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Junior & Sophomore Parent Information Night for High School & Beyond

Junior & Sophomore Parent Information Night for High School & Beyond. WELCOME!! September 27, 2011 6:30-7:30 p.m. Southern High School Media Center. Introductions. Ms. Darneise Massey, Principal Ms. Gwen D. Roulhac, School Counselor SSOE Families. Career Assessment & Exploration

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Junior & Sophomore Parent Information Night for High School & Beyond

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  1. Junior & Sophomore Parent Information Night for High School & Beyond WELCOME!! September 27, 2011 6:30-7:30 p.m. Southern High School Media Center

  2. Introductions Ms. Darneise Massey, Principal Ms. Gwen D. Roulhac, School Counselor SSOE Families

  3. Career Assessment & Exploration Career & Military Speakers and Representative Visits Dual Enrollment Program Local Employment Opportunities Job Shadowing & Internships Interviewing Skills Youth Employment Certificate www.nclabor.com/wh/youth_instructions.htm College Representative Visits Applications & Viewbooks Assessments ASVAB Futures for Kids www.f4k.org CFNC www.cfnc.org Career Development Center

  4. Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2010-11 Edition • OOH online www.bls.gov/oco • Features hundreds of different careers and provides information about: • Education and training • Earnings • Expected job prospects • What workers do on the job • Working conditions

  5. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements English I, II, III, IV World History, Civics & Economics, US History Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science course (Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science) Health/PE

  6. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements

  7. Future-Ready Core Graduation Requirements 2 credits in any combination of: World Language CTE Cluster Arts Education Additional elective credits for a total of 28 credits

  8. End-of- Course Tests Algebra I English I Biology

  9. Transcripts • The transcript is the official school record of a student’s coursework, grades, test data, attendance and more. • Juniors and sophomores received a copy of their transcripts during advisement sessions.

  10. Transcripts • Student Information: verify accuracy of all information • Spelling of student’s name • Address • Phone number • Date of birth

  11. Credit History Grade 10 Quality Points Cr Mark Wtd Unwtd Geometry 93 3.6250 3.6250 1.0 Hn English II 89 4.1250 3.1250 1.0 AP Chemistry 78 3.7500 1.7500 1.0

  12. Performance Information Cumulative GPA Weighted: 4.3177 Cumulative GPA Unweighted: 3.4427 Class Rank: 4 of 50 Total Points Weighted: 103.3250 Total Points Unweighted: 82.6250 Total Credits: Earned 24 Potential 24

  13. Also Included • Immunization Information • Attendance Information

  14. Not Included • Awards / Achievements & Extra-Curricular Activities • Curriculum-Related Work Experience • SAT/ACT Scores

  15. Transcript Request • Complete Transcript Request Form • Place completed request form in Ms. Roulhac’s box • Transcript only – usually mailed within 24 hours • Transcript + Recommendation – allow 3 weeks

  16. Course Selection:Rigor & Balance SSOE offers 6 AP courses 16 Honors courses Encourage your children to challenge themselves.

  17. Extracurricular Activities • Improve time management skills • Foster leadership • Give students opportunity to explore interests • Look good on college applications • Can be fun!

  18. SSOE and SHS Clubs National Honor Society S.A.V.E. Student Council And more . . . New clubs are being added each year!

  19. Volunteer in the Community • Volunteermatch.org and thevolunteercenter.org are great websites to search community organizations that need volunteers. • Find an organization that meets your child’s interests. • Opportunity to gain experience, network and obtain references for college applications

  20. PSAT • Free to all sophomores • Juniors who wish to take the test had to register by September 23 and must pay $14.00 by September 30. • Test will be given Wednesday, October 12, 2011. • Scores will be returned in January. • PSAT Interpretation/AP Night in January

  21. SAT, SAT Subject Tests and ACT SAT Three sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Register online at www.sat.collegeboard.com or pick up a paper registration form in the Main Office. Fee is $49.

  22. SAT, SAT Subject Tests and ACT SAT Subject Tests You may take up to three subject tests in one day. Some colleges require as many as three subject tests; other colleges just recommend subject tests. Basic registration fee is $22. Language tests with listening are $22; all other tests are $11 each.

  23. SAT, SAT Subject Tests and ACT ACT Five sections: English, Reading, Math, Science and Writing (optional) Register online at www.actstudent.org or pick up a paper registration form in the Main Office. Fee without Writing is $34. Fee including Writing is $49.50.

  24. SAT vs. ACT

  25. SAT/ACT It is recommended that students take SAT and/or ACT in spring of junior year and fall of senior year.

  26. Test Dates Test Date Register by SAT Mar.10, 2012 Feb. 10, 2012 May 5, 2012 Apr. 6, 2012 June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012 ACT Apr. 14, 2012 Mar. 9, 2012 June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012

  27. Test Prep Options • Free test prep materials available in the Main Office • Free test prep available online • Durham Public Schools Community Education offers a six-session SAT prep class for $20 (for SSOE students); $20 for optional test prep books; 560-3816 or www.dpsnc.net • Several other private agencies offer test prep for fees ranging from $100 to over $1,000.

  28. Beginning the College Search . . . It doesn’t have to be stressful

  29. How does my GPA & SAT/ACT score match with school of choice? Visit www.collegeboard.com • Under “College Search,” type in name of college/university. • Click on “How do I stack up?” tab for info on GPA and SAT/ACT data of admitted freshmen. Visit www.cfnc.org for NC schools • Click on “Plan for College” tab . . . then “Explore Postsecondary Schools” . . . then “Admissions”

  30. Your College Search: Characteristics to Consider • Major • Minor

  31. Your College Search: Characteristics to Consider • 2 year vs. 4 year • Public vs. Private • Large vs. Small • Rural vs. Urban

  32. Your College Search: Characteristics to Consider • More than just academics . . . • Student Life activities • Fraternities & Sororities • Athletics

  33. Your College Search: Visits • Official or unofficial • Visit local colleges • Activities while on the visit: eat in the dining hall, sit in on a class, talk to students, tour key buildings • Take notes and then compare colleges

  34. Date to Remember Durham Public Schools College Fair October 2, 2011 1:00-4:00 Northgate Mall Durham Public Schools counselors will be present to answer any questions and to support attending students.

  35. Scholarships • Start looking early. • SSOE’s list of scholarship information • Check websites of colleges of interest • Register on www.cfnc.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.schoolsoup.com

  36. To contact Ms. Roulhac: By phone ~ (919) 560-9184 x. 81108 By email ~ gwen.roulhac@dpsnc.net Online ~ http://www.teacherweb.com/nc/gwen/roulhac Questions?

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