THE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR FORECASTING VERSION 2015 So you’re going to be a Junior

Forecasting Course selections for next school year Should complete your:  Graduation Requirements  Focused Program Requirements Should meet requirements for:  OSAA  NHS  Chancellor’s Diploma/Honors Program Should prepare you for your:  Post-High School plans

If You’re Involved In: OSAA Athletics or Activity  Eligibility  Must pass 5 classes from previous semester  Must be enrolled in 5 classes at Glencoe  Must have at least 9.5 credits at start of Junior year  2.0 GPA if any Fs National Honors Society and Honors Diploma  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 Program  Make sure you forecast for the classes you need!  Must be enrolled in 6 classes  8 honors-eligible courses (see worksheet in counseling center)  3 years of same World 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 (THROUGH senior 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!

Planning for After High School Military:  Must have a standard diploma  Modified diploma and/or GED will not work 2-year college:  Required Placement Tests in Reading, Writing and Math  Some programs require certain test scores to enroll  Make sure to take classes this year to help with these skills  Extra core-area classes  Electives that will help you in these areas

Things to Consider 4-Year College Requirements  Aim for a 3.0+ GPA  Oregon universities are  Cs or better in all core classes  Ds and/or Credit Recovery is not acceptable  2 credits of the same World Language  Extra math and science beyond HS requirements Be college-ready!

SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER… PICKING YOUR CLASSES

Junior Requirements Language Arts:  1.0 credit (full-year) Math:  1.0 credit (full-year) Science:  1.0 credit (full-year) Social Studies:  1.0 credit (full-year)

Junior Requirements Rest of schedule is electives:  Up to 4.0 credits  Full-year or semester  Can include:  Early release/late arrival  Honors Tutorial (no credit)/Study hall (no credit)  AVID  Japanese, American Sign Language, Auto Tech Fire Science: all off- campus and can impact your schedule at GHS greatly Fire Science and Auto Tech require an application (in counseling center) 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?  Did you fail a class in grade 9 or so far in 10 th ?  You must now get counselor approval for credit recovery during 11 th  Seniors get priority!  You can also do summer school, which will get you on track sooner State Testing:  Must pass SBAC or alternatives in Reading, Writing and Math  Alternatives include: work samples, scores from PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT, AP, etc.

Reminders Math level will be recommended by current teacher AP Science Courses  Chemistry and Environmental Science available  Biology and Physics available Spanish for Spanish Speakers  For students who speak Spanish at home, but may struggle with Spanish reading and writing skills  Work on reading and writing skills with other heritage speakers  Can take the STAMP (proficiency) test and earn additional Spanish credits  Not for students who only speak Spanish at a beginning level

Glencoe Focused Programs Arts & Communication  Fine Arts  Graphic Arts  Performance Arts Business & Management  Accounting  Marketing Engineering Health Services Human Services  Early Childhood Education Manufacturing & Design

Glencoe Focused Programs See pages __ through __ in the Glencoe Course Guide to find out what Focused Program classes are REQUIRED during 11 th grade  Make sure you forecast correctly!

Example 11 th Grade Focused Program Courses Arts & Communication  Choir, Band, Guitar,  Journalism/Newspaper, Drama, Tech Theater, Speech/Forensics  Graphic Design, Cartooning, Art, Business & Management  Accounting, Personal Finance  Marketing, Marketing Lab  Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications Engineering  Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics  Programming 1, AP Computer Science

Example 11 th Grade Focused Program Courses Health Services  Health Services 1, Health Services 2 Human Services  Child Services 1 Manufacturing & Design  Welding, Woodshop  Drafting, Architectural Drafting

Forecasting Sheet Language Arts: 4.0 credits total for graduation Science: 3.0 credits total for graduation Social Studies: 3.0 credits total for graduation

Forecasting Sheet Math: 3.0 credits total for graduation

Forecasting Sheet Electives: 5.0 credits total for graduation  Fill out ALL elective options and ALL alternates in order of preference  Try to add all your credits up to 8!  You have 4.0 from required classes  Choose wisely!  It is likely you will get these!  The classes you get you will not be able to change once the school year starts!  REMEMBER: Junior-level Focused Program courses, AVID, Seminary, Honors Tutorial/Study Hall (if needed)

Neither Late Start nor Early Release are guaranteed – if there is a class you need or want, and it is offered 4 th period, plan to have a 4 th period class. Must have parent signatures for early release or late start Athletic Release for Varsity-level athletes ONLY  If you have not already been on Varsity for your sport, you cannot select this option

Forecasting Sheet Remember:  Parent Signature!  Due:  Thursday, March 5 th (If you have English on an A day)  Friday, March 6 th (If you have English on a B day) REQUIRED PARENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________ DATE ___________

Reminders Schedule Changes:  A “WF” will be your grade for any courses you drop once the school year starts!  Don’t overwhelm yourself – be realistic about what you take!  Will not occur just because you changed your mind on what electives you want to take!

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