Gresham High School Incoming Freshmen WELCOME! Gresham High School Incoming Freshmen

Welcome to Gresham High School! Home of the GOPHERS! Around 1,600 Students School Day: 7:35am to 2:30pm Attend 7 classes every day New Football Field!

Forecasting Step By Step Fill out Forecasting Sheet. Research classes. Get signatures from your parents and teachers. Use Course Planning Guide for help. Meet with your counselor as needed. Turn in form by due date. Enter class choices online.

Graduation Requirements Class of 2021 Language Arts 4.00 Social Studies 3.00 Math 3.00 Science 3.00 Physical Ed 1.00 Health 1.00 Art/Career/Tech/ 3.00 World Language* Electives 6.00 Total Credits Required: 24 *may be earned in tech, fine arts, business electives

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. Can be 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!

What to Consider When Forecasting Importance of Freshman Year Four Year Plan College Entrance Requirements IB Classes or IB Diploma

FRESHMAN YEAR MATTERS! Attendance – SHOW UP! Keys to Success in Your 9th Grade Year: Attendance – SHOW UP! Grades – TURN IN YOUR WORK! Get Involved – SPORTS? CLUBS? Ask For Help When You Need It!

Four Year Plan FRESHMAN – 7 credits English 1.00 Physical Education .50 Science 1.00 Electives - total 3.5 credits Math 1.00 SOPHOMORE – 7 credits English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 Science 1.00 Health .50 Math 1.00 Electives - total 2.5 credits

Four Year Plan Continued JUNIORS– at least 6 credits English 1.00 Electives - total 2 credits Science 1.00 Math 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 SENIORS– at least 4 credits English 1.00 Electives - total 2.5 credits Health .50 Social Studies 1.00 Following this plan will equal the minimum number of 24 credits required to graduate.

College Entrance Requirements A minimum grade of “C” in core courses 4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics - (including Algebra2) 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

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.

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 Forecast for Honors Classes in English, Math, & Science Forecast Honors Geography 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.

Forecast Sheet Fill in personal info at top of sheet. Mark classes with an “X.” Mark Alternates in order: A1, A2, A3. Plan for 7 seven credits! Classes in Bold need teacher signatures. Discuss with Parent/guardian and sign!

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?

CREDIT RECOVERY What happens if you FAIL a class? GRADE “F” = NO CREDIT Stay on TRACK to graduate with Credit Recovery! Talk to Your Counselor for more information!

NEED EXTRA HELP? In addition to getting help from your School Counselor: Math Lab Homework Club SUN Program—enrichment Social Worker on staff part time

Extra Curricular Activities Clubs Sports Drama Music GET INVOLVED & HAVE FUN!

WHO IS MY COUNSELOR? A – E: Ms. Theresa Jahangir SUBSTIITUTE: MS. JUDY KELLER F – K: Ms. Shamai Larsen L – Ma, ELL: Mrs. Gloria Hull Mc – Ri: Ms. Susan Fields Ro – Z: Ms. Laura Blaser

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!

Your counselor looks forward to meeting with you!