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Welcome to Parent Information Night for Parents of Freshmen and Sophomores. Topics of Discussion. Guidance Web Site ECA testing PSAT for sophomores Graduation requirements Weighted Grading System Scheduling classes for next year Dual credit classes.
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Welcome to Parent Information Night for Parents of Freshmen and Sophomores
Topics of Discussion • Guidance Web Site • ECA testing • PSAT for sophomores • Graduation requirements • Weighted Grading System • Scheduling classes for next year • Dual credit classes
“GQE" for 9th, 10th & 11th Grades • Eng/LA is the English 10 ECA • Math is the Algebra I ECA • Will take Biology I ECA for No Child Left Behind Accountability • Retest window early Dec. • Regular test window early May
Additional information • Diploma waiver process will remain the same • Remediation for Algebra I & English 10 evenings from 3:05 to 5:00 pm • Monday- Algebra • Tuesday- English • Letters have been sent to students that need to attend
PSAT testing • PSAT given in a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16th for 10th and 11th grades • PSAT is free for 10th grade students • Score reports returned in December • Take SAT/ACT during junior year
Weighted courses and GPA • Grades in Honors/dual credit courses receive an added point value of 0.8 • Grades in AP courses receive an added point value of 1.0 • Grades of A+ receive an added 0.1 • Students taking 7 courses per semester receive an additional quality point added to their total point value
Dual Credit Courses • All are offered through OCU • SAT/ACT not required by OCU • C or better for eligibility • Cost $25 per credit hour • Enrollment for full year courses in January • Enrollment process • Credit transfer
What is the difference between Dual Credit and AP credit????? • Dual credit may or may not be accepted at all colleges • AP credits are accepted at all colleges unconditionally • You cannot combine AP and Dual credit for the same class
We will have a informational AP night in early March to discuss the specific benefits and expectations of AP courses.
Future Activities • Students will do career assessment activities in their Prep. For College and Careers class • All students meet with their counselor in the spring to choose classes for the next year • Start looking at what colleges require for admission • Explore careers at www.kudernavigator.com
Wrap-up • Anything not covered • Questions???? CDB-most recent version on website Remediation start date Sept. 9/10 Office Hours- Monday/Tuesday. 5-7pm PSAT- October 16 All Soph’s will test. Thanks for coming to our information night!!