academic planning class of 2019. mrs. lori johnston a-f mrs. danielle beller g-o mrs. lynda...
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Academic PlanningClass of 2019
Mrs. Lori Johnston A-FMrs. Danielle Beller G-OMrs. Lynda Bykerk-Rupke P-Z
Different surroundings New classmates, new teachers More choices ~ more advanced classes New rules and procedures Expanded opportunities More freedom ~ and responsibility FRESH START!
Work to be organized Take care of yourself Ask questions Take responsibility for your learning Participate in something – get involved Have fun!
Academic Overview - terms you should know
EGRHS Graduation Requirements and Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements
IB Diploma information
Select elective and world language course options
Credits .5 for each class – each semester Only recorded at the end of each semester 6 credit/year possible Need 23 credits to graduate
Academic course – Core course English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World
Language
Non-academic course - Elective Examples – Art, Choir, Band, Basic Mechanical
Drafting, TV Production, Journalism and others Balance with academic courses
Required course Courses you need in order to graduate Michigan Merit Curriculum
Honors course More rigorous, moves more quickly, requires
additional work outside of class
Advanced Placement Program (AP) College level curriculum – standard across the
US Preparation for the AP exam in spring
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB)
New academic program and courses for juniors and seniors
Available to current 8th and 9th grade students beginning their junior year of high school
Information Sessions geared toward 8th & 9th grade students and their parents on March 17th and 19th:
7:00 p.m. @ HS Learning Commons Conference Room
Learn about the IB Diploma Program and how that might impact your child’s four year plan
English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits
Including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and a math course in senior year
Science 3 creditsIncluding Biology, Chemistry or Physics and a 3rd science
Social Studies 3 creditsIncluding US History, World History, and a semester of both
Economics and Government
World Language 2 credits same language
Health/Physical Education .5 credit of each
Fine, Visual or Performing Art 1 credit Electives 5 credits
Total 23 credits
Physics, Physics Honors, Biology Current Math course 7th grade Math and Science grades 8th grade Math and Science S1 grades
English or English Honors: 7th grade English grades 8th grade English S1 grade 7th grade Reading and Writing MEAP 8th grade Reading MEAP
Recommendation for English, Math, Science, and Spanish courses are based on research and data – these have been preloaded in Skyward and can be found in your packets
Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Alg./FST(H) Current Math course
Spanish 3-4 or Spanish 3-4 Honors Honors is standard progression MS Spanish Teacher recommendation
Math and Spanish are placements and one cannot choose to move up the sequence without the recommendation or testing out
English and Science are strongly encouraged recommendations based on data and historical experience. You may choose honors if you are not recommended, but before doing so seek consultation with our Director of Guidance, Lori Johnston.
1. English2. Mathematics3. World Language 4. Science 5. Preferred Elective or Social Studies6. Health/Physical Education7. Lunch
English 1-2 English 1-2 Honors
Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra Adv. Algebra/FST -H
French 3-4
Spanish 1-2Spanish 3-4Spanish 3-4 Honors
Latin 1-2
Physics
Biology
Physics – Honors
Biology - Honors
World HistoryAP Human
GeographyElective only does not satisfy a
graduation requirement
AP World History
Or -
No Social Studies in 9th grade
Foundation Art I/II Digital Photography I/II Basic Mechanical Drafting
I/II Computer Animation &
Game Design I/II Interior Design (.5 cr)
Public Speaking Film Studies Video Production Journalism I Theater I
All are one semester = .5 credit
Introduction to Business I & II
Symphony Band Orchestra Vocal Music
Women’s ChorusVarsity Men’s Chorus
*All are full year commitments
HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION At EGRHS during
school year During the summer
through MVU * By Testing Out on
August 24th *
At EGRHS during school year
During the EGRHS Summer School *
By Testing Out on August 24th *
Personal Curriculum+
* See handout - application required+ IB Diploma students will be eligible for a Personal Curriculum
Four Reasons for Personal Curriculum (PC):
To go beyond the academic credit requirements by adding more math, science, English language arts, or world languages credits
To modify the Advanced Algebra mathematics requirements
To modify curriculum requirements based on the disability of a student with an Individualized Education Plan
To modify credit requirements for a transfer student from out of state or from a nonpublic school who has completed the equivalent of two years of high school and is unable to meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.
Option to enroll in college classes with support for tuition and fees
Academic course – not offered or not available
Qualifying score on Explore test
Must meet eligibility requirements from the state of Michigan and the individual college
Maximum of 10 courses in high school
9th grade – maximum of two courses
Potential to participate in Division I or II athletics
Qualify with core classes, GPA, and test scores
Refer to the information in your packet for minimum requirements
See your counselor or coach if you have questions
Course review and selection Learning Commons and Little Aud Student logs into his/her Skyward account Check the blue instruction sheet in your
packet Review course placement recommendations –
preloaded for you Select courses….6 credits/12 classes and 2-3
additional alternates Student can make changes until April 2nd
Select classes on the computer
Plan to attend the Freshmen Parent Forum in May following the PTO meeting at the High School
Begin to look forward to four great years at the high school!
Call the HS Guidance Office616-235-7594
(Secretary ~ Carolynne Allaben)
- or -Email us at: