1. So you’re going to be a Junior 
The How-To guide for forecasting
version 2013

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

3. 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
Must be enrolled in 6 classes

4. 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

5. Valedictorian or Saluditorian
Things to Consider
Honors Diploma
Make sure you forecast for the classes you need!
Must be enrolled in 6 classes
8 honors-eligible courses (see worksheet)
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)

6. 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!
Use your PLAN results to guide you
New electives
Focused Programs

7. Planning for After High School
Military:
Must have a standard diploma (modified diploma and/or GED will not work
ASVAB test
2-year college:
Will need to take placement tests in Reading, Writing and Math
Remedial classes: not college-level, no college credit, but you will pay for them! ($$)
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

8. Be college-ready! Things to Consider 4-Year College Requirements
Aim for a 3.0+ GPA
Oregon universities are 2.75+
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!

9. SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER…
PICKING YOUR CLASSES
SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER…

10. Junior Requirements Language Arts: Math: Science: Social Studies:
1.0 credit (full-year)
Math:
Science:
Social Studies:
.5 credit (semester)
Health

11. 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
Be realistic – consider your overall load
Multiple Honors/AP classes?
Extracurricular activities or a job?

12. Reminders for Graduation
(At least) 24 credits to graduate!
Many different diplomas:
Modified, Standard, Chancellor’s, Honors
Ask yourself: Do I need Credit Recovery?
State Testing:
Must pass OAKS or have work samples in these subjects:
Reading
Writing
Math

13. Reminders AP courses AP Science Courses No-Drop policy in place
Information Night on Wednesday, April 10th. This is REQUIRED for students forecasting for AP courses.
AP Science Courses
Chemistry and Environmental Science available
Biology and Physics available

14. Glencoe Focused Programs
Arts & Communication
Fine Arts
Graphic Arts
Performance Arts
Business & Management
Accounting
Marketing
Engineering
Health Services
Human Services
Early Childhood Education
Social Services, Education & the Law (SEAL)
Manufacturing & Design

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

16. Example Focused Program Courses
Health Services
Health Services 1, Health Services 2, Health Occupations
Human Services
Child’s World, Child Development, Child Services 1
SEAL 1, Psychology, Sociology, You & the Law, AP Human Geography
Manufacturing & Design
Welding, Woodshop
Drafting, Architectural Drafting

17. 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

18. Forecasting Sheet Math: 3.0 credits total for graduation
Health: 1.0 credit total for graduation

19. Forecasting Sheet Electives: List in order of preference!
Fill out ALL elective options and alternates!
A/B sections
Junior-level Focused Program courses

20. Forecasting Sheet Remember: Parent Signature!
Due: Thursday/Friday, March 13th/14th!
Will enter in computer lab with counselor help
REQUIRED
PARENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________ DATE ___________

21. Schedule Changes: Core class options:
Will only occur for errors on your schedule – choose your courses wisely! 
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

22. Questions???
Ask them now! 