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Gresham High School

Incoming Freshman

CLASS OF 2018

WHAT’S AHEAD

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Graduation RequirementsClass of 2018 Language Arts

4.00 Social Studies

3.00 Math

3.00 Science

3.00 World Language

1.00 Physical Ed 1.00 Health 1.00 Art/Career/Tech* 2.00 Electives

7.00

Total Credits Required: 25

• .50 credit must be earned in Technology• *may be earned in tech, fine arts, business electives

Additional Requirements for Graduation:

Academic PortfolioState test scores and work samples in: Math, Writing, Speaking, Science, and Social

Science.

Four Year Plan Created in the freshman year.

Updated each year by the student.

Used to guide forecasting.

Extended Application Completed in senior year within your health class

2 Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLE)Opportunities for CRLE’s are offered in Health and advanced elective classes.

Bring completed forms to Ms. Cooke in the College & Career Center.Don’t procrastinate!

Four Year PlanEnglish 1.00 Physical Education 1.00

Science 1.00 Electives - total 3 credits

Math 1.00

FRESHMAN – 7 credits

English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00

Science 1.00 Health .50

Math 1.00 Electives - total 2.5 credits

SOPHOMORE – 7 credits

Four Year Plan (continued)

English 1.00 Electives - total 2 credits

Science 1.00 Math 1.00

Social Studies 1.00

JUNIORS– at least 6 credits

English 1.00 Electives - total 2.5 credits

Health .50 Social Studies 1.00

SENIORS– at least 5 credits

Following this plan will equal the minimum number of 25 credits required to graduate.

Extra Help

In addition to getting help from your School Counselor:

Math Lab Homework Club SUN Program—enrichment Local Credit Retrieval:

SUN Program Mt. Hood Community College

Social worker on staff part time

Extra Curricular Activities

Clubs Sports Drama Music

College Entrance Requirements

Oregon universities require: 4 credits of English 3 credits of Mathematics (must show

completion of Algebra 2 or higher by graduation)

3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies

College Entrance Requirements

World Language—2 credits in same

language

Minimum “C” grade for core courses

.5 credit in a Visual/Performing Fine Arts

class is recommended

Additional College Requirements

Minimum grade point averages for admission:

3.00 for U of O, OSU, PSU, OIT, SOU

2.75 for EOU, WOU

Additional review may be required by the college.

Universities also require ACT/SAT test scores.

International Baccalaureate (IB) IB is the most advanced course of study offered at GHS in

six different subject areas during junior and senior year.IB Program Options: Earn a full IB diploma

Recommended honors level classes: 9th Grade: Honors Geography 10th Grade: Honors English, Math, Social Studies, & Science

Earn college credit (take IB tests) Full IB students also need 4 years of World Language.

.Questions? Contact Mr. Chris Smith 503-674-5500 x5299 or

your school counselor.

College & Career Center

Also in the Center: Barb Cooke - Academic Portfolio Manager

Kendra Maddox

Scholarships College Info Financial Aid

Job and Career Info and more!maddox@gresham.k12.or.us

503 674-5555

Forecasting Advice Discuss before choosing classes. Once forecasting is completed,

changes will not be possible. It’s up to you to see your counselor if

there are any mistakes in the schedule.

Forecast Sheet1. Fill in personal info at top of sheet

2. Course numbers are already listed

3. Plan for 7 seven credits, plus alternates

4. Classes in Bold need teacher signatures

5. Parent/guardian must sign

Counselors

A – B and ELL: Mr. Armando Gonzales

C – Ha: Mrs. Laura Blaser

He – L: Mrs. Gloria Hull

M – R: Ms. Susan Fields

S – Z: Dr. Re’nice Siefer

Forecast Sheet

After you have completed the personal data section: Mark your first choice of classes with an

“X”. This should total 7 credits. Mark alternates with A1, A2, and A3 in

order of preference. Note: You may get an alternate so choose

carefully.

Forecast Sheet

Mark core classes for English, Math, and Science.

Freshmen- take one year of PE Get signatures of teachers as indicated. Include parent/guardian signature

Science

Students will be placed in Physics based on exceeding Math, Reading and Science state tests

Sequence A

Physical Science

Biology

Science Elective

IB Sequence*Requires signatures

Physics

Chemistry

IB Biology SL

IB Biology HL

Math SequenceChoice of class requires teacher’s signature.

Sequence B

Algebra 1

Algebra 1.5

Geometry

Algebra 2

Sequence C

Geometry

Algebra 2

IB Math SL

IB Math HL

IB Math Studies

Sequence A

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

IB Math SL

IB Math Studies

Physical EducationAll students are required to take one credit of PE during their freshman year

This does not include elective classes such as Weight Training, Lifetime Fitness and Team Sports, etc.

Physical EducationElective PE classes can be repeated multiple semesters. Strength and ConditioningLifetime FitnessTeam Sports

* Mark your sheet if you want it for a full year.

World Language Recommended beginning Sophomore

Year Full IB requires four years Spanish Native speakers should take

Spanish Language Arts 1-2, and not Spanish 1-2

counseling.ghs.gresham.k12.or.us

On the counseling webpage:• Contact information for your counselor • Course Planning Guide• Forecasting forms, power points• Mental Health, community resources• Announcements• And MORE!

GHS Counseling Website

Your counselor looks forward to meeting with you!