Course Selection for your Sophomore Year

2019-2020 School Year

This presentation and all materials can be found on Schoology “Course Selections “

Course Code 9G8DM-XFR48

This presentation will explain…

● how to plan your 8 period schedule (review your core academic classes with your counselor)

● what to consider when selecting electives● how to review your current Career Pathway● credits earned and completing graduation requirements● the course selection timeline ● how to view your “Academic Plan” and “Academic Progress”

Planning Your 8 Period Day Let’s Put This Puzzle Together

● Your day consists of 5 Core Classes: English, Math, Social Science and Science + PE/Health + Lunch = 6 Periods.

● If you would like to move up a level in a class next year, please notify your counselor

● You have 2 electives to choose in order to complete your 8 periods. (Electives are classes that do not count as Core)

Physical Education Choices

ALL Sophomores will take one semester of Health plus (choose from the following options)

1. Advanced Activities 2. Advanced Strength and Conditioning3. Athletic Performance PE (EG Athletes)4. Advanced Swimming5. Lifestyle Fitness6. Educator Physical Education7. Dance

Don’t Forget To Consider The Following When Selecting Your Electives - How Do I Start?

● Do your current classes help you meet your future goals?

● Do they align to your Career Pathways/Program of Study?

● Semester/Year-Long Courses

● Challenging yourself!

● Graduation requirements (Consumer Education and Fine Arts)

Explore Your Career Cluster...

Do you recall your Career Cluster?

Talk to your counselor

Explore your career with Career Treks and get advice from our Career Mentor, Mr. Braaten in Room 107

Consider an Internship

Look through the D214 Career Pathway Guide using the link below

District 214 Career Pathway Guide/Academic Handbook

Consider an ELECTIVE from your Career Cluster

Your course selection worksheet is listed alphabetically by cluster with possible electives under that heading.

Find your cluster on the worksheet. Do you want to choose one of these classes as an elective in order to explore that career?

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

PRIMARY EDUCATION SECONDARY EDUCATION

Foundations of LearningIntroduction to Teaching Methods

Foundations of LearningIntroduction to Teaching Methods

Foundations of LearningIntroduction to Teaching Methods

College Intro to Early Ed College Intro to Education College Intro to Education

Teacher Internship Teacher Internship Teacher Internship

College Practicum 2 Education Academy Education Academy

Practicum 3

Education Pathway

Aviation Pathway

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 - Aviation Academy

PLTW Intro to Engineering (IED) or

Intro to Aviation orPLTW Aerospace

College Aviation Fundamentals

Auto Systems or College Aviation Physics

PATHWAYS

IT College IT FundamentalsCollege A+ Operating Systems

College A+ HardwareCollege Networking Basics

Advanced Networking Systems and Cybersecurity

TRANSPORTATION Auto Systems Diagnostic Testing & Repair Vocational Auto

HEALTH Introduction to Health Medical Terminology Honors Nursing (CNA)

BUSINESS Intro to Business Entrepreneurship College AccountingCollege Business

LAW American Law Criminal/Constitutional Advanced Legal Concepts

Other Sample Pathways Available

Woodworking meets CAD

New course title: Fabrication Technology 1 & 2

● Gateway into Engineering/Construction & Manufacturing● Focus on design and production, physically making projects

from stock material● 3D Printing, laser cutting, plasma cutting, CNC routing and basic

woodworking● Learn about technical and computer aided drafting● Intro course for those interested in manufacturing/engineering

Something New

Possible 2 or more periods of your day may be needed

World Languages

● German● Korean● Russian

Transportation possibly on your own

GPA and total Credits

Sample Transcript of a completed Freshman Year Transcript

Note:GPA and Total credits below

What Will Your Transcript Look Like At The End of Your Freshman Year?

Dual Credit$ and Certifications

You can take courses here at Elk Grove AND get college credit. This will save you LOT$$$ of money in the future:

Example: Advanced Graphic Arts (3 college credits)This will save you about $400 at Harper ($125/credit)This will save you about $2,000 at DePaul

($615/credit)

Dual credit classes are bold on the card (look for $ sign on your course selection worksheet)

Dual Credit Application Link

Plan AheadWhere will your graduation electives fit?

What about Dual Credit courses?

Where do the following required courses fit in your plan?

Fine Arts

Consumer Education

Have a discussion with your parents about this

Soph Year Junior Year Senior Year Graduation Requirement

Math Math Math 3-4 years(4 years for College)

English English English 4 years

Social Science Social Science **** 3 years

Science Science **** 3-4 years

Elective#1 Elective #1 Elective #1 Elective #1

Elective #2 Elective #2 Elective #2 Elective #2

NOTE: PE is on your schedule as well

Summer School?

● Have you completed Fine Arts? Consumer

Education?

● Do you have a 4 year plan in place detailing

how you will complete your requirements?

● Are all necessary credits completed in order

to graduate on time and be a TRUE

sophomores next year?

● What if you need some extra space to fulfill

your career pathway?

Harper Promise Earn 2 Tuition Free Years at Harper

Begins 2nd Semester

Must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

● Grades (C Average)● Attendance (no more than 5 absences) ● Community Service (5 hours)

Service tracking starts Semester 2 and the hours can not be entered until the start of 2nd semester

DATES TO REMEMBER

YOU WILL BE MEETING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR TO REVIEW YOUR ELECTIVE CHOICES ON THE

FOLLOWING DATES

BUCCIARELLI - Monday, 11/5/18

GIERMAN - Tuesday, 11/6/18

HEINTZ & HOENING - Wednesday, 11/7/18

LESNIAK & SPJUTH - Thursday, 11/8/18

MILLIGAN - Friday, 11/9/18

4 Year Academic Plan

After completing your one-on-one meeting you will…

● have a completed 4-year plan based on your current career path

● be able to view on Infinite Campus your personal “Academic Planner” and “Academic Progress”

Left side of IC menu

Let’s Complete the Worksheet

1. Complete Name/Counselor/ID and Cluster 2. Which PE did you want to take? (Remember one semester will be

Health) Write the name of your PE choice on line 53. Let’s complete line 6 and 7 with your 2 electives (refer to your

cluster for assistance)

Remember you should be prepared with at least 2 electives and an alternate as wellIf you have a semester long course, have you selected another semester course for the other half of the year?

The only semester courses available are Art Survey, Personal Finance, American Law and Study Hall.

Remember...Bring your worksheets and IPads!

PLEASE NOTE

ENTIRE PRESENTATION FOUND IN SCHOOLOGY

“COURSE SELECTIONS”

Class Code 9G8DM-XFR48

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