SO YOU’RE GOING TO BE A SENIOR

The How-To Guide for Forecasting

Version 2017

Forecasting Course selections for next school year Should complete your:

Graduation RequirementsCareer & College Pathway Program Requirements

Should meet requirements for:OSAANHSChancellor’s Diploma/Honors Program

Should prepare you for your:Post-High School plans

Forecasting Folders Will have all info pertinent to forecasting

Forecasting instructions/remindersGlencoe Info sheetForecasting formTranscript

You must return the forecasting form and the folder; all other items are yours to keep!

You will receive your folder next period in 3BIf you have early release or Seminary for 3B, your

folder will be in the counseling center to pick up

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Language Arts:

4.0 credits Math:

3.0 credits Science:

3.0 credits Social Studies:

3.0 credits PE:

1.0 credit Health:

1.0 credit

Electives: 8.0 credits

○ 3.0 Applied Arts○ 5.0 General

Electives

Career Development: .5 credit

Senior Project: .5 credit

Graduation Requirements Other graduation requirements:

Essential Skills:○ Must pass SBAC or have alternatives in

Reading, Writing, Math○ Alternatives: work samples (2 required per

subject) or scores from PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP

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Other Options Chancellor’s Diploma

Academic Credits:○ Through Algebra 2 for math○ 2 credits of the same World Language

Other Requirements:○ No Ds in core/academic classes○ 26 total credits○ Cumulative GPA of 3.4+

For Chancellors Diploma or Honors Program, you are responsible for tracking this on your own

Other Options

Honors Program/Graduate/DistinctionAcademic Credits:

○ 2 credits of the same World Language○ 4 Honors, Accelerated or AP courses

Other Requirements:○ 26 total credits○ Cumulative GPA of 3.5+

Valedictorian or Saluditorian• Must earn Honors Diploma• No pass/fail AT ALL• Vals: 4.0 GPA• Sals: 3.98 GPA (THROUGH senior year)

Planning for SuccessWhat Are You Working Towards?

Extracurricular Involvement OSAA Athletics or Activity Eligibility

Must pass 5 classes from previous semesterMust be enrolled in 5 classes at GlencoeMust have 16+ credits entering senior year2.0 GPA if any Fs

National Honor SocietyMust be enrolled in 6 graded classes

Planning for After High School Be realistic with your goals

Consider your GPA, career plans, work ethicWhat do you need to do for that plan?Meet with your counselor or Mrs. Fields

“Look good on paper”Whether you’re getting a job or getting into

college, make a good impression with class choices and grades!

Planning for After High School 4-Year College

Continue to aim for a 3.0+ GPA○ Oregon universities are 2.75+○ Private or more selective colleges are 3.25+

Cs or better in all core classes○ Ds are not acceptable

2 credits of the same World LanguageExtra math and science beyond HS requirementsChancellors Diploma is a great way to be college-

ready!

Planning for After High School 2-year college:

Required Placement Tests in Reading, Writing and Math○ Some programs require certain test scores to enroll

Make sure to take classes senior year to help with these skills○ 4th year of Math or Science○ Electives that will help you in these areas

Military:Must have a standard diploma

○ Modified diploma and/or GED will not workASVAB test

Your Senior YearRequirements & Electives

Senior Requirements Language Arts:

1.0 credit (full-year) Social Studies:

1.0 credit Senior Seminar

.5 (or Career & College Pathway class) Career Development

.5 (career activities grade 9-12) Essential Skills: Reading, Writing, Math

Through SBAC scores, work samples, or AP/PSAT/SAT/ACT scores

Senior Electives All 12th graders will be required to take 6 classes each

semester – forecast accordingly! Rest of your schedule is electives:

Can include:○ Extra core classes or World Language○ Credit Recovery○ AVID○ Early release/Late Start

Be realistic – consider your overall loadMultiple AP classes?Extracurricular activities or a job?

It is unlikely that we will have Study Hall – plan your other courses accordingly

Senior Electives

Ask yourself: Do I need Credit Recovery?Credit Recovery and Summer School gives

you an “S” and the credit, but not a letter grade○ An “S” counts towards graduation and is

accepted at community colleges○ If you need a letter grade for college purposes

or to help your GPA, you can retake the course or take an online course

○ Talk to your counselor for more information

Electives

Spanish Literacy 2 (full-year course)For students who speak Spanish fluently at

home, but struggle with Spanish reading and writing skills

Can take the STAMP (proficiency) test and earn additional Spanish credits

Not appropriate for students who only speak Spanish at a beginning or early intermediate level

Electives Student Government Interested in being in Leadership? Be a

Senator!If you not want to run for ASB office or Class

Cabinet ORYou run for office and lose the election race

Application available in the counseling center

Limited openings Must reapply if you are currently a Senator

Off-Campus Electives Auto Tech

At Hillsboro High School Please only list if you are extremely interested!

Fire Science At Liberty High School Both A and B days Info session (TBA)

May greatly impact your classes/schedule at GHS Application required! Get in the counseling center

Due by Friday, April 7th – no exceptions! Limited spots for all GHS students Watch the videos on the Glencoe and district website to

see more info about these courses!

Fire Science Info Session: Tomorrow at 10:30 in the counseling center: sign up

TODAY in counseling center if interested!!

Electives – Dual Credit Dual Credit Options for 12th Grade:

Accounting 1 Algebra 2 AP Calculus 2 Child Development 3 Child Development 4 College Prep English Health Sciences 1 Health Sciences 2 Machine Welding 2 PreCalculus Technical Theater 2

None of these are guaranteed – they can change

Career & College Pathways

What You Need to Complete a Program

Capstone Classes By Program Arts & Communication

Fine Arts Graphic Arts Performance Arts

Business & Management Accounting Marketing

Health Sciences Human Resources:

Early Childhood Education Industrial & Engineering Systems

Engineering Manufacturing & Design Technologies

Child Development 4

Welding/Woods/Drafting/Arch Drafting 2

Business Management & Seminar

Engineering Design & DevOr

Prog 2/AP Computer Sci

Humanities and/or Advanced Graphic Arts

Health Sciences 2

Senior Project

You must check one of the capstone classes (previous slide) OR senior seminar

Required ClassesCompleting Your Forecasting Form

How to Fill Out Your Form

All of your required choices need a Electives will be at the bottom of the

form in order of preference#1 is the first thing that will go into your

schedule Your required credits and top elective

choices should add up to 8.0 totalCount Seminary, Early Release and Late

Start as “credits” for this purpose

Language Arts

Language Arts: 1.0 credit leftRemember to ask your teachers for recommendations

for you!

Social Studies

Social Studies: 1.0 credit left

Option 1: People & Politics and Economics Option 2: AP US Gov and Economics

Senior Project

If you’re completing a Career & College Program, mark the senior-year capstone class that coordinates with that programIf you’re planning to complete more than

one, mark all that apply!

Math Your teacher

needs to initial your form by what they recommend

If you disagree with their choice, you will need to speak to your administrator

Additional Core Courses

To prepare for college requirements, placement tests or career pathways

ElectivesCompleting Your Forecasting Form

Forecasting Sheet 5.0 credits total for graduation You have room for up to 6.0 elective credits

Credits must add up to 8.0 credits Put in order of preference (#1 is most desired) Choose wisely!

○ Schedule changes will not be honored for classes you forecasted for!

Remember: Senior Career & College Pathway courses, extra core, AVID, Seminary (if needed)

Reminders

Forecasting Sheet

Neither Late Start nor Early Release are guaranteedIf there is a class you need or want, and it is

offered 4th period, plan to have a 4th period class.

Schedule changes will NOT be honored for a work schedule or to accommodate early release/late arrival

Must have parent signatures for early release, late arrival

Reminders Bring the folder and your forecasting form to turn in

You will meet with your counselor to review individually during English○ If you have English on an A day: Monday, March 6th ○ If you have English on a B day: Tuesday, March 7th

○ Ask us questions at this time; you will not get an individual appointment before then

Parent Signature is needed on your form If you forget your form, you will have to fill out one on-the-spot

You will enter your choices into your Student VUE account in History classes Monday/Tuesday, March 13th and 14th

If you have an IEP or are in the ELL program, your case manager will review your forecasting form with you

Final date for forecasting changes: Friday, April 14th

QUESTIONS???Ask them now!