Transcript freshman-forecasting-2016-ppt-2

Forecasting
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES FOR
NEXT YEAR?
Graduation Requirements
Portland Public Schools
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Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Sci. Modern World History
Social Sci. U.S. History
Social Sci. Economics
Social Sci. Government
Physical Education
Health
Fine Arts/CTE/World Lang. Year Three
World Language
Other/Electives
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
½ credit
½ credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
2 credit
6 credits
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TOTAL
24 CREDITS
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What is a TRANSCRIPT?
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It is a formal document that
contains all of your grades, GPA,
Class Rank, Credits Required and
Completed, throughout all of your
high school years.
Here is What a Transcript Looks Like
Here is What a Transcript Looks Like
CHS Requires Certain Classes
During Certain Years
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Here is a sample of YOUR schedule
by each Year:
4 Year Plan
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
English
English
Modern World History
Gov./Econ.
Biology or Chemistry
Health/CCE
Science
Math
Health Selective .5
World Language
Elective (World Lang?)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Math
PE
4 Year Plan continued…
Junior Year
IB Lang/Lit or IB Lit
English
US History/HOTA/
Women in History
Math
Science
World Language?
Elective (TOK – Full IB)
Elective
Elective
Senior Year
IB Lang/Lit or IB Lit
English
Social Science?
Math ?
Science ?
World Language ?
Elective (IB Core-Full
IB)
Elective
Elective
Things to remember as
you choose classes:
What is a Pre-requisite?
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It is a class you have to take
BEFORE you can move to the next
level.
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For example, you must Algebra 1-2
before Geometry and Journalism
before Newspaper or Yearbook.
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Check the pre-requisites in your
course guide before choosing a
class.
What is Course Rigor and
Why is it Important?
Course rigor reflects the level of
difficulty of the classes you choose
to take in High School.
 If you have a 4.0 GPA but took the
easiest class load possible, it does
not demonstrate to colleges that
you are academically prepared to
be successful. Choose classes that
challenge you!
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Work Hard to Pass Your
Classes
Earning D’s and F’s can seriously
impact your forecasting,
graduation and college plans (4year colleges do not accept D’s)
 Students who don’t earn credit in
their core classes must pay to
retake:
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Sign up for Night School (January)
Sign up for Summer School (May)
New (ish) Electives!
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Game Programing and IB Computer Science
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Textiles and Crafts
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Hip Hop and Literature of Lyrics
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Creative Writing
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Spanish Language Arts
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Acting Techniques and Styles
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Digital Media 1, 2, 3
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Carpentry and Construction
New (ish) Classes!
Semester Classes
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Hip-Hop and Literature of Lyrics
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Creative Writing
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Mindful Studies
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Yoga
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Computer Applications
Health Selective Semester Classes
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1st Aid/CPR
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Sports and Health Occupations
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Human Sexuality/Relationships
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Health and the Power of Media
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Nutrition
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Stress Reduction/Communication
Forecasting
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You Must Take 8 Classes
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Fill out the top section
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Choose English 3-4
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Choose your Math and Science (talk with your current teachers about
levels)
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Choose Econ/Gov or Constitution Team
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Choose your Health selective and another semester class. Please choose
alternates for both.
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Write in your World Language (leave blank if you have met the two year
requirement and no longer wish to take language)
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Use the Course Guide to choose your Electives (pay attention to
prerequisites and *semester classes)
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Go over your sheet with a parent/guardian and have them sign your sheet
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Go to tinyurl.com/2017-18Forecast10 and fill in your courses online (you must
be logged into your school email)
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Bring your forecast sheet to the SSC by Friday, January 13th
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Counselors will be in the main hall during lunch next week to answer any
questions about forecasting