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Sophomore Seminar January 2014

Sophomore Seminar January 2014. The Important Sophomore Year. Why is sophomore year an important year of your high school career? Understand the role of the PSAT & your results Review the requirements for graduation Explore careers and be college-ready Know your resources

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Sophomore Seminar January 2014

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  1. Sophomore SeminarJanuary 2014

  2. The Important Sophomore Year • Why is sophomore year an important year of your high school career? • Understand the role of the PSAT & your results • Review the requirements for graduation • Explore careers and be college-ready • Know your resources • Prepare to go to College!!

  3. In College We Can Experience… Independence School Spirit Greek Life Study Abroad New Friendships Dance on a table for fun 

  4. SOPHOMORE SEMINAR GOALS Understand college admission criteria through a group activity Review graduation requirements/transcript Identify resources available for academic success Establish a timeline for Spring of Sophomore year Complete a Career Interest Inventory

  5. What do colleges want? • Strong academic record • Strong SAT or ACT scores • fee waivers available for students on free or reduced lunch • take the PSAT again in October of Junior year and the SAT and/or ACT in the Spring of 2015 • Extracurricular, Athletic, and Community Involvement • Well-prepared application package – required demographic forms, essays/personal statements, and teacher/counselor recommendations • It is very important to get to know a few of your teachers and your school counselor so that you can get good recommendations for college

  6. What is a TRANSCRIPT?? The transcript is a report of all the courses you have taken and the final grades in each course. The level of rigor of each class is included on the transcript (AP, Honors). Your GPA (grade point average) for each year and the cumulative GPA for all the years up to now. The GPA is weighted—extra points for Honors and AP classes are accounted for. Your attendance record Your verified credits

  7. Mock College Admissions Activity In your group: Review the College Information and the Candidate Bio’s Discuss and Identify which is the best candidate based on what the college is looking for Make your selection and be prepared to say why

  8. Standard vs. Advanced Standard Diploma • 22 standard credits • 4 English • 4 Social Studies • 3 Math • 3 Science • 2 Health & PE • 5 Electives (Must include 1 fine art or career/tech elective; and 2 sequential electives) • 1 Econ & Personal Finance • Verified credits (6) Advanced Diploma • 26 standard credits • 4 English • 4 Social Studies • 4 Math • 4 Science • 2 Health & PE • 3 World Language (or 2x2) • 1 Fine art or career tech • 1 Econ & Personal Finance • 3 other electives • Verified Credits (9)

  9. What are verified credits? A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and the associated end-of-course SOL test. In some cases, students may utilize substitute tests or certifications to earn verified credits

  10. Use Your Resources Academic Resources JAG Time Late buses – Wednesdays Saturday Learning Seminar NHS Peer Tutoring – Room 239 Human Resources • School Counselors • College & Career Center • Sub School Administrators & Deans • Teachers, Parents/Guardians, & Older Siblings

  11. FCPS 24-7 and Family Connection To get to Family Connection you must enter through your Blackboard/FCPS 24‐7 account (http://fcps.blackboard.com). Click on Family Connection logo.

  12. View and exchange information about your plans with school counseling staff through this extensive resource! • About Me -Develop plans -Record activities -Identify skills & interests (Interest Surveys) • About College -Search for colleges -See College acceptances (Scattergrams) • FromYour School -Messages from Mrs. Foster -Additional resources for career & college exploration

  13. Career Interest Profiler Activity (CIP): • The CIP is a tool that can help you discover the types of work activities and careers that match your interests. • When responding think about whether you would like or dislike doing a particular work activity if you had a chance to do it. • The more accurately you answer each question, the better your results will be.

  14. Sophomore /Early Junior Year Timeline Spring - Summer 2014 – Keep your grades. Do your personal best Spring 2014-Meet with your counselor to discuss the best courses to maintain or intensify rigor in your academic schedule during course registration. September 2014 – Start your Junior year strong and maintain good grades throughout the year. October 2014 – Register and Pay for your PSAT results Spring 2015- Register for the SAT or ACT

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