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ECA Credit Information Night

ECA Credit Information Night. Monday, February 11 th. Liberal Arts Plan. Bible - 8 semesters English- 8 semesters Math- 6 semesters Science- 6 semesters Social Studies- 6 semesters (must include Civics) PE- 2 semesters Rhetoric 2 semesters Electives- 14 semesters

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ECA Credit Information Night

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  1. ECA Credit Information Night Monday, February 11th

  2. Liberal Arts Plan • Bible - 8 semesters • English- 8 semesters • Math- 6 semesters • Science- 6 semesters • Social Studies- 6 semesters (must include Civics) • PE- 2 semesters • Rhetoric 2 semesters • Electives- 14 semesters Total 52 credits

  3. Additional Requirements for Advanced Academic Plan Math - 2 semesters* Social Studies- 2 semesters* Science- 2 semesters* Computer Science- 2 semesters Foreign Lang.- 4 semesters Electives- 6 semesters Total Credits- 54 Credits * Must have additional credits in two of these three areas Advanced Academic PlanHow Does It Compare to the Liberal Arts Plan?

  4. Honors Academic Plan Additional Requirements for Academic Honors Plan • All the same requirements at the Advanced Academic Plan, with 8 semesters of Honors and/or AP Courses • Honors and AP courses are offered in Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and English

  5. Testing Information PSAT,PLAN, SAT, and ACT

  6. PSAT • Taken Sophomore and Junior years • Is a preliminary SAT test providing practice for future testing • Those who achieve high scores are recognized and may be eligible for scholarships • Given at ECA every October to Juniors and interested Sophomores • Check Website at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra to set up an account and for an explanation of scores

  7. PLAN Test • For 10th grade students • Created by ACT • Career exploration component as part of the test • Test Math, English, Reading, and Science • Great exposure to ACT • More info at http://www.act.org/planstudent//

  8. ACT and SAT • The two major college entrance exams • Important not only for admissions requirements, but also for consideration for many scholarships as well as athletic eligibility • May be taken more than once with only the highest score considered • Take each test at least one time, more if possible • Various test dates and locations throughout the year register online at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com

  9. Student Responsibilities What students need to do in high school to prepare themselves for college

  10. High School Planning • Maintain your GPA starting with classes in 8th grade • Take courses that are challenging • Take courses to assist in determining your future interest as well as those which prepare you for college courses • Visit and research colleges • Research and complete as many scholarship opportunities as possible

  11. How to figure Grade Point Average Determine Quality points* ÷ Credits Earned = GPA *Honors Courses are weighted for class rank purposes

  12. John Smith’s Report Card Class Grade Qlty Pts Cr. Science A 4.0 ÷ 1 Math B+ 3.5 ÷ 1 History B 3.0 ÷ 1 English C 2.0 ÷ 1 Bible A 4.0 ÷ 1 Total 16.5 ÷ 5 3.3 GPA

  13. What does this mean ? • Follow this link to determine your eligibility for colleges in Colorado • http://highered.colorado.gov/Publications/Policies/Current/i-partf-index.pdf

  14. Dual Credit with CCU • College Credit in ECA classes • Register online with CCU • CCU generates a transcript for a student • Students must have an C- or higher to receive credit

  15. Use My Website • www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/bderuiter • Go to www.ecaeagles.org, click on Secondary and click on Counseling Information • Calendar, links, etc… • Use for college searches • College planning timeline • Scholarship info • Athletics in college • Much, Much More!

  16. Questions

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