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Western Guilford High. 9 th Grade Focus: Academics and the Impact on Post High School Plans. This is the beginning of a story that YOU will write, and you will eventually tell. What story will you write?. Steps to Success. Write Your Post-Graduation Goal Next to the ?
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Western Guilford High 9th Grade Focus: Academics and the Impact on Post High School Plans
This is the beginning of a story that YOUwill write, and you will eventually tell.What story will you write?
Steps to Success Write Your Post-Graduation Goal Next to the ? Unsure what you want to do? Listen to these ideas!
Registration for next school year Juniors and SeniorsTuition-Free Online & In labs One-on-one w/ Counselor • Online-In Lab & Individual Meeting with Counselor • Do you have goals in mind? • Are you choosing rigorous courses, but not too much? • Are you on a career pathway (CTE)? • Ask questions! We are happy to answer them!
CTECareer-Technical Education • Clusters/Types of Courses • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources • Architecture & Construction • Arts, Audio/Video Tech & Communications • Business Mgt. & Administration • Finance • Health Science • Hospitality & Tourism • Human Services • Information Technology • Law • Manufacturing • Marketing • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics • Certifications - Students have the opportunity to earn industry certifications through their high school CTE courses • College Credit • “B” or higher in the class • 93/A or higher on the final exam • Attend a NC Community College such as GTCC • Continue on a CTE Pathway/Cluster • Learn more about this later, but start earning the grades now!
Career & College Promise • Do you want to attend college? • What if YOU could attend college your 11th and/or 12th grade years? • Would you like to earn college credit while in high school…free of charge? • Will you have your own transportation?
Career & College Promise…cont. • Dual Enrollment Program • GTCC • Juniors and Seniors • Tuition-Free (excludes books & fees) • Eligibility Requirements • 3.0 GPA • Student in Good Standing • 2 Pathways • College Transfer Pathway • Career Technical (CTE) Pathway Learn more at http:ccpi.gtcc.edu
G3 • Starting in summer after 9th grade • Earn graduation requirements within 3 yrs. vs. 4yrs. • Opens up more opportunities for GAP, CCP, Co-Op, or Modified Schedule • Learn to be a successful, self-learner in online courses Interested? Talk with your counselor DURING course registration!
4Year College or University What you need to know! Colleges and Universities are COMPETITIVE Colleges and Universities COST $$$$ You apply at the beginning of your senior year, which means… you only have 2.5 years until you apply! Help yourself get into a college or university, by continuing to listen to this and write these opportunities down to remind you!
MILITARY • Misconceptions • Combat • Flying • Career Opportunities • As many as you can imagine...and then some • Benefits • Housing/Food • Education • Uniform/Clothing • Medical/Dental • Retirement
Character… it Counts! Your College/University Application, Military, Employment … They will ask about it! Show • Integrity/Honesty • Respect/Kindness • Perseverance/Grit • 'LEAD'ership Teachers & Counselors … • Will write your recommendations • Are required to tell if you have OSS • Are here to HELP you! • Are NOT your enemy! • Follow along to see how you can climb to success!
Graduation Requirements • English • I, II, III, & IV • Math • I, II, & III • AFM, ECM, H. Discrete Math, or H. Pre-Calculus • Science • Earth/Env. Science • Biology I • Physical Sci., Physics, or Chemistry I • Social Studies • World History • Civics & Economics • American History I • or AP US History • American History II • or a History Elective • Health/PE • CPR (not a credit) • Electives • World Languages I & II • Arts and/or CTE • Total: 22 credits (traditional schools schedule only)
Academics • Courses • Rigor • Are you challenging yourself…vs. taking “bird” courses? • Grades • Be present in class (physically & mentally) • Attend tutorial sessions (mostly Tues., Wed., Thurs.) • Missing Assignments/Test corrections • Credit Recovery (APEX) • Review/Study (Suggested study times) • General = 15-30 minutes per night • Honors = 30-60 minutes per night • AP = 60-90 minutes per night
Academics - GPA Unweighted (General Courses) A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 Weighted (Honors) (AP) A=4.5 A=5 B=3.5 B=4 C=2.5 C=3 D=1.5 D=2 F=0 F=0
Extra-Curricular Activities • Clubs/Groups/Programs • On & off campus • Summer Camps • Sports • Service-Learning • Exemplary Award = 100hrs. • Diploma = 250hrs. • Graduation Cord • Employment
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) • www.cfnc.org • Plan for College • Search majors and programs • What are you interested in studying? • Explore postsecondary schools • What school are you interested in attending? • Entrance requirements • GPA • Test Scores • Resume, Recommendation(s), or Interview • Deadlines • Test Prep. • SAT & ACT
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)…cont. • Apply to College • Applications • “College Application Week” (November) • Essay and Recommendations • Transcript Manager • Pay for College • Grants and Scholarships • Senior Newsletter • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Work/Study Program • Loans
Check List Now Ongoing Create and explore in a CFNC account Maintain high grades Keep excellent attendance Build positive connections with your teachers Take college visits/tours • Review goals w/ counselor • Choose courses that contribute to your goal(s) • Get involved in • Academic activities • Community/Service Learning activities • Extracurricular or Athletic Activities