WELCOME CLASS OF 2025 2 Welcome Remarks Jaime

WELCOME CLASS OF 2025!

2 Welcome Remarks: Jaime Crosen History of Elgin High School: Alan Flota ■ EHS was established in 1869, we are one of the oldest high schools in Illinois ■ Forty thousand plus students have graduated from Elgin High School since the first commencement in 1872. ■ Our building was built in 1972, this being the third location of EHS ■ Elgin High is 400, 00 plus square feet located on 68 acres of land

3 Today’s Goals 1. Introduce you to those who will be supporting you in high school. 2. Provide an overview of high school courses for graduation. 3. Explain what courses are available for freshman year. 4. Explain the course selection process.

4 1. High School Support EHS People to Meet

5 HELLO! Assistant Principal for Freshman Success Mr. Martinez-Ortiz

6 Role of a School Counselor ● Academic counseling ● College and Career counseling ● Personal/social counseling

Meet the EHS School Counselors Mrs. Heather Spear Mr. David Hess (A-Casti) (More-Rit) Mrs. Breann Tomaso Mrs. Celia Howard (Casto-F ) (Riv-Tov) Mr. Patrick Mc. Carthy Mrs. Violetta Losowski (G-Ji ) (Tran-Viq/ELL 4 & 5) Ms. Pamela Nehrke Mr. Martin Aburto (Jo-Mora) (Vir-Z/ELL 1/2/3 ) 7

8 2. Overview of High School Courses for Graduation

9 Important Terms ● Semester – One-half of the school year (18 weeks) ● Credit – Transcript unit is earned each semester (with a passing grade (A, B, C, D). ● Elective – A course you choose because of your personal or career interests.

Course Roadmap to Graduation 40 TOTAL credits (10/year) English Language Arts (ELA) Math REQUIRED 8 credits 6 credits Grade 9 Freshman ELA 1 Science Social Studies Physical Education & Health Elective 1 Elective 2 4 credits 7 & 1 credit(s) 2 credits 8 credits PE Choice* Art Choice* Biology Business Grade 10 Sophomore Grade 11 Junior Grade 12 Senior ELA 2 Algebra 1 Geometry ELA 3 ELA 4 Algebra 2 Integrated Physical Science or Chemistry US History PE Choice* Health US History/ Economics /Civics PE Choice* Economics/ Civics PE Choice* Music Family & Consumer Science Industrial Technology World Language Choice* 10

11 9 TH 10 th 11 th • 10 credits at the end of Freshman year • Promote to Sophomore Status • 20 Credits at the end of Sophomore year • Promote to Junior • 30 credits at the end of Junior Year • Promote to Senior

12 3. Freshman Year Courses (Refer to the appropriate course selection sheet)

13 Typical Freshman Schedule 6 classes/semester: *Placement in these courses is ● English Language Arts* based on student input, ● Math* standardized test scores & ● Biology* teacher recommendations. ● Choice of 2 Physical Education courses ● Choice of two Elective courses ● (Lunch & Study Hall)

14 Elective Course Choices ● Elective courses should be selected based on student interests or career aspirations. ● Some electives are a full year (2 credits) and some are just one semester (1 credit). ● Please make sure that your son/daughter select at least four (six is better) electives that are interest and that you know the choices. ● Refer to the Freshman Curriculum Guide & the Course Selection Resource Guide to learn more about your choices for Elective courses including a course description and a brief view from U-46 students and staff!

15 Additional Placement Considerations IEP - If your child has a current IEP, options for serviced courses will be discussed in the spring during upcoming Transition IEP meetings. Questions? Please contact Caitlyn Drugger, Assistant Principal of Student Services, at caitlyndrugger@U-46. org. Dual Language - For more information, contact Rafael Martinez, Assistant Principal of Freshman of Success, at rafaeljosemartinez@u-46. org Academy - For more information, contact Gamila Williams, Assistant Principal of Innovation, at gamilawilliams@u-46. org.

16 4. Course Selection Process

17 COURSE SELECTION PROCESS 1 Review graduation requirements & course selection options. 2 Meet with High School Counselor. 3 Review suggested course placements & elective choices together.

18 What can I expect? Please complete this form BEFORE meeting with your school counselor as outlined below: ● Ellis and Larsen : Your school counselor will visit your US History class. During that visit you will have the opportunity to meet your counselor and select your electives for the school year 2021 -22.

19 Middle School Course Selection Dates Ellis Middle School (12/14) Larsen Middle School (12/15)

20 THANK YOU/ GRACIAS Any questions? rafaeljosemartinez@u-46. org 847 -888 -5100 ext. 4857