WELCOME TO 2022-23 FORECASTING.

NEW INFORMATION

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, students have been given the opportunity to engage with their potential courses in a new way. While the PDF version of the forecasting guide will always remain an option for those interested, with the ongoing shift to online learning, this interactive version of the guide aims to provide a more streamlined forecasting experience.

You'll find a variety of information available on this website, but here's a few key points to keep in mind:

• Classes can be sorted by department or grade level. Rather than scrolling through a PDF of every class, this site allows you to sort the classes available to you by either department (as in the traditional forecasting guide) or grade level.

• Individual department pages have helpful information. Don't overlook this feature! When looking through class lists or when browsing by department, if you click on a department, you will be brought to that department's page. These pages include anything from a short introduction from department teachers to class photos, student testimonials, and more. For classes that you're not so sure about or just want to learn more about, these pages will likely be helpful in making your forecasting decisions.

• Everything else is staying the same. There's been a lot of changes this year, but this site is simply a resource to make your forecasting experience easier and more enriched. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor.

We hope that this tool is of value to you and look forward to seeing what classes you decide to enroll in this coming school year. Happy forecasting!

HOW TO USE THIS FORECASTING GUIDE

You can use this guide in one of two ways; decide whether you want to view courses by department or by grade level. It is recommended that you use the latter, as only the classes that are available in a student's particular grade level will be displayed. At this point, a student should consider their required and desired courses. Going through each course category, students should make selections that fit their needs best.

Note: Classes labeled DUAL are Dual Credit classes, meaning you can earn college credit for them. Classes labeled AP are Advanced Placement classes.

The student’s goal in forecasting is to select classes that will fulfill his or her academic needs during the coming school year. Parent(s)/guardian(s) and students can consult with the student’s counselor to be sure all courses chosen meet or exceed the requirements of the four–year plan required for each Ida B. Wells student. The Ida B. Wells staff is committed to helping all students make good decisions as they plan their academic year.

Ida B. Wells students are required to enroll in eight classes except in special circumstances with parent permission. OSAA requires that athletes be passing five classes in order to remain eligible. Counselors must be consulted if the student wants to enroll in fewer than eight classes. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must also consent to a reduction in the school day.

Closely read through this forecast guide and the graduation requirements. There are recommended years to take each required course. Become aware of this and make your choices accordingly. Certain courses require a prerequisite that must be completed before enrollment. For accelerated or advanced classes, students must meet all prerequisites. Students should make their course choices after talking with parent(s)/guardian(s), counselors, teachers and friends. When students finish making critical decisions, they will complete the information on the forecast sheet.

Happy forecasting!