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EXPLORE Night Introduction to Jacobs High School !

Agenda: Welcome and Introductions Freshman Academy Overview Explore Test and Core Recommendations Elective Requests High School Core Curriculum Timeline and Next Steps Student Point of View Thanks and Closing. EXPLORE Night Introduction to Jacobs High School !.

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EXPLORE Night Introduction to Jacobs High School !

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  1. Agenda: Welcome and Introductions Freshman Academy Overview Explore Test and Core Recommendations Elective Requests High School Core Curriculum Timeline and Next Steps Student Point of View Thanks and Closing EXPLORE NightIntroduction to Jacobs High School! Parents & Students of the Class of 2017 Dundee Middle School December 12, 2012

  2. H.D. Jacobs Mission Statement: To Prepare students for Life; socially and emotionally, academically and behaviorally by being: • READY • RESPONSIBLE • RESPECTFUL

  3. The EXPLORE Test • The EXPLORE test is the first part of a testing system that goes on to include the PLAN and the ACT. • Typically, students take • the EXPLORE test in 8th grade • the PLAN in 9th grade • the ACT in 11th grade. • All three tests assess your knowledge in the areas of English, math, reading and science. However, the material tested gets progressively more difficult with each exam.

  4. Student Score Report • The EXPLORE Student Score Report gives information about a student’s knowledge, skills, interests, and educational career plans. • Students can use this information as they begin to plan high school coursework and begin thinking about college and work. • The score report also tells you how student’s EXPLORE scores compare to those of other students across the nation.

  5. What Do My Scores Mean? • Student scores in each of the four subject areas are between 1 and 25. Your composite score is simply the average of all four test scores.

  6. How Scores Compare? • To the right of your scores, you will find the percentage of students scoring at or below your score. • This shows you how your scores compare to those of students across the country who took the EXPLORE. • Example: 74% means a student scored as high or higher than 74% of 8th grade students across the U.S.

  7. How Can Students Improve? The back of the Score Report describes the skills and knowledge the student probably already has. You will also see some ideas for improving even more in the different subject areas. The suggestions are based on student scores and can help them do better.

  8. Student Plans • Students were asked how many core courses they plan to take in high school. • This number was then compared to the number of core classes recommended to prepare for college.

  9. Student Plans • Students were asked whether or not they needed help in seven different areas. The areas checked on the score report are the areas that were selected.

  10. Student Plans After High School • Students answered questions about their educational plans and career area preference.

  11. Thinking about College? • ACT has developed College Readiness Benchmark Scores. • Students scoring at or above the benchmark in each subject area are projected to be on pace to succeed in high school and college classes, if they keep up with their coursework. • Students scoring below the benchmark will need to put in extra effort and seek out additional supports to improve their scores for future tests.

  12. Career Possibilities • Students also completed an Interest Inventory as part of the EXPLORE test. The “Career Possibilities” section of the Score Report shows careers related to their reported interests.

  13. Career Possibilities • The results of the Interest Inventory are shown on the World-of-Work Map, and these results are compared with the student’s Career Area Preference. • For example, the Interest Inventory results may suggest that careers in areas 7, 8, and 9 on the World-of-Work Map fit the student’s current interests. • This would include careers in areas K through Q on the Career Area List

  14. Career Possibilities • ACT provides a multitude of resources on the student’s EXPLORE results at the following website: www.explorestudent.org • The website includes an interactive and informative World-of-Work Map

  15. 9th Grade Class Recommendations • How do student EXPLORE results impact his/her freshman classes? • 8th grade teachers work diligently to recommend core freshman classes in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies • The teachers use the following criteria to make their recommendations, including: • EXPLORE results • Current grades and classes • Interventions and progress monitoring • Work ethic • Reading and writing ability • Level of motivation

  16. Freshman Elective Options • What electives are available? • 2012-2013 Course Sheet: indicates which classes are available for freshmen. • Categories include: (art, business, English, family and consumer science, foreign language, industrial education, music, social studies) • Where can I get more information? • District 300’s Elective Online Tool: www.d300electives.org • Get elective class descriptions, prerequisites, and other information here.

  17. www.d300electives.org Visit this site to learn more about the electives offered to freshmen.

  18. Two Ways to Make Elective Requests • 1. On paper • Review the list of electives • Discuss with your parents • Fill out the homework sheet • Bring it in a discuss with a high school counselor on January 11th, 2013 2. Online • Review the list of electives • Discuss with your parents • Login to your Student Portal and complete the Freshman Elective Request Form

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  21. Online Tool Questions • What if our home doesn’t have Internet access? • Review the List of Courses Sheet, and parents and students can do the Electives Homework Assignment over Winter Break. • Students can sign up to meet with their middle school counselor to review elective options online. • The IMC is available before school hours (8:15 until warning bell) for those who want to choose the electives at school. Students that come on the bus will not be able to take advantage of this opportunity due to bus time arrival. • What if I still can’t figure something out? • If you have any questions regarding the online tool, please direct them to your middle school counselor.

  22. Dundee Middle School Contact Information • Jerry Weir, 8th Grade Counselor • 224-484-4517 • Jerome.weir@d300.org Elizabeth Thompson, 6th and 7th Grade Counselor • 224-484-4516 • Elizabeth.thompson@d300.org

  23. Freshman Core Curriculum Sample student schedule:

  24. D300 Course Numbering System and Levels of Classes Department 1000 English/ESL 2000 Social Science 3000 Math 4000 Science 5000 World Languages 6000 Business Education 7000 Industrial Education; Family and Consumer Sciences 8000 Art; Music 9000 PE/Health/Driver Education Level of class and weighted GPA value _200 Preparing for readiness for college and career GPA weight = +1 _300 On track for college and career (college prep) GPA weight = +1.5 _400 Honors level GPA weight = +2 _500 Advanced Placement (AP) GPA weight = +2.5 Example Semester 1 Semester 2 2301/2302 World History First number = department Second number = level of class and weighted GPA value

  25. 9th Grade Planning • 8th graders will meet with high school counselors the week of January 7th to discuss electives (dates and times vary at each middle school) • Plan to attend the Incoming Freshman Orientation Night on January 16th • During the Orientation Night, students and parents will review and finalize course preferences and elective requests • Parents will sign and turn in the scheduling sheet at the high school that night

  26. Timeline for 8th Grade Course Selection and Information:

  27. Information about Incoming Freshman Orientation Night • Information Sessions will be held at 6:00 and 7:00 • You can also do the following: • Go on student-led tours • Visit freshman classrooms • Meet and talk to a variety of Jacobs students • Ask questions about courses with our Division Heads • Find out about clubs, activities, and sports • Meet important people • Learn about Freshman life

  28. Student Point of View • A message from students who were in your shoes just one year ago!

  29. For More Information • English • Jenny Christian x 6311 • CTE • Gail Van Sickle x 6341 • Foreign Language and Fine Arts • Amy Pieniazkiewicz x 6381 • Mathematics • Steve Shadel x 6361 • Tutoring Center • x 6192 • Science • Terry Stroh x 6281 • Social Studies • Marce Kersten x 6251 • Education Services • Stacy Wilkinson x 6201 • Counseling • Ken Windisch x 6145 • Freshman Life • Jaime Van Horn x 6124

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