ECA College Information Night Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

ECA College Information Night

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Liberal Art Plan

• Bible - 8 semesters• English- 8 semesters• Math- 6 semesters• Science- 6 semesters• Social Studies- 6 semesters

(2 Semesters of Civics included)

• Rhetoric 2 semesters• PE- 2 semesters• Electives- 14

semesters

Total 52 credits

Advanced Academic PlanHow Does It Compare to the Liberal Arts Plan?

Additional Requirements for Advanced Academic Plan

• Math - 2 semesters

• Social Studies 2 semesters

• Science- 2 semesters

• Computer Science- 2 semesters

• Foreign Lang.- 4 semesters

• Electives- 8 semesters

• Total Credits- 54 Credits

Honors Academic Plan

Additional Requirements for Academic Honors Plan

• All the same requirements at the Advanced Academic Plan, with 8 semesters of Honors and/or AP Courses

• Honors and AP courses are offered in mathematics, social studies, science, and English.

Higher Education Admission Requirement- for Colorado

• 4 years of English• 4 years of Math-Must include Algebra I, II, and

Geometry or equivalent• 3 years of Science – two are lab based• 3 years of Social Studies• 1 year of Foreign Language• 2 years of Electives• http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/

Admissions/coursecompletion.html

• 4 years of English• 4 years of Math-Must include Algebra I, II, and

Geometry or equivalent• 3 years of Science – two are lab based• 3 years of Social Studies• 1 year of Foreign Language• 2 years of Electives

Testing Information

PLAN, PSAT, SAT, and ACT

PLAN

• Taken Sophomore year• It is a comprehensive guidance resource

that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.

• Gives students exposure to ACT

PSAT

• Taken Junior year

• Is a preliminary SAT test providing practice for future testing

• Those who achieve high scores are recognized and may be eligible for scholarships

• Given at ECA every October to Juniors

ACT and SAT

• The two major college entrance exams• Important not only for admissions requirements,

but also for consideration for many scholarships as well as athletic eligibility

• May be taken more than once with only the highest score considered

• Take each test at least one time, more if possible• Various test dates and locations throughout the

year register online at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com

Student Responsibilities

What students need to do in high school to prepare themselves for

college

High School Planning

• Maintain your GPA starting with classes in 8th grade

• Take courses that are challenging• Take courses to assist in determining your future

interest as well as those which prepare you for college courses

• Visit and research colleges• Research and complete as many scholarship

opportunities as possible

How to figure Grade Point Average

Determine Quality points*÷

Credits Earned=

GPA

*Honors Courses are weighted

John Smith’s Report Card

Class Grade Qlty Pts Cr.

Science A 4.0 ÷ 1

Math B+ 3.5 ÷ 1

HistoryB 3.0 ÷ 1

English C 2.0 ÷ 1

Bible A 4.0 ÷ 1

Total 16.5 ÷ 5

3.3 GPA

What does this mean ?

• Follow this link to determine your eligibility for colleges in Colorado

• http://highered.colorado.gov/Publications/Policies/Current/i-partf-index.pdf

• http://catalog.uccs.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=113#Undergrad_Adm

Use My Website

• www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/bderuiter

• Go to www.ecaeagles.org, click on Secondary and then click on Counseling Information

• Calendar, links, etc…• Use for college searches• College planning timeline• Scholarship info• Athletics in college• Much, Much More!

Dual Enrollment

• The counseling website lists information on Dual Enrollment through CCU. The information includes course numbers, add drop information, etc…

• Most (if not all) credits should transfer. Check with your college to make sure

• Cost is $200 a class

Scholarships

• Thousands of scholarships available

• We receive some here at school-posted on bulletin board in the hallway

• Due throughout the year

• Many websites

• Colleges offer their own scholarships in different areas

Questions