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Navigating High School Preparing for the Future

Navigating High School Preparing for the Future. Ms. Henderson Guidance Counselor 9 th -11 th ( Last Name L-Z ) SHS Guidance Department. SHS Counselors & Staff. Ms. Guiliano-9 th -11 th (A-K) Ms. Henderson-9 th -11 th (L-Z) Mr. Miller-12 th Grade Mrs. Davis-Guidance Clerk.

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Navigating High School Preparing for the Future

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  1. Navigating High SchoolPreparing for the Future Ms. Henderson Guidance Counselor 9th-11th (Last Name L-Z) SHS Guidance Department

  2. SHS Counselors & Staff • Ms. Guiliano-9th -11th (A-K) • Ms. Henderson-9th-11th (L-Z) • Mr. Miller-12th Grade • Mrs. Davis-Guidance Clerk

  3. Our Purpose • To help you develop a plan to reach your Graduation Day • To help ensure you have what you need to attend college, technical college or become employed after Southside

  4. Grade Placement • 10th Grade: 5 units including 1 English & 1 Math • 11th Grade: 11 units including 2 English, 2 Math, & 1 Science • 12th Grade: 17 units including 3 English, 3 Math & 2 Science

  5. SC Diploma Requirements • TOTAL of 24 Units: • 4 English • 4 Math • 3 Science, including: • Biology • 3 Social Studies, including: • US History • Government/Economics

  6. SC Diploma Requirements (cont.) • 1 Foreign Language or Occupational Specialty • Examples of Occupational Specialty Courses: • Career Center • Foods • Personal Finance • Consumer & Home • Desktop Publishing • 1 Computer Science • Web Design • Keyboarding/Computer Applications • Integrated Computer Applications • Desktop Publishing • 1 PE or JROTC • 7 Elective Units • Tutoring available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Transportation home is provided.

  7. College Admission Requirements • 4 Units of English • 4 Units of Math • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Algebra 2 • Additional Higher Level Math – Algebra 3, PreCalculus, Calculus, Statistics • Applied Geometry & Applied Statistics are not accepted • 3 Laboratory Sciences • At least 2 fields of study – Biology, Chemistry, Physics • Biology & Chemistry must be a prerequisite for the class to be considered a college prep “lab science” • NOT College Prep Lab Sciences • Physical Science • Environmental Studies • Applied Biology

  8. College Requirements (cont.) • 2 -3 Consecutive Years of same Foreign Language • 1 Unit of Fine Art • 1 Unit of PE or JROTC • 3 Units of Social Science • Diverse Electives – minimum of 1 in college preparatory area

  9. Winthrop University2012 Admission Facts • High School GPA                      3.81 • SAT Total                                  1048 • ACT Composite                          23

  10. Clemson2012 Freshman Class Highlights • SAT Middle 50%: 1170 to 1330 (Average 1245) • ACT Middle 50%: 25 to 30 (Average 28) • Class Standing • 52% in Top 10% • 76% in Top Fifth • 97% in Top Half • Average Weighted GPA: 4.23 (4.38 In-state) • 664 Palmetto Fellows (31% of all in-state freshmen)

  11. USC-Upstate Fast Facts • Student/Faculty ratio: 18 to 1 • Average Class Size: 25 • Average GPA: 3.5 • Average ACT Score: 21 • Average SAT Score: 1000

  12. SCSU Admission Facts • GPA-2.0 • SAT (combined)-830 or higher • ACT-18 or higher

  13. College of Charleston • A/B unweighted GPA • 1070-1230-SAT • 23-27-ACT • Consistent academic achievement in the A/B range • Strong high school curriculum (above required curriculum) • 3 Units of foreign language (2 years same language)

  14. Coastal Carolina2011 Freshman Profile • More than 10,000 applications for 2,100 spots. • 74% of applicants were offered admission. • Middle 50% GPA range: 3.0 - 3.7 • Middle 50% SAT range (critical reading and math only): 930 - 1070 • Middle 50% ACT range: 20 - 23

  15. USC Admission Facts (as of fall 2012) • 75% of admitted fall 2011 freshman • SAT Range: 1120-1280 • ACT Range: 24-29 • GPA: 3.94

  16. 2009-2010 Uniform Grading Policy Grade Point Conversion Chart Numerical Letter College AP/IB/ Average Grade Prep Honors Dual Credit 100 A 4.875 5.375 5.875 99 A 4.750 5.250 5.750 98 A 4.625 5.125 5.625 97 A 4.500 5.000 5.500 96 A 4.375 4.875 5.375 95 A 4.250 4.750 5.250 94 A 4.125 4.625 5.125 93 A 4.000 4.500 5.000 92 B 3.875 4.375 4.875 91 B 3.750 4.250 4.750 90 B 3.625 4.125 4.625 89 B 3.500 4.000 4.500 88 B 3.375 3.875 4.375 87 B 3.250 3.750 4.250 86 B 3.125 3.625 4.125 85 B 3.000 3.500 4.000 84 C 2.875 3.375 3.875 83 C 2.750 3.250 3.750 82 C 2.625 3.125 3.625 81 C 2.500 3.000 3.500 80 C 2.375 2.875 3.375 79 C 2.250 2.750 3.250 78 C 2.125 2.625 3.125 77 C 2.000 2.500 3.000 76 D 1.875 2.375 2.875 75 D 1.750 2.250 2.750 74 D 1.625 2.125 2.625 73 D 1.500 2.000 2.500 72 D 1.375 1.875 2.375 71 D 1.250 1.750 2.250 70 D 1.125 1.625 2.125 69 F 1.000 1.500 2.000 68 F 0.875 1.375 1.875 67 F 0.750 1.250 1.750 66 F 0.625 1.125 1.625 65 F 0.500 1.000 1.500 64 F 0.375 0.875 1.375 63 F 0.250 0.750 1.250 62 F 0.125 0.625 1.125 0–61 F 0.000 0.000 0.000 61 FA 0.000 0.000 0.000 61 WF 0.000 0.000 0.000 — WP 0.000 0.000 0.000 FA - Failure Due to Excessive Absences WP - Withdrew Passing AP/IB - Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate WF - Withdrew Failing

  17. Credit Recovery Options • Twilight School – Monday – Thurs. evenings at Greenville High School, English and Math classes only • APEX – Credit Recovery, taken at Southside (7:45-8:35 and 3:55-5:00)-CORE CLASSES ONLY • Virtual School – you must have internet access from home to qualify

  18. The College Folder • This is a file that you start your 9th grade year and contains: • Honors & Awards • Extracurricular Activities • Part-time Jobs • Volunteer Work • Acquired Skills • This is the information that you will use to help you compose your college resume. • *During your senior year your college resume will be a tremendous asset when filling out applications, meeting with interviewers, asking for recommendations and applying for scholarships.

  19. Continuing the Journey – 10th Grade • Carefully Select Courses • Match selections w/ graduation & college requirements • Academic Record • Transcript • PSAT • Free for Sophomores • Available to Juniors

  20. 10th Grade (cont.) • Get Involved • Maintain focus on building a resume • Leadership Positions • Volunteer Opportunities • Quality Experiences vs. Quantity • Explore Careers & College Interests • SCOIS & Kuder • On-line Research • Individual Conferences w/ Counselors (Students receive letters Dec – Feb)

  21. Getting Closer – 11th Grade • Carefully Select Courses • College Fair • Attend District Sponsored Scholarship Workshop • Continue Building Resume • PSAT / NMSQT • National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

  22. 11th Grade (cont.) • College Visits • 3 per year • Scholarship Opportunities • Guidance Website • Scholarship Bulletins • Internet Searches • Narrow College & Career Choices • SAT/ACT

  23. SAT & ACT • ACT- www.actstudent.org • Achievement style test (similar to PACT, and AP tests • Students are not penalized for incorrect answers • Guessing is ok • Based on 36 points • Composite score includes English, Math, Science and Reading • Optional writing score (used as writing sample by colleges and universities) • Most colleges require at least one writing score on the ACT

  24. SAT & ACT • SAT – www.collegeboard.org • Tests students on reasoning ability • Tests include Verbal, Math and Writing sections • Writing portion is not optional • Penalty for wrong answers- ¼ point taken • Guessing is NOT a good idea • Based on 2400 points- 800 per test area • Writing score is used by colleges and universities as a writing sample (*please note - this may soon change)

  25. SAT You are a quick thinker who loves the challenge of puzzles and logic games. You can rapidly define a plethora of onerous vocabulary words. You prefer to write about World War II and The Great Gatsby rather than about school uniforms. You have a shorter attention span and prefer to complete an exam in smaller, more “bite-sized” pieces. You rocked the PSAT. ACT You pay close attention in math class and understand basic trigonometry, logarithms and imaginary numbers. You love the challenge of working swiftly and beating the clock. You’re good at reading graphs and tables and indentifying trends. You are a strong reader and would much rather read a passage than solve a math problem. You have a strong GPA but did relatively poorly on the PSAT. Top 5 Signs you might prefer SAT/ACT

  26. Official SAT Online Course • Created by the makers of the SAT • Free way to prepare. • Stop by guidance for instructions & your personal access code today!

  27. SAT & ACT – Fee Waivers • Students may qualify for a fee waiver for both college applications and the ACT or SAT test. • Students must qualify for free or reduced lunch. • Current lunch applications must be on file • Upward Bound students automatically qualify • Students may get waivers from Mrs. Holmes

  28. BIG CHANGES FOR 12-13 TESTING YEAR (ACT) • New ID REQUIREMENTS • Students will upload a photo and provide gender when they register • Photo and gender will be printed on all tickets, rosters, and score reports. • Information provided to students regarding photo upload can be found at www.actstudent.org. • Students must bring BOTH an acceptable photo ID and a paper copy of their ticket. • Names and information on the ID, ticket, and roster must match.

  29. BIG CHANGES FOR 12-13 TESTING YEAR (ACT) • Photo ID Required-ONLY these forms accepted on test day: • Government issued photo ID (such as driver’s license) • School ID card with photo • School ID letter with photo • Notarized statement with photo • No longer accepted: • Personal recognition of students by testing staff • Published photos (e.g., yearbook picture) • Transcripts (even with photo)

  30. New Security Requirements for SAT Testing • Admission Tickets and photo ID(unexpired) are REQUIRED for entry to center • Test day changes NO LONGER permitted • Changes to test type, test date or test center cannot be made at the center on test day. • Standby testing will not be available • For more information visit sat.org/test-day

  31. College Visits • Students are strongly encouraged to make college visits. • Juniors & Seniors are eligible for 3 college visits per year. • VisitMUSTbe a Pre-Arranged Absence • Students should check with Mrs. Harling one week prior to college visit. • Documentation on University Letterhead is required upon student’s return

  32. 11th Grade – Summer Before Senior Year! • Summer • Final College Visits • Make a Resume • Prepare a Personal Essay • Make a List of Colleges to which you plan to apply

  33. SC Lottery Scholarships • SC HOPE Scholarship • Merit-Based Scholarship • Intended for students who do not qualify for the SC LIFE Scholarship or the SC Palmetto Fellows Scholarship • Up to $2800 for the freshman year only • Students must attend a SC institution and be a SC resident • Students who qualify must have a 3.0 on the SC Uniform Grading Scale at the end of the senior year. No Application is required

  34. SC Lottery Scholarships • SC LIFE Scholarship • Merit-Based Scholarship for up to $5000 (including $300 book allowance) • May be renewed for up to 8 academic semesters • Must be used at a SC institution • Student must have SC residency No application is required

  35. LIFEScholarship (cont.) • Students must qualify with 2 of the following 3 criteria • Earn a 3.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale • Score 1100 SAT or 24 ACT • Graduate in the top 30% of the graduating class • Eligible Two-year institutions • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Scale • The standardized test score and class rank requirements are waived

  36. SC Lottery Scholarships • SC Palmetto Fellows Scholarship • Merit-Based Scholarship • $6700 for the freshman year • For the sophomore, junior and senior year- $7500 when renewal is earned for up to 6 additional academic semesters • Eligible students must attend a SC institution and be a SC resident

  37. Palmetto Fellows (cont.) • Eligible students may qualify in one of two separate ways for the early award on December 15: • By meeting all three of the following criteria • Earn a cumulative 3.5 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale at the end of junior year • Score 1200 SAT or 27 ACT by November Senior Year • Rank in the top 6% of the class at the end of either the sophomore or junior year. • OR by meeting both of the following criteria • Earn a cumulative 4.0 GPA on the SC Uniform Grading Scale • Score 1400 SAT or 32 ACT

  38. EEDAEducation and Economic Development Act • Focus on 9th – 11th Graders but available to all students • An additional grade will be phased-in each year • Goals • Increase achievement • Reduce dropouts • Better prepare students & parents for their students’ future • Post secondary education • Employment • Military

  39. Career Clusters & Majors • 9th – Choose Career Clusters • 10th – Choose High School Major • Not locked into major • Can change each year • Students are not tracked • By choosing a major students will see available courses related & can explore interests • 11th– Confirm Major & Cluster

  40. 16 Career Clusters of Study

  41. SAMPLE Clusters & Accompanying Majors • Each of the 16 Career Clusters have several accompanying majors. A few examples include… • Architecture & Construction (Cluster) • Architecture (Major) • Carpentry (Major) • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Cluster) • Aircraft Maintenance (Major) • Automotive Collision Repair (Major) • Automotive Maintenance (Major)

  42. Available Resources • SSH Website – Guidance Page • Guidance Reception Area • Media Center • Parent Portal • Tutoring

  43. Questions? Ms. Henderson 9th-11th L-Z Ms. Guiliano 9th-11th A-K Mr. Miller 12th Thank you!

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