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Inspire… Empower… Succeed…
Class of 2016
Preparing for Transition to Glenbard
SOUTH
Freshman course selections are based upon:Explore ScoresM.A.P. ScoresSending School’s Recommendations
Student’s/Parents Requests
Placement Process
October 15, 2011First Test in EPAS - Education Planning and
Assessment System8th / 9th Grade – Explore10th Grade – PLAN11th Grade – ACT
Subjects tested include:ReadingEnglishMathematicsScience
Explore Test
Score RangesExplore 1-25PLAN 1-32ACT 1-36
College Readiness Benchmarks (8th Grade)English - 13Mathematics – 17Reading – 15Science - 20
EPAS Score Ranges
English - 3.5 creditsSpeech - 0.5 creditSocial Studies – 3.0 credits
Government- 0.5 creditU.S. History - 1.0 credit
Math - 3.0 creditsScience - 3.0 creditsCultural Education - 0.5 credit (Music, Art, Foreign
Language)Applied Arts - 0.5 credit (Business, Industrial Tech, FCS)Health - 0.5 creditConsumer Education - 0.5 creditPhysical Education - 3.0 creditsElectives - 5.0 creditsDriver EducationComplete ACT/PSAE
23.0 Total Credits Required
Graduation Requirements
Parents and students will meet with high school guidance counselor to complete 9th grade course selection
During freshman year - students will meet with guidance counselor to develop a four year plan of courses to be completed during high school
Four Year Plan
Seven Period DayEnglishMathSocial StudiesSciencePhysical Education/HealthElective – Art, Music, Business, Foreign Language, Business, Industrial Technology, Family & Consumer Science
Study Hall
Freshman year
Students who enter below grade level in reading and/or mathematics may be recommended for:
English 1 + Academic StrategiesExtended English (English + Reading)
Algebra + Math SeminarExtended Algebra (Algebra double block)
Academic Interventions
December 2011:Receive course recommendations & enrollment packet in US Mail
January 5, 2012:8th Grade Curriculum Night
Early January 2012: Enrollment Meetings
Spring 2012Athletics / Activities Night
Key Dates
Ms. Loukia MastrodimosAssistant Principal for Instruction
Phone: 630-942-6800
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