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FORECASTINGFORECASTINGChoosing Classes for next year and MOREChoosing Classes for next year and MORE

Benson CounselingBenson Counseling

Amy Henry A to GAmy Henry A to G

Peg Schoettle H to OPeg Schoettle H to O

Steve Wren P to ZSteve Wren P to Z

Spring 2015Spring 2015

Participate in Participate in Your EducationYour Education

Someone is going to Someone is going to plan your future....plan your future....

It may as well be YOU.It may as well be YOU.

Why Forecast?Why Forecast?

Open Course Guide to page 1.Open Course Guide to page 1. Read the first two paragraphs.Read the first two paragraphs.

We will use your choices to make We will use your choices to make classes, hire teachers, and set classes, hire teachers, and set

up the schedule. Choices up the schedule. Choices cannot be changed in the Fall.cannot be changed in the Fall.

Using The Course GuideUsing The Course Guide

Inside Cover – complete list of Inside Cover – complete list of majorsmajors

Table of ContentsTable of Contents Researching majors… read yours.Researching majors… read yours. Researching Academic classesResearching Academic classes The Benson Diploma; page 3The Benson Diploma; page 3

LETS GET STARTEDLETS GET STARTED

Planning for Next Year at Benson

Steps in forecastingSteps in forecasting 1. Print your name clearly1. Print your name clearly 2. Mark your sheet with all classes you 2. Mark your sheet with all classes you

plan to take.plan to take. 3. Counselors will collect your forecasting 3. Counselors will collect your forecasting

sheet TODAY.sheet TODAY. 4.Discuss choices with teachers, parents, 4.Discuss choices with teachers, parents,

classmates.classmates. 5. We will return this week to meet with 5. We will return this week to meet with

each of you and get your final decisions.each of you and get your final decisions.

Current FreshmenCurrent Freshmen

EverybEverybodyody

got one got one of of

these?these?

Forecasting for Sophomore Year 2015-2016 (Current Freshmen )

Student Name: _________________________________________________ PPS ID# ____________________________________________________ (PRINT last name, then first)

Mark an “X” next to ALL courses you plan to take next year. Courses that are already marked are required.

Forecasting provides you with the opportunity to identify the core courses required for you to graduate as well as elective courses available to you that can both enhance and support your school experience. PPS requires 24 credits to graduate. A

full schedule of eight classes provides you with the opportunity to take maximum advantage of the educational opportunities available to you. You should carefully review the list of courses available, consult with your parents and

counselor as needed, and select eight courses along with alternate course choices that meet your educational goals.

English: Choice Course Title English 3-4 (10021-10022)

Honors English 3-4 (1002HN1-1002HN2)

Science: Chemistry 1-2 (17211-17212) non Health Occ

Math: Algebra 1-2 (2031CC1-20131CC2)

Tech Algebra (2031CCT1 – 2031CCT2)

Geometry 1-2 (2034CC1-2034CC2) Algebra 3-4 (20411-20412) Pre-Calculus (20531-20532)

Social Studies: X Modern World History (27071-27072)

World Language: If you intend to take a language test instead of taking Spanish, please see your counselor to sign up. Spanish 1-2 (1201A1-1201A2) Spanish 3-4 - pre-requisite: Spanish 1-2

(1201B1-1201B2) World Language Test (STAMP/SLIP) Spanish 5-6 (1201C1-1201C2)

Spanish for Native Speakers (1271S1-1271S2)

Career Technical Education Courses: Health Science 2 (1517, 1407, & 1713) 3 periods total Medical Terminology (1517MT1-1517MT2)

Commun. & Personal Growth (14071-14072) Anatomy and Physiology (17131-17132)

-OR- Please choose 4 quarter rotations if not doing Health Sciences:

Automotive 2 (0901A2)

Building Construction 2 (0402C2)

Digital Media 2 (1313DMP2)

Architectural Design 2 (0412AE2)

Electric 2 (0462E2)

KBPS Radio Broadcasting 2 (19212)

Manufacturing 2 (1624M2)

Computer Engineering 2 (0395C2)

Electives: Leadership (08411-08412) (Teacher Approval)

Yearbook (19051-19052) (Teacher Approval)

Health & Fitness (weight training) (1402HF1-1402HF2)

Personal Fitness (Adv Fit2Live&Learn) (2314PF1-2314PF2)

Robotics (1626R)

Foundations of Art 1-2 (1161A1-1161A2)

Intermediate Art (pre-req: Found.Art) (1161B1-1161B2)

3D Art (Sculpture) (1163SA1)

Advanced 3D Art (pre-req: 3D Art) (1163SB1-1163SB2)

TA positions will be scheduled as available at the beginning of the school year. Forms will be available in the counseling office and teacher signatures will be required.

I have reviewed the Course Guide and discussed my course selections with my parent or guardian. I understand my second semester grades could impact my final schedule. I have made my choices thoughtfully and I understand that I will not be allowed to make changes (other than level changes) in the Fall. Course offerings and staffing decisions are based upon student forecasting. Student Signature____________________________________

Current SophomoresCurrent Sophomores

EverybEverybodyody


these?these?

Forecasting for Junior Year 2015-2016 (Current Sophomores)

Student Name: _________________________________________________ PPS ID# ____________________________________________________ (PRINT last name, then first)

Mark an “X” next to ALL courses you plan to take next year. Courses that are already marked are required.

I have reviewed the Course Guide and discussed my course selections with my parent or guardian. I understand

my second semester grades could impact my final schedule. I have made my choices thoughtfully and I understand that I will not be allowed to make changes (other than level changes) in the fall. Course offerings and staffing decisions are based upon

student forecasting. Student Signature

English: Choice # Course Title English 5-6 (10031-10032)

Honors English 5-6 (1003HN1-1003HN2)

Science: Physics 1-2 (17311-17312)

Chemistry (17211-17212) Health Occ.

Earth/Space Science (1761ES1-1761ES2)

Anatomy & Physiology (17131-17132)

AP Biology (1715AP1-1715AP2)

AP Chemistry (1725AP1-1725AP2) (Pre-Req: Chemistry)

Math: Algebra 3-4 (20411-20412) Pre-Calculus (20531-20532)

(Pre-Req: C or above in Alg. 3-4)

AP Calculus (2058AP1-2058AP2) (Pre-Req: C or above in Pre-Calculus)

Social Studies: US History (27211-27212) AP US History (2725AP1-2725AP2)

World Language: If you intend to take a language test instead of taking Spanish, please see your counselor to sign up. Spanish 1-2 (1201A1-1201A2) Spanish 3-4 (1201B1-1201B2) World Language Test (STAMP/SLIP) Spanish 5-6 (1201C1-1201C2)


Career Technical Education Courses: Please indicate your 1st & 2nd choice! Pre-Req is Sophomore CTE Rotation. KBPS Radio Broadcasting 3 (19110C1-1911C2)

Manufacturing Engineering 3 (1624C1-1624C2)

Digital Media 3 (13130C)

Automotive 3 (0913)

Electric 3 (0442C1-0442C2)

Building Construction 3 (0499C1-0499C2)

Health Sciences 3 (15023)

Architectural Design 3 (0412AE31-0412AE32)

Computer Engineering 3 (0395CL)

Electives: Leadership(08411-08412) (Teacher Approval)



Robotics (1626R)

General Art 1-2 (1161A1-1161A2)

Intermediate Art (Pre-Req: General Art) (1161B1-1161B2)

3D Art (Sculpture) (1163SA1-1163SA2)


Benson Tech News Crew (1173NC1-1173NC2)

Advanced 3D Art (pre-req: 3D Art) (1163SB1-1163SB2) TA positions will be scheduled as available at the beginning of the school year. Forms will be available in the counseling office and

teacher signatures will be required.




EveryboEverybodydy


these?these?

Current JuniorsCurrent Juniors

Forecasting for Senior Year 2015-2016 (Current Juniors)

Student Name: _________________________________________________ PPS ID# ____________________________________________________ (PRINT last name, then first) Mark an “X” next to ALL courses you plan to take next year. Courses that are already marked are required.




English: Choice # Course Title English 7-8 (10041-10042)

English 7-8: Film & Lit (1004L1-1004L2)

AP English Lang/Comp (1012AP1-1012AP2)

Science: Physics 1-2 (17311-17312)

Anatomy & Physiology (17131-17132)

AP Biology (1715AP1-1715AP2)

AP Chemistry (Pre-Req: Chemistry) (1725AP1 – 1725AP2)

Earth/Space Science (1761ES1 – 1761ES2)

Math: Pre-Calculus (20531-20532) AP Calculus (2058AP1 – 2058AP2)

Math 111/112 (2081CL)

Social Studies: Government/Economics (2730/2741) AP Government/Economics

(2736AP-2741EC)

World Language: Spanish 3-4 (1201B1 – 1201B2) Spanish 5-6 (1201C1-1201C2)


Career Technical Education Courses: KBPS Radio Broadcasting 4 (1911D1 – 1911D2)

Manufacturing Engineering 4 (1624D1 – 1624D2)

Digital Media 4 (13130D)

Automotive 4 (09122)

Electric / Electronics 4 (0442D1 – 0442D2)

Building Construction 4 (04990D)

Health Sciences 4 (15026)

Architectural Design 4 (0412AE41-0412AE42)

Electives: Leadership (08411-08412) (Teacher Approval)



Robotics (1626R)

General Art 1-2 (1161A1-1161A2)

Intermediate Art (pre-req: General Art) (1161B1-1161B2)

3D Art (Sculpture) (1163SA1-1163SA2)


Benson Tech News Crew (1173NC1-1173NC2)

Advanced 3D Art (pre-req: 3D Art) (1163SB1-1163SB2) TA positions will be scheduled as available at the beginning of the

school year. Forms will be available in the counseling office and teacher signatures will be required.

I have reviewed the Course Guide and discussed my course selections with my parent or guardian. I understand my second semester grades could impact my final schedule. I have made my choices thoughtfully and I understand that I will

not be allowed to make changes (other than level changes) in the Fall . Course offerings and staffing decisions are based upon student forecasting.

Student Signature

Honors and AP ClassesHonors and AP Classes

More challenging higher level classes in More challenging higher level classes in English, US History, Biology, Physics, English, US History, Biology, Physics, Calculus, and Government are available.Calculus, and Government are available.

There are good reasons to step up the There are good reasons to step up the challenge of these classes:challenge of these classes:

Earn college credit through AP tests.Earn college credit through AP tests. Stand out in the college admission process.Stand out in the college admission process. Gain skills to help you succeed in college.Gain skills to help you succeed in college.

Honors and AP ClassesHonors and AP ClassesBefore selecting Honors or AP class you should Before selecting Honors or AP class you should

consider:consider:

Did I earn at least a C in prerequisite classes?Did I earn at least a C in prerequisite classes? Do I have a passion for this subject?Do I have a passion for this subject? Am I willing to work harder to meet higher Am I willing to work harder to meet higher

standards?standards?

If you sign up for an AP class you will be invited to If you sign up for an AP class you will be invited to a meeting in the Spring a meeting in the Spring

to get summer assignments.to get summer assignments.

Film Crit:Film Crit: English 7/8 Credit English 7/8 Credit

In English: Film Criticism and In English: Film Criticism and Literature, students study Literature, students study both books and films as text, both books and films as text, with particular emphasis on with particular emphasis on themes, history, genre and themes, history, genre and film making techniques as film making techniques as applied to analysis and applied to analysis and interpretation of films as a interpretation of films as a type of literature. We will type of literature. We will study many types of films and study many types of films and books from a multitude of books from a multitude of genres, ranging from genres, ranging from musicals to suspense to musicals to suspense to drama from both the past and drama from both the past and the present. the present.

New Class for New Class for Seniors!Seniors!

TIME TO CHOOSE CLASSESTIME TO CHOOSE CLASSESMark your sheet clearly.Mark your sheet clearly.

Now Lets look at where you have Now Lets look at where you have been and where you are headed.been and where you are headed.

You need your transcript You need your transcript and a planning worksheetand a planning worksheet

Your TranscriptYour Transcript Check your personal information for accuracy; Check your personal information for accuracy;

name, address, birthdayname, address, birthday These are permanent grades.These are permanent grades. Find GPAs for each semester and GPA Summary.Find GPAs for each semester and GPA Summary. Look for Ds ; not accepted by colleges.Look for Ds ; not accepted by colleges. Look for Fs; may need to be retaken.Look for Fs; may need to be retaken. Other marks? R , SLIP, WL, MA…Other marks? R , SLIP, WL, MA… Graduation Requirements Table; Graduation Requirements Table;

credits, testscredits, tests

Graduation Requirements table from a Graduation Requirements table from a transcript. What grade is this student?transcript. What grade is this student?

or CTEor CTE

Credit RecoveryCredit Recovery

Failed classes must be made up to count Failed classes must be made up to count toward graduation.toward graduation.

No retakes are allowed at Benson.No retakes are allowed at Benson. Portland Evening Scholars.Portland Evening Scholars. Summer Scholars.Summer Scholars. Virtual Scholars (online learning at Virtual Scholars (online learning at

Benson)Benson) Other online programs. See your Other online programs. See your

counselor.counselor.

What is a SLIP Exam?What is a SLIP Exam?

Other Graduation RequirementsOther Graduation Requirements

In addition to earning the 24 credits you In addition to earning the 24 credits you will have to meet other requirements:will have to meet other requirements:

Pass state tests in reading, writing, and Pass state tests in reading, writing, and math. Tests are taken Sophomoremath. Tests are taken Sophomore

and Junior year.and Junior year. Complete a resume and career related Complete a resume and career related

learning experience. Record in Naviance.learning experience. Record in Naviance. Complete an extended application project.Complete an extended application project.

Planning Ahead for CollegePlanning Ahead for College

Most colleges require a GPA of 3.0, some Most colleges require a GPA of 3.0, some require higher, some lower. See page 4 for require higher, some lower. See page 4 for details.details.

Colleges require a C or higher in 15 core Colleges require a C or higher in 15 core classes. You must retake Ds in core classes.classes. You must retake Ds in core classes.

All Juniors take the ACT each Spring at Benson. All Juniors take the ACT each Spring at Benson. This is a college admission test.This is a college admission test.

Juniors should also take the SAT in the Spring if Juniors should also take the SAT in the Spring if planning to apply to college.planning to apply to college.

Begin thinking of your college major.Begin thinking of your college major.

Should this Should this student student

make up make up the D?the D?

(Note GPA)(Note GPA)

Planning Ahead for College -Planning Ahead for College -College AthleticsCollege Athletics

Thinking of playing a sport at college?Thinking of playing a sport at college?

The NCAA will require you to have The NCAA will require you to have four years of Math or Science at four years of Math or Science at Benson.Benson.

TIME TO DO SOME LONG TIME TO DO SOME LONG RANGE PLANNINGRANGE PLANNING

Planning Ahead at Benson and Beyond ____________

Forecasting provides you with the opportunity to identify the core courses required for you to graduate as well as elective courses available to you that can both enhance and support your school experience. PPS requires 24 credits to graduate. A f ull schedule of eight classes provides you with the opportunity to take maximum advantage of the educational opportunities available to you. You should carefully review the list of courses available, consult with your parents and counselor as needed, and select eight courses along with alternate course choices that meet your educational goals. What clubs or teams do you plan to join? (check page 49) ______________________________

What is your career goal? _________________________________________________________________

What do you plan to do right after graduation? ___________________________________

Copy the classes you are taking or plan to take during your four years at Benson.

Freshmen Year 9th grade

Sophomore year 10th grade

Junior year 11th grade

Senior year 12th grade

English English 1-2

Science Biology 1-2

Math >

Social Studies ---------------------

World language

>

Tech Classes > > > >

Other Class PE 1-2

Other Class Health 1-2

What is your GPA? ______ Note: Colleges often require a minimum GPA of 3.0 If you failed required classes or need to raise Ds write them below and identify your plan to recover each credit. (summer school, evening school, online BYU).

I have reviewed the Course Guide and discussed my course selections with my parent or guardian. I understand my second semester grades could impact my final schedule. I have made my choices thoughtfully and I understand that I will not be allowed to make changes (other than level changes) in the Fall. Course offerings and staffing decisions are based upon student forecasting.

Review this information with your parents, sign below, and bring back to share with your counselor.

____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Student Signature Parent Signature

Write your Write your name. name.

Answer these Answer these three three

questions.questions.

Planning Ahead at Benson and Beyond ____________

Forecasting provides you with the opportunity to identify the core courses required for you to graduate as well as elective courses available to you that can both enhance and support your school experience. PPS requires 24 credits to graduate. A f ull schedule of eight classes provides you with the opportunity to take maximum advantage of the educational opportunities available to you. You should carefully review the list of courses available, consult with your parents and counselor as needed, and select eight courses along with alternate course choices that meet your educational goals. What clubs or teams do you plan to join? (check page 49) ______________________________

What is your career goal? _________________________________________________________________

What do you plan to do right after graduation? ___________________________________

Copy the classes you are taking or plan to take during your four years at Benson.

Freshmen Year 9th grade

Sophomore year 10th grade

Junior year 11th grade

Senior year 12th grade

English English 1-2

Science Biology 1-2

Math >

Social Studies ---------------------

World language

>

Tech Classes > > > >

Other Class PE 1-2

Other Class Health 1-2

What is your GPA? ______ Note: Colleges often require a minimum GPA of 3.0 If you failed required classes or need to raise Ds write them below and identify your plan to recover each credit. (summer school, evening school, online BYU).

I have reviewed the Course Guide and discussed my course selections with my parent or guardian. I understand my second semester grades could impact my final schedule. I have made my choices thoughtfully and I understand that I will not be allowed to make changes (other than level changes) in the Fall. Course offerings and staffing decisions are based upon student forecasting.

Review this information with your parents, sign below, and bring back to share with your counselor.

____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Student Signature Parent Signature

Now copy your Now copy your class choices for class choices for next year from next year from

your forecasting your forecasting sheet.sheet.

Complete the Complete the table using your table using your

transcript and the transcript and the backside.backside.

Bring this back Bring this back signed to meet signed to meet

with your with your counselor.counselor.

Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities

Athletic Teams. Course guide to page 48.Athletic Teams. Course guide to page 48. (NCAA Eligibility see page 5)(NCAA Eligibility see page 5) Clubs. Page 49.Clubs. Page 49. Leadership.Leadership. Volunteering/ Community ServiceVolunteering/ Community Service

ResourcesResources

Counseling.Counseling. College/ Career Center.College/ Career Center. School Nurse. School Nurse. See Course Guide page 6 for details.See Course Guide page 6 for details.

Getting HelpGetting Help

Yourself: set goals, manage time, Yourself: set goals, manage time, use your planner.use your planner. Teachers: the expert on their topic. Teachers: the expert on their topic.

Try going in after school for ten Try going in after school for ten minutes!minutes!

ParentsParents Classmates: form a study group.Classmates: form a study group.

SEE YOU SOONSEE YOU SOON

Counselors will return to meet with each of Counselors will return to meet with each of you.you.

Bring your planning worksheet with parent Bring your planning worksheet with parent signature.signature.

BE READY.BE READY.

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