1. Looking Ahead to High School...

2. What are the differences between Middle and High School?
GPA
Credits
Choices

3. Bob

4. GPA Letter Grades Cumulative Every Class counts
Used for graduation rank, college admittance, scholarships, job opportunities

5. Graduation Requirements for High School
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Health Education
Electives
Total Credits for Graduation credits
**Must complete one on-line class at some point in high school

6. Grade 9
1 English
2 Social Studies
3 Math
4 Science
5 Physical Education (.5)-and- Health (.5)
6 ________________
7 ________________
8 ________________
Grade 10
1 English
2 Social Studies
3 Math
4 Science
5 Physical Education (.5)-and-______________
6 ________________
7 ________________
8 ________________
Grade 11
1 English
2 Social Studies *Civics Exam
3 Math
4 Science
5 Physical Education (.5)-and-______________
6 ________________
7 ________________
8 ________________
Grade 12
1 English
2 Social Studies-and-______________
3 ________________
4 ________________
5 ________________
6 ________________
7 ________________
8 ________________

7. Academic Options and Interventions
Could be before the start of the school day or during the school day
Interventions: Reading or Math
Decisions are made by high school data team towards the end of the school year

8. Elective Areas Art Business/Marketing Education
Family and Consumer Science
World Language
Information Technologies
Healthcare/Medical Occupations
Music
Technology and Engineering Education
Core Subject Areas

11. Finding your child’s course recommendations….

12. S.O.A.R. & Academic and Career Planning!
Things to Consider….
Career Goals/Specific Careers
Areas of Strength and Interest
Teacher/ Recommendations
Academies – South Only
Post High School Goals:
Work
Military
Tech School
2 year
4 year
Specialty School
Undecided
S.O.A.R. & Academic and Career Planning!

13. What do colleges look at?
GPA
Test Scores
Class Rigor
Foreign Language
Outside the Classroom

14. Things to keep track of…..
Career Development – babysitting courses, lifeguard training, Humane Society
Extra-Curriculars – sports, clubs, leadership roles
Community Groups – church, youth groups, 4H, scouts
Volunteer Experiences – summer counselors, neighbors, Special Olympics
Work Experience – babysitting, yard work, summer jobs
References - People who could tell a potential employer something positive about you personally and what skills and talents you have to offer….teachers, coaches, employers/customers

15. Timeline
South Counselors (representing all 3 high schools) presented to our 8th grade students last Friday. Course selection materials were given to students at that time.
Course selection sheets will be due back to advisors by Thursday, February 7th.

16. Questions?
Thank you!