1. Sophomore Parent University
Welcome
Sophomore Parent University
Morton West
Counseling Department

2. Overview Basics- Graduation Requirements, GPA, Honors/AP, Clubs/Sports
Apply to College
Basics- Graduation Requirements, GPA, Honors/AP, Clubs/Sports
Career Cruising
Skyward
Morton West Counseling Page
ISAC
Parent Liasion
Questions & Answers

3. 0………………………6:55 – 7:55 Connection Time 8:00 – 8:40 1. 8:45 – 9:45 2
0………………………6:55 – 7:55 Connection Time 8:00 – 8: :45 – 9: :50 – 10:50 3A :55 – 11:23 3B :28 – 11:55 4A :00 – 12:28 4B :33 – 1:00 5A :05 – 1:33 5B :38 – 2: :10 – 3:10
Bell Schedule
Faculty stays until 3:30pm

4. Graduation Requirements
4.0 English
3.0 Math
2.0 Sciences
2.0 History
World History & US History/Constitution Test
1.0 Career Tech or
1.0 Fine Arts or
2.0 same Modern Language
.50 Consumer Education
.50 Health
3.50 Physical Education
Remainder are Electives
Graduation Requirements
Total of 20 credits to Graduate

5. 20 Credits for Graduation
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
English
English
Math
Math PE PE
Chemistry
Chemistry
Elective
Elective
2.50
TOTAL 5
CREDITS PER YEAR
5 (Credits per year) x 4 (Years at Morton
West) = 20 Credits for Graduation

6. Benefits of Honors & AP AP Spanish AP Calculus
AP English AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science
AP Spanish
AP Calculus
AP Statistics AP Studio Art AP European History
AP Psychology AP Microeconomics
AP French Language AP US History AP Government
AP Biology AP World History Honors English

7. Getting Involved Activities/Athletics/Clubs

8. Morton West Counseling Page
Handbook for College Planning
College Open Houses & Fairs
College Presentations at West
ACT/SAT – KAPLAN
Job Listing
Vocational Career Information
Career Presentations at West

9. Career Cruising
-Interest Inventory -Course Selection -College Research - Scholarships -Career Research -Resume

10. State Universities in Illinois
Admission requirements
Recommended Courses
GPA
ACT/SAT
Programs/Majors

11. Skyward
Teachers
Check Grades
Assignments
Attendance
Tardiness

12. people to Know
Guadalupe Granados – College/Career Coordinator ext W206 Mary Beth Arenella - Morton West H.S. Parent Liaison Ext F100

13. Questions?

14. Thank You!