1. GRESHAM HIGH SCHOOL Forecasting for Incoming Sophomores
WELCOME!
GRESHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Forecasting for
Incoming Sophomores

2. 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.

3. StudentVue
You MUST know your StudentVue USERNAME and PASSWORD in order to forecast!
If you don’t have one or both of these you must go to the main office and request this before your forecasting day.

4. What to Consider When Forecasting
Graduation Requirements
General University Requirements
Honor Roll & NCAA Requirements
Special Programs offered to GHS students:
International Baccalaureate (IB)
CAL
AVID

5. Graduation Credit Requirements
Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Ed
Health
Career/Fine Arts/Tech
/World Language
Electives
Total Credits Required: 24

6. How many classes do I take?
Freshmen = 7 classes
Sophomores = 7 classes
Juniors take at least 6 classes.
Seniors take at least 4 classes.

7. General University Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in core courses
4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics - (including Algebra 2)
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

8. Additional College Requirements
Minimum GPA (grade point average) for admission:
3.00 for U of O (review process)
3.00 OSU, PSU, OIT, SOU
2.75 for EOU, WOU
Universities also require ACT/SAT test scores.

9. Honor Roll & Athletics Honor Roll requires 6 graded classes.
Any class taken for Pass/No Pass credit will not count.
Participating in Athletics requires passing 5 graded classes.
For NCAA eligibility:
Need 16 Core Credits
Register with NCAA Junior Year
See Athletic Director for Questions.

10. 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
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.

11. AVID JOIN AVID TO: FOCUS ON COLLEGE READINESS
LEARN ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
GO ON COLLEGE VISITS
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Pick up an application in the Counseling Office!

12. Forecasting 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!

13. Choosing CORE Classes For ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES:
CONSULT WITH YOUR TEACHERS TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CLASSES!
TEACHERS WILL LOOK OVER FORMS AND SIGN
USE THE COURSE PLANNING GUIDE FOR HELP!

14. Electives Remember Teacher Aides:
Choose electives carefully! Changes are hard to make!
Grades in electives DO MATTER!
Remember Teacher Aides:
One period per semester
Mark sheet: pick up aide form in the fall
Cannot aide during teacher’s prep time

15. MORE QUESTIONS? Your counselor is happy to see you!
Come by the counseling office…
Before/after school
During Lunch
By Appointments

16. 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

17. 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!

18. Your counselor looks forward to meeting with you!