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Junior Presentation. Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z). Overview. Graduation Requirements Senior year course selections Junior Year Testing College Information. Graduation Requirements. How many credits required for graduation? Credits needed in certain areas.
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Junior Presentation Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)
Overview • Graduation Requirements • Senior year course selections • Junior Year Testing • College Information
Graduation Requirements • How many credits required for graduation? • Credits needed in certain areas
Minimum Grad Requirements (20) • 4.0 credits English • 3.0 credits Math (Alg & Geom) • 2.0 credits Science • 2.0 credits Social Studies (1.0 credit US Hist, .5 Govt, .5 SS elective) • .5 credits Consumer Ed • .5 Health • .25 Drivers Ed • PE • 1.0 from Music, Language, or Career Tech • + Round out w/electives
Planning for the future… Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs: - 4 years English • 3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II (some may want more!) • 3 years science • 3 years Social studies • 2+ years of foreign language • “The more core, the better” • Do not slack off senior year! Take rigorous courses! • Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance Website
Testing Information Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) Day 1 (ACT) + Day 2 (WorkKeys) = PSAE Score
Why is the PSAE important? • It is a reflection of both you and PBL Schools • Reported to the state and this is what we are graded on as a school • Will be incentives for students that meet or exceed individual goals on PSAE (ex: being exempt from 1st semester finals)
PSAE Day 1: ACT • English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing • College entrance exam (required for 4-year schools) • What is the highest score? • Can I take the ACT multiple times? • Free during PSAE testing=$36.50 ($52.50 with writing) when taking on own • Use your highest score • What kinds of scores are colleges looking for? • Scholarships often tied to ACT scores • If going to junior college, can use scores for placement
PSAE Day 2: WorkKeys • Job skills assessment that measures work readiness • Measures applied mathematics and reading • Some employers use this exam to select, hire, train, and develop employees • School-based incentives for scoring well
How to prep for the PSAE? • People that have taken more core classes tend to score well • ACT prep books/prep classes (info in counseling office) • WIN software • ACT online prep
Testing Dates April 23, Wednesday (All 11th graders) April 24, Thursday (All 11th graders) • Makeup testing in May (see guidance website)
Post-high school planning • “Ready Set Go” – ACT handout • Consider your Options? • Military • Work Force • College • 2 year vs. 4 year
What should I be doing now? • NOW is the time to start researching • Talk with people!!! (Recruiters, college admission reps, parents, counselors) • Start expanding your options • Study for PSAE/ACT • Campus Visits are critical
What should I be doing now? • Create or brush up your resume • Focus on your academics • Consider the classes you want to take during senior year to help achieve goals – don’t slack off!! • The more “planning homework” you do Junior year, the smoother your senior year! • Know your resources (e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters)
Overview • Focus on finishing strong • Prepare for important testing • Research your options!