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Sophomore Parent Night

Join us for Sophomore Parent Night to learn about AP courses, dual credit courses, college admissions, internships, career planning, and more!

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Sophomore Parent Night

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  1. Sophomore Parent Night You are almost halfway there!!!! Hang in there !

  2. HHS Counseling Department • Ellaina Staldine(A-D) 324-2227 • Shane Dempsey(F-L) 324-2224 • Jason Murgel(M-R) 324-2226 • Chrissy Murgel (S-Z) 324-2223 • Nancy Oliveira (Career Counselor) 324-2225 • Corena Hall (Administrative Assist.) 324-2220

  3. Get Ready for the Next 2 Years ! • AP Courses • Why should students consider dual credit Courses? • Helena College/Carroll College • College Admissions/College Prep • Mt. Digital Academy • Internships/Job Shadows • Career/Post Graduation Planning • PSAT, ACT, SAT • Registration, Graduation Progress, Transcripts

  4. Give Yourself a Scholarship • Helena High has a superb variety of dual credit offerings ! • Our Advanced Placement (AP) continues to grow and enrichens the students choices. • Completing Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses really gives you a head start with post graduate plans.

  5. ACT, SAT or Both

  6. The Differences Between the New SAT and ACT The New SAT, which launched on March 5th of 2016, is basically a carbon copy of the ACT – it was designed to be just that. The two tests have far more commonalities than differences.

  7. Information for Student and Parent • Transcripts from the time your student is a measly freshman to the final graduation. • Graduation Progress to compliment transcripts and give you a detailed look at your student’s development. • How does registration work and when does it take place. • The question every student wants to know, how many and what kind of credits do I need to graduate? • Every year we visit all students 9 thru 12 as well as sponsor 4 parent nights to review valuable information to assist with your educational decisions.

  8. Internships, Job shadows, Scholarships & Career Assistance • Internships and Job Shadows provide real life experience. • There are thousands of scholarships. • I need help figuring out what I want to do after I graduate. Maybe a trip with Career Cruising. MCIS is also an option.

  9. Montana Four-year Campuses Traditional Students A traditional student is defined as one who enters college within three years of high school graduation or within three years from the date when they would have graduated college. In order to be fully admitted to a 4-year university in the MUS, entering high school graduates are required to meet the following standards: Achieve one of the following: Earn at least a 2.5 high school GPA; or Rank in the top half of the school’s graduating class; or Earn an ACT composite score of 22 or higher, or SAT total score of 1120 or higher (exception: MSU‐Northern: ACT score of 20, SAT score of 1050). All of this information is included on the student’s Helena High School Transcript.

  10. Complete either the Regents’ College Preparatory Program or the Rigorous Core College Preparatory Program Complete the Regents’ College Preparatory program: mathematics (3 years), English (4 years), science (2 years), social studies (3 years), and electives (2 years) – includes languages, computer science, visual/performing arts, speech, or vocational education. Complete the Rigorous Core College Preparatory Program: mathematics (4 years), English (4 years), lab science (3 years), social studies (3 years), college prep electives (3 years), which include world language, computer science, visual and performing arts, and career/technical education units that meet the office of public instruction guidelines. The Rigorous Core is an advanced alternative to the Minimum Core for math proficiency standards. High school students who successfully complete the Rigorous Core are eligible for theMUS (Montana Honors Scholarship). Demonstrate Mathematics Proficiency via one of the following methods:Earn an ACT math score of 22, SAT math test score of 27.5, or complete the Rigorous Core. Demonstrate Writing Proficiency via one of the following methodsEarn an ACT ELA score of 18 (average of the English, reading, and writing scores) or score 7 on the ACT essay; or earn an SAT writing and language test score of 25 or higher.

  11. Provisional Admission • Students who do not demonstrate the ability to meet the mathematics and/or writing proficiency standards may be admitted provisionally to a four-year degree program on any campus of the MUS and without condition to a two year degree program. • Students who are provisionally admitted can gain full admittance by: • earning a “C” or better in developmental course work (must be done within the first three semesters); or • earning the required score on one or more of the math or writing assessment tests, including the ACT or SAT, required for admissions; or • completing an associate of arts or associate of science degree; or • submitting a letter to the admissions office documenting a disability that prevented the student from adequately demonstrating proficiency in a test setting if no accommodation was provided at the time of the test.

  12. Two-year Campuses and Two-year Programs All Students Two-year campuses in the MUS abide by a non-competitive open enrollment policy that does not require applicants meet the Regents’ four-year admissions criteria. The only requirement is that applicants must have obtained a high school degree or successfully completed an official high school equivalence completion assessment designated by the Board of Public Education (formerly the GED and currently the HiSET*). Students who have not yet demonstrated the ability to meet the mathematics or writing proficiency standards may be admitted without condition to a two-year college; however, certain programs within the college, such as Nursing, may have higher admission standards.

  13. MUS Honor Scholarship The MUS Honor Scholarship is a 4-year renewable scholarship, which waives the recipient’s tuition when used at an eligible campus. Its average value at a 4-year Montana campus is $4,000 a year or $16,000 for four years. The Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program intends to offer up to 200 scholarships (contingent upon continued funding of the program) annually. Last year 11 students from Helena High received the MUS Honor Scholarship. Montana University System • Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education2500 Broadway Street • PO Box 203201 • Helena, MT 59620-3201 • 406-444-6570 http://www.mus.edu/

  14. Double Whammy!Academics and Athletics NCAA and NAIA Opportunities • www.eligibilitycenter.org NCAA • www.PlayNAIA.org NAIA • Football (2012 Rosters) Based on 96 to 99 players per roster. • Mt Players Helena Players • MSU 47 5 • U of M 39 4 • Mt. Tech 45 4 • Carroll College 53 15 • MSUN 50 6 • U of M Western 47 10 • Total 281 44  In these 6 teams, close to 50% of the players are from Montana. • Other teams, other sports

  15. QUESTIONS FOR MR. DEMPSEY? UP NEXT: MRS. MURGEL

  16. QUESTIONS FOR MRS. MURGEL? UP NEXT: MR. MURGEL

  17. PROS & CONS OF DUAL CREDIT PROS • Earn H.S. Credit and College Credit at same time • College level rigor • Helps students find right career path • Helps Expedite College Degree Completion • Cost Effectiveness – about 1/3 of the cost, may help save thousands • Lowers Remediation Rates CONS • Registration process – semesters don’t match up • Transferability of credits • Rigor of courses • Grades become permanent records on college transcripts

  18. DUAL CREDIT COURSE LIST • Accounting Procedures I Pre-Calculus Intro to Theater • MS Word Calculus I Intro to Acting • MS Excel Intro to Literature CAD 2D • Intro to Programming College Writing • Programming with Java I Intro to Psychology • Industrial Safety for WLD College Algebra • Cutting Processes Intro to Statistics • Technical Math Technical Writing

  19. QUESTIONS FOR MR. MURGEL? UP NEXT: MRS. STALDINE

  20. College Entrance Exams:What Do Sophomores Need to Know?

  21. What are College Entrance Exams? • Entrance exams are used by colleges for admission, advising/placement, scholarship and recognition programs, and to identify students’ needs for remedial courses. • ACT & SAT are college entrance exams. Students are encouraged to take the following standardized tests: • PSAT 10 (for 10th graders only- register by Feb. 15th!) • PSAT(strongly recommended as juniors) • ACT (required junior-year, retake senior year) • SAT (can take junior and senior years) • PSAT 10 and/or PSAT are the first chances to take a test similar to the SAT or ACT under official, timed conditions. As a result, PSAT scores can give students a good indication of how they might score on the SAT/ACT if they were to take the test with no additional practice or preparation.

  22. What is the PSAT 10? • The content and format of the PSAT 10 is very similar to the PSAT and the SAT. • The PSAT 10 is shorter than the SAT, and its questions do not get as difficult since they are designed for students at the sophomore level. • The PSAT 10 does not qualify you for the National Merit competition, even if you get a really high score. It's just an SAT practice test. • The PSAT 10 will take place on April 5th at Carroll College (register in the Main Office by Feb. 15th. The fee is $18).

  23. What is the PSAT? • PSAT (Preliminary SAT): recommended for all college-bound juniors. • This exam is given once a year in October and juniors are encouraged to register. The test provides: • the best practice for the SAT (and the ACT). • the entry point to compete for National Merit Scholarships (juniors only) • motivation for students to think actively about preparing for college • helps you design a SAT/ACT study plan that will help you earn your best possible score. 

  24. Why take PSAT 10 and/or PSAT? • The PSAT and PSAT 10 are all quite similar - only difference is the slightly ramped up difficulty for each successive test. That means each test is going to give you excellent practice for the real SAT and also the ACT. • Taking the test designed for your grade level is a great way to get introduced to the SAT and prepare for the college admissions process.

  25. SAT • One of two standardized college admissions tests in the US. • Must take the SAT or ACT if you're applying to any 4- year colleges or universities in the United States, since most require you to submit test scores with your application.  • SAT is found mostly on the east and west coasts. • Students are tested over critical reading, mathematical, and writing skills and allows schools to compare • Depending on where you want to apply, your ACT or SAT score can account for as much as 50% of the admission decision, so a strong standardized test score is important. • Encouraged to take SAT in spring/summer of Junior year and again in the fall

  26. ACT • ACT is the other standardized college admissions tests in the US. • ACT is popular in the Midwest and the mountain states and, in 2010, actually surpassed the SAT to become the most popular college admissions test. • The ACT has four sections: English, Reading, Math and Science, as well as an optional 40-minute writing test.  • All juniors take the ACT in April. Test organized and provided by HHS • Encouraged to retake ACT in the early fall to improve scores

  27. SAT vs ACT SAT ACT Scored on a scale of 1-36 Questions seem to be more straightforward 4 reading passages Same advanced math concepts: arithmetic, algebra 1 & 2, geometry and trigonometry You can use a calculator on all math problems There is a science section that tests your critical thinking skills Essays evaluate and analyze complex issues. It is optional. No penalty for guessing. • Scored on a scale of 400-1600 • Questions require more time to understand and answer. • 5 reading passages • Same advanced math concepts: arithmetic, algebra 1 & 2, geometry and trigonometry • There is a with and without calculator section • There is no science section • Essays are more comprehension based. It is optional • No penalty for guessing.

  28. Don't Make These Mistakes During SAT, ACT Prep Neglecting to use available resources Failing to examine test-taking challenges 3. Not taking the test seriously enough Kahn Academywww.kahnacademy.org Number2.com www.number2.com FreeTestPrep.com www.freetestprep.com SparkNotes www.sparknotes.com PrepFactory www.prepfactory.com ACT www.actstudent.org SAT satcollegeboard.org Power Scorewww.powerscore.com

  29. PREPARE through Course Selection Research has shown that taking certain specific courses in high school, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and mathematics courses including Algebra II and beyond, substantially increases students’ readiness for college level work. Students with less than 3 years of science have an average ACT score of 18.2 Student who took science, biology and chemistry received a score of 21.3 Students with less than 3 years of Math scored an average of 16.2 Students with 3 years of math (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2) scored around 18.1 **Scores steadily increased with each subsequent year of math.

  30. Things to Remember • Take the ACT, SAT or both the end of your junior year. This gives you time to take it again as a senior. All Juniors will take a free ACT in April. • Your ACT and SAT scores are reported on your HHS transcript. • Colleges and universities accept both tests equally. • The national average for the new SAT is 1000. For the ACT it’s between 20 and 21. • High ACT and SAT scores can help you snag additional scholarship money. • Colleges and universities that are more selective usually translates to higher required ACT/SAT scores. • Studying does help!!!!

  31. QUESTIONS FOR MRS. STALDINE? UP NEXT: MS. OLIVEIRA

  32. CAREER COUNSELOR SERVICES • JOBS & CAREER EXPLORATION • CAREER EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS

  33. JOB & CAREER EXPLORATION “I have no idea what I want to do.” Not usually the case Interest/Skills Inventories • Career Cruising https://public.careercruising.com/en/ Username: HSD1-ID# (HSD1-12345) Password: ID#cc (12345cc) • Montana Career Information System (MCIS) https://mtcis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html Username: helenahigh Password: plan7ing

  34. JOB & CAREER EXPLORATION JOB SHADOW INTERNSHIP 4 hours per week in the work place .5 elective credit earned; P/F grade Application; course requirements Tough placements (HIPAA, FERPA) Prickly Pear Land Trust Forward MT Campaign Forest Service Fish Wildlife & Parks Dept. of Transportation Shodair Elementary Schools Natural Medicine Plus Valley Vet USGS Hydrometrics Dick Anderson Construction • Half or full-day spent in the work place • School-related absence • Tough placements (HIPAA, FERPA) Floral Cottage Ascension Physical Therapy Boeing Dept. of Transportation Mosaic Architecture USGS Nash Spine & Joint Rehab LCC Detention Center & HPD Frontier Home Health & Hospice Museum of the Rockies Dr. Ballweber JC Penney

  35. WHAT TRAINING IS NEEDED? • On the job training • Apprenticeship • Military • College/University Degree and certificate programs Do some research! Visit with recruiters & attend a college fair Make a campus visit How will you pay for college?

  36. SCHOLARSHIPS • Not just for seniors! What can sophomores do now? Activities/Awards/Service list (or join something!) Enhance your writing skills Checkout the HHS scholarship list http://hhs.helenaschools.org/counseling-and-career-guidance/scholarships/ Career Cruising & MCIS have scholarship sorts Fastweb, My Scholly, etc  www.raise.me (Microscholarships)

  37. QUESTIONS? • A-E ELLAINA STALDINE estaldine@helenaschools.org • F-L SHANE DEMPSEY sdempsey@helenaschools.org • M-R JASON MURGEL jmurgel@helenaschools.org • S-Z CHRISSY MURGEL cmurgel@helenaschools.org • CORENA HALL chall@helenaschools.org Administrative Assistant • NANCY OLIVEIRA noliveira@helenaschools.org Career Counselor

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