1. WELCOME TO ACADEMIC PLANNING

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

22. Grade 11 College Information Night
Tuesday, March 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

23. 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

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