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Junior/Sophomore Parent Meeting May 2019

This is a summary of the graduation requirements for juniors and sophomores, including credits needed, specific courses, and additional components such as the graduation project and career plan. It also provides information on college readiness, including SAT/ACT preparation, college applications, and grade conversion. Other important information such as dual enrollment, voter registration, and senior recognition and commencement dates are also included.

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Junior/Sophomore Parent Meeting May 2019

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  1. Junior/Sophomore Parent MeetingMay 2019

  2. Graduation Requirements • Credits = 25 minimum • 4 (each) Math/English/Social Studies • 3 Science • Driver Ed/Health/Phys. Ed 1.5/Assess Prep • MS office (.5 credit) • 1 technology • 5 electives • Graduation Project (will show up in May senior year on transcript)

  3. Graduation Project • Labor Based Indicator-Professional Certification • Life Guard, Referee, First Aid, Babysitting, CPR • Must be current and valid • 8 Artifacts (grades 9-11) + the 12 from k-8 • Individual Career Plan • 2-3 job shadows due BEFORE senior year- Must total at least 9 hours • 3 to satisfy the Labor Based Indicator • 12 hours Community Service- documentation due Nov senior year • 60 to satisfy the Labor Based Indicator • Resume- Senior English Class • Autobiographical Exit paper-Senior English Class • Exit Interview- Senior Year • What to do about missing components __________________________________________ • Keystone Exams Biology, Algebra, Literature-remediation for Algebra

  4. Attendance • Reminder - no credit will be given for classes that are missed 20 times or more for a semester course. No credit will be given for classes that are missed 40 times or more that are full year courses. • Strictly enforced- Be Careful • Colleges/Scholarships/employment/military receive the attendance report when you request a transcript to be sent.

  5. SAT/ACT Preparation • Remember- the colleges are looking at high school grades, activities, community service, and SAT scores for admission. • Students have access to collegeboard.com- Students made a username and password grade 9 in MS office class • I have a copy of the username and password if your child does not remember it. • I recommend using the SAT/ACT practice at least 2 X a week. • Khan Academy prep program (Free) • http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/

  6. College Readiness 101 • Admission tests • ACT vs. NEW SAT Total36 1600 Areas M/R/E/S/W Math(calculator/no calculator) EBRW Scoring answer all MC answer all MC • Both have optional Essay now • Colleges will take higher score of the two-so take at least one of each test. • Register online www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com • Fee waivers for those who are on free/reduced lunch- see Mrs. D Privately • Juniors should take the SAT December-October senior year • And ACT February- October

  7. College Readiness 101 (con’t) • Transcripts ( order forms available on line)$1.00 fee or NEW!!!Parchment electronic transcripts- Free- logins mailed home and given out to students last week • Many colleges accept the Parchment transcripts

  8. College Applications • Apply early (summer- end of October)- Be sure to watch for applications for 2020-21 Varying open and close dates • Transcripts can be sent after applications • SAT/ACT scores can be sent after applications • 3 Fee waivers on Collegeboard link if used for SAT • Recommendations- Pre recommendation sheets or RESUME-ask EARLY • Have someone read and proof Essays • Common Application - YES!!!!!! • College visits over summer -YES!!!!! • Apply then visit- YES!!!!!!

  9. Grade Conversion to 4.0 Scale Core classes Example English = 75 C = 2 Social Studies = 85 B= 3 Honors math = 100 A+ = 5 PE = 100 A (not counted – only .5 credit) • Assign above points to final grades in full credit classes only and add 2+ 3+ 5 = 10 • Divide total by total number of full credits 10/3 = 3.33 • If you use ALL classes it is same method BUT multiply grade points by credits (A=4 x .5 credit class = 2

  10. Additional information • www.eligibilitycenter.org • To register for division 1 or 2 athletic programs • They will review your courses, grades, test scores • Core Class GPA only • Division 1 GPA 2.3 SAT sliding scale • Division 2 GPA 2.0 SAT 820 (R+M) • Register to Vote – age 18 – applications available in the guidance office • Men age 18 MUST register with the Selective Service • www.sss.gov

  11. Dual Enrollment/Independent Study • Dual Enrollment/College Within the High School • College Credit & High School Credit earned simultaneously • Seton Hill University, Duqesne University, University of Pittsburgh • Westminster College Early College Program • Independent Study • ONLY if class does not fit in schedule • VLN courses $650/course • Transfer Credits • NONE are calculated into GPA • ALL must be pre approved before registering. • Paperwork is obtained and filed in guidance and submitted to Principal and the Superintendent.

  12. Other Information • www.ntsd.org • Important updates, forms, presentations • My email bdevincentis@ntsd.org • Remind App • Class 2020 text the number 81010 this message @76g7he • Class 2021 text the number 81010 this message @efe4h4 • Senior Recognition May 28, 2019 7:00 pm • Commencement June 4, 2019 7:00 pm

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