Grade 8 9 course selection 2013-2014

A student and parent information sessionA student and parent information session

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HS Counseling DepartmentHS Counseling DepartmentLocated in room 10671067, directly across from High

School Administration6 counselors (two for grade 9/10, four for grade 11/12

Doug McQueen – Grade 9/10 (Surnames A-Lh)Doug McQueen – Grade 9/10 (Surnames A-Lh)Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z)Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lisa Ball David BirchenallJennifer Melton Curt Nichols (Dept. Head)Dept. Head)

HS Counseling DepartmentHS Counseling DepartmentAcademic, Personal/Social &

College/Career Counseling

G-Talks (group discussions…grade 9/10)Student AmbassadorsNaviance: Family ConnectionVariety of Resources (College)SAT Testing Site

Transitioning - IssuesTransitioning - Issues

Academic PressuresFriendshipsFreedomAge of ExplorationDatingAlcohol/DrugsRebellion

You are NEVER aloneYou are NEVER aloneCounselorTrusted FriendsStudent AmbassadorsTeachersOther trusted adults & Family Members

If there is EVER a situation you are uncomfortable with, unsure of , confused or upset about...speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!

An An IMPORTANTIMPORTANT Message from HS Message from HS Counseling DepartmentCounseling Department

What you dodo in high school, colleges will knowcolleges will know!

TranscriptsTeacher Letters of ReferenceExtra-Curricular ActivitiesYour high school counselor

This really can be a Fresh Fresh StartStart!!!

Be careful what

Be careful what

you put on the

you put on the Internet!

Internet!

What should I know now?What should I know now?

Being ‘unsure’ is okay Grade 9 courses- pathway to IB?IB pre-requisites

Take special care with;Fine and Performing Arts Modern Language Technology Elective (one semester)

What colleges want to see?What colleges want to see?They want to see that you are challenging

yourself to the best of your ability with the courses you select.

They want to see the best possible grades you are capable of achieving.

This allows them to “predict” how successful you could be at their college.

They want to see a well rounded individual that contributes to their high school and community.

Year Year 11 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan

ISM Graduation RequirementsISM Graduation Requirements(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year

SUBJECT MIN. REQUIRED # of CREDITS

English 4

Math 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

Modern Languages 2

Fine & Performing Arts 2

Physical Education 2

Wellness/Computer Literacy 1

Electives 6

TOTAL 23

After Grade 9?After Grade 9?(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)

SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED

CREDITS REMAINING

English (4) 1 3

Math (2) 1 1

Science (2) 1 1

Social Studies (2) 1 1

Modern Languages (2) 1 1

Fine & Performing Arts (2)

1 1

Physical Education (2) 1 1

Wellness/Computer Lit. (1)

1 0

Electives (6) 0 6

TOTAL 8 15

Diploma Options at ISMDiploma Options at ISM

IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

IB Certificates + ISM High School Diploma

ISM High School Diploma

Most Rigorous Offered

Least Rigorous Offered

(still challenging)

Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices

Course FlowCourse FlowGrade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10

HS Course Offerings SY 13-14HS Course Offerings SY 13-14

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)Students are strongly

recommended to continue their modern language from grade 8

Colleges prefer that students stick with one second language.

French (grade 8)

French (grade 9)

IB Subject Flow (Science)IB Subject Flow (Science)Integrated Science 1

combines and integrates the three content areas of biology, chemistry and physics.

In grade 10 you will have the choice of continuing with Integrated Science 2 or specializing with a full year course(s) in either biology, chemistry and/or physics.

IB Subject Flow (Math)IB Subject Flow (Math)

Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher recommendations

Other Advice?Other Advice?

Fine & Performing Arts BlockIntro ArtIntro Theater, Intro Film, Intro Design Technology

Can help lead to: IB Art, IB Theater, IB Film, IB design & Technology

Fine and Performing Arts

Technology OfferingYour ElectiveChoose a semester long technology offering…

Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenFebruary 20-22

WhereHomeroom/Computer lab sessions

HowOnline selection

The Portal

Course Registration (Course Registration (3 options3 options))

Grade 8 Parent Info Grade 8 Parent Info Transitioning to HS and Course Transitioning to HS and Course

Selection MeetingSelection Meeting

Tuesday February 19th , 2013Current Grade 8 Parents 5:30 pm –

6:30pmLittle TheatreStudents- you are welcome but it is not

necessary that you attend

Any Questions?Any Questions?

Contact Information

Mr. Doug McQueen (A-Lh) ([email protected])

Mr. Steve Ayling (Li-Z) ([email protected])

Thanks Thanks

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Freshmen!Freshmen!