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Junior Presentation

Junior Presentation. Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z). Overview. Graduation Requirements Senior year course selections Junior Year Testing College Information. Graduation Requirements. How many credits required for graduation? Credits needed in certain areas.

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Junior Presentation

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  1. Junior Presentation Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)

  2. Overview • Graduation Requirements • Senior year course selections • Junior Year Testing • College Information

  3. Graduation Requirements • How many credits required for graduation? • Credits needed in certain areas

  4. Minimum Grad Requirements (22) • 4.0 credits English • 3.0 credits Math {Math I (Alg) & Math II (Geom)} • 2.0 credits Science • 2.0 credits Social Studies (1.0 credit US Hist, .5 Govt, .5 SS elective) • .5 credits Consumer Ed • .5 Health • .25 Drivers Ed • PE • 1.0 from Music, Language, or Career Tech • + Round out w/electives

  5. Planning for the future… Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs: - 4 years English • 3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II (some may want more!) • 3 years science • 3 years Social studies • 2+ years of foreign language • “The more core, the better” • Do not slack off senior year! Take rigorous courses! • Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance Website

  6. Testing Information • Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) • Day 1 ONLY this year (ACT) • PARCC • Students in Math III and English 301 & 302

  7. PSAE Day 1: ACT • English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing • College entrance exam (required for 4-year schools) • You can take the ACT multiple times • Free during PSAE testing • $38.00 ($54.50 with writing) when taking on own • Use your highest score • Scholarships often tied to ACT scores • If going to junior college, can use scores for placement • Parkland is requiring everyone to assess this year

  8. How to prep for the PSAE? • People that have taken more core classes tend to score well • ACT prep books/prep classes • info in counseling office • ACT online prep

  9. PSAE Testing Dates • Tuesday, March 3 • All 11th graders • Makeup testing March 17

  10. PARCC Testing Dates • 1st Window: March 9 – April 3 • 2nd Window: April 27 – May 22

  11. Post-high school planning • “Ready Set Go” • Consider your Options? • Military • Work Force • College

  12. Military • ASVAB entrance exam • Consider which branch fits your needs • Schedule meetings with recruiter • Recruiters visit PBL at lunch

  13. Work Force • Networking • Applications • Resume • Interview Skills • Required training/education

  14. College • 2 year vs. 4 year • Big school vs. small school • Majors available • Extracurricular activities • Distance from home • Cost

  15. What should I be doing now? • NOW is the time to start researching • Talk with people!!! • Recruiters, college admission reps, parents, family friends, alumni, counselors • Start expanding your options • Study for PSAE/ACT • Campus visits are critical

  16. What should I be doing now? • Create or brush up your resume • Focus on your academics • Consider the classes you want to take during senior year to help achieve goals – don’t slack off!! • The more “planning homework” you do junior year, the smoother your senior year! • Know your resources (e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters)

  17. Summary • Focus on finishing strong • Prepare for important testing • Research your options! • Visit your counselor • Use the guidance website

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