Welcome Class of 2025 at Elgin High School

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Experience the rich history and educational opportunities awaiting the Class of 2025 at Elgin High School. Learn about the school's establishment in 1869, meet key faculty members, discover the curriculum, and get insights into the course selection process. Explore the roles of assistant principals, counselors, and the course roadmap towards graduation. Get ready for a successful high school journey at Elgin High School!

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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

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

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

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

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

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

14 Elective Course Choices Elective courses should be selected based on student interests or career aspirations. 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! 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.

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

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.