Transcript What Freshmen Need To Know

Fall 2014
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24 credits to graduate
1 semester class=.5 credit
1 year class=1 credit
Taking 8 classes and pass them all, you will
end freshmen year with 8 credits!
You need a “D” or 60% to pass
No social promotion
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4 Years of English
3 Years of Math
2 Years of Health Enhancement
Earth Science (During 9th grade)
Biology (During 10th grade)
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1 Credit Fine Arts
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1 Credit Career and Technical Education
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American History (11th grade)
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U.S. Government (12th grade)
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.5 Credit additional Social Studies
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9.5 of your choice!
◦ Choir, Band, Introduction to Art, Drama…
◦ Ag Ed, Welding, Culinary, Personal Finance…
◦ Geography, History…
◦ Something that helps gain experience in a field of
interest and with future planning
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2 or more years of Foreign Language
◦ French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic
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Global Studies Course
◦ World History, Geography, Global Issues Seminar, etc.
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Honors classes
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The highest level of math you can progress to
Core Course must be HSA specific
 Principles of Biomedical Science (9th grade)
 Human Body Systems (10th grade)
AND/OR
Applied Vet Sciences (10th grade)
 Medical Interventions (11th grade)
AND/OR
Agriculture 3
 Biomedical Engineering (12th grade)
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A broad, balanced, challenging curriculum
Development of critical‐thinking, problem
solving, and reflective skills
Development of research skills
Development of independent learning skills
Development of intercultural understanding
A globally recognized university entrance
qualification
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The Learner
Profile
promotes the
education of the
whole person,
emphasizing
intellectual,
personal,
emotional and
social growth
through all
domains of
knowledge.
◦ MSU offers Sophomore standing to all
students completing the diploma and entry
into the honors college
◦ University of Montana awards up to 30 credit
hours to students for both Standard Level and
Higher Level Courses upon completion of the
IB Diploma with an overall score of 30.
◦ If interested or have questions please come to
IB Parent Night on Oct 8th, visit the website,
or with Cameron Johnson, our IB Coordinator.
Division I:
16 Core Courses
Division II:
16 Core Courses
4 years of English
3 years of English
3 years of math (algebra 1 or
higher level)
2 years of math (algebra 1 or
higher level)
2 years of natural or physical
science (including one year of lab
science if offered)
2 years of natural or physical
science (including one year of lab
science if offered)
1 extra year of English, math, or
science
2 extra years of English, math or
science;
3 extra years if enrolling on or after
August 1, 2013
2 years of social science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional core courses
(from any category above, or in a
foreign language, nondoctrinal
religion or philosophy)
4 years of additional core courses
(from any category above, or in a
foreign language, nondoctrinal
religion or philosophy);
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NCAA core courses definition
• An academic course in one or a combination of
these areas: English, mathematics, natural/physical
science, social science, foreign language,
comparative religion or philosophy.
• A four-year college preparatory course and a
course at or above the high school's regular
academic level, for example, an AP® class or
outside college course.
• Reference sheet
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Extracurricular activities
Volunteer work
Leadership
Good grades
Good attendance
Good behavior
Good letters of recommendation (good
relationships with your teachers)
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Empathize, normalize and make a plan
Keep coming to school, be on time, bring materials
Check in with the teachers early and often
Have an organizational system that works for the
student (day planner, apps, checklists, visiting Q,
etc.)
Seek support from the Counseling Center