duPont Manual High School The MAGNET High School MST / HSU / VA / CMA / YPAS

1. duPont Manual High SchoolThe MAGNET High SchoolMST / HSU / VA / CMA / YPAS Welcome!!! Freshmen Class of 2013

3. Why Manual? • #1 high school in the state for academics • One of the top high schools in the nation • Colleges recognize Manual students • 97% of our students go to 4-year universities • 43 National Merit & Achievement Semifinalists • 70% of students have 3.0 GPA or higher • Average ACT composite score of 25.6 • 1632 AP Exams given last year • 82% scored a 3 or higher • 27 AP course offerings

4. Question #1 • What college can qualified Manual students attend during the school day?

5. ANSWER: page 1 University of Louisville

6. It is a privilege to be a Manual student!But, with this privilege comes great responsibility… • Very competitive environment • Heavy, demanding work-load • Must have strong, consistent study habits • Can be a stressful atmosphere • Must be organized

7. How to handle “Manual”? • Time Management • Good Attendance • Get Organized • Know Your Teachers’ Rules • Ask for Help • Get to Know Your Teachers and Counselor • Get Involved • Make a Friend in Each Class • Use Your Agenda Book • Get a Life! All work and no play is not the answer!

8. Get Organized!!! • Use your agenda book • Separate notebooks/binders/folders for each class • 2 backpacks • Do homework at home • Use your study skills time • Know your teacher’s rules • No late work • Request homework for extended absences

9. Question #2 • How many unexcused tardies can students accumulate during the course of a semester before disciplinary action?

10. ANSWER: page 6 5 tardies

11. Top 10 things Seniors wish they had known as Freshmen • Don’t procrastinate—get left behind • Don’t be afraid to ask questions • It’s not at all like middle school! • Always take a study skills—you need it! • Get involved—extracurricular very important • Choose friends wisely • Never give up! • Make friends • Get help immediately—NHS tutoring or from your teacher • Study Hard! Grades/GPA begin your 9th grade year and do not go away on your transcript

12. Ways to Get Involved • Join a club • Try out for a sport • Be in a play • Check out opportunities at YPAS if you love drama, dance, music • Leadership • Volunteer/community service

13. Question #3 • How many days are you excused to visit colleges?

14. ANSWER: page 8 Seniors get 3 days

15. Extracurricular/Sports/Clubsp 27-28 Agenda Book • Action for Africa • Astronomy Club • Beta Club • Bowling Club • French Scrabble • FBLA • Key Club • Chess Club • Newspaper • Young Democrats • Debate • Environmental Club • ETHICS Society • French Club • Latin Club • FCCLA • Math Team • Mock Trial Team • National Art Society • Quick Recall • Red Cross • Republicans • Science Fair • Step Team And more… • Band • Baseball • Basketball • Cheerleading • Cross Country • Dance • Field Hockey • Football • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Swimming • Tennis • Track • Volleyball • Wrestling

16. Question #4 • Who is the sponsor (teacher) over the National Honor Society?

17. ANSWER: page 28 Dr. Rash Room 206

18. Support Services • Your TEACHER • National Honor Society (NHS) Tutoring • Math Tutoring—Ms. Geary on Thursdays in room 339 • Your Counselor Get the help at the start of the problem, not after it is too late.

19. Important Dates • September 18, 2009: Homecoming Game & Dance • October 6, 2009: Parent-Teacher Conferences • October 14, 2009: ILP Rotation (homerooms) • October 18, 2009: College Career Expo KY Fair and Expo Center • February 15, 2010: Parent/Teacher Conferences • May 3-14, 2010: AP Exams

20. Individual Learning Plan (ILP) • 4-year plan for all students • Career interest inventory • Investigate different careers • Research colleges • Compare colleges • Make resume’ • 100% completion every year for all students • October 14, 2009 • On-line access for students and parents

22. Question #5 • According to the state diploma requirements, what must you do every year with the ILP?

23. ANSWER: page 21 Yearly Completion (100%) of ILP

24. Transcript • List of classes taken • Provides credit summary • Only semester grades are included • GPA: grade point average (Unweighted & Weighted) • Failed classes do not disappear • Levels of courses • Regular • Honors (Hon) • Advanced (Adv) • Advanced Placement (AP)

25. Weighted Scale (AP & Dual Credit Courses Only) A=5.0 B=3.75 C=2.50 D=1.25 U=0 Unweighted Scale A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 U=0

26. Graduation Requirements

27. Sample 4-Year Plan

28. Magnet Programs on Website

29. Commonwealth Diploma • Highest diploma offered by Kentucky • Still minimum of 23 credits required • Must take AP English, AP math or science, AP world language, and one additional AP course • Successful completion of 3 AP exams in the subject areas of completed AP courses

30. Scheduling • Schedule for next year’s classes in the spring • Course Request Form—VERY IMPORTANT! • Always take a Study Skills • Only Seniors can be an aide—except library • Balance strong GPA with challenging courses (4 AP courses to be most rigorous)

31. Question #6 • Who must approve & sign student’s course requests?

32. ANSWER: page 19 Parents

33. Advanced Placement • Most challenging courses offered at Manual • Opportunity for college credit • Must take 4 or more AP courses to be considered most rigorous • Colleges look at the number of AP courses you take along with your GPA • AP exam is given at the end o the year Advanced Program • JCPS incentive program • Students make a certain score on the Advanced Program test at the end of the 8th grade year • Students must maintain at least 3.0 GPA, take 3 yrs of same world language, take minimum of 12 advanced classes, & take Advanced Humanities • Seal on your diploma • Do not have to be Advanced Program to take Advanced classes

34. Question #7 • How many Advanced Placement courses do we offer at Manual?

35. ANSWER: page 23 (27) Art History Government & Politics: U.S. Biology Human Geography Calculus AB Latin Literature Calculus BC Macroeconomics Chemistry Microeconomics Computer Science A Music Theory English Language Physics B and Composition Psychology English Literature Spanish Language And Composition Statistics Environmental Science Studio Art 2-D European History Studio Art 3-D French Language Studio Art Drawing Government & Politics: U.S. History Comparative World History

36. Grades Fall Spring 1st Semester2nd Semester 1st 6-week progress report 4th 6-week progress report 2nd 6-week progress report 5th 6-week progress report 3rd 6 week Semester Grade 6th 6-week Semester Grade (final grade on transcript) (final grade on transcript) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Stay on top of your grades • Get help if you see that your grades are falling • Turn your assignments in on time • Do all of your homework assignments

37. Problems in a Class? Student-Teacher Student-Teacher-PARENT Student-Teacher-Parent-COUNSELOR Student-Teacher-Parent-Counselor-ASST PRINCIPAL

38. What should you be doing now??? • Completing your Individual Learning Plan (September 22) • Researching/visiting colleges of interest • Creating a resume’ that lists awards, honors, community service, work experience, leadership, etc. • Preparing to take ACT/SAT/SAT2 • Taking ACT/SAT/SAT2—after Algebra 2 • Learning who you are & what careers interest you (ILP can help) • Volunteering in careers of interest • Studying!!! Keep up grades! • Getting involved at Manual & community • Visit College/Career Room

39. What do Colleges look for? • Grades in AP courses • Grades in all subjects • ACT/SAT scores • Essays • Counselor recommendations • Teacher recommendations • Interviews (if required) • Community Service • Leadership • Extracurricular Involvement

40. Question #8 • What GPA must you maintain to be a valedictorian at Manual?

41. ANSWER: page 25 • 4.0 or higher GPA all four years.

42. College Entrance Exams • Most colleges require the ACT w/ writing OR SAT reasoning test • SAT reasoning = ACT w/ writing • The summer after 10th grade is an excellent time to prepare for the SAT/ACT testing. • Take test prep courses—many are free!

43. Post-Secondary Options • University (4-year) • Community/Technical College (2-year) • Military COLLEGE PLACEMENT In addition to all Kentucky postsecondary institutions, recent graduates have also chosen to attend the following colleges and universities: Art Institute of Chicago Boston University Brandeis University Brigham Young University Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Cooper Union Cornell University Dartmouth College Denison University Duke University Earlham College Eastman School of Music Emerson College Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Hanover College Harvard University Indiana University The Juilliard School Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Memphis College of Art Miami University of Ohio Minneapolis College of Art and Design Morehouse College New England Conservatory of Music North Carolina School for the Arts Northwestern University Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Purdue University Rice University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Louis University Spelman College Stanford University Sewanee: The University of the South Syracuse University Tulane University U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Military Academy University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Chicago University of Illinois University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Vassar College Washington University Yale University

44. Helpful Tips • Work after school with your teacher • NHS in library (before/after school) • Forming study groups with other students in your class • Checking your grades regularly with your teacher • Use your agenda • Structure study time at home • Participate in class • Maintain healthy lifestyle

45. Question #9 • How many days do students have to make up any work missed for excused absences and/or tardies?

46. ANSWER: page 6 Number of days absent plus one

47. What your counselor can do for you? • Guidance counseling • Personal issues • Family issues • College applications • Letters of recommendation • Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences • Help advise/resolve conflict • Much more!

48. How do you see your counselor? • Drop by times: • Before school • After school • During lunch • During study skills

49. How Can Parents Contact Counselor? • Parents may email the counselor from Manual’s website. • Parents may call the counselor at 485-8503. Most phone calls are returned after 3pm and within 24 hours. • If there is a problem with a class, parent should contact the teacher first before contacting the counselor.

50. Question #10 • When is the next Parent/Teacher Conference day?