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The How-To Guide for Forecasting Version 2013. So you’re going to be a Senior . Forecasting. Course selections for next school year Should complete your: Graduation Requirements Focused Program Requirements Should meet requirements for: OSAA NHS Chancellor’s/Honors Diploma
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The How-To Guide for Forecasting Version 2013 So you’re going to be a Senior
Forecasting • Course selections for next school year • Should complete your: • Graduation Requirements • Focused Program Requirements • Should meet requirements for: • OSAA • NHS • Chancellor’s/Honors Diploma • Should prepare you for your: • Post-High School plans
If You Are Involved In… • OSAA Athletics or Activities: • Eligibility • Must pass 5 classes from previous semester • Must be enrolled in 5 classes at Glencoe • Must have 16+ credits entering senior year • 2.0 GPA if any Fs • National Honor Society • Must be enrolled in 6 classes
Things to Consider • Chancellors Diploma • Aligns with common 4-year university requirements • 16 academic units – at least one extra! • 3.4 GPA by end of senior year • 2 credits of World Languages • 26 total credits
Things to Consider • Honors Diploma • Must be enrolled in 6 classes • 8 honors-eligible courses (see worksheet) • 3 years of sameWorld Language • 3.5 GPA THROUGH senior year • No pass/fail on any honors-eligible courses • 26 total credits • Valedictorian or Saluditorian • Must earn Honors Diploma • No pass/fail AT ALL • Vals: 4.0 GPA • Sals: 3.98 GPA (THROUGHsenior year)
Planning for After High School • Be realistic with your goals • Consider your GPA, career plans, work ethic • What do you need to do for that plan? • Meet with your counselor or Mrs. Nova • “Look good on paper” • Whether you’re getting a job or getting into college, make a good impression with class choices and grades! • Military: • Must have a standard diploma (modified diploma and/or GED will not work • ASVAB test
Planning for After High School • 2-year college: • Will need to take placement tests in Reading, Writing and Math • Remedial classes: not college-level, no college credit, but you will pay for them! ($$) • Some programs require certain test scores to enroll • Make sure to take classes senior year to help with these skills • 4th year of Math or Science • Electives that will help you in these areas
Planning for After High School • 4-Year College • Continue to aim for a 3.0+ GPA • Oregon universities are 2.75+ • Cs or better in all core classes • Ds and Credit Recovery are not acceptable • 2 credits of the same World Language • Extra math and science beyond HS requirements
SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER… PICKING YOUR CLASSES
Senior Requirements • Language Arts: • 1.0 credit (full-year) • Social Studies: • 1.0 credit (many options) • Senior Seminar • .5 (or focused program class) • Career Development • .5 (complete with Mrs. Nova)
Senior Requirements • Rest of your schedule is electives: • Can include: • Extra Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language • Early release/Late arrival • Honors Tutorial • Credit Recovery • Be realistic – consider your overall load • Multiple Honors/AP classes? • Extracurricular activities or a job?
Reminders for Graduation • (At least) 24 credits to graduate! • Many different diplomas: • Modified, Standard, Chancellor’s, Honors • Ask yourself: Do I need Credit Recovery? • Math, Reading and/or Writing Workshops • If you haven’t passed OAKS or work samples by the end of this school year
Reminders • AP courses • No-Drop policy will be in place • Information Night on Wednesday, April 10th. This is REQUIRED for students who forecast for AP courses. • AP Science Courses • Chemistry and Environmental Science available 2013-2014 • Biology and Physics available 2014-2015
Glencoe Focused Programs • Arts & Communication • Fine Arts • Graphic Arts • Performance Arts • Business & Management • Accounting • Marketing • Engineering • Health Services • Human Services • Early Childhood Education • Social Services, Education & the Law (SEAL) • Manufacturing & Design Humanities and/or Advanced Graphic Arts Business Management & Seminar Engineering Design & Development Child Services 2 or SEAL 2 Welding 3
Forecasting Sheet • Language Arts: • Social Studies:
Forecasting Sheet • Senior Project: • If not doing: • Humanities • Advanced Graphic Arts • Business Management and Seminar • Engineering Design & Development • Child Services 2 • SEAL 2 • Welding 3
Forecasting Sheet • Electives: • List in order of preference! • Fill out ALL elective options as well as alternates! • Must have parent signatures for early release, late arrival • Athletic Release for Varsity-level athletes
Forecasting Sheet • Remember: • Parent Signature! • Due: Thursday/Friday, March 11th/12th! REQUIRED PARENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________ DATE ___________
Reminders • Schedule Changes: • Will only occur for errors on your schedule – choose your courses wisely! • Core class options: • Should have had a presentation in your core classes about options for next year • Math level will be recommended by current teacher
Ask them now! Questions???