THE HOW-TO GUIDE FOR FORECASTING

VERSION 2015

So you’re going to be a Junior

Forecasting

Course selections for next school yearShould complete your:

Graduation Requirements Focused Program Requirements

Should meet requirements for: OSAA NHS Chancellor’s Diploma/Honors Program

Should prepare you for your: Post-High School plans

If You’re Involved In:

OSAA Athletics or Activity Eligibility

Must pass 5 classes from previous semester Must be enrolled in 5 classes at Glencoe Must have at least 9.5 credits at start of Junior year 2.0 GPA if any Fs

National Honors Society and Honors Program Must be enrolled in 6 classes

Things to Consider

Chancellors Diploma: Aligns with common 4-year University requirements 16 academic units – at least one extra! 3.4 GPA by end of senior year 2 credits of World Languages 26 total credits

Things to Consider

Honors Program Make sure you forecast for the classes you need! Must be enrolled in 6 classes 8 honors-eligible courses (see worksheet in counseling

center) 3 years of same World Language 3.5 GPA THROUGH senior year No Pass/fail on any honors eligible courses 26 total credits Valedictorian or Saluditorian

• Must earn Honors Diploma• No pass/fail AT ALL• Vals: 4.0 GPA• Sals: 3.98 GPA (THROUGH senior

year)

Planning for After High School

Be realistic with your goals Consider your GPA, career plans, work ethic What do you need to do for that plan? Meet with your counselor or Mrs. Seeborg

“Look good on paper” Whether you’re getting a job or getting into college,

make a good impression with class choices and grades!

Planning for After High School

Military: Must have a standard diploma

Modified diploma and/or GED will not work

2-year college: Required Placement Tests in Reading, Writing and

Math Some programs require certain test scores to enroll

Make sure to take classes this year to help with these skills Extra core-area classes Electives that will help you in these areas

Things to Consider

4-Year College Requirements Aim for a 3.0+ GPA

Oregon universities are 2.75+ Cs or better in all core classes

Ds are not accepted 2 credits of the same World Language Extra math and science beyond HS requirements

Be college-ready!

SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER…

PICKING YOUR CLASSES

Junior Requirements

Language Arts: 1.0 credit (full-year)

Math: 1.0 credit (full-year)

Science: 1.0 credit (full-year)

Social Studies: 1.0 credit (full-year)

Junior Requirements

Rest of schedule is electives: Up to 4.0 credits Full-year or semester Can include:

Early release/late arrival Honors Tutorial (no credit)/Study hall (no credit) AVID

Be realistic – consider your overall load Multiple Honors/AP classes? Extracurricular activities or a job?

Reminders for Graduation

(At least) 24 credits to graduate! Many different diplomas:

Modified, Standard, Chancellor’s, Honors

Ask yourself: Do I need Credit Recovery? Did you fail a class in grade 9 or so far in 10th? You must now get counselor approval for credit recovery during

11th Seniors get priority! You can also do summer school, which will get you on track

soonerState Testing:

Must pass SBAC or alternatives in Reading, Writing and Math Alternatives include: work samples, scores from PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP,

etc.

Reminders

Math level will be recommended by current teacherAP Science Courses

Chemistry and Environmental Science available 2015-2016 Biology and Physics available 2016-2017

Spanish for Spanish Speakers For students who speak Spanish at home, but may struggle

with Spanish reading and writing skills Work on reading and writing skills with other heritage

speakers Can take the STAMP (proficiency) test and earn additional

Spanish credits Not for students who only speak Spanish at a beginning level

Reminders

Off-campus options available, however they can impact your schedule at GHS greatly Japanese (Century) American Sign Language/Auto Tech (Hilhi) Fire Science (Liberty) Please only forecast for these if you are EXTREMELY committed

Fire Science At Liberty HS Both A and B days Requires an Application with essay, transcript and attendance

report Information session happening TOMORROW: Wednesday, March

4th at 1pm Sign up by Wednesday morning in the counseling center to get a pass!

Glencoe Focused Programs

Arts & Communication Fine Arts Graphic Arts Performance Arts

Business & Management Accounting Marketing

EngineeringHealth ServicesHuman Services

Early Childhood EducationManufacturing & Design

Glencoe Focused Programs

See the Glencoe Course Guide to find out what Focused Program classes are REQUIRED during 11th grade Website is listed on the top of your forecasting form! Make sure you forecast correctly!

Example 11th Grade Focused Program Courses

Arts & Communication Choir, Band, Guitar, Journalism/Newspaper, Drama, Tech Theater,

Speech/Forensics Graphic Design, Cartooning, Art,

Business & Management Accounting, Personal Finance Marketing, Marketing Lab Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications

Engineering Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics Programming 1, AP Computer Science

Example 11th Grade Focused Program Courses

Health Services Health Services 1, Health Services 2 Health Services 2 should be taken first, or both at

same timeHuman Services

Child Services 1Manufacturing & Design

Welding, Woodshop Drafting, Architectural Drafting

Forecasting Sheet

Language Arts: 4.0 credits total for graduation

Science: 3.0 credits total for graduation

Social Studies: 3.0 credits total for graduation

Forecasting Sheet

Math: 3.0 credits total for graduation Math Recs:You must get a signature from

your current math teacher!

Forecasting Sheet

Electives: 5.0 credits total for graduation Fill out ALL elective options andALL alternates in order of preference Try to add all your credits up to 8!

You have 4.0 from required classes Choose wisely!

It is likely you will get these! The classes you get you will not beable to change once the school year starts!

REMEMBER: Junior-level Focused Program courses, AVID, Seminary, Honors Tutorial/Study Hall (if needed)

Forecasting Sheet

Neither Late Start nor Early Release are guaranteed – if there is a class you need or want, and it is offered 4th period, plan to have a 4th period class.

Must have parent signatures for early release or late start

Athletic Release for Varsity-level athletes ONLY If you have not already been onVarsity for your sport, you cannotselect this option

Forecasting Sheet

Remember: Parent Signature!

Due: Thursday, March 5th (If you have English on an A day) Friday, March 6th (If you have English on a B day)

REQUIREDPARENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________ DATE ___________

Reminders

Schedule Changes: A “WF” will be your grade for any courses you drop

once the school year starts! Don’t overwhelm yourself – be realistic about what you

take! Will not occur just because you changed your mind on

what electives you want to take!If you want to look at the Purple Packet you

completed with your counselor (or white packet, if you’re AVID), it will be available in the counseling center to look at (but not take)

ASK THEM NOW!

Questions???