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Normal West Counselors Class of 2021

Brooke Bollmann A-C Marty Tarmann D-H Corey Ostling I-Mh Debbie Sondgeroth Mi-Se Carrie Hoffman Sf-Z

What does a HS counselor do?

• Course selection/scheduling for students
• Career counseling, including Career Cruising
• College and vocational counseling
• Registration of new students
• Individual counseling
• Academic counseling
• Communication with parents
• Collaboration with outside agencies as needed
• Test administration
• Assist with college applications,

recommendations, and scholarships

• Group counseling

How is high school different?

• Much bigger school
• Year in school is determined by credits
• No teams
• 6 to 7 classes
• Teachers organized by subject

(departments)

• Different students in each class
• More independence and responsibility of

student (missing assignments)

Credits determine Class

Graduation Requirements

• English

4.0 credits

• Math

3.0 credits

– Algebra 1

• Science

2.0 credits

• Social Science

2.0 credits

(US History/Constitution Test/Civics)

• Health/PE

3.5 credits

• Consumer Ed

.5 credits

• Electives

9.0 credits ________ 24 Total Credits

Should I Take Honors or Not??

Definition of Honors: “Honors courses are enriched; they offer the same material in greater depth and with a faster pace… Honors courses emphasize critical and independent thinking to produce creative application of ideas… Motivation is the main quality that characterizes an honors student.” (Wikipedia) **Examples: Independent reading, 3-4 page essays

Level Changes

May request within 6 first weeks of semester

• When moving down a level, must show interventions

have been utilized. Students must fill out form that is provided in counseling office.

• When moving up a level, teacher recommendation &

grade are considered

• Courses with different levels:
• English
• Biology
• Math

English

English I

• r

Honors English I

Recommended MAP score

• f 235 or higher for Honors

English

MATH

Pre Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry (Honors) Algebra 2 (Honors) **Determined by 8th grade math teacher and 8th grade class grades

Physical Education

• Drivers Ed/Swim (Semester)
• Health (Semester)
• Foundations of Fitness (Semester)
• Advanced Aquatics (Semester)
• Water and Land Activities (Semester)
• Lifestyle Management (Year Long)
• Freshmen/Sophomores will take one minimum

quarter of swimming

Course Birthdate Guidelines DRV111/PHY111

Student turns 15 before July 31st 2017

DRV102/PHY102

Student turns 15 between August 1st 2017 and October 15th 2017

DRV112/PHY112

*Must pass 8 classes in previous 2 grading periods

Student turns 15 between October 16th 2017 and December 31st 2017

Drivers Ed Sophomore Year

Student turns 15 January 1st 2018 & After

Highly Recommended Courses

• Science
• Biology
• Honors Biology (A in 8th grade math/science)
• Social Studies
• Regional World Studies

6 versus 7courses

Course Title

• 1. Algebra (.5)
• 2. Study Hall (no credit)
• 3. Health (.5)
• 4. Regional World Studies (.5)
• 5. Biology (.5)
• 6. English 1 (.5)
• 7. French (.5)

Total: 3.0 credits earned Course Title

• 1. Algebra(.5)
• 2. English I (.5)
• 3. Foundations of Fitness (.5)
• 4. Regional World Studies (.5)
• 5. Biology (.5)
• 6. Culinary Arts (.5)
• 7. French (.5)

Total: 3.5 credits earned A credit edit can only ly be earn rned ed for a grade de of D o

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How to Read the Course to Career Guide?

SCI 101/102 BIOLOGY I

(Yearly 1 Credit) (9, 10, 11, 12) Students will study life and all of its complexities and interactions….

MAT 601/602 HONORS GEOMETRY

(Yearly 1 Credit) (9,10) (Honors Level) Prerequisite: “A” in 8th grade Algebra; “A” in Algebra 1 with Teacher recommendation Students will enhance logical reasoning and spatial ….

ART 051/052 CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS

(Semester ½ Credit) (9,10, 11, 12) Contemporary crafts is designed for students to learn basic art skills….

Freshmen Electives

• Agriculture
• Art
• Business
• Family and Consumer Science
• Foreign Language
• Math
• Music
• Technology

What’s Next?

• January 11th-22nd –

Middle School Counselors meet with students to select their freshman classes (USING CAREER CRUISING)

• March 10th – Copy of course request

can be viewed on skyward

Course Selection Changes

• March 24, 2017: Last day to make a

change in a student’s course selection Questions???

• Before spring break contact middle

school counselor

• Questions after spring break should

be referred to high school counselor

IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!!