SO YOU’RE GOING TO BE A SENIOR

The How-To Guide for Forecasting

Version 2015

Forecasting Course selections for next school year Should complete your:

Graduation RequirementsFocused Program Requirements

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

Should prepare you for your:Post-High School plans

If You Are Involved In…

OSAA Athletics or Activities: Eligibility

○ Must pass 5 classes from previous semester○ Must be enrolled in 5 classes at Glencoe○ Must have 16+ credits entering senior year○ 2.0 GPA if any Fs

National Honor Society and Honors ProgramMust be enrolled in 6 classes

Things to Consider

Chancellors DiplomaAligns with common 4-year university

requirements16 academic units – at least one extra!3.4 GPA by end of senior year2 credits of World Languages26 total credits

Things to Consider

Honors ProgramMust be enrolled in 6 classes8 honors-eligible courses (see worksheet)3 years of same World Language3.5 GPA THROUGH senior yearNo pass/fail on any honors-eligible courses26 total credits

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 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. Seeborg

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

make a good impression with class choices and grades!

Military:Must have a standard diploma (modified diploma

and/or GED will not workASVAB test

Planning for After High School 2-year college:

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

enrollMake 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

Planning for After High School 4-Year College

Continue to aim for a 3.0+ GPA○ Oregon universities are 2.75+

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

2 credits of the same World LanguageExtra math and science beyond HS

requirements

PICKING YOUR CLASSES

SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER…

Senior Requirements

Language Arts:1.0 credit (full-year)

Social Studies:1.0 credit (many options)

Senior Seminar.5 (or focused program class)

Career Development.5 (complete with Mrs. Seeborg)

Senior Requirements Rest of your schedule is electives:

Can include:○ Extra Math, Science, Social Studies, World

Language○ Early release/Late arrival○ Honors Tutorial○ Credit Recovery

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

Reminders for Graduation (At least) 24 credits to graduate!

Many different diplomas:○ Modified, Standard, Chancellor’s, Honors

Ask yourself: Do I need Credit Recovery?Did you fail any classes along the way?Need counselor approvalYou can/should also attend summer school to get

more on track before entering senior year Math, Reading and/or Writing Workshops

If you haven’t passed SBAC or work samples by the end of this school year

Reminders

AP Science CoursesChemistry and Environmental Science

available 2015-2016 Math level will be recommended by

current teacher Questions about options for Math,

Science, English or Social Studies? Ask your current teacher for their

recommendations for you!

Reminders

Fire Science programAt Liberty HSBoth A and B daysRequires an Application with essay,

transcript and attendance reportInformation session happening

TOMORROW: Wednesday, March 4th at 1pm○ Sign up by Wednesday morning in the

counseling center to get a pass!

Glencoe Focused Programs Arts & Communication

Fine ArtsGraphic ArtsPerformance Arts

Business & ManagementAccountingMarketing

Engineering Health Services Human Services (Early Childhood Education)

Manufacturing & Design

Child Services 2

Welding/Woods/Drafting/Arch Drafting 2

Business Management & Seminar

Engineering Design & Development

Humanities and/or Advanced Graphic Arts

Health Occupations

Forecasting Sheet

Language Arts:

Social Studies:

Remember to ask your teachers for

their recommendations

for you!

Forecasting Sheet

Senior Project:

Forecasting Sheet Electives: 5.0 credits total for graduation

Fill out ALL elective options and ALL alternates in order of preference

Try to add all your credits up to 8!○ You have 4.0 from required classes

Choose wisely!○ The classes you get you will

not be able to change once the

school year starts!

Electives Reminders Japanese, American Sign Language, Fire Science, Auto

Tech – off-campus, and can impact your GHS schedule greatly

REMEMBER: Senior Focused Program courses, Math, Science, World Languages, AVID, Seminary, Honors Tutorial/Study Hall (if needed)

Math requires a signature from your current math teacher!

Spanish for Spanish SpeakersFor students who speak Spanish at home, but struggle with

Spanish reading and writing skillsCan take the STAMP (proficiency) test and earn additional

Spanish creditsNot appropriate for students who only speak Spanish at a

beginning or early intermediate level

Forecasting Sheet

Neither Late Start nor Early Release are guaranteed – if there is a class you need or want, and it is offered 4th period, plan to have a 4th period class.

Must have parent signatures for early release, late arrival

Athletic Release for

Varsity-level athletes

ONLY

Forecasting Sheet

Remember:Parent Signature!

Due:○ Thursday, March 5th (If your English class on is on an A

DAY)○ Friday, March 6th (If your English class is on a B DAY)

Ask questions with your counselor when you hand it in!

REQUIREDPARENT SIGNATURE _____________________________________ DATE ___________

QUESTIONS???Ask them now!