8th Grade Class of 2021

Welcome Class of 2021

Introductions

• Cory Breden - Principal

• Tom Roth - Assistant Principal

• TBD – Dean of Students

• Kim Davis, Laura Ross, Julie Geers - Guidance Counselors

618.498.5521

Information

Tonight's Guidance PowerPoint and Course Handbook are located in two areas on the jchs.jersey100.org webpage.

• JCHS Home Page – Principal’s Post

• Guidance Page

Agenda

1. Physical Exam Requirements

2. Academic Planning

3. Graduation and College Requirements

4. Driver Education

5. Tips on High School Success

6. Individual Meeting Times

7. Video

Transition to High School

• High school is the final transition to adulthood. The next stop is post-secondary education, the military, or a job.

• It goes by fast.

Which classes to take?

• Math– Placement

• Teacher Recommendation

• Prior Year Course• Math Grades• PSAT Data

• Parent Input– Geometry, Algebra, Algebra

1AGeometry will be an Honors course next year.

• English– Placement

• Teacher Recommendation

• Prior Year Course• English Grades• PSAT Data

• Parent Input• We will continue to

monitor every year.

Principal Highlights

• Come to School– 10 Day Rule

• You can call your child off school 10 days. After that, must have a doctors note or an excusal from the administration.

• Grades– Freshman grades count the same as senior grades.– Math – 70%-80% of the grade comes from tests and quizzes.

• Teacher Request– JCHS can’t take specific teacher request.

• Lunch Period Request

– Again, JCHS can’t take request.• PSAT Testing

– October

Principal Highlights Cont.

• Safety at School– Most Important Decision Made in High School

• Choosing the “Right” Friends

• WWGT (What Would Grandma Think)

• Social Media and Electronic Communications

– Open Campus

• Get Involved– For many, high school is the greatest time of our lives.

• JCHS students participate in hundreds of after school athletic events and activities.

Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions you may have? Good luck and we look forward to working with each of you over the next four years.

You should have

received an

orientation folder

like this one

containing

documents

necessary to

complete your

high school

registration

process.

School Physical Form

A freshman student must have the following to enroll at JCHS:1. A school physical form signed by a physician (must

include a diabetes screening); and2. A shot record documenting diphtheria and tetanus

shots (if needed); and3. A completed health history; and4. Proof of clearance (checking the appropriate

box), documented by a physician, that clears a student to participate in sports and physical education.

Planning for your academic future.

Course Offerings

For descriptions of courses offered for 2017-18 school year, visit the JCHS website:

http://jchs.jersey100.org/Under the “Departments” tab, select

“Guidance”Click on “Course Description Booklet”

Select “Class of 2021 Course Description Booklet”

Guidance

counselors

work with

students to

devise a four-

year academic

course of study

that will help

prepare them

for post-

secondary

success.

Class of 2021 Four Year Plan Name_____________________________Career Plans______________

FRESHMAN 1 ENGLISH 1__________________________________________ 2 MATH_____________________________________________ 3 LIFE SCIENCE/BIOLOGY_______________________________ 4 PE________________________________________________ 5 LUNCH_____________________________________________ 6 __________________________________________________ 7 __________________________________________________ 8 __________________________________________________ COUNSELOR NOTES______________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

SOPHOMORE 1 ENGLISH 2__________________________________________ 2 MATH_____________________________________________ 3 EARTH SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY___________________________ 4 PE/HEALTH_________________________________________ 5 LUNCH_____________________________________________ 6 __________________________________________________ 7 __________________________________________________ 8 __________________________________________________ COUNSELOR NOTES______________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

JUNIOR 1 ENGLISH 3__________________________________________ 2 MATH_____________________________________________ 3 U.S. HISTORY________________________________________ 4 PE________________________________________________ 5 LUNCH_____________________________________________ 6 __________________________________________________ 7 __________________________________________________ 8 __________________________________________________ COUNSELOR NOTES______________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

SENIOR 1 ENGLISH 4__________________________________________ 2 GOVERNMENT________________LAW OR ECONOMICS_____ 3 PE________________________________________________ 4 LUNCH_____________________________________________ 5 __________________________________________________ 6 __________________________________________________ 7 __________________________________________________ 8 __________________________________________________ COUNSELOR NOTES______________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

COLLEGE CHECK: 4 ENGLISH 3 MATH 3 SCIENCE 3 SOCIAL 2 FINE ARTS

Guidance

counselors will

also need this

form

completed, as it

outlines specific

information that

is helpful in

planning for

your academic

success.

JERSEY COMMUNITY HS FRESHMAN (2021) COURSE SELECTION FORM REGISTRATION 2017-2018

LAST NAME ____FIRST CURRENT SCHOOL__________

CAREER/COLLEGE PLANS BIRTHDATE ____DR ED QTR_____________ Driver’s Ed is scheduled out of PE according to birth date & eligibility (Must be 15 before or during class & must have passed 8 classes in the previous 2 semesters).

SEMESTER 1 COURSE NAME SEMESTER 2 COURSE NAME EB

Optional

(PE STRENGTH ONLY FOR GRADE 9)

1 (ENGLISH)

2 (MATH)

3 (SCIENCE)

4 (PE/DR. ED)^

5 LUNCH LUNCH

6

7

8

ALTERNATE

ALTERNATE

ALTERNATE

Freshmen students playing sport(s) are placed in PE Athletics for one or both semesters. Indicate sport(s) you wish to play below:

FALL : Golf Cross Country Football Girls ’Tennis Girls’ Volleyball Boys’ Soccer

WINTER: Wrestling Basketball Bowling Cheerleading

SPRING: Track Girls’ Softball Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Baseball Boys’ Tennis

Please complete the table above by selecting courses from the table below.

ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

English I, English I Honors

Algebra 1 Concepts, Algebra 1, Geometry,

Geometry Honors

Biology or Life Science

Foods and Nutrition I*/II**

Introduction to Design I*/II**

AGRICULTURE STUDY HALL BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY SOCIAL STUDIES Intro to Agriculture

Study Hall

Business Concepts Computer Maintenance

Adobe Photoshop*, Adobe Illustrator**

World History I*/II** Current Events I*/II**

Geography I*/II**

FOREIGN LANGUAGE INDUSTRIAL MUSIC PE Spanish I

Industrial Orientation

(Auto, Woods, Drafting, Internet Safety)

Band, Chorus, Music Appreciation***

Strength***, Girls Strength*** Regular PE***, PE Athletics***

*1st semester only **2nd semester only ***Offered Both Semesters Underlined courses indicate dual credit with Lewis and Clark Community College

Student Signature Parent \Guardian Signature and Phone Number

Graduation Check 2021 (24 Total Credits Required for Graduation): 4 English 2 Science 1 US History ½ Law or Econ

3 Math ½ Health ½ Government 2 PE

JCHS Academic Requirements(24 Credits Total Necessary for Graduation)

Minimum College Admissions Requirements

English – 4 Credits

English – 4 Credits

JCHS Academic Requirements(Necessary for Graduation)

Enrolling in an additional elective course in mathematics would be beneficial to

college-bound students. Calculus and Statistics (Senior year) earn college credit.

Minimum College Admissions Requirements

Math – 3 credits (Algebra & Geometry)

Math – 3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II)

JCHS Academic Requirements(Necessary for Graduation)

Science – 2 credits

Minimum College Admissions Requirements

Science – 3 credits Lab Classes

Enrolling in an additional elective course in physical or biological science would be beneficial to college-bound students.

JCHS Academic Requirements(Necessary for Graduation)

U.S. History – 1 credit

(Taken Junior Year)

JCHS Academic Requirements(Necessary for Graduation)

Government – ½ credit (Must pass U.S. AND IL Constitution tests)

Law or Economics – ½ credit

Enrolling in an additional social science like World History I and II, Geography I and II, Current Events I and II, OR Psychology

sometime during your four years will meet a minimum college requirement of a 3rd year of Social Studies.

JCHS Academic Requirements(Necessary for Graduation)

Health –½ credit

(Taken Sophomore Year or summer before)

JCHS Academic Requirements(Necessary for Graduation)

Physical Education – 2 credits(4 year requirement unless participating in

athletics or carrying a band waiver or academic waiver = Jr./Sr. year)

IMPORTANT NOTE:State law requires all students to

participate in physical education each year.

JCHS Academic RequirementsMinimum College Admissions Requirements

Fine Arts – 2 credits Foreign Language, Music, Vocational

Enrolling in an additional elective course in fine arts would be beneficial to college-bound students.

JCHS Academic Requirements(Must Complete with a Passing Grade to Graduate)

Total of 24 credits to include:English – 4 Credits

Math – 3 credits (Algebra & Geometry)

Science – 2 credits

U.S. History – 1 credit

Government – ½ credit

Law or Economics – ½ credit

Health –½ credit

Physical Education – 2 credits

Freshman

Earned 0-5 Credits

Sophomore

Earned 5.5 Credits

Junior

Earned 9.5 Credits

Senior

Earned 15 Credits

Drivers’ Education

Requirements

Student must have a driver’s permit

(white slip) for nine months before

his/her 16th birthday AND a minimum of

fifty (50) hours driving experience with

a parent, ten (10) of which must occur

during nighttime hours. 6 hours with

instructor

Drivers’ Education

Placement Procedure

A student will be placed in Driver’s

Education based on the following

criteria:Student must turn 15 during classroom portion,

ANDStudent must have passed eight (8) classes

in the previous two semesters.

Expectations

for you

as a high

school

freshman

student

Organization. High school students must learn to be

highly organized.

Balancing. High school students must learn

how to balance classes, activities & social time.

Accountability. High school students are held

accountable for themselves and their academic success.

Integrity. High school students must learn to take

responsibility for their actions – both bad and good .

Helpful

Student

Tips for

the High

SchoolFreshman

Be present! – Come to school every day!!!!

Get involved! – Participate in at least one

sport, activity or club.

Ask for help! – Don’t be afraid or intimidated

to seek assistance; we are here for you.

Stay organized! – Use a Google calendar or

date book to document important events & goals.

Dates of ImportanceJCHS 8th graders:

Student orientation: Fri. Mar. 3 – 9:30 am JCHS auditorium

Daytime registration: Tues. Mar. 7 & Tues. March 14 (8:20- 3:20), Fri. Mar.10 (8:20-11) JCHS Guidance Department

Evening registration: Wed. Mar. 8 & Thur. Mar.16 (5:20-7:40), Thur. Mar. 9 (1:20-6:30)JCHS Guidance Department

St. Francis 8th graders:

Student orientation: Fri. Mar. 3 – 9:30 pm JCHS auditorium

Daytime registration: Monday Mar.13- SF gym 8:20-11am

Evening registration: Wed. Mar. 8 & Thur. Mar.16 (5:20-7:40), Thur. Mar. 9 (1:20-6:30)JCHS Guidance Dept.