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Class of 2018 Course
Selection
2015 – 2016 School Year
Today we will:
Discuss roles of parents, students and school staff in the course selection processHome Access Center
New Online Course Catalog
Review graduation requirements for MVHS.
Compare Metea’s graduation requirements with college recommendations
Review important dates
Explore electives
Ask questions
RolesSc
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• Advise
• Support
• Encourage Exploration & Research
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• Research
• Make Plan
• Choose Classes
• Enroll Online
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• Support Research
• Encourage Goals
• Emphasize Balance
• Confirm Completion
Metea Valley High School
Graduation Requirements
• 3.0 Credits in Math• 4.0 Credits in English• 3.0 Credits of Science• 2.5 Credits of Social Science
– 1.0 credit of either World Geography, AP World History Honors World History, or AP Human Geography
– 1.0 credit of AP U.S. History or American History– 0.5 credit of Government
• 3.5 Credits of Physical Education• 0.5 Credits of Health• 0.5 Credits of Drivers Education• 0.5 Credit of Consumer Economics or AP Macroeconomics• 1.0 credit of elective in Art, Music, World Language, or Career and Tech. Ed.• 5.5 Credits of Electives
Grand Total of 24 Credits
Metea Graduation Requirements vs.
College Recommendations
Admission Category Selection Category Test Scores / GPA High School Subject Areas
Recommended
MOST SELECTIVE Ivy League schools, Northwestern,
University of Chicago, Washington
University, Stanford, Duke, Rice
ACT 30-35
GPA—3.75 or higher
4 yrs. English
4 yrs. Advanced math
4 yrs. Lab science
4 yrs. Foreign language
4 yrs. Social science
AP and Honors Courses
HIGHLY SELECTIVE Big Ten (especially Engineering),
Military Academies, Univ. of
Illinois, University of Wisconsin-
Madison
ACT 27-32
GPA—3.5 or higher
4 yrs. English
4 yrs. Advanced math
3-4 yrs. Lab science
3-4 yrs. foreign language
3-4 yrs. Social studies
Honors work
SELECTIVE Strong major state
universities/private universities:
Illinois State, Bradley
ACT 23-29
GPA---3.5 or higher
Same as above
One year less of math and social studies and
usually 2 years of foreign language or fine art
accepted
TRADITIONAL State colleges and universities:
NIU, SIU, WIU, EIU
ACT 19-25
GPA 2.5-2.75 or higher
4 yrs. English
3 yrs. Math
2-3 yrs. Science
2-3 yrs. Social studies
2 yrs. Foreign language
or other combination of electives (art, music,
business, etc.)
FLEXIBLE ADMISSION Some private / some state ACT variable General College Preparatory
OPEN ADMISSION Community colleges Not required variable
SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS Music, Art, Technical schools:
UTI, Electric, Automotive
Portfolio or audition Varies by program
Important Dates
January 5th- 10th– Course Recommendations by Teachers
January 21st-Feb 2nd –Student Select Classes ONLINE
February 3rd-13th – Students finalize with Counselor
May 29 – DEADLINE for course selection changes
SOPHOMORE CORE COURSE SELECTION DAYEnglish 1 credit required sophomore year/4 credits required for graduation
ENGL2000 English 2 American Literature & Composition (full year course)
ENGL2000H English 2 Honors American Literature & Composition (full year course)
ENGL2022B American Society (2-period block with History)
ENGL2023 Literacy Strategies 2 (By placement only)
Mathematics 1 credit required sophomore year/3 credits required for graduation
MATH2000 Math 200 MATH2007 Geometry Survey MATH1004 Algebra 2/Trig.
MATH3000 Math 300 MATH1003 Geometry MATH1004H Hon. Algebra 2/Trig.
MATH1002B Algebra 1 Block 2 per MATH1003H Honors Geometry MATH2006 Precalculus
MATH 1002 Algebra 1 MATH2006H Honors Precalculus
Physical Education & Health 1 credit required sophomore year/4 credits required for graduation
PE2100 P.E. 2 (.5 credit) AND PE2101 Health (.5 credit) OR PE2001O Health Online (.5 credit/ACCESS)
Science 1 credit required sophomore year/3 credits required for graduation
SCI2017 Chemistry/Physics SCI2019 Physics SCI2006 Earth Science
SCI2018 Chemistry SCI2019H Honors Physics SCI2016 Horticulture
SCI2018H Honors Chemistry SCI2016D Horticulture (dual credit)
Social Studies __ 2.5 credits required for graduation
A social studies course is not specifically required during sophomore year, but your teacher may recommend you
for one of the following courses. If you do not take a US History class or American Society, you will need a US
course during junior year.
Driver Education .5 credit required for graduation
Final enrollment is completed in birthdate order.
DRVR2000 Driver Ed. S1 (15 yrs. old by 8/15/13) OR DRVR2001 Driver Ed. S2 (15 yrs. old by 1/15/14)
All departments at MV offer electives…check out a
sampling on the following slides!
EXPLORE ELECTIVES!
EXPLORE ELECTIVES!
World Languages Spanish, French, German, Chinese.
Art
Science Life and Physical Sciences
EXPLORE ELECTIVES!
Business Department Professional, Technology, Financial and College/Career
Courses
FACS Department Clothing and Fashion, Culinary, Child Development and
Housing and Design Courses
EXPLORE ELECTIVES!
TEE Department Manufacturing, Construction and Technology Courses.
Art
EXPLORE ELECTIVES!
Social Studies
EXPLORE ELECTIVES!
Music TheorySemester course 10-12th. Intro course to the basic building blocks of music including: scales, intervals, chord structure and progressions, beginning harmony and elementary ear training.
Music Vocal, Orchestral and Band
SELECTING COURSES
AP Computer ScienceFull Year Course 9-12th
Advanced HealthSemester course 11-12th . This was a dependency activity where students had to care for each other.
SELECTING COURSES
NewspaperYear-long English elective 10-12th . Focuses on the development and improvement of students' journalistic writing, photography, and graphic design skills. Through both independent and collaborative work, students produce The Stampede every month.
Creative WritingSemester course 10-12th. Student create journals, short stories, poetry, essays and drama within a variety of genres.
Drivers Education Information
• Summer of 2015: Not offered by our school district
PLEASE NOTE:*Illinois State Law MANDATES successful completion of:-30 Classroom Hours-12 Behind-the-Wheel Hours (6 Driving / 6 Observation)Therefore, 5 or more absences from the classroom portion may result in being dropped from the class. Two or more absences from BTW may result in being dropped from Behind-The-Wheel.
How much does it cost at MV?Classroom Phase FREEBehind-The-Wheel Phase $350Permit $20TOTAL $370
Questions?