.org, with your PRIMARY and ALTERNATE science requests. (e.g. Primary: AP Environmental. Alternate: AP Bio) Don’t forget your name.

Online Registration is open Feb. 7, 2025 at 9 a.m. through Feb. 27, 2025 at 4 p.m.

You may edit your online requests through February 27. Your online course request data will be used to create both the school’s schedule and your schedule. If you don’t register online, your counselor will choose your courses.

Ms. Alston: kalston@seattleschools.org
All 9th Grade
12th Grade Last Name E-J

Mr. Lee: dwlee@seattleschools.org
10th-11th Grade Last Name A-G
12th Grade Last Name A-D

Ms. Allen: jmallen1@seattleschools.org
10th-11th Grade Last Name H-N
12th Grade Last Name K-Q

Mr. Courtney: kcourtney@seattleschools.org
10th-11th Grade Last Name O-Z
12th Grade Last Name R-Z

Online Registration is open Feb. 7, 2025 at 9 a.m. through Feb. 27, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Refer to your completed Course Request Worksheet. Read all of the following instructions before proceeding.

If you don’t register online, your counselor will choose your courses.

  1. Log in to The Source with your student Source login. For Source login assistance, contact Librarian Mr. Manzin tcmanzin@seattleschools.org
  2. Click “CLASS REGISTRATION” in the left column, to view the course categories.
  3. Click the “PENCIL” icon to view the individual course options. Scroll to the bottom of each section; there may be more than one page available. Courses are listed alphabetically, with Seattle School District course descriptions.
  4. Next to the “PENCIL” icon you will see a GREEN CHECK MARK or RED EXCLAMATION POINT. Red Exclamation Point means this is a required course or you made an entry error (e.g. too many or too few courses selected).
  5. To SELECT A COURSE, CLICK ANYWHERE on the row – the row will turn blue. Click “OKAY” at the bottom right of the page. To unselect a course, click anywhere on the blue row and update your choice. Click “OKAY” at the bottom right of the page.
    • Confirm the online course title and course code with your completed Course Request Work Sheet to be sure you have the matching semester 1 and semester 2 for year-long courses (e.g. Choose Alg 2A and Alg 2B. Do not choose Alg 1A and Alg 2A.) Based on your worksheet, you should have 12 first requests (8 cores + 4 electives) which equals 6 credits. Choose 4 alternate electives.
    • Courses Allowing Repeat Requests – this category allows you to choose listed courses more than once a year. (e.g. To request a full year of Annual Staff, choose Annual Staff CCT0219 under BOTH Career & Technology and Courses Allowing Repeat Requests.)
    • Running Start (RS) – If you intend to enroll for full time RS or if you intend to take year-long Garfield classes concurrently with RS classes, you will register online for ALL RUNNING START. If you want concurrent enrollment with Garfield classes and Fall RS, see the RS section below.
    • Additional Requests – Ignore this field.
  6. Once you have selected all your course requests, CLICK SUBMIT on the bottom right of the page. You will see either a list of your successful course requests OR a Submission Failed Error Message. Reasons for Error Message include:
    • Did not choose a required course (Red Exclamation Point)
    • Chose too many in one category (e.g. 3 semesters of Math classes is too many.)
    • Your grade level has a minimum/maximum credit requirement, and you chose too few or too many classes. Still getting an error message? Contact Garfield Registrar Ms. Chow mlchow@seattleschools.org, Room 104.
  7. To edit your requests after you have submitted, click on “CLASS REGISTRATION” again (See Step 2) and follow the same instructions. ALWAYS CLICK SUBMIT on the bottom right of the page to save your changes. You may edit your online requests through February 27.
  8. Save a copy of your online course requests for your records.

If you don’t register online, your counselor will choose your courses.


Schedule Requests, Changes, and Course Withdrawals

Work with your parent/guardian, counselor or teachers to choose your course requests carefully. Garfield’s final course offerings are based on student requests collected during the spring registration process.

For the 11th and 12th grade, there are many course options available, including Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, Skills Center, College in the High School (CIHS), and Running Start at local colleges.

Work with your parent, counselor and teachers to choose a manageable load, and take care to not over-commit with academics, sports, extra-curricular activities, work and other time requirements. Use the below worksheet to project the rigor and time commitment for your schedule.

  • AP, CIHS & Running Start Classes = 5-7 hrs homework per week
  • Honors Classes = 2-4 hrs homework per week
  • General Classes = 1.5-2 hrs homework per week

Weekly Time Commitment Worksheet

Counselors will accept course change requests during the first 5 school days of the school year for 1st and 2nd semester courses. Course change requests will only be considered for the following reasons:

  • Students without a full schedule
  • Students missing a core graduation requirement (LA, Math , Science, Social Studies) or 12th grade student missing graduation requirements
  • Teacher request
  • Running Start

Courses dropped through the 5th week of the semester earn a grade of W.

Courses dropped after the 5th week of the semester earn a grade of E.

When you submit a Seattle Public Schools Running Start Fall contract, we will assume you are taking all Running Start courses.

If you want to take RS and Garfield courses concurrently, you must bring a print out of your RS Fall schedule (with days and times) and a paper Course Request Worksheet to the Garfield Registrar, Room 104, by June 15.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the Running Start quarter schedule does not conflict with the Garfield semester schedule.


Withdrawing or Not Attending SPS?

Email Melissa Chow, Garfield Registrar: mlchow@seattleschools.org.