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WELCOME!

Gresham High School Incoming Freshmen

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 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, 1st 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

World Language* Electives 6.00

Total Credits Required: 24

• *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

English 1.00 Physical Education .50 Science 1.00 Electives - total 3.0 credits Math 1.00 Health .50

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 2.0 credits Social Studies 1.00 SENIORS– at least 4 credits 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:

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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

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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 9th 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

1.

Fill out Forecasting Sheet with your name and ID #.

2.

Research classes more: use Course Planning Guide

• r ask your school counselor for help

3.

Finish filling out forecasting form completely

4.

Get signatures from your parent/guardian (required) and teachers (for classes marked with a ).

5.

On your forecasting day: enter class choices online and turn in form

Forecast Sheet

1.

Fill in personal info at top of sheet.

2.

Mark classes with an “X.”

3.

Mark Alternates in order: A1, A2, A3.

4.

Plan for 7 seven credits!

5.

Classes with a  need teacher signatures.

6.

Pay attention to ** pre-requisites (for example: you must take Drawing 1 before taking Drawing 2)

7.

Discuss with parent/guardian and have them sign!

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

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

counseling.ghs.gresham.k12.or.us

Stay Connected

 Facebook

facebook.com/GreshamHSCounseling/

 Twitter

twitter.com/GreshamHSCouns

Reminders

 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Night –

February 28th

 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.