Junior Future Planning Information Session 2017 Final...Allison Tibbetts Spe-Z Jessica Merry SAP Counselor Sarah Oertel Counselor Intern Cathy Dillon Registrar Angie Murrane Admin.

STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Hamilton Roberts Dean of Students

Anne Miller A- Coo

Jill Purcell Cor-Har

Justin McIntyre Has-Loo

Cassie O’Neil Lop-Peh

Nick Perfetto Pel-Spa

Allison Tibbetts Spe-Z

Jessica Merry SAP Counselor

Sarah Oertel Counselor Intern

Cathy Dillon Registrar

Angie Murrane Admin. Assistant

PROGRAM OVERVIEWØ Overview of Graduation Requirements for the

class of 2018

Ø Share pertinent information regarding course registration for the 2017-2018 school year

Ø Provide a timeline and resources to assist with college planning

Ø Discuss information and resources regarding standardized testing

Ø Provide information on all post-secondary options

FUTURE READY CORE(Graduation Requirements)

Subjects CreditsEnglish 4

Math 4Science 3

Social Studies 4Health & P.E. 1

Electives 1026 Total

FUTURE READY CORE

ENGLISH:Ø English I

Ø English II

Ø English III or AP English Language

Ø English IV or AP English Literature

4 Credits

FUTURE READY CORE (Class of 2016 and beyond)

MATH:Ø Math I

Ø Math II

Ø Math III

Ø 4th Math beyond Math III: Advanced Functions & Modeling, Pre-Calculus Honors, Essentials of College Math

4 Credits

FUTURE READY CORE

SCIENCE:Ø Earth/Environmental Science or

AP Environmental Science

Ø Biology

Ø Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics

3 Credits

FUTURE READY CORE SOCIAL STUDIES:Ø World HistoryØ Choose 1 path:

ü American History I ü American History II

ORü Social Studies elective course

(e.g., Sociology Honors, AP Human Geography)

ü AP US HistoryØ Civics and Economics

4 Credits

FUTURE READY CORE

WORLD LANGUAGES

Foreign Language is not required to graduate

Required for four yearcollege/university admittance

NC SCHOLARS

ØNC Scholars is an endorsement indicating that students have completed a balanced and academically rigorous high school program preparing them for post-secondary education

Øwill be noted with an asterisk in the graduation program

NC SCHOLARSSubject Requirements CreditsEnglish 4Math 4Science* 3Social Studies 4Health and P.E. 1World Language 2Course Concentration* 4Higher Level Electives* 3

NC SCHOLARS

GPA REQUIREMENT:3.5 unweighted GPA

(after 3rd quarter of your senior year)

FUTURE READY CORE

SCIENCE:Ø Earth/Environmental Science

Ø Biology

Ø Chemistry or Physics3 Credits

FUTURE READY CORE COURSE CONCENTRATION:Ø Must be in a concentrated area

Ø CTE, Arts, or any other subject area – Math, Science, Social Studies, etc., beyond the credits require for graduation

4Credits

FUTURE READY CORE

HIGHER LEVEL ELECTIVES:Ø Must have 5 or 6 quality points –

Honors or AP courses

Ø Must be taken during junior and/or senior year

3 Credits

2017-2018 REGISTRATION TIMELINE

ØThe registration window will take place between March 6th to March 17th

ØStudents will complete registration with the counselors during second period

2016-2017 REGISTRATION TIMELINE

Ø End of February: Students received registration packets during second period

Ø Students are advised to complete the “High School Registration Work Plan” prior to registering for courses with Student Services

Ø Must have parent/guardian signature

COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINE

FALL/WINTER:Ø Begin list of colleges and universities of interest

Ø Research admissions criteria, tuition estimates, & academic requirements

Ø Research careers, majors, special programs, etc.

Ø Volunteer or seek leadership positions in extracurricular activities

Ø If you are applying to military academies or ROTC scholarships, the process should begin in the junior year

COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINE

WINTER/SPRING:Ø Research/Apply to Enrichment Opportunities

Ø Prepare and take the SAT/ACT

Ø Begin visiting potential schools on list

Ø Talk with your teachers about course recommendations and register for senior year courses

Ø Take Advanced Placement Exams

COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINE

SUMMER:ØPursue internships, enrichment programs,

volunteering, or work a part-time job

Ø Mark your calendar for important Fall dates and deadlines (early scholarships and early action/decision deadlines)

ØContinue to visit college campuses and narrow your list of colleges

ØReview college applications and begin working on essays, if available

Ø Most students take the SAT spring of junior year and/or fall of senior year. Many students take the test twice — and most improve their score the second time around.

Ø If students take the SAT multiple times and improve their score of one section, they can submit all scores to the colleges to “super score.”

Ø Scores tend to level off after multiple (3) attempts

Ø Important to prepare and register for the SAT through www.collegeboard.org

THE ACT ACHIEVEMENT TEST

Ø Curriculum-based test designed to measure students’ college readiness and academic achievement in four skill areas: English, Math, Reading, & Science

Ø The writing test is optional but may be required for certain colleges and universities

Ø Score Scale is 1-36 on each section; 1-36 composite

Ø Recommend taking at least once (or twice) in spring of junior year and again at beginning of senior year if needed to increase scores

Ø Register and prepare for additional ACT tests at www.act.org

ADDITIONAL TESTSSAT II Subject Tests:Ø Required by some selective colleges for admission and/or for placement purposes once a student enrollsØ Check college websites to determine requirementsØRegister at www.collegeboard.org

AP ExamsØ Taken in May by students enrolled in Advanced

Placement courses and used by colleges for credit or placement

ASVABØ Aptitude test offered by the Armed Services

WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?

Ø Academic Achievement (Grades)Ø SAT/ACT scoresØ Rigor of classesØ Class RankØ Extracurricular ActivitiesØ Community ServiceØ EssayØ Recommendation Letter(s)Ø Interview

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE & STUDENT ATHLETES

Ø The clearinghouse evaluates your academic record and certifies your eligibility to participate in Division I or Division II athletics

Ø Your college must still accept you as a student

Ø You can review the eligibility requirements and register at www.eligibilitycenter.org

Ø Student athletes should register after the completion of the junior year.

SCHOLARSHIPSØ It is helpful to begin researching scholarships during the

junior year Ø If you are considering a highly selective scholarship like the

Morehead-Cain Scholarship (UNC Chapel Hill) or Park Scholarship (NC State University), those deadlines are in September of the senior year.

Ø Create a file for scholarships in which you qualify and would like to apply for

Ø Scholarship resources include:www.CFNC.org www.scholarshipplus.com/wakeCollege and University websitesScholarship Newsletter (Student Services website)

ADDITIONAL POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIESØ Community colleges offer a vast array of Associate Degree

and Certificate programs

ØCommunity Colleges offer College Transfer programs wherein you can transfer to a 4 year university within 2 years (Ex: UNC C-STEP or Pack Program)

Ø What about the Military? Get in touch with a recruiter and sign up to take the ASVAB

Ø Maybe it’s right to work! Contact Catherine Barone, Career Development Coordinator, for more information

COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

Ø High School Planning Guide available on the WCPSS website

Ø Junior College Planning Reference GuideØ The College Foundation of North Carolina-

www.cfnc.org

Ø The College Board-collegeboard.org

Ø School counselor

CHECKLIST FOR JUNIOR YEAR

ü Research colleges and begin to compile a list of colleges you would like to apply

ü Prepare, register and take the SAT and the ACT

ü Continue to maintain a strong academic record and do well in classes (junior year grades are the final grades listed on transcripts)

ü Create a resume’ with your record of accomplishments, activities, summer employment, volunteer work, job shadowing and internships

CHECKLIST FOR JUNIOR YEAR

ü Continue to be involved with your extracurricular activities

ü Attend college visits of the schools you intend to apply to in Student Services (advertised on Falcon News Feed and Ms. Summers’ weekly voicemails)

ü Visit college campuses and go on official tours

ü Begin working on admissions essays/personal statement

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