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HS Guidance Counseling HS Guidance Counseling Department (VSH Dept)Department (VSH Dept)
Located in room 10671067, directly across from High School Office & Administration Area
5 counselors (two for grade 9/10, three 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)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jen Melton– Grade 11/12 (Surnames A-I) New to ISM!New to ISM!Curt Nichols – Grade 11/12 (Surnames J-N) Dept. HeadDept. HeadLisa Ball – Grade 11/12 (Surnames O-Z)
HS Guidance Counseling HS Guidance Counseling DepartmentDepartment
Academic, Personal/Social and College/Career Counseling
G-Talks (group discussion…grade 9/10)Peer HelpersFamily ConnectionVariety of Resources (College)SAT Testing Site
Transitioning - IssuesTransitioning - Issues
Academic PressuresFriendshipsNew “Freedom”Age of ExplorationDatingAlcohol/DrugsRebellion
You are NEVER aloneYou are NEVER aloneGuidance CounselorTrusted FriendsTeachersPeer HelpersFamily and other trusted adults
If there is EVER a situation your son/daughter is uncomfortable with, unsure of , confused about, upset…whatever….speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!
An An IMPORTANTIMPORTANT Message from Message from GuidanceGuidance
What your son/daughter doesdoes in high school,
colleges will knowcolleges will know.
TranscriptsTeacher Letters of ReferenceExtra-Curricular ActivitiesYour high school counselor
This really can be a Fresh StartFresh Start!
Be careful what
Be careful what
you put on the
you put on the Internet!
Internet!
What colleges want to see?What colleges want to see?They want to see that your son/daughter is
challenging himself/herself to the best of his/her ability with the courses he/she selects.
They want to see the best possible grades your son/daughter is capable of achieving.
This allows them to “predict” how successful your son/daughter could be at their college.
They want to see a well rounded individual that contributes to their high school and community.
HS Course Offerings SY 12-13HS Course Offerings SY 12-13
NEW Offerings SY 12-13NEW Offerings SY 12-13
Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptions
Year Year 11 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan
22 Things! Things!
1. MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS!
2. YOUR ENGLISH CLASSES!
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 1/2
IT/Computer Literacy 1/2
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 (1/2) 1/2 0
IT/Computer Literacy (1/2)
1/2 0
Electives 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)
What is the IB Diploma Program?What is the IB Diploma Program?6 subjects required3 subjects at the
higher level (HL)3 subjects at the
standard level (SL)1 subject each from
groups 1-5 and a sixth subject (from any group)
Completion of the EE, CAS, ToK requirements
Grade 11 and 12
Grade 11 and 12
The Top 5 IB Student Qualities; (according to over 1000 IB Students)
What should I know now?What should I know now?It is completely normal that your son/daughter
(a grade 8 student) has no idea (yet) what they want to take in Grade 11 and 12
A few course decisions for grade 9 can impact future options (IB choices/Post-secondary)
Many IB subjects have pre-requisitesCertain subjects (as a result of their strict pre-
requisites) require some special care & attention by students/parents during the course selection process
Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices
Course FlowCourse FlowGrade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10
IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)
IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)
IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)
IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)Students are strongly
recommended to continue to their modern language from grade 8
Colleges prefer that students stick with one second language.
French (grade 8)
French (grade 9)
IB Subject Flow (Math)IB Subject Flow (Math)
Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher recommendations
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 in either biology, chemistry and/or physics.
Other Advice?Other Advice?Fine & Performing Arts BlockIf you are planning to do an IB Group 6 Arts
(Art, Film or Theater) in grade 11, we recommend that you take the “Intro” course in that area in grade 9 (Intro Art, Intro Theater or Intro Film).
Your ElectiveUnfortunately, you do not have an elective as a
grade 9 student. You will have one as a grade 10 student.
Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices
Course RegistrationCourse Registration
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events-Monday February 27-Monday February 27thth Course selection Course selection
books handed outbooks handed out**
--Wednesday February 29Wednesday February 29thth
Grade 8 studentGrade 8 student HS Course Information assembly HS Course Information assembly
**-Grade 8-9 Transition afternoon (Late May)--Grade 8-9 Transition afternoon (Late May)-
class rotationsclass rotations
Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenMarch 5-9
WhereMS Homeroom
HowOnline selection
Last Questions?Last Questions?
Contact Information (business cards available)
Mr. Steve Ayling ([email protected]) 840 8657
Mr. Doug McQueen ([email protected]) 840 8664
Thanks Thanks
Grade 8 Grade 8
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