WELCOME! Gresham High School Incoming Freshmen
We Welco come t to o Gr Gresham Hi High Sch School ool! Home of the GOPHERS! Around 1,600 Students School Day: 7:35am to 2:30pm Attend 7 classes every day Open Campus
What To Expect in High School Big environment Construction Expectations are very different Self-regulation Self motivation Self Advocacy Transcript Official permanent record of every class you take in high school, includes attendance, used for graduation tracking, employment, colleges, etc. Colleges do not accept “D” grades in core classes Counselors Role Academic Advising, Personal/Social Advising, Career Advising
Freshman Guidelines Must take 7 credits A year long class = 1.0 credit A semester class = 0.5 credit Attendance and doing/handing in homework are CRITICAL to success What is Credit Recovery F Grade = No credit If you fail a core class, you MUST meet with your counselor to make a plan on how to recover the credit to graduate. Credit recovery costs $$$ School Calendar Two 18 week long semesters, 1 st semester ends at the end of January Every 6 weeks a progress report is sent home At the end of 18 weeks the grade becomes PERMANENT on your official school record (transcript)
Pop Quiz! How many classes = 2 credits? How many credits must Freshmen take?
Graduation Requirements Class of 2022 Language Arts 4.00 Social Studies 3.00 Math 3.00 Science 3.00 Physical Ed 1.00 Health 1.00 Art/Career/Tech/ 3.00 Total Credits World Language* Required: 24 Electives 6.00 • *may be earned in tech, fine arts, business electives
Additional Requirements for Graduation: Academic Portfolio State test scores and work samples in: Math, Reading and Writing Four Year Plan Created in the freshman year. Can be 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 Mrs. Moore in the College & Career Center. Don’t procrastinate!
Pop Quiz What are credits? What happens if you fail a core class?
What is Forecasting and Why Do You Need It? Four Year planning Naviance Post Secondary Planning (AKA your Future) College Vocational/Technical/Trade School Military Career
Four Year Plan FRESHMAN – 7 credits English 1.00 Physical Education .50 Science 1.00 Electives - total 3.0 credits Math 1.00 Health .50 SOPHOMORE – 7 credits English 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 Science 1.00 Health .50 Math 1.00 Electives - total 2.5 credits
Four Year Plan Continued JUNIORS– at least 6 credits English 1.00 Electives - total 2 credits Science 1.00 Math 1.00 Social Studies 1.00 SENIORS– at least 4 credits English 1.00 Electives - total 2.0 credits Social Studies 1.00 Following this plan will equal the minimum number of 24 credits required to graduate.
International Baccalaureate (IB) IB classes are the most challenging courses offered at GHS for Juniors and Seniors. IB Program Options: Earn a full IB diploma Take 4 years of a World Language Forecast for Honors Classes in English, Math, & Science Forecast Honors Geography Take IB Tests and Earn college credit Take one or more IB classes in strong subject area NOTE: Students can forecast for IB classes during the sophomore year. Questions? See Mrs. Childress or your School Counselor.
AVID JOIN AVID TO: FOCUS ON COLLEGE READINESS LEARN ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS GO ON COLLEGE VISITS AND SO MUCH MORE! See your School Counselor with questions
Extra Curricular Activities Clubs Sports Drama Music GET INVOLVED & HAVE FUN!
General University Requirements A minimum grade of “C” in core courses 4 years of English 3 years of Mathematics - (including Algebra2) 3 years of Science 3 years of Social Studies 2 years of the same World Language 16 academic credits in core subject areas .5 credit in a Visual/Performing Fine Arts class is recommended
Additional University 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.
FRESHMAN YEAR MATTERS! Keys to Success in Your 9 th Grade Year: Attendance – SHOW UP! Grades – TURN IN YOUR WORK! Get Involved – SPORTS? CLUBS? Ask For Help When You Need It!
Using the Course Planning Guide First Section (pages 1-14) School Policies Graduation Requirements Academic Planning Middle Section (page 15-48) Class Descriptions by Department Last Section (pages 49-58) Special Programs Outside Programs
What to Consider When Forecasting Importance of Freshman Year Four Year Planning College Entrance Requirements IB Classes or IB Diploma Graduation Requirements NCAA Requirements Scholars Diploma (See the course planning guide for more details)
Forecasting Step By Step Fill out Forecasting Sheet with your name and ID #. 1. Research classes more: use Course Planning Guide 2. or ask your school counselor for help Finish filling out forecasting form completely 3. Get signatures from your parent/guardian (required) 4. and teachers (for classes marked with a ). On your forecasting day: enter class choices online 5. and turn in form
Forecast Sheet Fill in personal info at top of sheet. 1. Mark classes with an “X.” 2. Mark Alternates in order: A1, A2, A3. 3. Plan for 7 seven credits! 4. Classes with a need teacher signatures. 5. Pay attention to ** pre-requisites (for example: you 6. must take Drawing 1 before taking Drawing 2) Discuss with parent/guardian and have them sign! 7.
People To Know Counselors: A – C, ELL: Mrs. Gloria Hull and Ms. Theresa Jahangir D – J: Ms. Shamai Larsen K – Q: Ms. Hannah Anderson R – Z: Mrs. Laura Blaser Mrs. Judy Keller Social Worker: Mrs. Kate Poland Others to know: Mrs. Maddox : College & Career Center, Scholarships Mrs. Moore: Academic Portfolio Requirements/CRLE Mrs. Sweere: Registrar (transcripts) Mrs. Childress: IB Coordinator
More Resources counseling.ghs.gresham.k12.or.us Resources on the counseling webpage: • Contact information for your counselor • Course Planning Guide • Forecasting forms, Forecasting presentations • Mental Health/Community resources *FREE* Resources at Gresham High School • Math Support • After School Homework Club Monday – Thursday • Transportation and Dinner is provided! • Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org
Stay Connected Facebook facebook.com/GreshamHSCounseling/ Twitter twitter.com/GreshamHSCouns
Reminders 8 th Grade Parent/Guardian Night – February 28 th Use a pencil to fill out the form Parent/Guardian Signature Know your StudentVue Login Choose classes carefully, there will be no changes allowed in the fall.
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