Bell-Ringer Questions

1. Bell-Ringer Questions • What goes on your Transcript? • What is included in a GPA? • What is a Class Rank? • Which is the higher diploma: Regents Diploma with Honors or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation? • Where will you be 2 years after graduation?

2. Planning for High School and Beyond!

3. Objectives After today, you will be able to: • Consider options for life after high school • Identify types of diplomas & requirements • Develop a plan for HS coursework that connects your plans for after high school to the academic preparation needed.

4. Post-High School Options Where are you going? How will you get there? • 4-year College or University • Community College • Technical or Career College • Apprenticeship • Military Service • National Service • Employment Words of Wisdom: Keep Your Options Open!

5. Important Academic Terms • Final Average:Average of 4 Term Averages + Final/Regents Exam • Course Credit: You must have a 65+ final average to receive credit (½ vs. 1) • Transcript: Academic Record for high school coursework

6. Important Academic Terms • Weighted Grade Point Average(GPA) is the average of your grades from all of your high school courses, weighted based on difficulty & credits. • Class Rank is based on your g.p.a. and compares you to your classmates (ex: 7/24)

7. 9th & 10th Grade – Explore! • Get Involved in Clubs, Sports, Community Programs or other Activities • Volunteer • Keep your grades high– they count • Take the Plan Test (10th grade w/Mrs. Brown)

8. Advise from Seniors “Don’t slack off in 9th and 10th grade because your GPA is harder to get up in the 11th & 12th grade.”

9. 11th Grade – Prepare! • Keep Your Grades Up • Stay Involved in Clubs/Sports/Activities • Volunteer / Do Community Service • Research Colleges & Careers • Take the PSAT • Take the SAT or ACT (late spring)

10. College Admissions Exams • Taken by students across the nation to give perspective colleges and universities a "snapshot" of the student's academic ability.  • Most 4-year colleges and universities require either the SAT or the ACT.  • Some students choose to take both tests and submit their scores.  • Exams are offered on Saturdays, 5-6 times per year. There is a fee for taking the exams. • School Counselor has fee waivers and applications for testing accommodations.

11. Consider Possible Careers • Take Interest Assessments • Volunteer • Job Shadow • Informational Interview • Internet Searches on Ms. Brown’s website • Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors • Books on majors in Ms. Brown’s office

13. Researching Options • Internet Searches (from Ms. Brown’s site) • Books from Counselor’s Office and Library • College Fairs • Meet with Admissions Reps and Military Recruiters • Attend Open Houses at colleges • Talk to friends, teachers, neighbors, relatives • Volunteer or work part-time Watch Schrauf Alley & listen to announcements for upcoming events

14. Exploring Military Options • Take the ASVAB • Talk with Recruiters • Research each option • Consider ROTC, Active Duty, Reserves • Talk with people who have been in the military

15. Considering Employment • Talk with people you know about their careers • Ask about employment opportunities through people you know • Visit OneWorkSource • Volunteer or work part-time to gain experience • Prepare a resume and ask for references

16. Researching College Programs • Academic Programs/Degrees Available • Location • Size of School • Admissions Criteria • Cost & Financial Assistance • Study Abroad Programs • Housing • Clubs & Sports • Support Services

17. Advice from Seniors “Start thinking about what you want to do early.” “If you want to succeed, you have to work for it.”

18. 12th Grade • Review your GPA, rank, & diploma type with Mrs. Brown • Take courses for college credit • Narrow your list of colleges & know deadlines • Apply to Colleges, Apply for Jobs, Meet with military recruiters • Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships • Keep your grades up & retake Regents Exams or SAT/ACT Exams or SAT Subject Tests

19. The Typical College Application • College Application Form • Official High School Transcript (including Rank/GPA) • College Admissions Exam Scores (SAT or ACT) • Counselor Recommendation • Letters of Recommendation from Teacher(s)

20. Admissions Information Example

21. Advise from Seniors “Take the SAT and ACT exams your junior year and apply to colleges that seem out of reach.”

22. All Grades • Aim for your highest diploma. • Choose courses that will help you prepare for the path you are interested in. • Take courses that will help you earn college credit to get a head start. • Select courses that will help you explore possible career interests. • Fill your schedule!

23. Aim for Your Highest Diploma • Regents Diploma • Regents Diploma w/Honors • Regents Diploma w/Advanced Designation • Regents Diploma w/Advanced w/Honors New!! Annotation of Mastery in Math Annotation of Master in Science

24. Types of Diplomas: Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation(advanced coursework) Regents Diploma with Honors(90+Regents Exam Average) Regents Diplomawith Advanced Designation with Honors(advanced coursework AND 90+ Regents Exam Average). Local Diploma(for students with IEP/504 only) NEW!! Annotation of Mastery in Math and/or Science (85 or above on 3 Regents Exams in Math or 3 Regents Exams in Science)

26. Your HS Course Plan

27. Electives! • Computer I • Fitness I & II • Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, African Drumming • Art & Design I, II, & III • Web Design • Computer Graphics • Drawing & Design • Marketing • Advanced Art I, II, & III • Art Portfolio I & II • Historical Films • Elementary Statistics • Technical Mathematics • Forensic Science • International Politics • Career & Life Management Online Courses~seniors only Student Volunteer(no credit)

28. Optional College Credit Dual Credit Course = HS + College Credit at the same time Through North Country Community College Cost is $50 per course Note: You will have a transcript on file with NCCC that shows your college course credits. AP Course = Advanced Placement Students pay a fee to take the AP Exam

29. Courses Offered for Dual Credit • English 12 • AP English • Pre-Calculus • Calculus • Technical Math • Statistics • Fitness • French 3 • Government • US History • Advanced Art • Art Portfolio • Music Theory • Marketing Principles • Computer I • Computer Graphics

30. CV-TEC Programs New Visions – Seniors Only Medical Careers / Law & Government Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute (PAI) – Junior & Senior Years + 1 year of College Courses at Clinton CC = Associate’s Degree Vocational Programs (see list on next slide) Junior & Senior Years

31. CV-TEC Vocational Programs CV-TEC Plattsburgh Building Trades - Electrical Major Medical /Legal Office Assisting Hospitality & Resort/Culinary Digital Arts Early Childhood Education Auto Collision Repair Animal Science / Vet. Assistant Graphic Design & Communication Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mech. Plattsburgh Satellite Campus: Small Engines /Rec Vehicle Repair Aviation Technology Welding CV-TEC Mineville • Allied Health • Automotive • Technology • Building Trades • Cosmetology • Natural Resource Management • Security & Law Enforcement

32. Advice from Seniors “Learn as much as you can.” “Work hard, don’t slack off and your hard work will pay off.”

33. Building Your Schedule • Meet with School Counselor to review your transcript, possible diploma types, and select courses you would like to take - Feb • Master Schedule Building - April • Actual Individual Schedules - June Note: Some courses may not be offered based on low enrollment or budget constraints.

34. See Your School Counselor • Academic Development • Career Development • Personal-Social Development If you think someone is in danger, report it to School Counselor , School Psychologist, or other responsible adult.