GRESHAM HIGH
SCHOOL
Four Year Plans
WELCOME!
It’s time to create a
PLAN for your four
years in high school!
What are CREDITS?
 A year long class = 1 credit
 A semester class = .5 credit
 You can earn 7 credits each year
HOW MANY CREDITS DO YOU NEED IN ORDER TO
GRADUATE FROM GHS?
Graduation Requirements:
CREDITS
 ENGLISH
4 CREDITS
 MATH
3 CREDITS
 SCIENCE
3 CREDITS
 SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 CREDITS
 HEALTH/PHYSICAL ED
2 CREDITS
 FINE ARTS/CAREER TECH
2 CREDITS
 (AT LEAST .5 MUST BE IN TECHNOLOGY)
 WORLD LANGUAGE
 ELECTIVES
 TOTAL
1 CREDIT
7 CREDITS
25 CREDITS
Graduation Requirements:
STATE TESTS
YOU MUST PASS THE FOLLOWING STATE
TESTS IN ORDER TO GRADUATE:
 READING
 WRITING
 MATH
Additional Requirements
for Graduation:
 Four Year Plan
 Extended Application
(Senior Year)
 2 CRLEs
(Career Related Learning
Experiences)
Don’t procrastinate!
What To Consider When
Making a Four Year Plan
 Future Plans (Military, Community College, Trade?)
 General University Requirements
 Special Programs offered to GHS students:
 International Baccalaureate (IB)
 Center For Advanced Learning (CAL)
 Architecture, Construction, & Engineering (ACE)
General University Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” in core courses
 4 years of English
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3 years of Mathematics - (including Algebra 2)
3 years of Science
3 years of Social Studies
2 years of the same World Language
16 academic credits in core subject areas
.5 credit in a Visual/Performing Fine Arts class
is recommended
International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB classes are the most challenging courses offered at GHS for
Juniors and Seniors.
IB Program Options:
 Earn a full IB diploma
 Take 4 years of a World Language
 Take IB Tests and Earn college credit
 Take one or more IB classes in strong subject area
NOTE: Students can forecast for IB classes during the sophomore
year.
Questions? See Mrs. Childress or your School Counselor.
Center for Advanced Learning--CAL
CAL offers advanced courses in 5 technology-based
fields for Juniors and Seniors:
 Digital Media (Graphic Design & Video)
 Programming & Networking
 Medical/Dental
 Engineering
 Manufacturing
NOTE: Students apply for CAL during the sophomore year.
A.C.E. Academy
The ACE Academy offers courses in the following content areas
of education for Juniors and Seniors.
Architecture,
Construction
Engineering
NOTE: Students can apply for ACE during the sophomore
year.
Social Studies Sequence
Regular
Sequence
IB Sequence
US History
Honors Government
& Economics
Government &
Economics
IB History of the
Americas
Global
Perspectives
IB World History
Math Sequence
Check the Course Planning Guide to ensure the right choice of class.
Sequence A
Sequence B
Sequence C
Algebra 1
Algebra 1
Geometry
Geometry
Algebra 1.5
Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Geometry
IB Math
SL
Algebra 2
Calculus
IB Math
SL
IB Math
Studies
IB Math
Studies
Science Sequence
Sequence A
Physical Science
IB
Sequence
Physical Science/
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
IB Biology SL
Science Elective
IB Biology HL
Science Electives: Chemistry, Zoology, Physics,
Botany, Earth Science, IB Biology SL, other IB
Science (ask science teacher)
World Language
 All students are required to take at least 1.0 credit of
World Language during their 4 years at GHS.
 OPTIONS AVAILABLE:
 Spanish
 Japanese
 FLATS Test
 (For native speakers only.)
Health & PE
 Freshman Year = 1.0
credit of PE
 Total Fitness: Lifetime
Activities
 Total Fitness: Team Sports
 Sophomore Year = . 5
credit of Health
 Senior Year = . 5 credit
of Health
Questions?