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A student and parent information A student and parent information sessionsession
FutureFuture
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VSH Counseling DepartmentVSH Counseling DepartmentLocated in room 10671067, directly across from High School
Administration6 counselors (two for grade 9/10, four 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)* Crystal Cappuccio- Grade 9/10 (A-Lh)* Crystal Cappuccio- Grade 9/10 (A-Lh)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Curt Nichols (Dept. Head)Dept. Head)Janelle Grier David Birchenall*Doug McQueen
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HS Counseling DepartmentHS Counseling DepartmentAcademic, Personal/Social
& College/Career Counseling
G-Talks (Homeroom discussions…grades 9/10)Student AmbassadorsNaviance: Family ConnectionVariety of Resources (College & Parenting Resources)SAT Testing Site
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HS Transitioning - IssuesHS Transitioning - Issues
Academic PressuresFriendshipsFreedomAge of ExplorationDatingAlcoholRebellion
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You are NEVER aloneYou are NEVER alone
CounselorTrusted FriendsStudent AmbassadorsTeachers/ Coaches/ AdministrationOther trusted adults & Family members
If there is EVER a situation you are uncomfortable with, unsure of , confused or upset about...speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!
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Your Responses matter to us… Your Responses matter to us… 1. Reflect on a past problem you have had, how you felt and how you overcame the issue and/or managed to deal with it?2. Think about a current issue or concern you are facing, or something/somebody you are concerned about. What can you or others do to help the situation?3. What are you most looking forward to in high school? What excites you about the transition to high school?4. What are your strengths? What are you good at? How do you use these on a daily basis?5. What are you curious about? What questions do you have about High School?6. What are your future goals and dreams? These can be school related but could also link to your future self, many years from now....
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An An ImportantImportant message from the message from the HS Counseling DepartmentHS Counseling Department
What you dodo in high school, colleges will knowcolleges will know!
TranscriptsTeacher Letters of ReferenceExtra-Curricular ActivitiesBecoming the person you will be for the rest of your life…
This really can be a Fresh StartFresh Start
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What colleges want to see?What colleges want to see?
They want to see that you are challenging yourself to the best of your ability with the courses you select.
They want to see the best possible grades you are capable of achieving.
This allows them to “predict” how successful you could be at their college.
They want to see a well rounded individual that contributes to their high school and community in a positive, enthusiastic way.
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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)
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Year Year 11 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan
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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/Computer Literacy 1
Electives 6
TOTAL 23
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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/Computer Lit. (1)
1 0
Electives (6) 0 6
TOTAL 8 15
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What should I know now?What should I know now?Being ‘unsure’ is okay Grade 9 courses- some are a pathway to IB
courses.Some IB courses have pre-requisites
Take special care with (as shown in your handout);1.Modern Language 2.Technology Elective (one semester)3.Fine and Performing Arts
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Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices
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Course Flow from 9-10Course Flow from 9-10Grade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10
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HS Course Offerings SY 2014-15HS Course Offerings SY 2014-15
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IB Subject Flow IB Subject Flow (English-Mainstream)(English-Mainstream)
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IB Subject Flow (English-ESL)IB Subject Flow (English-ESL)
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IB Subject Flow (Math)IB Subject Flow (Math)
Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom
performance and teacher recommendations
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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(s) in either biology, chemistry and/or physics.
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1) Modern Language option1) Modern Language optionStudents are strongly
recommended to continue their modern language from grade 8*
Colleges prefer that students stick with one second language.
French (grade 8)
French (grade 9)(*exception being switching
to Filipino Intro to Literature 1)
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2) Technology OfferingYour ElectiveChoose a semester long technology offering…
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3) Fine and Performing Arts
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Actual Course SelectionActual Course SelectionWhen?March 10th- March 14th , 2014
Where?Homeroom/ Tutorial time (and the link WILL WORK at home!) so you can choose together!
How?Online selection (as follows)
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Thanks Thanks
Future Future
Freshmen &
Freshmen &
Future Future
Freshmen Freshmen
Parents!Parents!
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Any Questions?Any Questions?Contact Information:
Mr. Doug McQueen (A-Lh) [email protected]
Office number 840 8664
Mr. Steve Ayling (Li-Z) [email protected] number 840 8657
(Ms Crystal Cappuccio)