1. 2018-2019 Junior Year Course Selection
Mrs. Sabens here!! It’s time to discuss your junior year course selections!
A copy of this presentation will be sent to your today and posted to the Class of 2020 webpage.
Prepared for the Class of 2020
By: Mrs. Sabens, School Counselor
Set your Sights on Success!

2. Graduation Requirements
English– 4 credits
American History – 1 credit (junior year)
American Government/Civics – 1 credit (Senior year)
Mathematics – 3 credits (including Algebra 1 & Geometry content)
Consumer Education – ½ credit (Personal Finance, Adult Living, Resource Management)
Health – ½ credit
PE – You must be enrolled every year, unless you have a waiver
Elective – 1 credit
Total credits – 19
Achievement Exam -- SAT
First thing: Are you on track to graduate? Use this checklist and the transcript you picked up from me during lunch to see if you are on track. How about your SMART goals? Are you making progress on those? Every sophomore should have an Academic, a Career and a Personal/Social SMART goal in Naviance—remember…Setting SMART goals helps you to focus on what really matters now and helps you celebrate little victories along the way. YOU are capable of amazing things, but if you don’t set those goals and begin to work towards them, it’s sometimes tough to see how much progress you really are making.
Are YOU making progress on your SMART goals?
Are YOU
on track for graduation?

3. Course Selection Timeline
March – May 2018
Academic Review appointments will continue
Contact Mrs. Sabens for any changes BEFORE May 11, 2018
B202 Lab Meetings with Mrs. Sabens– February 2-9
We will meet during your English class
Four year plan updates & discuss course selections with Mrs. Sabens
Class Meeting (January 23, 2018)
Receive course selection sheet
Review & discuss questions
Let’s check out our course selection timeline. Today you are receiving your Junior Course Selection sheet, your course options are on the back. Don’t worry about picking your English or math courses, I will have those recommendations from your teachers when we meet in February.
Please work on completing this form BY February 2nd. I will review your completed course selection sheets when I meet with you during the week of February 5, and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to stop by to see me during ARP before then if you want to talk through your options. If you want to complete your form and drop it off to me to keep, I would be happy to keep it for you.
Our one-on-one Academic Review meetings will also be continuing this semester, so if you haven’t met with me yet, just know, you’ll be meeting with me this semester. 
Schedules will be released for your review and preparation at least 1 week before school starts.

4. What will you choose? Required Classes (3-4)
English 3, Math, American History, PE or Band (or PE waiver for sports)
Required Classes (3-4)
SCIENCE, Consumer Ed, World Language, Art, Career & Tech, Social Studies, Early Bird, other
Electives (2-3)
You will note your top alternative classes in case of scheduling conflicts
Alternatives (2)
As you complete your Junior Course Selection Forms, here are a few things to keep in mind.
ALL juniors will be placed in English 3, Math, American History and PE (unless you have a PE waiver).
This means you only need to pick out Pick out 2-3 courses. Pick a science course based on your career aspirations, use Naviance to help you make that selection. Then select your remaining electives, also based upon your career aspirations. You may also consider taking an EB course.
You will also need to select 2 alternate courses, these options are necessary in the event that a scheduling conflict occurs and we cannot register you for your listed electives.
Again, I will review your completed course selection sheets when I meet with you during your English classes in February, and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to stop by to see me during ARP before then if you want to talk through your options.

5. Honors Information & General Course Sequences
Honors courses require an application – be sure you are meeting deadlines if you are pursuing honors placement. Talk to your teachers! *Most deadlines have already passed.
IAG 2
IAG 3
Geometry
Algebra 2 or
Honors Algebra 2
Honors Pre-Calculus
Science
Select your class, ask your teacher for advice & review the course description guide for specifics on pre-requisites PE
Choose one
Just for your records, here are our general course sequences. When we meet, I will know if you have been approved for an honors course.
I will have core course recommendations for you when we meet in February.

6. Dual Credit Information
Dual Credit courses require a Registration Sheet & test scores– be sure you meet all of the requirements by the posted deadlines or you will not be able to enroll in a Dual Credit course.
Steps to enroll in a Dual Credit Course
Indicate the course on your Course Selection Sheet
Complete the JALC Dual Credit Registration Form
Take the Accuplacer Exam at JALC or onsite at CCHS (test date TBA—watch the announcements)
Some Dual Credit Course Options
Ceramics
Intro to Statistics
Hon/AP Environmental Science
Art Appreciation
Music Appreciation
CNA
Medical Terminology
Electrical Trades
German 3 (or Honors German 3)
German 4 (or Honors German 4)
Spanish 3 (or Honors Spanish 3)
Spanish 4 (or Honors or AP Spanish 4)
Dual Credit classes are classes which have been approved for both high school and college credit. These classes are taught here at CCHS. Students also have the opportunity to take Dual Enrollment classes, like Welding, Automotive and Sign Language, etc., on the JALC campus. Please review the Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment policies on page 26 of your Student Handbook and follow the “Steps to Enroll” on this slide to enroll in a Dual Credit or Dual Enrollment course. See me if you have questions about dual credit.
Visit the JALC Schedule Website for Dual Enrollment course options.
A 2.25 cumulative GPA is required to take a Dual Enrollment Course.

7. **You will create a resume in any Consumer Ed course you take**
Considerations
Choose wisely; maintain balance & give yourself grace to sleep, study & maintain extra-curricular activities
Consider completing your Consumer Education requirement this year if you haven’t already. Pick from one of the following classes:
Personal Finance (adds a unit on the role of the government & economics)
Adult Living (adds a unit on relationships, you do not have to carry the baby )
Resource Management (goes more in depth on career exploration)
**You will create a resume in any Consumer Ed course you take**
Any failed required sophomore course(s) will be built into your Junior year schedule.
Just a few things to consider…If you haven’t completed your Consumer Education Requirement yet—let’s get it done! We have a few options!
-Personal Finance, this is a great course if you have interest in government or economics
-Adult Living, this is a great course if you are interested in learning more about the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors needed to participate in positive, caring and respectful relationships
-Resource Management is your final option, this course will go more in depth on career exploration, seek this option if you are still really undecided on what the future holds for you in terms of a career
Remember: Any required course that you fail this year will be built into your junior year schedule---YES, you will be in classes with sophomores next year if you don’t utilize your credit recovery options.

8. Closing Thoughts Sign up for the Class of 2020 Remind Group
Check your school at least once per week
Check your grades at least once per week
Be Here-Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Involved and Be Responsible
Ask questions
Be YOU, Be well, and Set your Sights on Success!
Be familiar with the Class of 2020 webpage
This is it!
Remember, THIS year isn’t over yet!! Be here, be ready, be respectful, be involved, and be responsible.
Make sure you are familiar with the Class of 2020 webpage, and signed up for the Class of 2020 Remind group.
Check your & your grades at least once a week.
Ask questions, stay informed and connected with me so I can support you.
Finally, be YOU, be well, and Set your Sights on Success Sophomores!!
A copy of this presentation will be sent to your today.