1. WELCOME TO ACADEMIC PLANNING 2016-2017

2. DIPLOMA OPTIONS  Core 40 (default diploma)  Core 40-Academic Honors  Core 40-Technical Honors  North Central Honors  IB-Diploma Program

3. End of Course Assessments  Must pass ECA in Algebra 1 & English 10  Must participate in Biology 1  ECA’s taken upon completion of course

4. ISTEP Graduation Exam  New for grade 9 students  ISTEP+ 10 becomes the Graduation Exam in 2017  Content areas  Algebra  English  Science

5. Graduation Requirements  English8 credits – including senior composition  Math6 credits – including Alg ½, Geom ½  Science6 credits – biological and physical sciences  Social Studies6 credits – W. Hist or Geog&Hist of the World US. Hist, Govt, Econ  Speech1 credit  Health1 credit  Technology1 credit – proficiency test or specified courses  PE2 credits  Electives16 credits  TOTAL47 credits

6. Core 40-College Prep Diploma  English8 credits  Math6 credits  Algebra ½,  Geometry ½  Algebra 3/4  Science6 credits  Biology  Chemistry OR Physics OR ICP  Earth/Space, Zoology or any advanced science

7. Core 40-Academic Honors  Math8 credits  Must go beyond Algebra 3/4  W0rld Language6 to 8 credits  3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 languages  Fine Arts2 credits  Performing Arts or Visual Arts  49 credits total  3.0 GPA, no grade lower than C-  External Requirement (AP/ACP/Test scores)

8. Core 40-Technical Honors  English8 credits  Math6 credits  Algebra ½,  Geometry ½  Algebra 3/4  Science6 credits  Biology  Chemistry OR Physics OR ICP  Earth/Space, Zoology or any advanced science  Career course sequence 6-10 credits  3.0 GPA, no grade lower than C-  External Requirement

9. North Central Honors  Meet all requirements for Academic Honors Diploma  20 credits in specified honors classes  You choose the 20  3.0 GPA, no grade lower than a C-  D’s can be made up with extra courses

10. IB-Diploma Program  Rigorous 2 year program  Apply at the end of Sophomore year  See your counselor or Mr. Gulde for more information

11. Criteria for a Weighted Class  Meet 2 out of 3 requirements of move from a CP Class to an X/AP class 1Teacher Recommendation 2A or B on Semester grade 3A or B on final exam  No grade lower than C- to stay in an X/AP class

12. Special Applications  JELCC  Publications  Advanced PE  Early Release (2.5 GPA)  Experiences in Teaching All must be signed by parent

13. Watch for Prerequisites  Photo – must do Intro to Art first  2 Semesters of PE before Weights  Speech before Drama

14. Science  Chemistry and Physics require Algebra ¾  A/B student in Math can take Alg ¾ concurrently  C/D student should take Alg ¾ BEFORE Chemistry or Physics  Integrated Chem/Phys can be prep course for Chemistry or Physics

15. Electives  Choose wisely – you WILL take the course next year  Explore a variety or focus on a career or major  Fill in Alternative line on Course Selection Sheet in case of a conflict  If you do not fill in this line, you will be put into what is open

16. Summer School  Fill in on bottom of Course Selection Sheet  Register in April  Finish a math sequence  Catch up or get ahead  ECA remediation—English and Math classes count

17. Resume Building  Take the most rigorous curriculum you can handle successfully  Don’t lighten up senior year-4 academic classes  Volunteer work  Leadership opportunities  Quality not quantity

18. Important Information  Must take 6 credit classes  Only 1 study hall or student helper period per semester  4 or 5 academic classes each year  CSS must be signed by parent  CSS is due February 3 in period 3  If completed before, turn in to Guidance  All special applications also due February 3

19. Plan Carefully  Use the Course Catalog  Talk to teachers  Ask questions  Discuss with family  You choose your courses or someone else will  Make choices for the ENTIRE YEAR that means no semester changes

20. Once the CSS is turned in…  Wait patiently  Counselors will see you individually  Rising seniors will be first

21. Grade 9 College/Career Night  Wednesday, January 27th @ 7:00 pm in the auditorium  Mrs. Bremen (Coordinator for College Counseling) will speak  For parents and students

22. Grade 11 College Information Night  Wednesday, March 15 th @ 7:00 pm in the auditorium  Admissions representatives from various universities will be available to answer questions  Parents and Juniors  The College Book will be handed out

23. 21 st Century Scholars  New requirements for class of 2017 and beyond  Must sign on to Scholar Track  Items to complete each year  Minimum 2.5 GPA

24. Final Thoughts…  Work hard  Challenge yourself  Finish strong Make this year better than last year!!