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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