Welcome District 215 Parents of the class of 2010 & 2011 Post Secondary Planning What should I do now?

COUNSELORS  Broderick Booth  Juanita Castillo  Marlene Hill  Angela Shama  Susan Olson A-C D-H I-Mi Mo-Sh Si-Z

COUNSELORS  Matt Johnson  Nancy Smith  Jeff Majewski  Marcia James  Jennifer Anderson A-C D-He Hi-Me Mf-Schb S-Z

COUNSELORS  Broderick Booth  Juanita Castillo  Marlene Hill  Angela Shama  Susan Olson

COUNSELORS  Matt Johnson  Nancy Smith  Jeff Majewski  Marcia James  Jennifer Anderson

Important Telephone Numbers  Attendance –Please call prior to the absence or by 2p.m. on the day of the absence. –This is a number correction from the newsletter that you recently received.  Homework request –Requires a 24 hour turn around time

Important Telephone Numbers  Attendance –Please call prior to the absence or by 2p.m. on the day of the absence. –This is a number correction from the newsletter that you recently received.  Homework request –Requires a 24 hour turn around time

How can I find out what’s going on at school?  If you have , you may subscribe to District 215’s Quick Notes by going to the district website: tfd215.org  Meteor Messenger will be mailed to parents monthly, with a calendar of events attached.  Ask your child (you’d be surprised how far this can go)

How can I find out what’s going on at school?  If you have , you may subscribe to District 215’s Quick Notes by going to the district website: tfd215.org  Southsider will be mailed to parents monthly, with a calendar of events attached.  Ask your child (you’d be surprised how far this can go)

GRADES  PROGRESS REPORTS  REPORT CARDS  TRANSCRIPTS

How are grades determined?  Each marking period is worth 2/7  The final exam is worth 1/7  ___% X 2 =  ___% X 1 =  Total /7 = semester grade

Report Cards Report cards are mailed 3 times a semester. –The first report card of each semester is held for Parent-Teacher Conference night. –October 9, 2008 & February 26, 2009 –2:30-4:30p.m. & 6:30- 8:30p.m.

Transcripts  Transcripts are official copies of a student’s academic records.  Transcripts are required for post secondary schooling and most jobs as proof of high school graduation.

Transcripts  Each school shall maintain student permanent records for not less than 60 years after the student has transferred, graduated or otherwise permanently withdrawn from the school. (ILCS 10/4)

CREDITS  Transcripts tell how many credits a student has earned.  District 215 graduates must complete 43 credits in various subject areas.

Graduation Requirements  English8 credits  Math6 credits  Science 4 credits  Social Science6 credits  Health/PE8 credits  Electives11 credits  TOTAL43 credits

CREDITS  English8 credits –English 9 –English 10 –English 11 or AP Language & Composition –English 12 or AP Literature

CREDITS  Social Studies 6 credits –World History –U. S. History –Government* –Economics** *all students must pass the Constitution of the U.S. and the State of Illinois examinations. Both are included in the Government course. **this course fulfills the State of Illinois requirement for Consumer Economics

CREDITS  Mathematics –6 credits Algebra Geometry 3 rd year of math

CREDITS  Science 4 credits –Biology –2 nd year of science

CREDITS  Physical Education* 7 credits  Health 1 credit *Marching band counts as PE credit *Driver Education can be counted for one PE credit.

CREDITS – Class of 2012  Electives11 credits –These credits may include courses from Academic or Vocational areas.

Post Secondary Options  4 year College/University  2 year Colleges  Technical & Trade Schools  Apprenticeship Programs  Military

4 year College/University  How does my child get admitted? –High School –Admission Process –Testing ACT Placement  How do I pay for this? –FAFSA –Scholarships & Grants –Loans

2 year College  What are the advantages of a 2 year program? –Transitional Opportunity –Cost –Location –Varied Degree options  What are the options post 2 year experience?

Technical & Trade Schools  Is this form of education best for my child? –District 215 programs  How do I help my child find a quality program? –Visit the campus –Know the school’s placement rates –Pre plan critical questions to asks  Do all schools cost the same?

Apprenticeship Programs  What is an apprenticeship program? –Education and on the job training for the skilled trades  What is the selection process? –Application –General Skills Test –Specific Trade Testing –Interview Process  CISCO Presentation December 5, 2008 –More specific details to follow

Military  What are the benefits of military experience for my child?  What is the recruitment process? –Recruiters make periodic visits to campus –Parents should be ACTIVELY involved  Is it true that the military accepts EVERY person? –The simple answer is No. –ASVAB testing –Each branch has specific requirements

Where is my child going and how does he/she get there?  Courses/Curriculum  Academic Record/Transcript  Activities/Involvement  Test Scores  Good Habits/Life Skills  “Map it Out”/”Plan Ahead!”  Be Informed

What impedes credit acquisition?  Poor attendance  Tardies  Not completing class assignments  Not completing homework assignments  Not following directions  Poor test scores  Poor study habits  Lack of active participation in the educational process  Not asking questions for clarification  Multiple suspensions

Testing  Explore  Plan  Retired ACT  PSAE –ACT –Work Keys

And now that you’ve decided…  Check into specific requirements for your child’s post secondary choice.  Which classes are required for my child to obtain his/her goal?

What helps students become successful?  District 215 Expectations! –Hard working –Caring –Responsible –Respectful –Involved

What helps students become successful?  ACTIVE participation is KEY! –Athletics and Activities  Committed to school –Academics lead to Successful careers –All School Testing – October 3, 2008 EXPLORE TEST (FR) PLAN TEST (SOPH) Retired ACT TEST (Juniors)  Family

What helps Meteors become successful?  ATHLETICS –Ms. McLaughlin, Athletic Director  ACTIVITIES –Mr. Paradise, Asst. Activities Director

What helps Rebels become successful?  ATHLETICS –Mr. Runaas, Athletic Director  ACTIVITIES –Mrs. Szuba, Asst. Activities Director

Congratulations!!!  When your child puts forth a diligent effort with support from home and school, the end result is SUCCESS!!!