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Course Registration Parent Presentation

Course Registration Parent Presentation. Presented by: Susan Marshall – Head Counselor, grades 9-12 & Tanya Anderson, Counselor A-K, grade 10. January 2017. Timeline. February 1-15 - Counselors in SS classes. February 1 – March 3 - Online registration thru HAC.

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Course Registration Parent Presentation

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  1. Course RegistrationParent Presentation Presented by: Susan Marshall – Head Counselor, grades 9-12 & Tanya Anderson, Counselor A-K, grade 10 January 2017

  2. Timeline • February 1-15 - Counselors in SS classes. • February 1 – March 3 - Online registration thru HAC. • Mid-March – Course selections snail-mailed home for another look. • March 30, 2017 – Last opportunity to make changes before summer. • August 1, 2017 – Schedules posted online. • August 11 – Last chance to request changes before school starts. • Students need to check their SCASD email!

  3. Online Registration Go to www.scasd.org/courserequests Directions, forms for downloading, high school course guide and link to HAC are also here Select “Home Access Center” Students may log in to Add or Delete electives. Students who need to change “locked” courses must turn in a change form, signed by a parent – forms are in counseling offices and online.

  4. Minimum Graduation Requirements • Four Credits of English and Social Studies. • Three Credits of Math and Science. • Physical Education: every year for classes of 2018 and 2019. 1.5 credits (3 yrs) for classes of 2020 and later. • Health: two courses: in 9th or 10th & 11th or 12th grade. • “In-class” Driver’s Education. • Graduation Project for classes of 2018 and 2019. • Community Service – 20 hours. • Electives • Total Credits 22.50 for classes of 2018 and 2019 & 25.00 credits for classes of 2020 and later. • See pages 5 and 6 in course selection guide.

  5. Electives Encourage your child to take advantage of elective opportunities for career exploration and/or personal enrichment

  6. Other Considerations • Colleges have different requirements • World Language • Math • Science • Fine Arts • Requirements For NCAA eligibilitycenter.org • Military Academies - Call Congressman Thompson’s office at 814-353-0215

  7. How Colleges Evaluate Students • Grades and course selection • Test Scores - SAT or ACT • Essay and Application • Counselor Recommendation • Teacher Recommendations • Activities/Community Service Test optional schools – www.fairtest.org Please visit the Counseling link on the High School Homepage for comprehensive College and Career Planning Resources

  8. Let’s talk about Generation Z… • Recent cover of TIME magazine: Anxiety, Depression and the American Adolescent: • 2015: 3 million teens ages 12-17 had had at least on major depressive episode in the past year according to the Dept. of Health & Human Services • 30% of girls and 20% of boys (6.3 million teens) have had an anxiety disorder. • Post 9/11 generation with economic and national insecurity, terrorism, school shootings and technology has transformed their development. MANY students are over-booked, stressed out and tired = Anxiety & Depression Mental Health Initiative: RETHINK the purpose of High School and College Admissions. Getting in to college is NOT the finish line of life. • Help your child identify and work toward their goals. Take healthy risks. • Help your child find ways to participate and discover skills – club/activity at school or in the community, elective classes, etc.

  9. Advanced Placement Courses • Weighted courses • College credit maybe earned. • AP Exam at conclusion of the course. • Colleges look favorably at students who take some academic challenges. Start with one in an area of interest and build from there.

  10. PSAT • The PSAT is a two-three hour test given once a year in October. Many students take the PSAT, as preparation for the SAT (taken in sophomore/junior year). Also used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Competition (junior year only). • Like the SAT, the PSAT has separate math and verbal sections and a third section testing English grammar. Each subject is scored on a scale of 20 to 80 and these scores are combined to create the National Merit Scholarship selection index. It also measures critical thinking skills important for high school and college success.

  11. SAT: What’s on the (revised) SAT? Quick Facts: • 4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional SAT Essay • 400–1600 score scale • 3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours without it. • 4 answer choices with no penalty for guessing.

  12. ACT Test • The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. • ACT is scored on a scale of 1-36 with 4 sections: Math, English, Reading and Science Plus there is a separate writing section which is optional: measures skills in planning and writing a short essay. A composite score is given for the first 4 sections • http://www.actstudent.org/

  13. When to Take Tests? • Students enrolled in Algebra 2or higher may want to take the SAT/ACT. • Students should take it before the end of junior year (at least once). • Some colleges require SAT Subject Tests • www.collegeboard.com

  14. Should my child take the ACT and/or the SAT? • SAT: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test; 65-minute Reading section, 35-minute Language and Writing section . 1 Math test with 55 minute section with calculator and 25 minute section without calculator. 1 Essay test : optional. Slightly easier pacing than ACT. No penalty for guessing. • ACT: 45 minute English section, 60 minute Math section, 35 minute Reading section and 35 minute Science section. Writing section is also optional. No penalty for guessing. Practical. Strong grammar and punctuation, excerpts rely more on retrieving info from the text. Questions are straightforward and covers more advanced Math. Personal/Family decision depending on student’s strengths and weaknesses. Take the quiz: https://www.princetonreview.com/college/sat-vs-act-infographic

  15. Educate YourselfWatch for Your Grand Future brochure and Counseling Newsletters • College Planning Unit for Juniors, Part 2 – spring • College Planning for Seniors & Parents– fall • PSAT/SAT/ACT & College Planning Night – fall • Financial Aid Night – PHEAA – fall • PSU Financial Aid Night – fall • College Planning for Students with Disabilities – fall • Help with completing the FAFSA • AP Test Information Night

  16. Next upcoming event Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be.by Frank Bruni 2016-17 Community book read Jan. 31st, 7pm MNMS Library Panel presentation and community conversation. • *Help students to create the best possible environment to pursue their own education. • *Preserve student self-esteem, confidence and responsibility. Should be challenged, but not burdened. • *Give students tools and support to make smart and healthy (not status) choices. Please email smb11@scasd.org if you would like to borrow a copy of the book)

  17. Final Thoughts • Discuss course selections with your child. • Think about their current and future goals. • Make sure your student has a balanced and thoughtful schedule. • Any questions – call or email your child’s counselor (Please refer to our counseling website for the name, email and phone # of your child’s counselor) Thanks For Coming!

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