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Year Year 11 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan
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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)
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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
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Transitioning - IssuesTransitioning - Issues
Academic PressuresFriendshipsNew “Freedom”Age of ExplorationDatingAlcohol/DrugsRebellion
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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!
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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!
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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.
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HS Course Offerings SY 12-13HS Course Offerings SY 12-13
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NEW Offerings SY 12-13NEW Offerings SY 12-13
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Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptions
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Year Year 11 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan
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22 Things! Things!
1. MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS!
2. YOUR ENGLISH CLASSES!
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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 1/2
IT/Computer Literacy 1/2
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 (1/2) 1/2 0
IT/Computer Literacy (1/2)
1/2 0
Electives 0 6
TOTAL 8 15
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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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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
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The Top 5 IB Student Qualities; (according to over 1000 IB Students)
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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
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Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices
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Course FlowCourse FlowGrade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10
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IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)
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IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)
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IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)
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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)
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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 in either biology, chemistry and/or physics.
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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.
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Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices
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Course RegistrationCourse Registration
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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
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Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenMarch 5-9
WhereMS Homeroom
HowOnline selection
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Last Questions?Last Questions?
Contact Information (business cards available)
Mr. Steve Ayling ([email protected]) 840 8657
Mr. Doug McQueen ([email protected]) 840 8664
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Thanks Thanks
Grade 8 Grade 8
ParentsParents
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