Welcome to Grayslake Central High School. Class of 2020 Freshmen Orientation Night

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1 Welcome to Grayslake Central High School Class of 2020 Freshmen Orientation Night

2 Course selection process Graduation requirements Sample 4 year plans

3 Folder Contents Course Selection Form Registration Guide Welcome Letter Summer School Information Map Activities and Organizations Handout

4 Course Selection Process Parents and students should consider student interests and goals. Together, choose the courses that will help your student achieve those goals. One parent should sign the course selection sheet before your appointment. The counselor will then know that a discussion about their course selections has occurred.

5 Course Selection Process the course selection form 1. Core classes, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies for which you are recommended will be indicated on the course selection sheet. 2. Freshmen PE and Lunch are required. 3. You may choose up to 2 credits of electives. 4. Select at least 1 alternate elective class.

6 Course Selection Process Counselor Meeting A counselor will travel to the school your student currently attends. Parents are welcome, but not required, to be at the meeting. The meeting should last approximately 10 minutes. Questions about curriculum or placement should be directed to the appropriate department chairperson.

7 Counselor Meeting Dates GMS January 11, 12 PCCS January 13 St. Gilbert s January 13 Woodland January 13 Park January 14 Fremont January 14

8 Meet The Counseling Staff Glenn Miller Stephanie Rossie Lori Mitchell Genesis Casillas Mary Przanowski A-Cap Car-Hig Hil-Leh Lei-Robb Robe-Z

9 Graduation Requirements English Mathematics Science World History U.S. History.. Government. Social Studies Elective.. Consumer Education Physical Education Driver s education. Health.. Fine Arts elective.. Applied Arts elective.. Electives 4 credits 3 credits 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 3.5 credits 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 1 credit 0.5 credit 4.5 credits Total credits required for Graduation= 23 credits

10 Graduation Requirements ACT Recommended Core Curriculum 4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Math (including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra) 3 Credits of Science (Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 credits of Social Studies

11 Graduation Requirements Electives Fine Art = Music, Art or Theater Applied Art = Business, Technology, or Family and Consumer Science Social Studies Elective = Any Social Studies class not required

12 Sample 4 Year Plans Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior PE PE/Health PE PE English English English English Math Math Math Elective Science Science Science Elective World History Soc. Studies elective U.S. History Gov t/ Consumer Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

13 Elective Course Options

14 Career and Tech Education

15 Family & Consumer Sciences One semester Courses: Culinary Arts I Study of basic principals of nutrition preparation and food storage. Culinary Arts II Development of food preparation and study of each food group. Family Relations & Parenting Study of relationships, parent readiness, prenatal development, and Baby Think it Over project.

16 Business Education Digital Literacy Web Page Design Computer Programming Sports & Entertainment Marketing Entrepreneurship (Build Your Own Business) Accounting 1A/1B Business & Personal Law

17 Woods & Metals One semester courses: Woodworking 1 Woodworking 2 Metalworking 1 Metalworking 2

18 Tech Ed One semester courses: Exploring Tech: Trades & Industry -drafting and part design as well as prototype part fabrication Exploring Tech: Communication & Design -graphic design and marketing print media Small Engines -function and theory of gasoline engines 3-D Modeling and Design -Using industry standard software and specialty equipment, such as a 3D Printer, students will explore many areas of design, assembly, and rendering that are inherent to fields, ranging from architecture and engineering to animation and design

19 Project Lead the Way (PLTW ) Introduction to Engineering Design (Honors) two-semester course pre-engineering foundation course problem-solving skills product analysis through the design and development process

20 Fine Arts

21 THEATRE I & II Practice being on stage! Learn improvisation skills! Create your own scenes! Work together as a team! Pantomime!

22 Learn about all types of media in Art Foundations! Sculpture, painting, drawing, and so much more Be a part of the annual Spring Art Show! ART FOUNDATIONS Art Foundations introduces you to all the art classes you can take in the future!

23 MUSIC As a freshman, you may take: Band- Choir- (Concert and Honors) Learn to perform and interpret music. Be a part of the Marching Rams- perform at Disney World and at various events throughout our community! (Concert, Treble, and Mixed) Learn sight reading, tone quality, and sing with a group. Perform at concerts and community events! Guitar I and II- Learn the basics of guitar from melody playing, chords, rhythms and ensembles. Survey of Pop Music- Study music from jazz, hip hop and country through contemporary pop music styles. Music Theory- Learn about the composition of music and how to create and write music.

24 World Languages

25 WHY WORLD LANGUAGE? FRENCH 1/SPANISH 1 Research shows that building literacy skills in a second language strengthens literacy skills in English Second language learning Increases problem solving/critical thinking skills Only 9% of Americans speak a foreign language; however, 47% of businesses reported planning to hire bilingual workers in 2013, up 8% from 2011.

26 Should my student take 4 years of Language? By starting freshmen year, it ensures AP eligibility and eligibility for language specific honor societies. Language fluency gives our children the best chance at success in the future by giving them the tools they will need to succeed in a global economy.

27 Summer School 2016 Make room for more electives! Get ahead in course sequence! Located at Grayslake North High School this year. Bus transportation provided. Chromebook will be issued to each student. First semester dates are: Monday, June 6 Thursday, June 23. Second semester dates are: Monday, June 27 Friday, July 15. Classes meet Monday-Thursday. The only exception is Friday, July 15 th on which date class will be held due to the July 4 th holiday. Hours are 8:00 am 1:00 pm. Detailed summer school information will be available online at in February. Summer School registration begins on February 22, Registration may be completed online at

28 Reminder If you received a letter concerning AP World History or AP Human Geography, please go to room 2020 for a meeting with the teachers.

29 Questions? Counselors and the Department Chairs are available at the activity and academic fair in the field house. This presentation will be available on the Guidance Page of the Grayslake Central web site at