1. Gresham High School Incoming Freshman CLASS OF 2018
WELCOME!
Gresham High School
Incoming Freshman
CLASS OF 2018

2. WHAT’S AHEAD
Welcome
General Information
Questions

3. Graduation Requirements Class of 2018
Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
World Language
Physical Ed 1.00
Health
Art/Career/Tech* 2.00
Electives
Total Credits Required: 25
.50 credit must be earned in Technology
*may be earned in tech, fine arts, business electives

5. Additional Requirements for Graduation:
Academic Portfolio
State test scores and work samples in: Math, Writing, Speaking, Science, and Social Science.
Four Year Plan
Created in the freshman year.
Updated each year by the student.
Used to guide forecasting.
Extended Application
Completed in senior year within your health class
2 Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLE)
Opportunities for CRLE’s are offered in Health and advanced elective classes.
Bring completed forms to Ms. Cooke in the College & Career Center.
Don’t procrastinate!

6. Four Year Plan FRESHMAN – 7 credits English 1.00
Physical Education
Science
Electives - total 3 credits
Math
SOPHOMORE – 7 credits
English
Social Studies
Science
Health
Math
Electives - total 2.5 credits

7. Four Year Plan (continued)
JUNIORS– at least 6 credits
English
Electives - total 2 credits
Science
Math
Social Studies 1.00
SENIORS– at least 5 credits
English
Electives - total 2.5 credits
Health
Social Studies
Following this plan will equal the minimum number of 25 credits required to graduate.

8. Extra Help In addition to getting help from your School Counselor:
Math Lab
Homework Club
SUN Program—enrichment
Local Credit Retrieval:
SUN Program
Mt. Hood Community College
Social worker on staff part time

9. Extra Curricular Activities
Clubs
Sports
Drama
Music

10. College Entrance Requirements
Oregon universities require:
4 credits of English
3 credits of Mathematics (must show completion of Algebra 2 or higher by graduation)
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Social Studies

11. College Entrance Requirements
World Language—2 credits in same language
Minimum “C” grade for core courses
.5 credit in a Visual/Performing Fine Arts class is recommended

12. Additional College Requirements
Minimum grade point averages for admission:
3.00 for U of O, OSU, PSU, OIT, SOU
2.75 for EOU, WOU
Additional review may be required by the college.
Universities also require ACT/SAT test scores.

13. International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB is the most advanced course of study offered at GHS in six different subject areas during junior and senior year.
IB Program Options:
Earn a full IB diploma
Recommended honors level classes:
9th Grade: Honors Geography
10th Grade: Honors English, Math, Social Studies, & Science
Earn college credit (take IB tests)
Full IB students also need 4 years of World
Language. .
Questions?
Contact Mr. Chris Smith x5299 or your school counselor.

14. College & Career Center
Kendra Maddox
Scholarships
College Info
Financial Aid
Job and Career Info and more!
Also in the Center: Barb Cooke - Academic Portfolio Manager

15. Forecasting Advice Discuss before choosing classes.
Once forecasting is completed, changes will not be possible.
It’s up to you to see your counselor if there are any mistakes in the schedule.

16. Forecast Sheet Fill in personal info at top of sheet
Course numbers are already listed
Plan for 7 seven credits, plus alternates
Classes in Bold need teacher signatures
Parent/guardian must sign

17. Counselors A – B and ELL: Mr. Armando Gonzales
C – Ha: Mrs. Laura Blaser
He – L: Mrs. Gloria Hull
M – R: Ms. Susan Fields
S – Z: Dr. Re’nice Siefer

18. Forecast Sheet After you have completed the personal data section:
Mark your first choice of classes with an “X”. This should total 7 credits.
Mark alternates with A1, A2, and A3 in order of preference.
Note: You may get an alternate so choose carefully.

19. Forecast Sheet Mark core classes for English, Math, and Science.
Freshmen- take one year of PE
Get signatures of teachers as indicated.
Include parent/guardian signature

20. Science Physics Chemistry IB Biology SL IB Biology HL
Sequence A
Physical Science
Biology
Science Elective
IB Sequence
*Requires signatures
Physics
Chemistry
IB Biology SL
IB Biology HL
Students will be placed in Physics based on exceeding Math, Reading and Science state tests

21. Choice of class requires teacher’s signature.
Math Sequence
Choice of class requires teacher’s signature.
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
Geometry
Algebra 2
IB Math SL
IB Math HL
IB Math Studies

22. Physical Education
All students are required to take one credit of PE during their freshman year This does not include elective classes such as Weight Training, Lifetime Fitness and Team Sports, etc.

23. Physical Education
Elective PE classes can be repeated multiple semesters.
Strength and Conditioning
Lifetime Fitness
Team Sports
* Mark your sheet if you want it for a full year.

24. World Language Recommended beginning Sophomore Year
Full IB requires four years
Spanish Native speakers should take Spanish Language Arts 1-2, and not Spanish 1-2

25. GHS Counseling Website
counseling.ghs.gresham.k12.or.us
On the counseling webpage:
Contact information for your counselor
Course Planning Guide
Forecasting forms, power points
Mental Health, community
resources
Announcements
And MORE!

26. Your counselor looks forward to meeting with you!