Western Guilford High

1. Western Guilford High 9th Grade Focus: Academics and the Impact on Post High School Plans

2. This is the beginning of a story that YOUwill write, and you will eventually tell.What story will you write?

3. Steps to Success Write Your Post-Graduation Goal Next to the ? Unsure what you want to do? Listen to these ideas!

4. 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!

5. 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!

6. GAPGuilford Apprenticeship Partners

7. 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?

8. 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

9. 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!

10. 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!

11. MILITARY • Misconceptions • Combat • Flying  • Career Opportunities • As many as you can imagine...and then some • Benefits • Housing/Food • Education • Uniform/Clothing • Medical/Dental • Retirement

12. 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!

13. 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)

14. 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

15. What's on a Transcript?

16. 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

17. Extra-Curricular Activities • Clubs/Groups/Programs • On & off campus • Summer Camps • Sports • Service-Learning • Exemplary Award = 100hrs. • Diploma = 250hrs. • Graduation Cord • Employment

18. 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

19. 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

20. Are you on the right path?

21. Are you on the right path?

22. Are you on the right path?

23. 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