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It’s time to forecast for the 25-26 school year!

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Forecasting is open Feb. 6th - 21st!

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Forecasting is the process of choosing your classes for next year. Check out what credits are required to graduate below:

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4 – English

3 – Social Studies

3 – Math (Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Alg. 3-4)

3 – Science

2 – World Language (2 years of same language)

1 – Fine/Performing/ or Technical Art

1 – Health

1 – PE

1 - Personal Finance/Higher Education Pathway (new 12th grade class starting in 26-27)

5 - Electives

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Courses Required for 10th Grade

  1. English 3-4
  2. Math
  3. Chemistry
  4. US History
  5. Health 2 +0.5 PE (Group Fitness, Mind & Body or Strength Training)
  6. Elective (World Language if needed)
  7. Elective
  8. Elective

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Courses Required for 11th Grade

  1. English (English 5-6 or AP Language)
  2. Math
  3. Biology
  4. Elective
  5. Elective
  6. Elective
  7. Elective
  8. Elective

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Courses Required for 12th Grade

  1. English
  2. Political Economy (or AP Econ + AP Gov)
  3. Elective
  4. Elective
  5. Elective
  6. Elective
  7. (Elective or late arrival/early dismissal)
  8. (Elective or late arrival/early dismissal)

Seniors are required to take at least 6 classes. We recommend taking a math and science course in addition to required courses.

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Which math class should I take?

  • 3 different math credits are required for graduation.
  • Current 9th graders in Geometry will take either Algebra 1-2 or Adv. Alg. 3-4 (if you completed Compacted Math/Algebra in middle school)
  • Current 10th graders taking Algebra 1-2 should forecast for Adv. Algebra 3-4.
  • Current 10th or 11th graders taking Adv. Algebra 3-4 see next slide for next level course options.
  • Incoming 12th graders - we recommend you take an additional math course to be prepared for post-secondary education or work.

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Math Progression

Credits

1, 2, & 3

Credit 4

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Credit 5

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Credit 6

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Precalculus

Geo/Stats

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Algebra 1-2

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Adv. Algebra 3-4

Data Science*

Dynamic Systems Modeling

AP Stats

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or Data Science

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or Dynamic Systems

AP Stats

Data Science

AP Calc BC

or AP Stats

or Dynamic Systems

or Data Science

Any of the remaining courses offered can be taken together

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AP Calc AB**

*For Juniors and Seniors only **Seniors with Adv Algebra need teacher recommendation

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Explore our Electives/Pathways

At Ida B Wells we encourage you to select a PATHWAY of study. We have introductory, intermediate and advanced electives in numerous areas.

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  • Arts and Design
  • Business and Marketing
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Technology
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Occupation
  • Mass Communication
  • Performance Arts-Theater
  • Sound Engineering
  • World Language

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Click the QR code on your forecasting worksheet to learn more.

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New Electives/Name Changes for Next Year!

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  • All Visual Art, Music, Journalism and Theater classes have been renamed, see your Course Offerings sheet.
  • Most semester long classes are going away except for PE/Health.
  • New “Pairings” opportunity - year long elective but getting to “sample” two content areas

* Health Occupations + Intro to Sports Marketing

* Health Occupations + Intro to Sound Engineering

* Health Occupations + Photojournalism

The only way to take Health Occ or one of the companion classes is via the pairing - they cannot be taken separately.

  • New Courses:

DECA (Business course)

Digital Systems and Math Modeling

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Forecasting Worksheet

  • Your teacher will hand this out to you, along with your course offering sheet.

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  • Fill this out and bring it to your meeting with your counselor

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  • The meeting with your counselor is AFTER you have filled out this form and input your courses in StudentVue.

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Forecasting FLEX Tomorrow!

This is your chance to learn about all of our amazing programs!

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Teachers will hand out a map that has locations of teachers and programs

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  • All teachers are available during FLEX to answer questions.
  • Use the map to locate the programs you want to learn more about.
  • Make a plan to visit 4-6 places in the 44 minutes you have.

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Follow the steps below to successfully forecast

  1. Listen to the Forecasting Lesson during FLEX time on Feb. 6
  2. Consult your grade level course offerings sheet .
  3. Attend the Forecasting FLEX time on Feb. 7
  4. Do your research on courses (your choices are final)
    1. Talk with parent/guardian
    2. Visit the interactive forecasting guide

6. Fill out your Forecasting Worksheet

7. Enter your choices in StudentVue!! This is the most important step!

8. Meet with your counselor! This is the final step to lock in your choices. Find your counselor before school, during lunch, or after school or during a TA or free period. Don’t wait until the last minute!!!!!

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The final day to meet with your counselor and lock-in your choices is Friday, Feb. 21 at 3:30. Counselors are available starting Feb. 10 for these short meetings!

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Don’t Miss the Deadline!

Forecasting is open from

Feb. 6th - 21st

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All of the forecasting materials can be found on the IBW website under QuickLinks:

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https://www.pps.net/domain/764

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Reminder: The FINAL step is to meet with your counselor. This is a 5-10 minute meeting before school, at student lunch, FLEX or after school.

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