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Jeffersontown High School

Jeffersontown High School. Class of 2015. Get to know your Counselor…. Mr. Jimmy Wallace Jimmy.wallace@jefferson.kyschools.us. Graduation Requirements. Course # of years English 4 Mathematics 4 (you must pass your senior year!) Science 3 Social Studies 3

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Jeffersontown High School

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  1. Jeffersontown High School Class of 2015

  2. Get to know your Counselor….. Mr. Jimmy Wallace Jimmy.wallace@jefferson.kyschools.us

  3. Graduation Requirements • Course# of years • English 4 • Mathematics 4 (you must pass your senior year!) • Science 3 • Social Studies 3 • History of Arts (Humanities) 1 • Foreign Language 2 (pre-college curriculum) • Computer Application 1 • Health .5 • PE .5 • Electives 3 • Total (minimum required) 22

  4. Transcript Review • Check to see that all courses are listed correctly. • Look for PLATO/Summer School grades • Write in any corrections • Notice the GPA

  5. Examine your Transcript…… • If there are problems with your transcript, be specific and write the problem at the bottom of the transcript and personally give your transcript to Mr. Wallace as you are exiting the room.

  6. WHAT are U Missing?? • Complete the Yellow Sheet together to see what you need to complete before graduation….listen to Mr. Wallace for details to complete!! • Be sure to keep up so you don’t get behind…..ask questions later unless necessary!

  7. Look for English Credits • English 1 (Eng 1 and level) **ADV Eng. 1 • English 2 (Eng 2 and level) **ADV Eng. 2 • English 3 (Eng 3 and level) **AP Eng. LA • English 4 (Eng 4 and level) **AP Eng. LIT • Indicate which semester and level of rigor! • R…for Regular • H…for Honors • A…for Advanced/AP • Courses ending in “1” means first semester. • Courses ending in “2” means second semester • Trimester schools use different codes… • Mark only if you passed the class at some point! • Circle the class if you are currently taking it!

  8. Look for Math Credits! • Algebra 1 (Alg 1 and level) **ADV Geometry • Geometry (Geo and level) **ADV Algebra 2 • Algebra 2 (Alg 2 and level) **ADV Pre-CAL • Senior Level Math Course **AP CALCULUS • Indicate the which semester and level of rigor! • R…for Regular • H…for Honors • A…for Advanced/AP • Courses ending in “1” means first semester. • Courses ending in “2” means second semester • Trimester schools use different codes… • Mark only if you passed the class at some point! • Circle the class if you are currently taking it!

  9. Look for Science Credits… • Integrated Science (Int. Sci. and level) **ADV Int. SCI • Chemistry (Chem and level) **ADV Chemistry 1 • Biology (Bio and level) **ADV Biology 1 • Indicate the which semester and level of rigor! • R…for Regular • H…for Honors • A…for Advanced/AP • Courses ending in “1” means first semester. • Courses ending in “2” means second semester • Trimester schools use different codes… • Mark only if you passed the class at some point! • Circle the class if you are currently taking it!

  10. Look for Social Studies Credits… • Exploring Civics or AP Human Geography • World Civilization or AP Euro Hist. • US History or AP US History • Indicate the which semester and level of rigor! • R…for Regular • H…for Honors • A…for Advanced/AP • Courses ending in “1” means first semester. • Courses ending in “2” means second semester • Trimester schools use different codes… • Mark only if you passed the class at some point! • Circle the class if you are currently taking it!

  11. Look forRequired Electives… • Hist of Arts [write (HNR) if Honors] or • AP Art History (AP Art Hist) • PE (PE) • Health (Health) • Computer Applications (Comp. Apps) • Courses ending in “1” means first semester. • Courses ending in “2” means second semester • Trimester schools use different codes… • Mark only if you passed the class at some point! • Circle the class if you are currently taking it!

  12. Look for Foreign Languages… Spanish • (Span 1) • (Span 2) • (Span 3) French • (Fren 1) • (Fren 2) • (Fren 3) • Courses ending in “1” means first semester. • Courses ending in “2” means second semester • Trimester schools use different codes… • Mark only if you passed the class at some point! • Circle the class if you are currently taking it!

  13. Look for Other Electives…. • Career Exp. • Band 1 • Weld. 1 • Orch 1 • Ladie’s Ens. 1/ Men’s Ens. 1 • Mixed Chor. 1 **Remember to circle the class if you • Mach Tool 1 are currently taking the class. • PE • Art 1 • ROTC 1 • CADD 1 • Eng. Design • Many others….

  14. Other Graduation Requirements… ***College Readiness Benchmarks English(18), Math(19), Reading(20) ***Complete Senior Portfolio ***Complete ILP each year!

  15. Diploma Seals… • Advanced Seal—12 Advanced classes • Honors Seal—12 Honors classes • Regular Seal

  16. Multi-Year Course of Study Sheet… **TURN IN THE YELLOW SHEET TO MR. WALLACE!!

  17. GPAGPA GPA • Why is it so important?? • What is the requirement for UL/UK? • How much do they cost? How are you going to pay??

  18. GPA Calculations 1.0 Credit Scale 0.5 Credit Scale AP Scale Quality Points Quality Points Quality Pts A 4 A 2 A 5 B 3 B 1.5 B 3.75 C 2 C 1.0 C 2.5 D 1 D 0.5 D 1.25 U 0 U 0 U 0

  19. GPA Formula Total Quality Points Divided by Total Credits attempted GPA = TQP TCA

  20. GPA CALCULATION……….. • Career Exp. B 1.5 Quality Pts. • Comp. Apps A- 2.0 Quality Pts. • ADV Eng. 1 C 1.0 Quality Pts. • HNR Fren. 1 B 1.5 Quality Pts. • ADV Geom A+ 2.0 Quality Pts. • AP Hum Geog. C 1.25 Quality Pts. • ADV Int. Sci C 1.0 Quality Pts. • Total Quality Pts. 10.25 • Total Quality Pts = 10.25 Total Pts. Attempt 3.5 ***GPA = 2.9285714285……………………..GPA = 2.9286(Weighted)

  21. Hang in there when things seem hopeless

  22. How Can I raise my GPA? • Focus on your academics---get remediation help when possible!!! • PLATO here at Jeffersontown HS. • JCPS e-school courses/Independent study courses Get with Mr. Wallace for other ideas!

  23. Athletes Train Hard

  24. NCAA Clearinghouse • 16 Core Credits • 4 years of English • 3 years of math Alg 1 or higher • 2 yrs Physical/Natural Science • 2 years Social Science • 1 additional math, english, or natural/physical science • 4 years of any above or Foreign Language

  25. What do I need to do?.... • When you take the ACT or SAT you must report scores to Clearinghouse code 9999 • Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Fee is 50.00 • Apply now—counselor sends transcript

  26. NAIA Division Sports… • www.playNAIA.org

  27. Governor’s Scholars • Competitive 5 week summer program • GSP=Scholarship Money • Start building a resume • Visit website to get helpful hints • www.gsp.ky.gov

  28. Governors School For the Arts • Competition within the Fine Arts • Music, Drama, Theatre, Dance, Art • www.kentuckygsa.org

  29. Seize the moment…..

  30. Starting the College Process *Juniors take the ACT free in March of their junior year. *Register online by creating an account at www.actstudent.org *Start practicing for the ACT/SAT by Visiting free public library site (www.lfpl.org), go to workshops. *Plan college visits on off days!!! *Do internet searches of colleges and majors. *Remember…get involved in school & community.

  31. What do Admission Officers Look for in a Potential Student? **GPA **Difficulty of curriculum **Challenging elective **Grade trends **ACT/SAT scores **How you stand out in a crowd **Extra curricular activities **The rest of the story…

  32. WEBSITES for Test Prep and College Searches www.collegeboard.com www.kaptest.com www.act.org www.fastweb.com www.collegeview.com www.kheaa.com

  33. www.GoHigherKY.org • This website lets you compare Kentucky colleges. • Other cool stuff you can do on this website: • Search for colleges • Explore college majors • Take virtual campus tours • Check your KEES account • On-line college applications • Search for scholarships/financial aid • Helps you fill out the FAFSA form

  34. Complete Your ILP before DEC. 20th, 2012 Update your courses Update your community services Update your awards and honors Update your goals Update your complete ILP by marking the box to revise and edit and then saving!!! ***When you are completing your ILP… remember to search for colleges and careers using your ILP as a resource.

  35. Watch your step and don’t let grades slide!

  36. Announcements *Remember to personally give Mr. Wallace your transcript if there is a problem with any courses listed or not listed! *You will receive a copy of your 2nd semester schedule in your 1st period class in Jan. , when your return from the break! *PSAT will be Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 here for juniors and sophomores. This is different from the ACT!!!! *Scholarship Opportunities…..

  37. Class of 2015 We’ve Got Style!

  38. Counselor’s Web Page… • Access the Jeffersontown Webpage and click on the Counselor link.

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