1. Gresham High School Incoming Freshmen
WELCOME!
Gresham High School
Incoming Freshmen

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. Graduation Requirements Class of 2021
Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Ed 1.00
Health
Art/Career/Tech/
World Language* Electives
Total Credits Required: 24
*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.
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!

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

7. 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!

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

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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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!

14. 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?

15. 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!

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. 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!

20. Your counselor looks forward to meeting with you!