Freshman%20Student%20and%20Parent%20Orientation

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Freshman Student and Parent Orientation

• High School Auditorium
• February 5, 2007
• 7 pm

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Introductions

• Chris Ward - Middle School Counselor (945.0513)
• Guidance Office - Denise Rushing (945.0313)
• Jennifer Robinson - Counseling Intern
• Cheryl Ewert (H-P 945.0307)
• Jim Schulz (Q-Z 945.0306)
• Linda Van Der Leest (A-G 945.0308)

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Graduation Requirements

• 7 semesters of English
• 1 semester of Speech 10
• 4 semesters of Science
• 6 semesters of Math
• 4 semesters of Social Studies
• US History (2 semesters)
• Government (Jr Yr)
• Social Studies Elective (Fr - Sr Yr)

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Graduation Requirements (Cont.)

• 1 semester of Vocational Education
• 1 semester of Health
• 7 semesters of Physical Education
• 1 or 2 semesters of Consumer Education

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Admission Recommendations for College,
Universities and Community Colleges

• English - 4 years or 8 credits
• Mathematics - 3 years or 6 credits of Algebra I
  and beyond
• Social Studies - 3 years or 6 credits
• Science - 3 years or 6 credits
• Foreign Language, Music, Art, Theatre,
  Humanities, Vocational Education - 2 years or 4
  credits
• Individual College requirements may vary. Be
  sure to check with the college.

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State University Foreign Language Requirement
(see handout)

• Chicago State University
• Eastern Illinois University
• Governors State University
• Illinois State University
• Northeastern Illinois University
• Southern Illinois - Carbondale
• Southern Illinois - Edwardsville
• University of Illinois Chicago
• University of Illinois Springfield
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Western Illinois University

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Career Exploration

• Use of PLAN and EXPLORE in college and career
  planning
• Importance of planning early
• Better educated about opportunities
• Increase self-awareness of self and skills
• Allows you to build your schedule in a manner
  that corresponds with goals and aspirations
• Less overwhelmed by future college and/ or career
  prospects
• Allows time to research, ask questions, job
  shadow, and talk with people who can provide
  insight in career and/or college decisions
• College choices often need to be made during 1st
  semester of senior year
• Military academies
• Available resources
• www.careernet.org and www.bls.gov

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Questions and Answers

• Is High School different from the middle school?
  Yes
• Students must carry 6 classes each semester. A
  student can take a study hall every semester,
  pass all 6 classes each semester and graduate
  with 48 credits. 42 credits are required.
• Course Planning Guide - www.dist228.org
• Important to understand the courses a student
  needs to take if they are college bound. Also,
  read February newsletter for NCAA changes.
• Grades - critical in high school. Available at
  power school. Also, if you have a concern or
  question about a class, make sure you talk with
  the teacher first.
• Physical Examination - REQUIRED

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Activities

• National Honor Society
• National Technical Honor Society
• Clubs and Organizations
• Sports
• Visual and Performing Arts

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Overview of Courses

• English Curriculum page
• -This is how it will appear in the course
  planning guide. Note credits and prerequisites.
  This information will help you select the correct
  classes in the correct order
• Requirements page
• -outlines the required class which are offered
  in English, Math, and Science
• Electives page
• -outlines the additional classes a freshman make
  take

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Freshman Requirements

• English - 2 semesters
• Mathematics - 2 semesters
• Science - 2 semester
• PE/Health
• 1st semester Health if in Marching Band (subject
  to change based on numbers)
• 1st semester PE if last name A-K (subject to
  change based on numbers)
• 1st semester Health if last name L-Z (subject to
  change based on numbers)

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Electives (need to pick 3-6)

• 1- World History
• Honors
• 1 or 2 semesters of World History
• 2- Other Electives to follow
• 3- Study Hall (1 or 2 semesters)
• (not guaranteed in the semester of the request)

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Handoutsavailable in HS Counseling Offices -
please stop in for a copy if you are interested

• Agriculture
• Business
• Family and Consumer Science
• Foreign Language
• Technology

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Agriculture(green handout)

• Introduction to the Agricultural Industry
• 2 semesters
• Units of study include
• History of FFA
• Soil Science
• Crop Science
• Record Keeping
• Electricity
• Welding
• Woodworking

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Agriculture (cont)

• Agricultural Science
• Year Long
• Units of Study include
• Soil Science
• Fertility
• Crop Science
• GPS/GIS
• Biotechnology
• Animal Science
• Pre Vet Science
• Animal Rights/Animal Welfare

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Business(blue handout)

• BE 145 A, B, C - Word Processing
• BE 180 - Business Communications
• Business and Technology Concepts (fulfills
  consumer education requirement)
• Computer Applications A (used to be Keyboarding
  A)
• Computer Applications B (used to be Keyboarding
  B)
• Consumer Economics (fulfills consumer education
  requirement)
• CS 100 - Computers

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English

• Media Literacy - this course will acquaint
  students with the various methods, formats and
  intents of media. Students in film, art, music,
  journalism, radio and the Internet will be
  approached with an emphasis on students as a
  consumer. Students will be engaged in a variety
  of group and solo presentations. Guest speakers
  will be invited to speak on the various forms of
  media.
• This class can not replace an English requirement
  and can only be used as elective credit.

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Family and Consumer Science(yellow handout)

• FACS (Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences) 2
  semester class
• This class offers units of study serving as an
  introduction to all Family Consumer Science
  classes, including
• Foods and Nutrition
• Gerontology (study of aging)
• Parenting
• Basic Sewing Skills
• Interior Design

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Family and Consumer Science (cont.)

• Food and Nutrition I (1 semester class)
• Units of Study include
• Influence on Food Choices
• Food Culture
• Cooking Methods
• Food Preservation
• Mealtime Customs
• The Food Supply
• Sanitation
• Celebration Meals
• Convenience Foods
• Regional Foods

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Family and Consumer Science (cont.)

• Food and Nutrition II (1semester class)
• Units of Study include
• Nutrients and their role
• Dietary Guidelines
• Fact/Fiction
• Planning Food Choices
• Food and Fitness
• Eating Disorders
• Yeast Breads
• Pastry
• Cake Decorating
• Careers

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Foreign Language(white handout)

• There are many reasons why your son or daughter
  may want to begin second language study as a
  freshman
• 1. Learning a second language is an excellent way
  to enhance a students understanding of English.
• 2. Learning a second language can improve study
  skills and a students understanding of other
  subjects, such as social studies, music, and art.
• 3. Since the freshman year is the first chance
  for Geneseo students to study a second language,
  many students have yet to discover that they have
  a special talent for language study.
• 4. By beginning language study as a freshman, a
  student may then choose to take four consecutive
  years of that language.
• 5. Proficiency in a second language can give our
  graduates an advantage in a competitive job
  market.

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Recommendations

• ? If students plan to take only two years of
  French or Spanish, we recommend that they do this
  during their last two years of high school.
• ? For the most success, we recommend that
  students study a second language in consecutive
  years.
• ? We encourage students to study both languages
  if their schedule permits it.

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Other information regarding Foreign Language

• ? Many colleges require two years of a foreign
  language for entrance.
• ? Many of these same colleges also require two
  additional years of language study as a
  requirement for graduation.
• ? A student who has had four years of foreign
  language in high school is generally exempt from
  this requirement.
• ? This can be a savings of thousands of dollars
  that would be needed for eight or more hours of
  college credit.

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Technology(red handout)

• Drafting / Communications Technology A
  one-semester course designed to inform students
  of the resources, technical processes, industrial
  applications, and technological impact of
  communication technology. It involves designing
  and drafting through the traditional systems.
  Other areas that will be covered include the
  graphic and electronic means of transmitting and
  receiving messages with experiences in
  telecommunications, photography, and graphic
  arts.

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Technology (cont.)

• Energy Technology A one-semester course
  designed to orient students to the resources,
  technical processes, industrial application and
  technological impact of energy and its uses in
  today's society. Class discussion, lecture, and
  laboratory experiences cover the field of
  electricity, its principles, generation,
  transmission and distribution, and uses of this
  energy source. Additional units of study in
  solar energy, wind and water, fossil fuels,
  nuclear resources, and conservation of energy as
  well as alternate methods of production are to be
  applied in laboratory experiences.
• Students are required to furnish OSHA approved
  safety glasses.

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Technology (cont.)

• Introduction to Manufacturing-Woods A
  one-semester course designed to introduce the
  student to the production materials, tools,
  equipment and techniques with emphasis in
  woodworking. Students will be made aware of
  resources, technical processes, industrial
  applications, and technological impacts of
  manufacturing and construction technology in
  today's society. The students will be involved
  in management, material processing, research and
  development, production, marketing and servicing
  components of industries which provide goods,
  services, and structures. Activities include
  organizing a manufacturing and/or construction
  company designing a factory production line
  producing interchangeable parts using jigs and
  fixtures designing a factory assembly line
  flowchart assembling a product quickly and
  accurately using production methods.
• Students are required to furnish OSHA approved
  safety glasses and a tape measure.

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Technology (cont.)

• Power and Transportation Technology A
  one-semester course that includes an overview of
  the following internal combustion engines,
  fuels, transmission systems, and various modes of
  transportation. Lab experiences involving
  mechanics, experiments, and testing as well as
  class lecture and discussion will occur.
  Projects will be used as learning devices.
  Transportation demands and uses and environmental
  aspects will be included.
• Students are required to furnish OSHA approved
  safety glasses.

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Technology (cont.)

• TV 160 - Introduction to Radio Broadcasting A
  year long course that will follow the Black Hawk
  Colleges TV 160 Introduction to Radio
  Broadcasting curriculum, which will be offered as
  dual credit. The student will be exposed to
  various aspects of radio such as FCC rules and
  what goes into a radio production. Due to
  limited lab space, students will be expected to
  complete assignments outside of the assigned
  class period.

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Technology (cont.)

• Introduction to Metals Processes This semester
  long course will introduce the student to the
  basics of metal processes, from raw material to
  finished product. Students will be acquainted
  with basic hand tools and the basic stationary
  tools like the band saw, surface grinder,
  stationary grinder, and drill press. Related
  layout and precision measurement techniques are
  included. Safety and industry desired work
  habits are stressed.
• Students are required to furnish welding gloves
  and OSHA approved safety glasses.
• Production Machining Pre requisite is Intro to
  Metals Processes. This class focuses on lathe and
  milling operations.

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Visual Performing Arts

• Marching Band or Concert Band
• Freshman Chorale
• Introduction to Art

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Registering on Power school

• Students will need to bring their computer login
  information plus their Power School login on
  February 13
• Students will meet with high school and middle
  school counselors to select classes for the
  2007-08 school year.

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Timeline

• February 6 - Registration information distributed
  at the middle school
• February 9 - Completed Pink class request form
  must be returned to your homeroom teacher
• February 13 - Students will enter class requests
  in Power school and return their pink
  registration forms. These forms represent your
  final requests.
• March 1 - recommendations to high school

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Registration Forms

• Please make sure they are filled out entirely,
  including alternate classes and both a parent and
  student signature. Remember, in the event of a
  conflict or a dropped class, the alternate class
  may replace the class in conflict without any
  notification.

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Placement Letters

• The middle school will mail placement letters to
  students.
• On March 20, you will be able to view your
  students class requests on Power School. Do not
  make any changes.

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• Questions
• Prepare for the future - what classes do you want
  to take while in high school?
• Reminder - Pink form with class requests and
  alternates to your homeroom teacher on February
  9.
• Post Secondary Plans
• Thank you for attending tonight