WELCOME TO ACADEMIC PLANNING 2017-2018

DIPLOMA OPTIONS Core 40 (default diploma) Core 40-Academic Honors Core 40-Technical Honors North Central Honors IB-Diploma Program

End of Course Assessments Must pass ECA in Algebra 1 & English 10 ECA’s taken upon completion of course Class of 2018

ISTEP Graduation Exam ISTEP+ 10 is the Graduation Exam for the class of 2019 and beyond Content areas Algebra English Science

Graduation Requirements English 8 credits – including senior composition Math 6 credits – including Alg ½, Geom ½ Science 6 credits – biological and physical sciences Social Studies 6 credits – W. Hist or Geog&Hist of the World US. Hist, Govt, Econ Speech 1 credit Health 1 credit Technology 1 credit – proficiency test or specified courses PE 2 credits Electives 16 credits TOTAL 47 credits

Core 40-College Prep Diploma English 8 credits Math 6 credits Algebra ½, Geometry ½ Algebra 3/4 Science 6 credits Biology Chemistry OR Physics OR ICP Earth/Space, Zoology or any advanced science

Core 40-Academic Honors Math 8 credits W0rld Language 6 to 8 credits Must go beyond Algebra 3/4 W0rld Language 6 to 8 credits 3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 languages Fine Arts 2 credits Performing Arts or Visual Arts 49 credits total 3.0 GPA, no grade lower than C- External Requirement (AP/ACP/Test scores)

Core 40-Technical Honors English 8 credits Math 6 credits Algebra ½, Geometry ½ Algebra 3/4 Science 6 credits Biology Chemistry OR Physics OR ICP Earth/Space, Zoology or any advanced science Career course sequence 6-10 credits 3.0 GPA, no grade lower than C- External Requirement

North Central Honors Meet all requirements for Academic Honors Diploma 20 credits in specified honors classes You choose the 20 3.0 GPA, no grade lower than a C- D’s can be made up with extra courses

Apply at the end of Sophomore year IB-Diploma Program Rigorous 2 year program Apply at the end of Sophomore year See your counselor or Mr. Gulde for more information

Criteria for a Weighted Class Meet 2 out of 3 requirements of move from a CP Class to an X/AP class 1 Teacher Recommendation 2 A or B on Semester grade 3 A or B on final exam No grade lower than C- to stay in an X/AP class

Special Applications JELCC Publications Early Release (2.5 GPA) Experiences in Teaching All must be signed by parent

Watch for Prerequisites Photo – must do Intro to Art first 2 Semesters of PE before Weights Speech before Theatre Arts

Science Chemistry and Physics require Algebra ¾ A/B student in Math can take Alg ¾ concurrently C/D student should take Alg ¾ BEFORE Chemistry or Physics Integrated Chem/Phys can be prep course for Chemistry or Physics

Electives Choose wisely – you WILL take the course next year Explore a variety or focus on a career or major Fill in Alternative line on Course Selection Sheet in case of a conflict If you do not fill in this line, you will be put into what is open

Summer School Fill in on bottom of Course Selection Sheet Register in April Finish a math sequence Catch up or get ahead ECA/ISTEP remediation—English and Math classes count

Resume Building Take the most rigorous curriculum you can handle successfully Don’t lighten up senior year-4 academic classes Volunteer work Leadership opportunities Quality not quantity

Important Information Must take 6 credit classes Only 1 study hall or student helper period per semester 4 or 5 academic classes each year CSS must be signed by parent CSS is due February 3 in period 3 If completed before, turn in to Guidance All special applications also due February 3

Plan Carefully Use the Course Catalog Talk to teachers Ask questions Discuss with family You choose your courses or someone else will Make choices for the ENTIRE YEAR that means no semester changes

Once the CSS is turned in… Wait patiently Counselors will see you individually Rising seniors will be first

Grade 9 and 10 College, Career and Curriculum Night Tuesday, January 31st @ 7:00 pm in the auditorium Mrs. Bremen (Coordinator for College Counseling) will speak PSAT, Post-Secondary options,Curriculum choices For parents and students

Grade 11 College Information Night Tuesday, March 21st @ 7:00 pm in the auditorium Admissions representatives from various universities will be available to answer questions Parents and Juniors The College Book will be handed out

21st Century Scholars New requirements Must sign on to Scholar Track Must earn a Core 40 Diploma Must have a 2.5 GPA Items to complete each year

Final Thoughts… Work hard Challenge yourself Finish strong Make this year better than last year!!