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A student and parent information session

2. HS Counseling Department
Located in room 1067, directly across from High
1067
School Administration
6 counselors (two for grade 9/10, four for grade 11/12
Doug McQueen – Grade 9/10 (Surnames A-Lh)
Steve Ayling – Grade 9/10 (Surnames Li-Z)
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Lisa Ball
David Birchenall
Jennifer Melton
Curt Nichols (Dept. Head)

3. HS Counseling Department
Academic, Personal/Social &
College/Career Counseling
G-Talks (group discussions…grade 9/10)
Student Ambassadors
Naviance: Family Connection
Variety of Resources (College)
SAT Testing Site

4. Transitioning - Issues
Academic Pressures
Friendships
Freedom
Age of Exploration
Dating
Alcohol/Drugs
Rebellion

5. You are NEVER alone
Counselor
Trusted Friends
Student Ambassadors
Teachers
Other trusted adults & Family Members
If there is EVER a situation you are uncomfortable
with, unsure of , confused or upset about...speak with
someone. We can work it out TOGETHER!

6. An IMPORTANT Message from HS
Counseling Department
What you do in high school, colleges will know!
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Teacher Letters of Reference you efu
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This really can be a Fresh Start!!!
Start

7. What should I know now?
Being ‘unsure’ is okay 
Grade 9 courses- pathway to IB?
IB pre-requisites
Take special care with;
 Fine and Performing Arts
 Modern Language
 Technology Elective (one semester)

8. 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 rounded individual that
contributes to their high school and community.

10. Year 1 of a Four Year Plan

11. ISM Graduation Requirements
(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

12. After Grade 9?
(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

13. Diploma Options at ISM
IB Diploma + ISM High Most Rigorous Offered
School Diploma
IB Certificates + ISM
High School Diploma
ISM High School Least Rigorous Offered
(still challenging)
Diploma

15. Grade 9 Course Choices

16. Course Flow
Grade 9 Grade 10

17. HS Course Offerings SY 13-14

18. IB Subject Flow (English)

19. IB Subject Flow (English)

20. IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)
Students are strongly
recommended to
continue their modern
language from grade 8
Colleges prefer that
students stick with one
second language.
French (grade 8)
French (grade 9)

21. 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(s) in
either biology, chemistry
and/or physics.

22. IB Subject Flow (Math)
Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom
performance and teacher recommendations

23. Other Advice?
Fine & Performing Arts Block
Intro Art
Intro Theater,
Intro Film,
Intro Design Technology
Can help lead to: IB Art, IB Theater, IB Film, IB design &
Technology

24. Fine and Performing Arts

25. Technology Offering
Your Elective
Choose a semester long technology offering…

26. Actual Course Selection?
When
February 20-22
Where
Homeroom/Computer lab sessions
How
Online selection

27. The Portal

28. Course Registration (3 options)

30. Grade 8 Parent Info
Transitioning to HS and Course
Selection Meeting
Tuesday February 19th , 2013
Current Grade 8 Parents 5:30 pm – 6:30pm
Little Theatre
Students- you are welcome but it is not necessary
that you attend 

31. Any Questions?
Contact Information
Mr. Doug McQueen (A-Lh) (mcqueend@ismanila.org
)
Mr. Steve Ayling (Li-Z) (aylings@ismanila.org)

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