1. Parents of the Freshman Class of 2013
Welcome
Parents of the
Freshman Class of 2013
Thank you for coming. I appreciate you taking time to come and hear about your students transition from 8th grade into high school. We look forward to forming a partnership with you and your child.

2. Orientation to Registration
Guyan Valley Counselors will be meeting with students individually to discuss courses available at the high school.
Lincoln County High School Counselors will be scheduling a visit to Guyan Valley Middle School to pre-register students for 9th grade classes.
What to expect….
Sometime after Spring break the high school counselors will be visiting to complete schedules for 9th grade.
In the mean time, Megan and I will be meeting with each student to complete the two year student transition plan.

3. ISTP Forms Individual Student Transition Plan (2 year plan)
GV Counselors will complete this form with each student individually.
A parent signature is required.
The completed form will assist high school counselors with the registration process.
Refer participants to handout. The ppt will address the various areas of this handout.

4. The following information will be reviewed with your child:
Career Cluster and Pathway choices
Freshmen required courses
Elective courses available to freshmen
Requirements for graduation
The following are the key areas to be addressed.

5. CAREER CLUSTERS & PATHWAYS
Business & Marketing
Human Services
Health
Agriculture, Science & Natural Resources
Engineering & Technology
Fine Arts & Humanities
Professional
Planning to attend a 4 year college or beyond
Skilled
Planning to attend a 2 year community college, technical school, military, or immediately enter into the workforce
Megan's slide- Students will first choose a career cluster then pathway. The career cluster should be chosen based on interest. Students can refer to ACT Explore results to help make a decision.
Megan will discuss ACT Explore results briefly and how they can relate to choosing a career cluster.
Describe careers related with each cluster.
Business- Computer applications, game design, graphic design
Human S.- service type hotel management, education,
Health-nursing, medical field
Agriculture-
Engineering/Tech- Automotive, electrical, electronics,
Fine Arts- music, theater

6. Requirements for Graduation 2017
Professional Pathway
Skilled Pathway
4 English
4 Science (3 labs)
4 Social Studies
4 Math
1 Fine Art
1 Health
1 Physical Education
2 foreign language (same)
1 credit in career concentration
3 hrs. work based learning
24 total credits
4 English
3 Science (no lab req.)
4 Social Studies
4 Math
1 Fine Art
1 Health
1 Physical Education
4 courses related to selected concentration
3 hrs. work based learning
24 total credits
This is just a break down of what is required for both pathways.

7. FRESHMAN REQUIRED COURSES
English 9 (H)
Physical Science (H)
World History (H)
Math I
Health
Physical Education
Honors Requirements
WESTEST 2 scores that show Above Mastery or Distinguished
And/or ACT Explore scores that show student is academically on track for college level courses
Current Teacher recommendation
Parent request via written letter to student’s counselor for review
Courses freshmen must take

8. Science Courses Professional/ Skilled Pathway Physical Science 9 (H)
Biology (H)
AP Biology (H)
Conceptual Chemistry (Skilled)
Chemistry (H)
Dual Credit
Physics
Advanced Environmental Earth Science
Human Anatomy
AP Environmental Science
All fresh must take PS 9 however these are other options available throughout high school
(H) This course is available as an honors course

9. Social Studies Courses
Professional/Skilled Pathway
World Studies to 1900 (H) (9)
U.S. to 1900 (H) (10)
20/21st Century Studies (H) (11)
Civics/Government (H) (12)
AP United States History
AP U.S. Government
Psychology
AP Human Geography
All Fresh must take World Studies to 1900 however other hst courses are offered throughout high school.

10. Math Courses Professional/Skilled Pathway Math I-III (H) Geometry (H)
Algebra II (H)
Algebra III
Trigonometry
Statistics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
All freshman will be taking Math I as freshmen unless they took Math I in the 8th grade.

11. Elective Courses for Freshmen
Other Electives:
Dance
Journalism
Debate
Broadcast Journalism
Chorus I
Vocal Ensemble
Marching Band
Instrumental Music
Life Fitness
Theater I
Stagecraft
Agriculture courses
Horticulture
Floriculture
Army JROTC
Electrical Trades
Human Services Courses
Parenting & Strong Families
Event Planning & Design
Graphic Design
Health Science Foundations
Career Exploration
Business/Marketing courses
Business computer applications
Digital Imaging
Game Design
Recommended: Foreign Language Spanish* Fine Art * Career Major Course
Students in the professional pathway should choose an elective in Spanish early. Students should also consider taking a Fine arts elective early in high school since it is a graduation requirement.
The High school counselors will provide students with a course description book during pre-registration.

12. Fine Art Courses Art I Ceramics/Pottery I Vocal Ensemble-Show Choir
Band I
Marching Band
Instrumental Music I
Guitar
Music Appreciation
Dance I
Chorus I
Theatre I
Stagecraft
It is important for students to consider enrolling in courses required for graduation early during their high school years. This ensures they have met pre-req’s for other classes and provide flexibility if a class needs to be repeated because of failure.

13. Factors that Effect Course Selections
NCAA Clearinghouse Regulations
Promise Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Sources for additional information in athletic and academic scholarships can be found at these websites.

14. Feel free to contact Brittany Rose or Megan Kirk with future questions
Brittany has students A-MA
Megan has students MO-Z