Hosted by: Michelle Wells – School Counselor

1. Welcome to Colonial Beach’s SOPHOMORE information Night! 9/25 Hosted by: Michelle Wells – School Counselor

2. Agenda • Graduation Requirements • Sophomore Year Tasks • Weighted Courses • Dual Enrollment Opportunities (RCC) • Northern Neck Technical Center Opportunities • SAT and ACT: Question of the Day • The College Decision Process • Mrs. Wells’s Webpage • Virginia Wizard • Summer Break Activities

3. Credits SOLVerifiedCredits Standard Diploma English – 4 Mathematics – 3 Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career or Technical Credit – 2 Economics – 1 Electives – 4 TOTAL = 22 Credits English – 2 Mathematics – 1 Science – 1 Social Studies – 1 Student Choice –1

4. English – 4 Mathematics – 4 Science – 4 Social Studies – 4 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Lang.–3 Economics – 1 Electives – 3 TOTAL = 26 Credits Advanced Studies Diploma Credits SOLVerifiedCredits English – 2 Mathematics – 2 Science – 2 Social Studies – 2 Student Choice – 1

5. Sophomore Year Tasks • Make your classes your priority; maintain high grades • Stay involved with extra-curricular activities • Start to compare your options; 2-year college, 4-year college, military, trade school, work force. • Start to explore colleges: majors offered, size, location, cost, programs, visit schools, talk with current students, visit school websites, etc. • Start looking at SAT/ACT/ASVAB prep. • Volunteer

6. Course requires more work; assignments, homework, papers, projects Course is worth more to your GPA (4.5 points) A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5 Weighted Courses Honors Dual Enrollment (RCC) Advanced Placement College level courses Course requires much more work; assignments, homework, papers, projects Course is worth more to your GPA (5 points) Course may be counted as high school AND college credit.

7. Dual Enrollment Opportunities STEPS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT 1. Fill out RCC application 2. Schedule placement exam with Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Dunderdale 3. Take placement exam 4. Meet with Mrs. Wells to review results of placement exam and register for classes if applicable Available Classes Business classes at CBHS (Intro to Computer Information Systems, Business Management) Onsite classes at RCC (College Composition 1, College Composition 2, Psychology, Sociology, US Government, Internet Systems, etc.)

8. Northern Neck Technical Center RCC Dual Enrolled Programs Non-RCC DE Programs Introduction to Engineering (3) Emergency Medical Technician 1&2 (11) Upon completion and exam, students are Certified VA EMTs Nurse’s Assistant Upon completion and exam, students are put on the state registry for Certified Nurse’s Aides Auto Body Automotive Servicing Carpentry/Residential Construction Cosmetology Computer Technology Culinary Arts Electricity/Residential Wiring www.northernnecktech.org

9. SAT, ACT, & ASVAB Testing Information Test dates and registration forms can be found online: www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.act.org (ACT) www.asvabprogram.com (ASVAB) Colonial Beach School Code: 470577

10. SAT and ACT Question of the Day SAT QOTD • Twitter: @SATQuestion • Smartphones: SAT Question of the Day App • Website: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day • Facebook: Many SAT practice question pages plus the official collegeboardfacebook page ACT QOTD • Twitter: @ACTStudent • Website: http://www.act.org/qotd/ • Facebook: Many ACT practice question pages plus the official ACT facebook page • Guide to the ACT: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf

11. The College Decision Process • Explore options • Gather information (consider academics, interests, clubs, sports, etc. of each school) • Select prospective schools (long list), visit if possible, make pro/con list to decide. • Decide which schools to apply to (short list). • Send COMPLETE applications by due date. Wait for responses… • Make the Final Decision and respond to schools. Helpful Websites • www.youniversitytv.com (virtual tours of campuses, given by students) • www.Cappex.com (college search website) • www.princetonreview.com (college search website) • www.collegeview.com (college search website)

12. Class level updates Test prep links Link to this presentation Transcript request Graduation requirements Contact Me http://cbschoolshs.sharpschool.net/staff_directory/mrs__wells/freshmen/ www.cbschools.net Mrs. Wells’s Webpage

13. Career and skill assessments Results are matched with career pathways and individual career options Explore career pathways and Virginia colleges Education required, average salaries, occupation outlook, etc. Resume help Interview tips College search and planning tools Cost calculator and financial aid help Parent Section https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action Virginia Wizard

14. Spend Your Summer Break Wisely THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET AHEAD! • Take a community college class • Coach or assistant coach for local sports • Volunteer regularly (shelters, retirement homes, local events, etc.) • Get a part-time job or work at a summer camp (or both!) • Join an organization (Colonial Beach Foundation) • Study for the SAT/ACT: take timed practice tests to raise your score • Volunteer at our school • Visit colleges in groups, keep track of what you like/dislike

15. Thanks for coming! Please complete your evaluation and leave it face down on the table. If you have additional questions, please call 224-0040 or message mwells@cbschools.net.