V ERSION 2013: What You Need to Know for Forecasting!

Forecasting Course selections for next school year Will help you to: Complete your graduation requirements Help you explore electives Meet requirements for: OSAA Chancellor’s/Honors Diploma Prepare you for your: Post-High School plans

Make Sure You’re On Track! Graduation Requirements: (at least) 24 credits to graduate! State Testing: Must pass OAKS or have work samples in these subjects: Reading Writing Math OSAA Athletics or Activity Eligibility Must pass 5 classes from previous semester Must be enrolled in 5 classes at Glencoe Must have at least 4 credits at start of Sophomore year 2.0 GPA if any Fs

Make Sure You’re On Track! Just started a new semester – what can you improve? Organization – write down assignments in binder or planner! Do your HW every day – it is the best practice and studying Helps you identify areas you need extra help on Ask questions – teacher or others in class Get a study buddy in each class – able to contact them after school if you have questions or forgot to write something down Study for upcoming quizzes and tests You don’t get what you WISH FOR You get what you WORK FOR

Your Options Chancellor’s/Honors Diploma At least a 3.4+ GPA THROUGH senior year! Detailed information available in counseling center 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 World Language – Recommended to have a C or higher in your current Language Arts class

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!

Planning for After High School 2 or 4-Year College Recommendations Aim for a 3.0+ GPA Cs or better in all core classes 2 credits of the same foreign language Extra math and science beyond HS requirements

Sophomore Requirements Language Arts: 1.0 credit (full-year) Math: 1.0 credit (full-year) Science: 1.0 credit (full-year) Health 2:.5 credit PE:.5 credit (semester) Change: No Social Studies requirement for sophomores Can take AP Human Geography (elective, full-year)

Sophomore Requirements Electives: Up to 4 credits Full-year or semester Can include: Study Hall (no credit) Honors Tutorial (no credit) AVID Be realistic – consider your overall load Multiple Honors/AP classes? Extracurricular activities and commitments

Reminders: Study Hall/Honors Tutorial Available to provide time for class work, homework, studying for test, math tutor, etc. For students who use the time wisely Earns no credit AVID For students who want more support in their current classes and their plans after high school Requires an application (pick up from Mrs. Jukkala) Requires and interview

Forecasting Sheet Language Arts: 4. 0 credits total for graduation Science: 3.0 credits total for graduation Math: 3.0 credits total for graduation LANGUAGE ARTS: ___ Sophomore English (1.0) Math Recs: Done by current teacher – cannot go above their rec!

Forecasting Sheet Health: 1.0 credit total for graduation PE: 1.0 credit total for graduation Electives: 5.0 credits total for graduation Fill out ALL elective options and ALL alternates in order of preference Choose wisely – you may get any that you list! A/B options

Forecasting Sheet Remember: Parent Signature! Due: Monday/Tuesday, March 18 th /19 th ! Will enter in computer lab with counselor help

Reminders: Schedule Changes: Will only occur for errors in your schedule – choose your courses wisely! AP courses No-Drop policy in place Information Night on Wednesday, April 10 th.This is REQUIRED for students forecasting for AP courses.

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