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All 8th graders are required to complete a 4-year plan before registering for high school. Click below to download these documents.

FINAL Planning Process

Final 8th Grade Plan

 

Use the following links to navigate through the 4 year High School Planning Guide

8th Grade | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | Core Plan

 

IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 8th Grade Student Core Curriculum Plan
Planning Process

8th grade

• Student: Take Interest Explorer on ITBS during October testing
• Junior High Counselor:  Receive ITBS Counselor report with Interest Explorer and academic information; share with student and parent
• Student: Receive high school Program of Studies, review with parents
• Junior and Senior High School Counselors: Review High School Program of Studies, discuss career options and components of required Student Core Curriculum Plan (school day presentation) and parent (evening presentation)
• Student: Develop Student Core Curriculum Plan with parent(s); begin completion (fill in 9th grade) of Four Year High School Course Work chart with parent(s); student and parent sign plan and returns to school

9th grade

• Student: Take ITED during October testing
• High School Counselor:  Share predicted SAT and ACT scores with student
• Teachers: Share information about courses on academic planning day
• Teachers and Counselors: Engage students in lessons about DISCOVER program; explore career options and post-secondary opportunities
• Student: Receive high school Program of Studies, review with parents along with Student Core Curriculum Plan and Four Year High School Course Work chart
• High School Counselor: Review Program of Studies, discuss career options and components or required plan with students (school day presentation) and parents (evening presentation)
• Student: Review Student Core Curriculum Plan, meet with counselor as needed, discuss plan with parent(s), revise plan as needed

10th grade

• Student: Take ITED during October testing
• High School Counselor:  Share predicted SAT and ACT scores with student
• Teachers: Share information about courses on academic planning day
• Teachers and Counselors: Encourage students to use DISCOVER program; explore career options and post-secondary opportunities
• Student: Receive high school Program of Studies, review with parents along with Student Core Curriculum Plan and Four Year High School Course Work chart
• High School Counselor: Review Program of Studies, discuss career options and components or required plan with students (school day presentation) and parents (evening presentation)
• Student: Review Student Core Curriculum Plan, meet with counselor as needed, discuss plan with parent(s), revise plan as needed
• Student: Prepare to take pre-college entrance exams if desired, PLAN

11th grade

• Student: Take ITED during October testing
• High School Counselor:  Share predicted SAT and ACT scores with student
• Teachers: Share information about courses on academic planning day
• Teachers and Counselors: Engage students in lessons about DISCOVER program; explore career options and post-secondary opportunities
• Student: Receive high school Program of Studies, review with parents along with Student Core Curriculum Plan and Four Year High School Course Work chart
• Student: Participate in Work Place Learning Connection activities – Job Shadow or Internship
• High School Counselor: Review Program of Studies, discuss career options and components or required plan with students (school day presentation) and parents (evening presentation)
• Student: Review Student Core Curriculum Plan, meet with counselor as needed, discuss with parent(s), revise plan as needed
• Student: Prepare to take college entrance exams as needed (PSAT, ACT, SAT, Compass)
• Student: Make visits to potential colleges, universities, vocational programs, employers, military or community education

12th grade

• Teachers: Share information about courses on academic awareness day
• Teachers and Counselors: Engage students in lessons about DISCOVER program; explore career options and post-secondary opportunities
• Student: Participate in Work Place Learning Connection activities – Job Shadow or Internship
• Student: Prepare to take college entrance exams as needed (ACT, SAT, Compass)
• Student: Make visits to potential colleges, universities, vocational programs, employers, military or community education
• High School Counselor: Discuss career options with students, help prepare college entrance applications as needed

IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student Core Curriculum Plan

Student Name:                                                                                                                               

DIRECTIONS: In developing your high school Student Core Curriculum Plan, think about the following:

• Your Interests and Preferences
• Career Clusters of Interest to You
• Career/Work Readiness Skills You Possess
• Your Experiences / Tasks Accomplished / Accomplishments

Use the chart below to list information that will help you plan your future.

Grade	Interests and Preferences (personal and career)	Academic Information (strengths & abilities)	Related Activities	Experiences and Accomplishments (personal, career, academic)
8		GPA ITBS	Interest Explorer
9		GPA ITED	Discover Program
10		GPA ITED PLAN	Discover Program
11		GPA ITED PSAT ACT SAT	Discover Program College visits
12		GPA ACT SAT Compass	Discover Program College visits

 

Post Secondary (after high school) Options to Consider:

• Four-Year Educational Institution (College or University)
• Two-Year Educational and/or Vocational Program
• Apprenticeship or Internship
• Employment
• Military
• Adult and Community Education (for student with significant disabilities)

Use the Four-Year High School Course Work chart to identify the courses you will take during high school to help you accomplish the option(s) you consider for after high school.
Student Name:                                                                                                                               

IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Four-Year High School Course Work

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the name of courses to be taken in 9th grade. Sign and date then return to the school.

9th Grade

1st Trimester	Cr	2nd Trimester	Cr	3rd Trimester	Cr	Parent & Student Signatures/Date
English:	5	English:	5	English:	5
Math:	5	Math:	5	Math:	5
Science:	5	Science:	5	Science:	5
Social Studies:	5	Social Studies:	5	Social Studies:	5
PE/Health		PE		PE
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5

10th Grade

1st Trimester	Cr	2nd Trimester	Cr	3rd Trimester	Cr	Parent & Student Signatures/Date
English:	5	English:	5	English:	5
Math:	5	Math:	5	Math:	5
Science:	5	Science:	5	Science:	5
Social Studies:	5	Social Studies:	5	Social Studies:	5
PE		PE		PE
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5

11th Grade

1st Trimester	Cr	2nd Trimester	Cr	3rd Trimester	Cr	Parent & Student Signatures/Date
English:	5	English:	5	English:	5
Math:	5	Math:	5	Math:	5
Science:	5	Science:	5	Science:	5
Social Studies:	5	Social Studies:	5	Social Studies:	5
PE		PE		PE
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5

12th Grade

1st Trimester	Cr	2nd Trimester	Cr	3rd Trimester	Cr	Parent & Student Signatures/Date
English:	5	English:	5	English:	5
PE		PE		PE
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5
Elective:	5	Elective:	5	Elective:	5

 

Return the top (white) sheet to the school. Keep the bottom (yellow) sheet for your records.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Iowa City Community School District is to ensure all students will become responsible, independent learners capable of making informed decisions in a democratic society as well as in the dynamic global community. This is accomplished by challenging each student with a rigorous and creative curriculum taught by a diverse, professional, caring staff, and enriched through the resources and the efforts of families and the entire community.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

If you believe you have (or your child has) been discriminated against or treated unjustly at school, please contact the Equity Director Ross Wilburn at 509 S. Dubuque Street, 319-688-1000.