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Class of 2021

Class of 2021. Career & College Planning Program on Feb 6 th at 7pm in the library!. Before we start… Take out your phones and sign up for REMIND if you haven’t already! The number: 81010 Text: @943ccg. Course Selection. Focus On Career Pathways.

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Class of 2021

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  1. Class of 2021 Career & College Planning Program on Feb 6th at 7pm in the library! Before we start… Take out your phones and sign up for REMIND if you haven’t already! The number: 81010 Text: @943ccg Course Selection

  2. Focus On Career Pathways • Many elective options available for juniors • Choose electives in your designated pathway (see online Career & College Planning Guide). • If you’re not sure about a pathway, try out different courses to see what you like. • Take a class you enjoy but focus should be on your pathway. • Use the online Course Selection Guide for descriptions!

  3. Pg 4 Training options & Why this is important Pg 5 Career planning resources Pg 6 The Pathways

  4. Class of 2018 = 276 (91) (157) (27) • “Post high school credential” for all • More education does not always mean more money… your income will be greater in the career field where your abilities exist • What can you do and what can you do well??

  5. Course Selection Process • Review Course Selection Guide -- full guide with descriptions is available online: Go to the LD website www.ldsd.org/page/6560 • Discuss with teachers and parents • Signatures on Course Selection Sheet between now and Thursday, February 7th • Forms collected in English classes on Friday, February 8th! • Check the spot on the front of your sheet to schedule a meeting with me to discuss your choices if you choose.

  6. Course Selection Process Continued • Selection Cards must have proper signatures -- teachers & parents • Over-subscribe if you’re not sure • Pay attention to prerequisites • Select alternatives for conflicts • Choose classes based on your post-high school direction! • Select your Career Pathway!!

  7. REMINDERS • Must have 93% or higher final average to move from CP to Honors • Must maintain at least 80% final average to remain in Honors • Must have teacher recommendation/initials for any AP course (and meet pre-requisites)

  8. Sample Schedule (minimum credits: 7.0) 8 period day Required courses: • English 11 (Career Prep, Tech Prep, CP, AP) 1.0 • Chemistry (CPor Honors) OR1.0 Physical Science (TP) *If Physical Science then no more Science is required for student • World History (Career Prep, Tech Prep, CP, AP) 1.0 • If AP, then two.5 electives or an AP Social Studies class will be offered in 12th grade • If CRP, TP or CP, then in 12th grade student will take .5 credit in Modern World History and .5 Social Studies elective • Math (see chart) 1.0 • Careers & Personal Finance 0.5 • Health 0.5 • PE 0.5 Total 5.5

  9. Math Department

  10. Elective Courses Choose 2.0-3.0www.ldsd.org/highschool/page/6560 Full Course Selection Guide is on-line with all course descriptions!! • Art • Business • English • Family & Consumer Sciences • Foreign Language (CP students should take 2-3 years) • Music • Technology Education

  11. Other class notes… Classes requiring applications • Tech Help Desk Internship • Yearbook • Falcon Flash “Doubling up” on classes Pay attention to credit value of classes Set yourself up for the senior year you want to have!

  12. RECOMMENDED CREDITS TO STAY ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION Sophomore Status: 5 Credits Junior Status: 11 Credits Senior Status: 17 Credits How do you earn credits?? What happens if you don’t have enough credits by the end of 4 years??

  13. Keystone Exams • Still required for graduation • Algebra IB or Algebra 1 – exam in May • Biology and English – exam in May • Can take more than once if don’t pass • Prep and remediation courses • No finals in Biology and English this year!

  14. Driver’s Education • Still offered online and taken outside of school in 10th grade • District will pay $65 fee • Need this course to get discount on car insurance • www.shielddriving.com

  15. Course Changes Anytime between now and August… • Contact me to do so • Schedules mailed home around August 5, 2019 • Parent/ Student initiated elective and level changes during summer months until August 16, 2019

  16. Questions ?? You or your parents can contact me: Mrs. Beaver 566-5337 lbeaver@ldsd.org www.ldsd.org/highschoolguidance

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