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Junior Pre-Registration

2023-24

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Graduation Requirements

  • 4 credits English
  • 3 credits Math (Math I & Math II)
  • 2 credits Science
  • 2 credits Social Studies
    • (1 credit US History, 1/2 credit Civics, ½ credit SS elective)
  • Consumer Ed
  • Health
  • Drivers Ed (1/4 credit)
  • Computer Concepts (1/4 credit)
  • PE
  • 1 credit from Art, Music, Foreign Language, or Career Tech
  • + Round out w/ electives for rest of credits

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Senior Course Must Haves

  • English
    • Options: 402, 401, Inquiry
  • Consumer Ed
    • Unless fulfilled through other avenues
  • PE
    • Unless waived through sports or full schedule
  • Any other required classes not met by student yet

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Considerations for senior year courses

  • Is there a class that will prepare you for your career?
  • Is there a class that interests you?
  • Is there a class that will challenge you?
  • Is there a class that will have a different way to learn?

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Other Offerings to Consider

  • ICE

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  • ECCA

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  • CEO

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ICE

Work ½ day & School ½ day

  • Most courses possible in your schedule:
    • School in the am = 4-5 courses
    • School in the pm = 3 courses
  • Meeting in the spring with Mr. White
  • 1 credit for ICE class & 1 credit for work
  • Cannot graduate early if you do ICE
  • Must have good attendance and on track to graduate

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ECCA

Early College & Career Academy

Programs Offered 2024-25

  • Automotive Technology
  • Computer Programming
  • Construction Trades
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education Pathway
  • EMS--Health Profession Focus
  • EMS--Fire Service Focus
  • Health Professions--CNA
  • Industrial Technology: Machining, Welding, & Design
  • Precision Agriculture

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ECCA

  • Courses are at Parkland with other area high school students
  • Parkland courses are 7:30-9:30 a.m.
  • Open to juniors and seniors
  • Dual Credit -- You earn college credit while still earning high school credit
  • You will follow Parkland’s calendar
  • PBL provides transportation
  • PBL pays ½ of the tuition

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CEO

Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities

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It is not a regular school course at all, you get to own your own work and behavior, and everything you do in the class is designed to connect with the real world. You need to have a strong work ethic and are trustworthy!

Highlights:

  • Funded by investors, not schools
  • Always meets in a business, never in a school
  • Students visit dozens of area businesses
  • Students learn from guest speakers
  • Students run a class business together
  • Students have a community business mentor
  • Students start and run their own businesses

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NCAA

  • Create an account with NCAA at eligibilitycenter.org
  • Must have 16 core courses
  • Transcripts and test scores must be sent to eligibility center
    • Use the NCAA code 9999 when you send scores from the school SAT test date
    • See your counselor to send your transcript or any other help

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Course Selections Considering College Admissions Requirements

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General Minimum Public University Requirements

  • 4 years English
  • 3 years Math
    • Through Algebra II (Math III)
  • 3 years of Science
    • Lab science
  • 3 years of Social Science
  • 2 years of same Foreign Language, Fine Arts, or Career Tech classes

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Foreign Language Admissions Considerations

  • Some colleges require 2 years for admission
    • You may be required to take more at the college level
  • Some colleges accept 2 years of fine arts or foreign language
  • Some colleges don’t require either
  • Some colleges have special exemptions
    • Examples
      • UI: take 4 years and certain majors not required to take it at the college level
      • ISU: 3 years and certain majors will exempt you
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Resources

  • PBL High School Counseling Website
    • https://sites.google.com/pblpanthers.org/pblhighschoolcounselingcenter/home
  • Courses Offered
    • https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IJDJzsfr_Kl7ndgF8bw1D1hU1wrbjkhw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108537200622531180071&rtpof=true&sd=true
  • Course Descriptions
    • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mZ4ibIGdPGHfUaoPc4G-mtQAOnmKmO_UZxHKc_VPft4/edit?usp=sharing
  • Course Request Sheet
    • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K6Sd9Wkr9pZyq-ODIMUJN0Ec2UM4nbni3mO-60HzhMU/edit?usp=sharing

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Thank You!

Do your research for course selections and do what is best for you! See teachers and counselors for extra support!