1. Class of 2021 Normal Community HS
Addie Ince (A-Di)
Ryan Short (Dj-Joh)
Karrin Hawkins (Joi-Ng)
Kristi White (Nh-Sm)
Joan Fee (Sn-Z, ELL students)
Laurie Beyer (Admin Asst.)

2. What does a HS counselor do?
Course selection/scheduling for students
Career counseling, including Career Cruising
College and vocational counseling
Registration of new students
Individual counseling
Academic counseling
Communication with parents
Collaboration with outside agencies as needed
Test administration
Assist with college applications, recommendations, and scholarships
Group counseling

3. How is high school different?
Much bigger school
Year in school is determined by credits
No teams
6 to 7 classes
Teachers organized by subject (departments)
Different students in each class
More independence and responsibility of student (missing assignments)

4. Credits determine Class
To Be Considered a
On track for graduation
Minimum to advance
Sophomore (10th)
6 credits
5 credits
Junior (11th)
12 credits
11 credits
Senior (12th)
18 credits
17 credits

5. Graduation Requirements
English credits
Math credits
( Algebra I)
Health/PE credits
Social Science credits
(US History/Constitution Test/Civics)
Science credits
Consumer Ed credits
Electives credits
________
24 Total Credits

6. Should I Take Honors or Not??
Definition of Honors:
“Honors courses are enriched; they offer the same material in greater depth and with a faster pace…
Honors courses emphasize critical and independent thinking to produce creative application of ideas…
Motivation is the main quality that characterizes an honors student.” (Wikipedia)
Examples: Independent reading, 3-4 page essays

7. Level Changes May request within first 6 weeks of semester
When moving down a level, must show
interventions have been utilized. Students must fill
out form that is provided in counseling office.
When moving up a level, teacher recommendation and grade are considered.
Courses with different levels:
English
Biology
Math

8. English English I or Honors
Recommended MAP score of 235 or higher for Honors English

9. **Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation
Pre Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry (Honors)
Algebra 2 (Honors)
**Determined by 8th grade math grades/teacher recommendation

10. Freshmen/Sophomores will take a minimum of 1 quarter of swimming
Physical Education
Drivers Ed/Swim (semester)
Health (semester)
Foundations of Fitness (semester)
Advanced Aquatics (semester)
Water and Land Activities (semester)
Lifestyle Management (year long)
Freshmen/Sophomores will take a minimum of 1 quarter of swimming
Course
Birthdate Guidelines
DRV111/PHY111
Student turns15 by July 31st, 2017
DRV102/PHY102
Student turns 15 between Aug.1, 2017-Oct. 15, 2017
DRV112/PHY112
Student turns 15 between Oct. 16, 2017-Dec. 31, 2017
Driver’s Ed Sophomore Year
*Must pass 8 classes in
previous 2 semesters
Student turns 15 Jan. 1, 2018—and after

11. Highly Recommended Courses
Science
Biology
Honors Biology (A in 8th grade math/science)
Social Studies
Regional World Studies

12. A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
6 versus 7
Course Title
Algebra (.5)
2. Study Hall (no credit)
3. Health (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
6. English I (.5)
7. French (.5)
Total: 3.0 credits earned
Course Title
1. Algebra(.5)
2. English I (.5)
3. Foundations of Fitness (.5)
4. Biology (.5)
5. Regional World Studies (.5)
6. Culinary Arts (.5)
7. French (.5)
Total: 3.5 credits earned
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.

13. How to Read the Course to Career Guide
SCI 101/102 BIOLOGY I
(Yearly 1 Credit) (9, 10, 11, 12)
Students will study life and all of its complexities and interactions….
MAT 601/602 HONORS GEOMETRY
(Yearly 1 Credit) (9,10) (Honors Level)
Prerequisite: “A” in 8th grade Algebra; “A” in Algebra 1 with Teacher recommendation
Students will enhance logical reasoning and spatial ….
ART 051/052 CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS
(Semester ½ Credit) (9,10, 11, 12)
Contemporary crafts is designed for students to learn basic art skills….

14. Freshman Electives Agriculture Art Business
Family and Consumer Science
Foreign Language
Math
Music
Technology

15. What’s Next?
January 11th –22nd Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman classes (using CAREER CRUISING)
March 10th – Copy of course requests can be viewed on Skyward

16. Course Selection Changes
March 24th, 2017: Last day to make a change in a student’s course selection
Questions?????
Before spring break contact middle school counselor
After spring break contact high school counselor

17. QUESTIONS???