Class of 2017
Normal Community HS
Addie Ince (A-Di)
Ryan Short (Dj-I)
Karrin Hawkins (J-M)
Kristi White (N-Sm)
Joan Fee (Sn-Z, ELL students)
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?
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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
To Be
Considered
a
On track for
graduation
Minimum to
advance
Sophomore
(10th)
6 credits
5 credits
Junior (11th)
12 credits
11 credits
Senior (12th)
18 credits
17 credits
Graduation Requirements
• English
• Math
4.0 credits
3.0 credits
( Algebra I)
• Health/PE
• Social Science
3.5 credits
2.0 credits
(US History/Constitution Test)
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Science
2.0 credits
Consumer Ed
.5 credits
Electives
9.0 credits
Prairie State Achievement Exam
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24 Total Credits
English
English I
or
Honors
English I
• Recommended Fall MAP
score of 235 or higher
MATH
Pre Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry (Honors)
Algebra 2 (Honors)
**Determined by 8th
grade math grades
Physical Education
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Drivers Ed/Swim OR Foundations of Fitness
AND
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Health
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Course
Last Birthday Allowed
DRV101/PHY101
End of 1st quarter--Oct.
DRV111/PHY111
End of 2nd quarter--Dec.
DRV102/PHY102
End of 3rd quarter-March
DRV112/PHY112
*Summer Drivers Ed available
End of 4th quarter-May
*Must pass 8 classes in
previous 2 semesters
Highly Recommended Courses
• Science
• Biology
• Honors Biology (A in 8th grade math/science)
• Social Studies
• Regional World Studies
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)
Level Changes
• May request within first 6 weeks of semeste
• When moving down a level, must show
interventions have been utilized. Students
must fill
out form that is provided in counseling offic
H:\Desktop\Level Change Form.doc
• Courses with different levels:
•English
•Biology
•Math
6 versus 7
Course Title
Course Title
1. Algebra (.5)
1. Algebra(.5)
2. Study Hall (no credit)
2. English I (.5)
3. Health (.5)
3. Driver’s Ed/Swim (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
4. Regional World Studies (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
5. Biology (.5)
6. English I (.5)
6. Culinary Arts (.5)
7. French (.5)
7. French (.5)
Total: 3.0 credits earned
Total: 3.5 credits earned
A credit can only be earned for a grade of D or higher.
Course Description Book
How to Read the Course Description Book
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….
Freshman Electives
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Agriculture
Art
Business
Family and Consumer Science
Foreign Language
Music
Technology
What’s Next?
• January 14 – 25 Middle School
Counselors meet with students to
select their freshman classes.
• March 4 – Copy of course requests
will be sent home in the mail.
Course Selection Changes
• March 22, 2013: Last day to make a
change in a student’s course
selection by completing a course
change form.
Questions?????
• Before spring break contact middle
school counselor
• After spring break contact high school
counselor
QUESTIONS????