Welcome District 215 Parents of the class of 2010 & 2011

Post Secondary Planning

What should I do now?

COUNSELORS

Broderick Booth Juanita CastilloMarlene HillAngela ShamaSusan Olson

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COUNSELORS

Matt JohnsonNancy Smith Jeff MajewskiMarcia James Jennifer Anderson

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COUNSELORS

Broderick Booth Juanita CastilloMarlene HillAngela ShamaSusan Olson

708-585-1018

708-585-1032

708-585-1019

708-585-1021

708-585-1020

COUNSELORS

Matt JohnsonNancy Smith Jeff MajewskiMarcia James Jennifer Anderson

708-585-2021

708-585-2023

708-585-2024

708-585-2020

708-585-2022

Important Telephone Numbers

Attendance 708-585-1007– Please call prior to the absence or by 2p.m. on the day of the absence.

– This is a number correction from the newsletter that you recently received.

Homework request 708-585-1008– Requires a 24 hour turn around time

Important Telephone Numbers

Attendance 708-585-2040– Please call prior to the absence or by 2p.m. on the day of the absence.

– This is a number correction from the newsletter that you recently received.

Homework request 708-585-2015– Requires a 24 hour turn around time

How can I find out what’s going on at school?

If you have email, you may subscribe to District 215’s Quick Notes by going to the district website: tfd215.org

Meteor Messenger will be mailed to parents monthly, with a calendar of events attached.

Ask your child (you’d be surprised how far this can go)

How can I find out what’s going on at school?

If you have email, you may subscribe to District 215’s Quick Notes by going to the district website: tfd215.org

Southsider will be mailed to parents monthly, with a calendar of events attached.

Ask your child (you’d be surprised how far this can go)

GRADES

PROGRESS REPORTS

REPORT CARDSTRANSCRIPTS

How are grades determined?

Each marking period is worth 2/7

The final exam is worth 1/7

___% X 2 = ___% X 2 = ___% X 2 = ___% X 1 = Total /7 = semester grade

Report Cards

Report cards are mailed 3 times a semester.– The first report card of

each semester is held for Parent-Teacher Conference night.

– October 9, 2008 & February 26, 2009

– 2:30-4:30p.m. & 6:30-8:30p.m.

Transcripts

Transcripts are official copies of a student’s academic records.

Transcripts are required for post secondary schooling and most jobs as proof of high school graduation.

Transcripts

Each school shall maintain student permanent records for not less than 60 years after the student has transferred, graduated or otherwise permanently withdrawn from the school. (ILCS 10/4)

CREDITS

Transcripts tell how many credits a student has earned.

District 215 graduates must complete 43 credits in various subject areas.

Graduation Requirements

English 8 creditsMath 6 creditsScience 4 creditsSocial Science 6 creditsHealth/PE 8 creditsElectives 11 creditsTOTAL 43 credits

CREDITS

English 8 credits– English 9

– English 10

– English 11 or

AP Language & Composition

– English 12 or

AP Literature

CREDITS

Social Studies 6 credits– World History

– U. S. History

– Government*

– Economics**

*all students must pass the Constitution of the U.S. and the State of Illinois examinations. Both are included in the Government course.

**this course fulfills the State of Illinois requirement for Consumer Economics

CREDITS

Mathematics – 6 credits

• Algebra

• Geometry

• 3rd year of math

CREDITS

Science 4 credits– Biology

– 2nd year of science

CREDITS

Physical Education* 7 credits

Health 1 credit

*Marching band counts as PE credit

*Driver Education can be counted for one PE credit.

CREDITS – Class of 2012

Electives 11 credits– These credits may

include courses from Academic or Vocational areas.

Post Secondary Options

4 year College/University2 year CollegesTechnical & Trade SchoolsApprenticeship ProgramsMilitary

4 year College/University

How does my child get admitted? – High School– Admission Process– Testing

• ACT• Placement

How do I pay for this?– FAFSA– Scholarships & Grants– Loans

2 year College

What are the advantages of a 2 year program?– Transitional Opportunity– Cost– Location– Varied Degree options

What are the options post 2 year experience?

Technical & Trade Schools

Is this form of education best for my child?– District 215 programs

How do I help my child find a quality program?– Visit the campus– Know the school’s placement rates– Pre plan critical questions to asks

Do all schools cost the same?

Apprenticeship Programs

What is an apprenticeship program?– Education and on the job training for the skilled trades

What is the selection process?– Application– General Skills Test– Specific Trade Testing– Interview Process

CISCO Presentation December 5, 2008– More specific details to follow

Military

What are the benefits of military experience for my child?

What is the recruitment process?– Recruiters make periodic visits to campus– Parents should be ACTIVELY involved

Is it true that the military accepts EVERY person?– The simple answer is No.– ASVAB testing– Each branch has specific requirements

Where is my child going and how does he/she get there?

Courses/CurriculumAcademic Record/TranscriptActivities/InvolvementTest ScoresGood Habits/Life Skills“Map it Out”/”Plan Ahead!”Be Informed

What impedes credit acquisition?

Poor attendanceTardiesNot completing class

assignmentsNot completing

homework assignments

Not following directions

Poor test scoresPoor study habitsLack of active

participation in the educational process

Not asking questions for clarification

Multiple suspensions

Testing

ExplorePlanRetired ACTPSAE

– ACT– Work Keys

And now that you’ve decided…

Check into specific requirements for your child’s post secondary choice.

Which classes are required for my child to obtain his/her goal?

What helps students become successful?

District 215 Expectations!– Hard working– Caring– Responsible – Respectful– Involved

What helps students become successful?

ACTIVE participation is KEY!– Athletics and Activities

Committed to school– Academics lead to Successful careers

– All School Testing – October 3, 2008• EXPLORE TEST (FR)

• PLAN TEST (SOPH)

• Retired ACT TEST (Juniors)

Family

What helps Meteors become successful?

ATHLETICS 585-1027– Ms. McLaughlin, Athletic Director

ACTIVITIES 585-1028– Mr. Paradise, Asst. Activities Director

What helps Rebels become successful?

ATHLETICS 585-2063– Mr. Runaas, Athletic Director

ACTIVITIES 585-2062– Mrs. Szuba, Asst. Activities Director

Congratulations!!!

When your child puts forth a diligent effort with support from home and school, the end result is SUCCESS!!!