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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.
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)
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
Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenFebruary 20-22
WhereHomeroom/Computer lab sessions
HowOnline selection
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])