1 / 43

Senior Orientation

Senior Orientation. Nashville School of the Arts July 24 and August 1, 2013. Welcome to Senior Year!. Agenda. Introduction from Dr. Gregory Stewart, Executive Principal of NSA, and Oceana Sheehan, Assistant Principal Introduction of NSA School Counseling Team Exemptions/Diplomas & More

nuala
Download Presentation

Senior Orientation

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Senior Orientation Nashville School of the Arts July 24 and August 1, 2013

  2. Welcome to Senior Year!

  3. Agenda • Introduction from Dr. Gregory Stewart, Executive Principal of NSA, and Oceana Sheehan, Assistant Principal • Introduction of NSA School Counseling Team • Exemptions/Diplomas & More • General scheduling information • Senior Committee • Starting Off Your Senior Year Right

  4. 2013-14 NSA School Counseling Team • Rebecca Frame: • Freshman- Juniors, Last names A-K • April Gung • Seniors • Julia Hoge • Freshman- Juniors, Last names L-Z

  5. Contact Information • April Gung, Senior Counselor • april.gung@mnps.org • Office: 615-291-6600, ext. 307 • Fax: 615-291-6047 • College counseling website: http://teacherweb.com/TN/NSA/SchoolCounseling • A note about communication & e-mails…

  6. How to Reach Ms. Gung • E-mail me quick questions or to set up an appointment • Stop by during lunch, after school, or ask to see me during advisory • If I’m unavailable, complete a referral form hanging on my door and put in my box.

  7. Remind 101 • Take out your phone and sign up now! • Via text: • Text @msgung to 615-866-2464 • Via e-mail • E-mail msgung@mail.remind101.com. You can leave the subject blank.

  8. Senior Exemption Criteria • Have a 90 average or higher in the class • At least one of your 9 weeks grades must be a 93 or higher • You must not be suspended out of school for any reason • You must not miss more than 6 days each semester (includes Excused and Unexcused) • You must not have more than 7 discipline referrals total • Three tardies to a class will equal one day’s absence. • Each of your teachers will track attendance for his/her class. An exemption from one class does not automatically mean an exemption from all classes.

  9. College Visit Days • Seniors get 3 days that will be counted as excused absences BUT will not count against exam exemptions • Must bring documentation from college showing you were there – give copy to your teachers for their records and to Ms. Street in the main office for attendance

  10. Diploma with Honors/Distinction • Diploma with Honors • ACT English: 18 • ACT Math: 22 • ACT Science: 24 • ACT Reading: 21 • Diploma with Distinction • Earn a B average (85 or higher) AND one of the following: • Nationally recognized industry certification • Participate in Governor’s School • Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist • Attain an ACT composite of 31 or higher • Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two AP exams • Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted college credit

  11. NSA AP Scholars & Honors Recognition • Criteria is tentative – may be adjusted • NSA AP Scholars program • Take and pass 3 or more AP classes (full-year) by graduation • Expected to take the PSAT (at least twice for rising 10th/11th graders and once for rising 12th graders) • Expected to take AP exam – no requirement to receive a specific score • Benefits: Extra award during graduation season, potential field trips, resume, rec letters, etc. • NSA Honors recognition • Take and pass 8 Honors classes by graduation • Maintain an overall B average • Benefits: Extra honor during graduation season, resume, rec letters, etc.

  12. TN Scholars • Benefits: medallion at graduation, seal on diploma, tuition assistance at some colleges, resume, etc. • Criteria: • All regular diploma requirements • 4 math credits (Bridge Math does not count) • 80 hours of volunteer service • Overall “C” average with no F’s as final grades • 95% attendance required (no more than 36 absences in high school) • No out-of-school suspensions

  13. Graduation Requirements

  14. Graduation Requirements (cont.)

  15. New Master Schedule - DRAFT

  16. Most Common Scheduling Issues • Changes in the Master Schedule – conflict between classes offered on block schedule and those offered on 50 minute schedule • Overlooking graduation requirements • Bridge Math: • Seniors with a 19 or below on ACT math subtest • Seniors with no ACT score • No teacher recommendation for Arts classes • Summer A+ not complete

  17. Most Common Scheduling Issues (cont.) • Missing Dual Enrollment application packet (not just initial interest form) • Missing Virtual School application packet (not just initial interest form) • Academic rigor • Should have at least 3 academic classes on senior schedule • Colleges look for rigor and advanced coursework in junior/senior year schedules • Personal challenge – fight senioritis!

  18. Scheduling Considerations • Bridge Math • Designed for students who made below a 19 on ACT Math • Will be online at NSA • Will count as “Learning Support Math” for college, which is required for students with below a 19 on ACT Math before they can take college math classes • Psychology and Yearbook will be offered at NSA • Independent Study – no credit received • In general, cannot repeat Wellness

  19. Scheduling Considerations (cont) • Auditing Arts classes - do not get new credit for repeating courses or “auditing” class • Retake class you failed but received credit for through grade averaging • Retake class you made a D in for grade improvement • Virtual School and Dual Enrollment classes • Senior Capstone • Regular Senior Capstone • College Counseling Intern with Ms. Gung • “NSA Presents” Intern with Ms. Hoge

  20. Virtual School For those who have already submitted required forms: • Grab a handout with important virtual details • Report to computer lab (Ms. Sheehan’s old office) unless otherwise directed • You must sign in daily. Students will be written up if found to be skipping. • May request permission slip to leave campus if you have virtual classes 7th period or 6/7th block. • REQUIRED orientation: Saturday, August 10th • Expect course to start on August 1st. Remember, weekly deadlines count for grades and for attendance.

  21. Virtual School (cont.) For those who have NOT already submitted required forms: • Deadline to register for Fall: Thursday, August 1st. Three steps: • Must setup MNPS e-mail address on school computer • Must get online application link from Ms. Gung • Must submit parent form to Ms. Gung • Free if part of regular day schedule; $175 per ½ credit if it’s in addition to school day • Can put the class in any open period on your schedule • Cannot drop class mid-semester

  22. Virtual School (cont.) • Expect 5-10 hours/week of work for standard courses • Courses offered: • All standard academic course plus several Honors options not offered at NSA (Government Honors, Economics Honors, etc.), plus Wellness & PE • Others: Psychology, Sociology, Art History, Physical Science • New courses (one semester each): • Introduction to Information Technology • Image Design & Editing • Principles of Business • Principles of Accounting • Introduction to Social Media • Web Design • Digital Arts • Principles of Marketing • Principles of Finance

  23. Dual Enrollment • For those who have already submitted required forms: • Look for registration confirmation from Meaghan Oliver at NSCC. Once you have this, look at course info online to find textbook information and start searching. • Don’t forget the Dual Enrollment Grant application! Deadline: September 15th • Look for e-mail from me about MNPS Gap Fee Application • For those who have NOT yet applied: • Grab handout with info and NSCC links • Could take a course to satisfy high school graduation requirements or just a class for fun • Get college credit that transfers to the college you attend in most cases; in most cases get high school credit too • Chance to explore content related to potential career interests while the cost is subsidized by Dual Enrollment Grant

  24. Dual Enrollment (cont.) • Potential courses: • Macroeconomics (at NSCC or web) • Government (at NSCC or web) • Psychology • Sociology • Spanish/French (at NSCC or web) • Art Appreciation • Computer Science • Computer Aided Drafting • Beginning HTML • Computer Applications • Intro to Political Science • Social Problems • Intro to Criminal Justice

  25. Dual Enrollment (cont.) • Intro to Animal Science (web) • Culinary Arts: Baking Skills, Culinary I • Child Growth & Development • Intro to Women’s Studies (at NSCC and web) • Studio Recording • Music Appreciation • Classical Piano I and II • Basic Photography • Introduction to Social Work (at NSCC and web) • Human Behavior and Social Environments • Introduction to Theater • Intro to Paralegal Studies

  26. Dual Enrollment (cont.) • Deadline to register for Fall: Monday, August 5th • Must reapply for DEG grant each semester; do not have to reapply for admission if you’ve already taken a course • General requirements (except for Arts-related courses): • 3.0 minimum GPA requirement (with some exceptions) • 19 ACT subscore in specific subject area • Can go to NSCC at Main Campus or Hickory Hollow or do online • Generally, must be 7th period or after school – make sure this works for the NSCC class schedule. • In general, must leave campus – complete permission form for this • Student’s responsibility to submit application, purchase materials, apply for DEG, pay tuition, pay withdrawal fees (if applicable)

  27. Why Honors/AP and/or DE? • Colleges want to know that you’ve taken rigorous curriculum, as much as they want to know your GPA • Makes you more competitive for colleges and scholarships • Prepares you for college-level coursework • AP/Dual Enrollment (DE) can give you college credit  saves you money! • Impacts weighted GPA From the Common App

  28. Making Up Credits/Content Recovery • All summer A+ coursework must be finished and the final exam (Review Test) passed by July 31st. If not, your Arts/elective will be dropped to fit it into your schedule. • Must come test by July 30th to allow for a makeup day in case you don’t pass the first time • Virtual School is not a content recovery option

  29. Legitimate Reasons for Schedule Changes Acceptable Reasons: • You have already received credit for the class you’re in • You have not met the pre-requisites for the class • There is another class you need for graduation this year • You have 2 classes in the same period • You have already taken the course with the same teacher and failed it

  30. Legitimate Reasons for Schedule Changes Unacceptable Reasons: • To take the class with a different teacher (if you have not already had the course) • To take the class a different period • To be in a different lunch period • You changed your mind about taking the class • You think the class is going to be too hard • Your job and/or other responsibilities are interfering • You want to be in the same class as your friends Do NOT request schedule changes for any of these reasons.

  31. Next Steps • Schedule your A+ test for July 30th or before (e-mail Ms. Gung) • Look for e-mail from Ms. Gung to say your schedule is as complete as possible. If you can, come in to fix schedule. • Come to gym on first day of school for schedule. Plan to report directly to auditorium.

  32. Next Steps (cont.) • Take master schedule and make choices. • Complete and submit additional materials, if necessary • Art teacher recommendations • AP contracts • Parent signatures on course registration forms • Dual Enrollment application (August 5th) • Virtual School Registration (August 1st) • Request form to leave campus for Virtual School/Dual Enrollment (August 1st) • Schedule change form • Complete schedule change request form and leave it for me.

  33. Next Steps (cont.) • Most important thing… Don’t freak out! It will all get done

  34. Now, moving on from scheduling. Let’s talk about senior year!

  35. Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: What's the top thing you're looking forw...

  36. Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: What's the top thing that you're worried...

  37. Senior Committee • Ms. Gung & Ms. Painter are co-Senior Sponsors • Ms. Gung – Senior Committee Chair • Approximately 10 student leaders to help plan events • Pick up handout from the back with some general Senior Year information.

  38. Tips for Starting Off Senior Year • Get organized! • Use your NSA planner to enter school/college/personal deadlines and plan ahead from there. • Use Google alerts for reminders or your phone notepad feature to make a to-do list • Set a few goals • What are 3-5 specific things you’d like to accomplish this year? Build time into your schedule for working on these.

  39. Tips for Starting Off Senior Year (cont.) • Stress management • What calms you when you’re stressed and brings you joy? Build in time for that (DAILY!) • Don’t overload yourself. Prioritize the things on your plate. • Balance work and play. • Build your time management skills • Prioritize and plan ahead • Work a little each week on big projects/deadlines instead of cramming it in at the last minute. • Build in more time than you think you need for tasks. • Be wary of senioritis  Junior and Senior year grades matter the most for college.

  40. Tips for Starting Off the College Process • Read/use the materials you’re given (newsletter, website, etc.) • Be politely persistent. • Plan ahead for recommendations, applications, etc. Set aside 30-60 minutes each week for the college process. • Use your Fall Break wisely. • Create a professional e-mail address • Have a college folder ready for tracking college/financial aid info (document everything!)

  41. Tips for Starting Off the College Process (cont.) • Sign up to retake the ACT (particularly if you made less than a 19 on Eng/Rdg/Math) • Next test date: September 21 • Registration deadline: August 23 • Students on FRL can get 2 free waivers (not in yet). • Students who didn’t take it in April can get free voucher (not in yet). • Remember 21 makes you Hope eligible; average ACT score at UTK in 2012 was a 27 • Try taking the SAT

  42. Tips for Starting Off the College Process (cont.) • Start to explore potential career interests and colleges using the following websites: • www.collegefortn.gov (set up a free account; click the “Career Planning” and “College Planning” tabs) • www.collegeboard.org (use the “College Search” engine) • Look for college visit days at schools your interested in. Remember seniors get 3 college visit days. • Get on a few scholarship listserves: fastweb.com, zinch.com.

  43. Mark Your Calendars • Colleges that Change Lives (CCTL): Wednesday, August 14th, 7pm, Music City Center • Advisory classroom visits: Week of August 26th • Lunch with Ms. Gung • NSA Parent College Night: Thursday, September 5th, 6:30pm • MNPS College Fair: September 24th

More Related