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On The Road To Graduation and Beyond

On The Road To Graduation and Beyond. Kari Kite, A-C Cheryl Chenet, E-J Rebecca Andrews, K-N Eric Chancy, R-U Melissa Schwartz, D, O-Q, V-Z John Hayden, Dean of Students Michelle Pittelli, Student Assistance Program Coordinator Steve Sapienza, Social Worker

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On The Road To Graduation and Beyond

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  1. On The Road To Graduation and Beyond • Kari Kite, A-C • Cheryl Chenet, E-J • Rebecca Andrews, K-N • Eric Chancy, R-U • Melissa Schwartz, D, O-Q, V-Z • John Hayden, Dean of Students • Michelle Pittelli, Student Assistance Program Coordinator • Steve Sapienza, Social Worker • John Evans, Career Development Coordinator

  2. Agenda • “Future Ready Core” graduation requirements • Promotion • GPA • Registration timeline • Postsecondary planning • Resources

  3. HS Graduation Requirements • 26 credits required for class of 2015, 2016 • Pass 3 EOC assessments • Common Core Math I • Biology • English II

  4. Future-Ready Core Requirements Courses Credits • English: English I, II, III, IV 4 • Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 4 • 4th Math Course to be aligned with post high school plans • Science: Earth/Environmental Science , Biology, and a Physical Science 3 • Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, American History I & II 4 • Foreign Language: German, French, or Spanish 0 • 2 credits required to meet min. admission requirements for UNC • Healthful Living 1 • Electives: 2 Elective credits of any combination from either: 6 • Career and Technical Education, Arts Education, Second Languages • 4 Elective credits strongly recommended: Career and Technical Education, Arts Education (e.g. theatre, music), Any other subject area (e.g. math, science) Total 26

  5. Promotion Requirements • To go to 10th grade: • Complete 6 credits • English I • 2 out of 3 in Math, Science, or Social Studies • 3 additional credits

  6. Promotion Requirements • To go to 11th grade: • 12 credits • English I + II • At least one credit in each: Math, Science & Social Studies • 7 additional credits

  7. Retention Concerns • What if a student fails a required course? • It must be retaken before graduation. • It may need to be passed before moving to the next level. • Summer options exist.

  8. Grade Point Average (GPA) • What are quality points? • How is it calculated?

  9. Quality Points Standard, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) Grade (Standard) (Honors) (AP) A 4 5 6 B 3 4 5 C 2 3 4 D 1 2 3 F 0 0 0

  10. How to Calculate a GPA • Add the number of quality points earned for the final grade in each course • Divide the total number of quality points by the number of courses taken • The result is the grade point average—GPA

  11. 2012-2013 Registration Information • Course Qualifiers • Courses for specific grade levels • Courses with prerequisites • Courses requiring applications due Feb. 15 • The Program Planning Guide (online) • Course Offerings: online & received in homeroom presentation on February 25

  12. Core Courses • English • Social Studies • Science • Math

  13. LenguasExtranjeras • German • Spanish • Spanish for Native Speakers II • French • Students should register for Level I & II during the same year

  14. Second Languages • The UNC college system requires a minimum of 2 credits in the same foreign language. Three credits are recommended. (Honors credit is earned for Level III and above). Level III is an immersion class. • Levels I and II are taken the same year whenever possible. • Unless students are continuing the study of a language from middle school, or wish to take second language each year of high school, they are advised to wait until Grade 10 or 11 to begin their foreign language sequence.

  15. Career and Technical EducationProgram (CTE) • Agricultural Education • Business, Finance & Information Technology • Family & Consumer Science • Apparel Development • Culinary Arts • Interior Design • Health Science Education • Marketing Education • Trade & Industrial Education • Automotive • Construction • Drafting

  16. Visual and Fine Arts • Music • Band, Chorus, Guitar, Orchestra • Visual Arts • Visual Arts, Art History, Sculpture & Ceramics, Computer Arts & Animation • Theatre Arts • Drama, Technical Theatre

  17. Recommendations and Waivers • Teachers recommend students for courses for which they feel the student will be most successful. They consider a student’s aptitude as well as work habits. • A waiver must be filled out for each class that differs from the teacher’s recommendation and returned to Student Services. • Waivers can be downloaded from www.apexhigh.com.

  18. Dual Enrollment • If your student plans to take a course anywhere other than AHS they must : • Talk to the counselor first to ensure the course can be added to theAHS transcript • Fill out the “Dual Enrollment” form and obtain signatures from both the school counselor and Mr. Wight • Return the dual enrollment form to thecounselor • Upon course completion, have an official copy of the transcript sent to the counselor! Failure to do so could result in an “F” on the transcript.

  19. Registration Timeline • February 6 and 12 • Grade level meeting presentations • February 25 • Register for courses for 2013-2014 on SPAN, students will receive instructions in homeroom • March 15 • Signed registration form is due to current math teacher or Student Services • April 12 • Students MUST check course verification on SPAN, 8 primary courses and 3 alternates; changes can be made by printing course verification sheet, writing in changes, obtaining parent signature and bring into Student Services. • April 26 • Last day to make changes!

  20. Athletic Requirements • 85% Attendance required during the semester prior. • Under 19 on or before October 16th • Must have passed 3 of 4 courses during the previous semester • Must maintain overall 1.5 GPA • Must not be convicted of a felony • Must live in the school district / school assignment area, and enroll no later than the 15th day of the present semester

  21. PostSecondary Planning • Tests • Useful Websites • Academic Preparation

  22. PSAT • PSAT (Previously Released SAT Test) • Given once per year at AHS in October • Free to all sophomores • ~$15 for juniors who sign up • In December students received a test booklet, a profile sheet with the correct answers, the student’s answers, and login for MyCollegeQuickstart, which provides suggestions for improvement

  23. PLAN • Sophomores also took the PLAN (the practice ACT) in October. Results were distributed in December. • This test is currently administered annually to sophomores at no cost to parents.

  24. SAT vs. ACT • SAT • Critical Reading, Math, & Writing • www.collegeboard.org • Check w/individual schools to see which test they prefer • Interested in a 4 yr school? Good idea to take one by the end of junior year • ACT • English, Reading, Math, Science Reasoning, & Writing • www.ACT.org

  25. ACT • Juniors are taking the ACT on March 5th at AHS . The exam is administered to the entire junior class at no cost. • Current sophomores should use PLAN results to help study for the ACT next year.

  26. Looking Ahead: What do Colleges Look At? • GPA and Achievement (not the same!) • Difficulty of coursework • SAT/ACT scores • Class rank • Involvement • Recommendations • Personal statement/essay

  27. Take Note • For the classes of 2015 and 2016, the MINIMUM GPA required for a NC university entry is 2.5 • The MINIMUM SAT combined Critical Reading & Mathematics score required for a NC university is 800 • The minimumACT composite score is 17 • It’s time to start thinking colleges and careers • There are many universities and community colleges---find the one that fits you

  28. Post Secondary Resources http://www.campustours.com/ http://www.zinch.com/ http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ http://www.unigo.com/ http://www.gocollege.com/ http://www.petersons.com/ http://www.community-college.org/

  29. www.collegeboard.org • Question of the day • Research careers and majors • Research size, cost, test score criteria, majors, and admission requirements of all US colleges. • Compare colleges • My College Quick Start (uses PSAT results to predict admission)

  30. www.CFNC.org • College Foundation of North Carolina • Research 2 or 4 year colleges in North Carolina • Send transcripts and apply to colleges in NC • Search careers and take interest surveys. • SAT and ACT practice questions • Scholarship and financial aid information

  31. CFNC “High School Planner” • Use CFNC High School Planner to document: • Test Scores • Awards Received • Offices Held • Activities & Honors • Volunteer Work • Courses Taken & Grades • Graduation Plan

  32. Communicate With Us! • www.apexhigh.com • Cougar Notes • Phone Master • Email • Twitter- @AHSCounselors • Student Parent Access Network Account (SPAN) • Grades are updated every 3 weeks • If this is not happening, please contact your student’s grade level administrator

  33. High School Survival Tips • Communicate w/ your student • Check their grades and attendance on SPAN • Help your student self-advocate • Have resources for them • Encourage involvement • When in doubt, ask for help

  34. FYI • Tutoring opportunities • Community resources • National College Fair – March 19th, 2013. 4-8pm. Raleigh Convention Center. Registration link available on www.apexhigh.com

  35. Thank You! • Questions? • Comments? • Please fill out the evaluation form!

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