Class of 2017 Normal Community HS Addie Ince (A-Di) Ryan Short (Dj-I) Karrin Hawkins (J-M) Kristi White (N-Sm) Joan Fee (Sn-Z, ELL students)

What does a HS counselor do? Course selection/scheduling for students Career counseling, including Career Cruising College and vocational counseling Registration of new students Individual counseling Academic counseling Communication with parents Collaboration with outside agencies as needed Test administration Assist with college applications, recommendations, and scholarships Group counseling

How is high school different? Much bigger school Year in school is determined by credits No teams 6 to 7 classes Teachers organized by subject (departments) Different students in each class More independence and responsibility of student (missing assignments)

Credits determine Class To Be Considered a On track for graduation Minimum to advance Sophomore (10 th ) 6 credits5 credits Junior (11 th )12 credits11 credits Senior (12 th )18 credits17 credits

Graduation Requirements English4.0 credits Math3.0 credits ( Algebra I) Health/PE 3.5 credits Social Science2.0 credits (US History/Constitution Test) Science2.0 credits Consumer Ed.5 credits Electives9.0 credits Prairie State Achievement Exam ________ 24 Total Credits

English English I or Honors English I Recommended Fall MAP score of 235 or higher

MATH Pre Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry (Honors) Algebra 2 (Honors) **Determined by 8 th grade math grades

Physical Education Drivers Ed/Swim OR Foundations of Fitness AND Health CourseLast Birthday Allowed DRV101/PHY101End of 1 st quarter--Oct. DRV111/PHY111End of 2 nd quarter--Dec. DRV102/PHY102End of 3 rd quarter-March DRV112/PHY112 * Summer Drivers Ed available *Must pass 8 classes in previous 2 semesters End of 4 th quarter-May

Highly Recommended Courses Science Biology Honors Biology (A in 8 th grade math/science) Social Studies Regional World Studies

Should I Take Honors or Not?? Definition of Honors: “Honors courses are enriched; they offer the same material in greater depth and with a faster pace… Honors courses emphasize critical and independent thinking to produce creative application of ideas… Motivation is the main quality that characterizes an honors student.” (Wikipedia)

Level Changes May request within first 6 weeks of semester When moving down a level, must show interventions have been utilized. Students must fill out form that is provided in counseling office. H:\Desktop\Level Change Form.doc Courses with different levels: English Biology Math

6 versus 7 Course Title 1.Algebra (.5) 2. Study Hall (no credit) 3. Health (.5) 4. Regional World Studies (.5) 5. Biology (.5) 6. English I (.5) 7. French (.5) Total: 3.0 credits earned Course Title 1. Algebra(.5) 2. English I (.5) 3. Driver’s Ed/Swim (.5) 4. Regional World Studies (.5) 5. Biology (.5) 6. Culinary Arts (.5) 7. French (.5) Total: 3.5 credits earned A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.

Course Description Book

How to Read the Course Description Book SCI 101/102 BIOLOGY I (Yearly 1 Credit) (9, 10, 11, 12) Students will study life and all of its complexities and interactions…. MAT 601/602 HONORS GEOMETRY (Yearly 1 Credit) (9,10) (Honors Level) Prerequisite: “A” in 8 th grade Algebra; “A” in Algebra 1 with Teacher recommendation Students will enhance logical reasoning and spatial …. ART 051/052 CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS (Semester ½ Credit) (9,10, 11, 12) Contemporary crafts is designed for students to learn basic art skills….

Freshman Electives Agriculture Art Business Family and Consumer Science Foreign Language Music Technology

What’s Next? January 14 – 25 Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman classes. March 4 – Copy of course requests will be sent home in the mail.

Course Selection Changes March 22, 2013: Last day to make a change in a student’s course selection by completing a course change form. Questions????? Before spring break contact middle school counselor After spring break contact high school counselor

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