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HS Guidance Counseling HS Guidance Counseling DepartmentDepartment

Located in room 10671067, directly across from High School Administration

5 counselors (two for grade 9/10, three for grade 11/12

Doug McQueen – Grade 9/10 (Surnames A-Lh)Doug McQueen – Grade 9/10 (Surnames A-Lh)Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z)Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liz Mohr – Grade 11/12 (Surnames A-I)Curt Nichols – Grade 11/12 (Surnames J-N) Dept. HeadDept. HeadLisa Ball – Grade 11/12 (Surnames O-Z)

HS Guidance Counseling HS Guidance Counseling DepartmentDepartment

Academic, Personal and College/Career Counseling

G-Talks (group discussion…grade 9/10)Peer HelpersFamily ConnectionVariety of Resources (College)SAT Testing Site

Why Year Why Year 11 of a Four Year Plan? of a Four Year Plan?

ISM Graduation RequirementsISM Graduation Requirements(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year

SUBJECT MIN. REQUIRED # of CREDITS

English 4

Math 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

Modern Languages 2

Fine & Performing Arts 2

Physical Education 2

Wellness/Computer Literacy 1

Electives 6

TOTAL 23

22 Things! Things!

1. MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS!!!!!!

2. YOUR ENGLISH CLASSES!!!!!!

After Grade 9?After Grade 9?(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)

SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED

CREDITS REMAINING

English (4) 1 3

Math (2) 1 1

Science (2) 1 1

Social Studies (2) 1 1

Modern Languages (2) 1 1

Fine & Performing Arts (2)

1 1

Physical Education (2) 1 1

Wellness/Computer Lit. (1)

1 0

Electives (6) 0 6

TOTAL 8 15

Diploma Options at ISMDiploma Options at ISM

IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

IB Certificates + ISM High School Diploma

ISM High School Diploma

Most Rigorous Offered

Least Rigorous Offered

(still challenging)

What is the IB Diploma Program?What is the IB Diploma Program?6 subjects required3 subjects at the

higher level (HL)3 subjects at the

standard level (SL)1 subject each from

groups 1-5 and a sixth subject (from any group)

Completion of the EE, CAS, ToK requirements

Grade 11 and 12

Grade 11 and 12

What should I know now?What should I know now?It is completely normal that you (a grade 8

student) has no idea (yet) what they want to take in Grade 11 and 12

A few course decisions for grade 9 can impact future options (IB choices/Post-secondary)

Many IB subjects have pre-requisitesCertain subjects (as a result of their strict

pre-requisites) require some special care & attention by students/parents during the course selection process

Grade 9 Course ChoicesGrade 9 Course Choices

Course FlowCourse FlowGrade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (Math)IB Subject Flow (Math)

Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher recommendations

IB Subject Flow (Science)IB Subject Flow (Science)Integrated Science 1

combines and integrates the three content areas of biology, chemistry and physics.

In grade 10 you will have the choice of continuing with Integrated Science 2 or specializing with a full year course in either biology, chemistry or physics.

IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)Students are strongly

recommended to continue to their modern language from grade 8

Colleges prefer that students stick with one second language.

French (grade 8)

French (grade 9)

Anything Else?Anything Else?

Other Advice?Other Advice?Fine & Performing Arts BlockIf you are planning to do an IB Group 6 Arts

(Art, Film or Theater) in grade 11, we recommend that you take the “Intro” course in that area in grade 9 (Intro Art, Intro Theater or Intro Film).

Your ElectiveUnfortunately, you do not have an elective as

a grade 9. You will have one as a grade 10.

Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenMarch 2nd, 3rd and 4th

WhereHomeroom

HowOnline selection

Course RegistrationCourse Registration

HS Course Offerings SY10-11HS Course Offerings SY10-11

An An IMORTANTIMORTANT Message from Message from GuidanceGuidance

What you dodo in high school, colleges will colleges will knowknow.

TranscriptsTeacher Letters of ReferenceExtra-Curricular ActivitiesYour high school counselor

This really can be a Fresh StartFresh Start!!!

Be careful what

Be careful what

you put on the

you put on the

Internet!

Internet!

What colleges want to see?What colleges want to see?They want to see that you are challenging

yourself to the best of your ability with the courses you select.

They want to see the best possible grades you are capable of achieving.

This allows them to “predict” how successful you could be at their college.

They want to see a well round individual that contributes to their high school and community.

Transitioning - IssuesTransitioning - Issues

Academic PressuresFriendshipsFreedomAge of ExplorationDatingAlcohol/DrugsRebellion

You are NEVER aloneYou are NEVER aloneGuidance CounselorTrusted FriendsTeachersPeer HelpersFamily

If there is EVER a situation you are uncomfortable with, unsure of , confused, upset…whatever….speak with someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!

Last Questions?Last Questions?

Contact Information

Mr. Steve Ayling (ayling@ismanila.org)

Mr. Doug McQueen (mcqueend@ismanila.org)

Thanks Thanks

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