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Class of 2015

Class of 2015. Sophomore Fall Presentation. Essential Question. What’s important in the sophomore year of high school?. Key Elements. Academic Record Testing Post-Graduation Planning Activities Resume. Graduation Requirements. 4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math

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Class of 2015

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  1. Class of 2015 Sophomore Fall Presentation

  2. Essential Question What’s important in the sophomore year of high school?

  3. Key Elements • Academic Record • Testing • Post-Graduation Planning • Activities Resume

  4. Graduation Requirements • 4 credits English • 4 credits Social Studies • 3 credits Math • 3 or 4 credits Science • 6 or 7 elective credits • 2 credits Physical Education/Health • .5 credit Env & Ecology • .25 credit Career Exploration TOTAL: 23.75

  5. Academic Record and Transcript Review Courses and credits Averages Weighted percentage and non-weighted GPA Weighted = core classes and CP electives only Non-weighted = all classes

  6. Schedule Changes • Limited changes permitted now: • Academic misplacement – teacher must agree! • Oversubscription (drop an elective for a study hall if you have 8.0 credits) • MUST have parent permission for both All changes must be made by October 26TH!

  7. Testing • PSAT • SAT • Maybe Keystone tests too!

  8. PSAT -- Preliminary ScholasticAptitude Test **Sophomores who have Algebra 2 right now should take this test for practice Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. • Register in Guidance Office by September 13th • Registration forms available today! • Fee: $18.00 payable to Lower Dauphin School District • NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

  9. SATScholastic Aptitude Test • College Entrance Exam • If enrolled in Algebra 2 this year, then may want to take SATs in March or June but it’s OK to wait until next fall • Given on: November 3, March 9, and June 1 (Saturdays) at LDHS • Register: www.collegeboard.com

  10. Test Preparation and Study Skills To prepare for the SATs and PSATs you can take a prep course and/or buy test preparation materials from a book store. Test prep is an on-going process … • Read, read, read and then read some more • Keep up with your daily class work • Sign up for email through College Board with “SAT Question of the Day” • Study Skills Guide … on-line!!

  11. Some survey results from last year…

  12. Some survey results from last year… Set some goals for yourself this year!

  13. Post-Graduation Planning Career Planning and Goal Setting Internet Resources College/Career Fairs College visitations Military recruiters Work Experience!!!

  14. Naviance – Family Connection • Web based program for career and college planning/management • Will use in Careers for interest and aptitude inventories • Students can create accounts to be used throughout HS • Great way for us to stay connected during the post-graduation planning process

  15. Activities Resume What did you do last year? What are you involved in this year? What clubs/activities would you like to try before you graduate? My challenge to you – find one school sponsored activity to try this year!!

  16. NCAA Clearinghouse • NCAA sets forth academic requirements for participation in college athletics • Specific courses required in HS to be eligible • Meet with Mrs. Dreon to review your transcript! • Sign up on sheet for an appointment

  17. Important Dates PSAT Score Return December 13 – 7:00 p.m. in HS auditorium For students and parents Return & explanation of PSAT scores/college information Career Fair October 4th periods 1-4 Representatives from many different professions Opportunity to ask questions about careers Great experience for students trying to figure out future plans or find out more about a potential career Please sign up today if you are interested

  18. Miscellaneous Tutoring schedule and lots of other resources available on the school website! www.ldsd.org/highschool tdreon@ldsd.org 566-5335

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