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Sophomore Guidance

Sophomore Guidance . 2012-2013. Overview of Today. Review of 10 th grade credits Present Chancellors/Honors Diplomas Discuss 5 post-HS options Look over YOUR transcripts Computer Lab – CIS Activity. Sophomore Requirements . English (1.0) American Studies (.5) Math (1.0)

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Sophomore Guidance

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  1. Sophomore Guidance 2012-2013

  2. Overview of Today • Review of 10th grade credits • Present Chancellors/Honors Diplomas • Discuss 5 post-HS options • Look over YOUR transcripts • Computer Lab – CIS Activity

  3. Sophomore Requirements • English (1.0) • American Studies (.5) • Math (1.0) • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (Regular or Accelerated) • Science (1.0) • Physical Science, Chemistry • PE 2 • 4.0 Electives **Electives could be study hall, world language, etc.**

  4. Sophomore Requirements • Graduation Reminders: • Pass Reading, Writing and Math State Tests • .5 Career Credit • 24 total credits for Standard Diploma

  5. Chancellors Diploma • Requirements above Standard Diploma: • 26 total credits (not 24) • 2 years of World Language • Through Algebra 2 for Math • 16 academic credits • C or higher in all academic classes • Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

  6. Honors Diploma • Requirements above Standard Diploma: • At least 8 eligible courses (all AP courses, most Honors/Advanced/Accelerated, etc.) • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher • 3 years of the same World Language • 26 total credits (not 24) • Enrolled in minimum of 6 classes each year

  7. Post High School Options • Community College • 4-Year university • Trade School • Military • Employment

  8. Community College • 2+ years • Modified or Standard Diploma, Undocumented students – all ok! • Placement Tests for Reading, Writing, Math • Remedial Courses • Some have Dorms • COCC – partners w/ OSU Cascades (Bend) so you live on a University Campus! • Sports can be available

  9. Community College • No out-of-state tuition • Transfer degree vs. Associates Degree • Some 3 or 6-month programs offered • Examples: HVAC Program, Corrections Technicians, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service • Common Programs: • Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental Assisting, Business/Accounting

  10. 4-Year University • Options • Bachelor of Science or Art (4 years +) • Can transfer from Community College • OUS Schools: • OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, WOU, OIT, SOU • Public Vs. Private: • Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, University of Portland, Reed College, University of Puget Sound • College Visits and Visitations

  11. 4-Year University • Admissions • ACT/SAT: most schools accept either • GPA: most schools require 3.0 or above • Essay/Personal Statement • Transcript • Courses of Rigor • World Languages

  12. 4-Year University • OUS GPA baseline • Western Oregon 2.75 • Southern Oregon 2.75 • Eastern Oregon 3.0 • Oregon Institute of Technology 3.0 • Portland State 3.0 • Oregon State 3.0 • University of Oregon 3.4 • Private colleges you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above • 16 Academic Credits

  13. Trade School • Shorter Programs • Specific job training and career skills • Apprenticeship • Common Programs: • Massage, Cosmetology • Bricklaying, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Painter, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker • Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator

  14. Military • 5 Branches: • Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy • Must have Standard Diploma • Modified Diploma and GED are not accepted • ASVAB test • This year offered at GHS on January 31st (No School day) • Sign up in counseling center (free!)

  15. Employment • Work Skills needed: • Timeliness, regular attendance • Able to learn new tasks and perform well • Work well with other people and bosses • Be eager to learn • Willing to accept responsibility • Use of your transcript and/or references

  16. Education Pays – 2012 Data • Yearly Salaries • Some high school, no diploma • $21,648 • High school diploma • $30,624 • Associate degree • $36,864 • Bachelor’s degree • $50,544 • Master’s, Professional Doctoral • $60,624 - $74,448 People with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $22,000 more in each year than those without!

  17. Review of Transcript • Check on your credit totals • Look at your GPA/Rank • Look for Ds and/or Fs and develop a plan • Are you on track for Chancellors/Honors Diploma? • What areas need to be improved?

  18. Questions? • Make an appointment with your counselor, Mrs. Nova or Ms. Bovee in the Counseling Center

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