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Visitation Academy

Visitation Academy. 10 th Grade Parent Meeting January 11, 2012. Peggy FitzGibbon: Counselor (A-K, 10 th -12 th ) Adele Hayes: Counselor (L-Z, 10 th -12 th ). Agenda. Challenges facing 10 th graders and their parents Tests and transcripts Upcoming Activities

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Visitation Academy

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  1. Visitation Academy 10th Grade Parent Meeting January 11, 2012 Peggy FitzGibbon: Counselor (A-K, 10th-12th) Adele Hayes: Counselor (L-Z, 10th-12th)

  2. Agenda • Challenges facing 10th graders and their parents • Tests and transcripts • Upcoming Activities • Course Selection for 2012/2013

  3. “Sophomoric” is only a word! • Higher expectations from teachers • Increased expectation to “think for themselves” • Increased self-responsibility • Serious preparation for college begins • Heightened tension due to standardized tests, tougher classes, new social opportunities • Taking steps toward figuring out who they are and what path they should take

  4. 10th Grade Standardized Tests The PLAN • Practice test for the ACT; normed for sophomores • Provides information to assist in career/college planning. • Viz 9th and 10th graders took the test in October • Provides a projected range of ACT scores • Four sub-tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science and Reasoning • Knowledge-based • Scoring: 32 points maximum per section.

  5. The PSAT • Practice test for the SAT • Junior test scores determine National Merit qualifications. • Taken in October of Sophomore and Junior year; • Assesses Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills • Reasoning-based • Scoring: 1-240: 80 points maximum per section

  6. ACT and SAT • Both tests are universally accepted by colleges - www.fairtest.org – list of test optional institutions • General Recommendation: Take ACT & SAT second semester of junior year. Review and re-test in the one that yields a better result. • PLAN and PSAT scores helpful in predicting: • Test of choice • Areas of strength to capitalize upon • Areas of weakness to focus on

  7. 10th Grade Spring Activities • Complete course selection/registration • Learn how to sign into Naviance • http://connection.naviance.com/visitationacad • Complete “DO WHAT YOU ARE” in NavianceGO TO: Naviance Careers Personality Type • Complete Career Interest InventoryGO TO: Naviance Careers Career Interest Profiler Begin populating career interests in “My Careers" • Explore summer opportunitiesGO TO: Naviance Colleges Enrichment Programs

  8. Enrichment Opportunities • Summer programs/camps, job shadowing, College programs for high school students! • National College Fair typically at Maryville University the last Sunday in April. • Websites of opportunities:- Naviance-Enrichment Programs under “colleges section”- Petersons.com – Summer Programs link - Books & college specific websites.

  9. What to expect next year… • More detailed information about the college process • Students will take College Admissions Tests (SAT/ACT) • Junior Parent event on College Process in September • Continue to balance academics and activities.

  10. Registration Process • January • Program of Studies will be available on-line • February • Registration sheets with pre-approval mailed home • Appeals process • Meet with 10thand 11th graders at class meeting • March● Individual sophomore student course selection meetings with counselors scheduled March 5-16. April and May • Scheduling begins

  11. Graduation Requirements • Computer Education .5 credit • English 4.0 credits • Fine and Performing Arts 2.0 credits • Foreign Languages* 2.0 credits (or 3 levels) • Mathematics** 4.0 credits • Physical Education 2.0 credits • Science 3.0 credits • Social Studies 3.0 credits • Theology 4.0 credits • Required Electives 3.5 credits * Students must complete 3 levels (2 credits) of a Foreign Language plus 1 level of Latin. **Students who complete AP Calculus 1 during their Junior year may fulfill graduation requirements with credits in mathematics

  12. College Credit Courses OPTION I. - Advanced Placement (AP) • College credit determined by AP exam score in May. • AP test scores of 4 or 5 (sometimes 3) earn college credit at most competitive colleges. Highly selective colleges may not award credit. • Departmental recommendation(s) required for enrollment • Visitation offers Advanced Placement courses in: • Calculus (AB/BC) ●Physics • Statistics ●Chemistry • US History ●English Literature • European History ● French • Biology ●Spanish www.collegeboard.com– find college, click on SAT/AP information box, and scroll to link to college website to quickly reference AP credit policy.

  13. College Credit CoursesOPTION II. - Dual Enrollment College Credit (CC) through SLU • Receive both high school credit and college credit for the same class from SLU. • Listed on Visitation transcript as “CC” class; student must register with SLU and pay course tuition to receive college credit. • Only some colleges accept a dual credit course for college credit. • Visitation offers College Credit in English, Calculus, History, Science, French, Spanish & Psychology. • SLU 1818 transferability report:http://www.slu.edu/x15952.xml

  14. Registration/Course Selection • Rising juniors will automatically be scheduled Theology 11 • REQUIRED ELECTIVES: Students must choose one course from each department. • English • American Literature • English Honors 11 (DR) • CC American Literature (DR) • Social Studies • U.S. History, 1787 to Present • AP American History (DR) • Mathematics: Science (junior or senior year): • Discrete Math Anatomy/Physiology • Pre-Calculus Physics • CC Calculus I (DR) Advanced Physics • AP Calculus AB (DR) AP Physics (1.5 & DR) AP Biology (1.5 & DR) • Physical Education: Genetics (.5) • Dance Environmental Science (.5) • Physical Education

  15. Selecting Electives • Check progress in meeting graduation requirements • Students will choose electives and rank their importance. • Choose alternates and rank their importance. • Review and finalize with counselor during individual meetings.

  16. MATHEMATICS OPTIONS JUNIORSENIORDiscrete Math Pre-CalculusPre-Calculus CC Calculus (DR) CC Calculus (DR) AP Caclulus AB (DR)AP Calculus AB (DR) AP Calculus BC (DR) Statistics AP Statistics

  17. Foreign Language JUNIORSENIOR French IV French V Honors/CC French IV (DR) AP/CC French (DR) Spanish IV Spanish V Honors/CC Spanish (DR) AP/CC Spanish (DR) Latin II

  18. SCIENCE OPTIONS JUNIORSENIOR Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology Physics Physics Advanced Physics (DR) Advanced Physics (DR) AP Physics (DR) AP Physics (DR) AP/CC Biology (DR) AP/CC Biology (DR) AP/CC Chemistry (DR) Genetics Genetics Environmental Science Environmental Science

  19. English Options JUNIORSENIOR American Literature English Literature Honors American Lit (DR) CC English Lit (DR) CC American Lit (DR) AP/CC English Lit (DR)

  20. SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS JUNIORSENIOR US History Economics AP/CC US History World Affairs AP/CC European History AP European History

  21. QUESTIONS

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