1. PLANNING for your FUTURE
GRESHAM HIGH SCHOOL
PLANNING for your FUTURE

2. It’s time to PLAN for your four years in high school and beyond!
WELCOME!
It’s time to PLAN for your four years in high school and beyond!

3. HOW MANY CREDITS DO YOU NEED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM GHS?
What are CREDITS?
A year long class = 1 credit
A semester class = .5 credit
You can earn 7 credits each year
HOW MANY CREDITS DO YOU NEED IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM GHS?

4. NEW Graduation Requirements: CREDITS
ENGLISH CREDITS
MATH CREDITS
SCIENCE CREDITS
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 CREDITS
HEALTH/PHYSICAL ED 2 CREDITS
FINE ARTS/CAREER TECH/ 3 CREDITS WORLD LANGUAGE
ELECTIVES CREDITS
TOTAL CREDITS

5. Additional Requirements for Graduation:
Extended Application (Senior Year)
2 CRLEs (Career Related Learning Experiences)
Passing the Essential Skills tests: Reading, Writing, Math
Don’t procrastinate!

6. What To Consider When Planning for your FUTURE
Future Plans (Military, Community College, Trade?)
General University Requirements
Special Programs offered to GHS students:
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Center For Advanced Learning (CAL)

7. Center for Advanced Learning--CAL
CAL offers advanced courses in 5 technology-based fields for Juniors and Seniors:
Digital Media (Graphic Design & Video)
Programming & Networking
Medical/Dental
Engineering
Manufacturing
NOTE: Students apply for CAL during the sophomore year.

8. International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB classes are the most challenging courses offered at GHS for Juniors and Seniors.
IB Program Options:
Earn a full IB diploma
Take 4 years of a World Language
Take IB Tests and Earn college credit
Take one or more IB classes in strong subject area
NOTE: Students can forecast for IB classes during the sophomore year.
Questions? See Mrs. Childress or your School Counselor.

9. General University Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in core courses
4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics - (including Algebra 2)
3 years of Science
3 years of Social Studies
2 years of the same World Language
16 academic credits in core subject areas
.5 credit in a Visual/Performing Fine Arts class is recommended

10. Social Studies Sequence
Regular Sequence
US History
Government & Economics
Global Perspectives
IB Sequence
Honors Government & Economics
IB History of the Americas
IB World History

11. Check the Course Planning Guide to ensure the right choice of class.
Math Sequence
Check the Course Planning Guide to ensure the right choice of class.
Sequence A
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
IB Math SL
IB Math Studies
Sequence B
Algebra 1
Algebra 1.5
Geometry
Algebra 2
Sequence C
Honors Geometry
Geometry/
Algebra 2
IB Math SL
IB Math HL
Calculus/
IB Math Studies

12. Science Sequence
IB Sequence
Physical Science/ Physics
Honors Chemistry
IB Biology SL
IB Biology HL
Sequence A
Physical Science or Physics
Chemistry
Science Elective
Science Electives: Zoology, Botany, Biology, IB Biology SL, other IB Science (ask science teacher)

13. World Language Spanish Japanese FLATS Test (For native speakers only.)
NO LONGER REQUIRED
OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
Spanish
Japanese
FLATS Test
(For native speakers only.)

14. Health & PE
1 YEAR OF PE
(1 CREDIT)
1 YEAR OF HEALTH
(1 CREDIT)

15. Planning for your FUTURE: NAVIANCE
New PROGRAM at GHS!
Great TOOL for College & Career Exploration
THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL:
College & Career Exploration
Scholarships
Job Search/Career Training
College Applications
Letters of Recommendation
THIS WEEK:
Set up your account
Career Interest Profiler
Occupation Research & Goals

16. Questions?