2. Agenda
■ Junior year information
■ Graduation requirements
■ Typical schedule
■ Available elective options
■ Things to consider when selecting electives
■ Questions
■ Create next year’s schedule
■ Create 2-year plan of study
■ Sign up for individual meeting (optional)
3. Why is junior year important?
■ “The first 3 years of high school is what gets you into
college…your senior year is what keeps you there.” –
Admissions Officer, University of Michigan
■ You take several important tests junior year.
■ You can get a head start on visiting colleges and
applying for scholarships.
■ You have significant flexibility in choosing electives.
■ You’re helping set the tone for underclassmen.
4. JuniorYear “To Do” List
Review your graduate audit with your counselor and identify
any classes that still need to be taken.
Make a list of academic goals.
Check out extracurricular activities and then become an active
member.
Participate in job shadows, college fairs, and other events.
Prepare for the ACT using free or purchasable study aids.
Keep your eye out for opportunities available to you.
Get involved in volunteer work that interests you.
Share your interests and goals with your counselor.
5. Graduation Requirements
■ 4 credits of Language Arts
■ 3 credits of Social Studies
■ 3 credits of Math
■ 3 credits of Science
■ 1 credit of Physical Education
■ 3 credits of foreign language, Native American
language, fine arts, or career tech
■ 5 credits of electives
Total credits = 22
6. Typical Junior Schedule
1. English 11
2. Algebra II
(Next year’s class would take Pre-Calc or alternate math)
3. Chemistry, Physics, or other science elective
4. US History
5. Elective (full year or two semester classes)
6. Elective (full year or two semester classes)
7. Elective (full year or two semester classes)
8. Elective Options:
On-Site Electives
■ Accounting I, II, III, & IV
■ Art I, II, III, & IV
■ Band
■ Choir
■ English elective (?)
■ Financial Literacy
■ Intro to Business
■ Life Sports
■ Multimedia
■ North Dakota Studies
■ Physical Education
■ Pre-Calculus
■ Psychology
■ Sociology
■ Sports & Entertainment
Marketing
9. Elective Options:
ITV Electives
Classes taught over InteractiveTelevision (ITV) where
teachers may work in one North Dakota school district,
but students may attend school in other districts across
the state.
Students must be self-disciplined to complete work
without immediate in-room supervision. Student
behavior in an ITV class is expected to be exceptional.
10. Elective Options:
Online Electives
Classes taught via online communication where
teachers may work in one North Dakota school district,
but students may attend school in other districts across
the state. Dual credit online classes may have an
instructor who is employed by a college rather than a
high school.
Students should have a high level of self-motivation
and self-discipline in order to meet the requirements for
successfully completing an online course.
11. Elective Options:
Dual Credit Courses
Courses that earn credit toward high school graduation
and college credit for most universities and technical
colleges.
Dual Credit Courses
Introduction to Networks (online)
Networking II (online)
Pre-Calculus (ITV)
Psychology (ITV)
Visual Basic - Programming
Essentials (online)
Sports Medicine (ITV)
Accounting I (ITV)
Accounting II (ITV)
CollegeAlgebra (ITV)
College Composition (ITV)
College Speech (online or ITV)
German I (ITV)
German II (ITV)
12. Elective Options:
Dual Credit Courses
Benefits of taking dual credit courses:
■ Earn college credit while in high school.
■ Set yourself apart from other college or scholarship
applicants.
■ Put yourself ahead of other freshmen entering
college.
■ Gain experience taking college-level coursework.
13. Things to ConsiderWhen
Selecting Electives
■ Post-secondary plans
■ College admissions requirements
■ Scholarship or award requirements
■ Academic rigor
14. Things to Consider:
Post-Secondary Plans
■ Are you planning on attending college?
■ Are there certain requirements for your
desired college or major?
■ If you are not attending college, what do you
need to do to prepare for your intended
career?
■ What are your career interests and goals?
15. Things to Consider:
Admissions Requirements
North Dakota and neighboring colleges have varying
admission requirements.
Some colleges require years of math and science
beyond the North Dakota graduation requirement.
Some colleges have fine arts or foreign language
requirements.
16. Things to Consider:
Admissions Requirements
NDSU and UND (Beginning Fall 2017)
■ Recommended ACT composite of 22 or higher
■ Recommended GPA of 2.75 or higher
■ Course completion in the following areas:
– 4 credits of English
– 3 credits of math (Algebra I and above)
– 3 credits of laboratory science
– 3 credits of social science
– 1 additional credit in any of the above areas or world
languages
17. Things to Consider:
Admissions Requirements
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
■ GPA, class rank, ACT, and academic rigor throughout high
school are considered
■ Course completion in the following areas:
– 4 credits of English
– 4 credits of math (Algebra I and above)
– 3 credits of science
– 3 credits of social studies
– 2 credits of world languages
– 1 credit of visual or performing arts
18. Things to Consider:
Admissions Requirements
South Dakota State University
■ Minimum ACT composite of 18 OR minimum high school GPA
of 2.6 OR ranking in top 60 percent of class
■ Course completion in the following areas:
– 4 credits of English
– 3 credits of math (Algebra I and above)
– 3 credits of laboratory science
– 3 credits of social studies
– 1 credit of fine arts
19. Things to Consider:
Admissions Requirements
University of Montana
■ Minimum ACT composite of 22 OR minimum high school
GPA of 2.5 OR ranking in top half of graduating class
■ ACT Math section score of 22 OR completion of 4 years of
rigorous math with “C” grades or higher
■ ACT English/Writing score of 18 OR ACT Writing subscore
of 19 OR CLEP score of 50 on composition exam
20. Things to Consider:
Admissions Requirements
University of Montana, cont’d
■ Course completion in the following areas:
– 4 credits of English
– 3 credits of math (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra
II—and students are encouraged to take a math class
during 12th grade)
– 3 credits of social studies
– 2 credits of laboratory science
– 2 credits of world language, computer science, visual
art, performing art, or vocational education
21. Things to Consider:
Academic Rigor
Every year you must make adequate progress toward
graduation. Choose classes that will continue to fulfill
graduation requirements.
Consider how much you can handle in terms of difficulty
and homework load.
Ask yourself if you truly need a study hall.
22. Things to Consider:
Academic Rigor
Benefits of study hall
■ School time spent completing
homework or studying
■ Good for individuals in sports
or activities who miss a lot of
class time
■ Good for individuals who have
a job and need extra school
time to complete homework
Benefits of electives
■ Ensure early completion of
credits toward graduation
■ Explore interests and
strengths through a variety
of classes
■ Take classes to prepare for a
specific career or field
■ Challenge yourself to learn
new things
23. Junior RegistrationTo-Do List
Ask questions
Decide on electives and select alternates
Complete registration form
Turn in registration to the office by February 26th
Have an awesome junior year!
