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Career and College Night

Career and College Night. Welcome Class of 2015. Presented by the North Central High School Guidance Department. Diploma Options Course Information PLAN Test Results • College Information. Core 40 (Default Diploma) Core 40 - Academic Honors Core 40 - Technical Honors

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Career and College Night

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  1. Career and College Night Welcome Class of 2015 Presented by the North Central High School Guidance Department

  2. Diploma Options • Course Information • PLAN Test Results • College Information

  3. Core 40 (Default Diploma) Core 40 - Academic Honors Core 40 - Technical Honors North Central Academic Honors International Baccalaureate Basic Diploma Options

  4. English: 8 credits Math:6 credits - Algebra ½, Geometry ½, Algebra ¾ Science: 6 Credits - Biology, Chemistry, Physics or ICP and 2 additional Science classes Soc. Studies: 6 credits - World History or World Geog.- gr. 9 or 10 US History – gr. 11 and Govt & Econ – gr.12 PE: 2 credits Health: 1 Credit Technology: 1 Credit Speech: 1 Credit Electives: 16 credits Total : 47 Credits Core 40 Diploma

  5. Meet ALL Core 40 requirements 2 additional math credits - 8 cr. Total of 49 credits Fine Arts - 2 credits World Language - 6 or 8 credits 3 years of 1 language or 2 yrs each of 2 languages 3.0 GPA & no grade lower than C- External Requirements Core 40 with Academic Honors

  6. Core 40 with Technical Honors Complete Core 40 requirements and: • 8-10 credits in JEL career classes • C- or above in required courses • 3.0 GPA External Requirements

  7. Core 40 with Academic Honors Take 20 X, AP/IB or ACP courses YOU choose 20 Xs in YOUR areas of strength Take Chemistry or Physics (not ICP) Include Precalculus 3.0 GPA 49 credits, no grade lower than C- North Central Academic Honors

  8. Prescribed Curriculum 2 year program (Grades 11 & 12) Apply toward end of Grade 10 Keep IB option open by taking: English 10X, AP/IB US History, Chemistry, Algebra 3/4, Language X For more information contact: Mr. Bill Gulde wgulde@msdwt.k12.in.us IB Diploma

  9. The new ISTEP! • End of Course Assessments (ECAs) • Still determines graduation • Students must pass ECAs in: Algebra 1 English 10 Biology • ECAs are given upon completion of the course • Multiple opportunities to test • Waiver is possible

  10. Course Options . . . Complete the following by the end of Grade 10 • 2 semesters of Physical Education - only 1 can be in summer • Health • Speech • Technology – take a class or the tech test

  11. How to decide what is right for you? • PLAN shows your strengths and weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science • PLAN lets you know if you’re on target for college • PLAN helps you find careers that match your interests • PLAN helps you prepare for the ACT

  12. PLAN Score Report Side 1

  13. Your Scores

  14. Profile for Success

  15. Your Career Possibilities

  16. Improve Your Skills

  17. Formula for Student Success

  18. College Planning Tips • GET ORGANIZED • Earn the best grades you can • Get to know your counselor • Take advantage of the resources @ NC • Learn More Indiana • Do not prematurely exclude colleges due to cost • National Center for College Costs

  19. General North Central Statistics

  20. NCHS Applications to Indiana Public Colleges and Universities

  21. Factors Weighed During the Application Review(In Approximate Order of Importance) • The Transcript: • GPA • Difficulty of classes taken • The overall academic strength of the high school • Grade trends: • Increasingly challenging academic core classes • Consistent or improving grades • Class rank

  22. Factors Weighed During the Application Review (Continued) • SAT or ACT scores • Essay (important to all private and highly selective schools) • Secondary School Report: • Counselor & teacher evaluations of the student record and contacts with the student • Extra-curricular commitments

  23. Factors Weighed During the Application Review (Continued) • Special talents or abilities: Art, music, leadership, athletics, etc. • Service to school and/or community • Interest • Interview • Neatness and accuracy of the application

  24. NAVIANCE – Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/northcentral • Web-based college resource site • College search & comparison • Find summer enrichment programs • Manage timelines and deadlines • Research scholarships & financial aid • Requires a WORKING E-MAIL ADDRESS

  25. “This piggy bank is for my college fund.”

  26. Your NCHS Counseling Staff Thanks You For Attending!

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