11 th Grade Parent Meeting

11th Grade Parent Meeting

COUNSELING OFFICECounselors:A – Ba Mr. PeelmanBe – E Mr. HigginsF – Kh Mrs. DjouhaKi – O Mr. Smith P – Sa Mrs. PokerSc – Z Mrs. Villani

COUNSELING OFFICE• Registrar - Mrs. Kitty Burkey, 301-253-7041• Counseling Office Secretary - Mrs. Kris Nelson, 301-253-7037• Career Center - Mr. Ed Martin, 301-253-7045

Counseling Office Agenda

• High School Transcript and Course Selections

• PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER

• Career Opportunities, Career/College Searches, College Fair, Financial Aid, and NCAA

• The College Application Process

Transcripts• Transcripts include the following info: - Semester courses and semester grades - Cumulative GPA and cumulative WGPA - Attendance Record - Student Service Learning Hours (75) - Graduation Summary - High School Assessment Results

HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS

• There are 4 High School Assessments (HSA) that must be passed:

- Algebra 1 412 - Biology 400 - English 10 396 - NSL Gov. 394 TOTAL 1602

DHS COURSE REGISTRATION

• Course level recommendations done by 1st semester teachers in January

• Registration materials to students in early March

• Students return completed and signed registration card

• Course offering booklet distributed to all DHS students during registration

Senior Schedule Considerations

• Senior schedule is important in admission decisions

• Taking AP and honors level courses• Seniors must schedule a full schedule• Abbreviated schedule for 2nd semester• Internships and OJT• Taking college courses• Mid-year report process

PSAT Results• Scores reports mailed early December• Scores in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing

Skills• Determines National Merit awards• Analysis given for all answers: - rates the question (e, m, h) - gives the correct answer - gives suggestions on improving skills - test booklets will be returned to students WWW.collegeboard.com/psatextra

MCPS Degree AttainmentCompared to the Nation

27.5%

49.6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Nation MCPSClass of 2001

Percentage of High School Graduates Earning a Bachelor Degree Within Six Years

Source National Clearinghouse, April 1, 2009

Percentage of Graduates in MCPS Classes of 2001—2003 Earning a 4-Year Degree(Data available as of April 2009)

25.3

60.7

76.7

0

20

40

60

80

100

All Students

No AP Exam AP Exam Below 3 AP Exam 3 or Higher

Montgomery County Public Schools

43%

77%

9%

0%

50%

100%

MCPS

No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT Below 1100/24 SAT/ACT Above 1100/24

Key 7: 1650 SAT, 24 ACTCollege Degree Attainment Rates for MCPS Graduates

Percentage of MCPS Students in the Class of 2001 Earning a Four-year Degree by Dec. 2008

38%

77%

0%

50%

100%

MCPS

% Took SAT and/or SAT% Score At Least 1650 on SAT Total and/or 24 on ACT Composite

SAT/ACT Participation/PerformanceClass of 2008

Which Test Should a Student Take?Which Test Should a Student Take?

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ACCUPLACERACCUPLACERSATSAT

ACTACT

What Should We Know about What Should We Know about SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER?SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER?

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SATACT

ACCUPLACER

College Application Tests College Placement Test

SAT-ACT-ACCUPLACERSAT-ACT-ACCUPLACER

SAT ACT ACCUPLACER Purpose Measure critical reading, writing,

and mathematical reasoning skills

Measure academic achievement in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science

Measures readiness for college level coursework in the areas of math, reading, and writing

College Use Used by universities and colleges as part of application process

Used by universities and colleges as part of the application process

Used by many community colleges and four-year schools for course placement

Distinguishing Feature(s)

Essay is required Math sections include student

response/grid-in questions ¼ point deduction for incorrect

answers

Measures science reasoning Online, computer adaptive

Scoring Highest Score - 2400 MCPS Target Score - 1650

Highest Score 36 MCPS Target Score 24

Maryland Community Colleges Target Scores for college level courses: Sentence Skills 90 and Reading

Comprehension 79 Elementary Algebra 62 and

College Level Math 45 Score Reporting Student chooses scores to send to

a school by test date. If test date is not specified, all scores will be sent.

Student chooses scores from a specific test date to be sent to schools.

Administered and shared with student by the post-secondary institution requiring the assessment.

Sections 10 Sections: Critical Reading – 3 Writing – 3 Math – 3 Experimental - 1

4 Sections: English Math Reading Science reasoning Optional writing (essay) section

Adaptive – questions depend upon answer to previous question. Arithmetic Elementary Algebra College Level Math Reading Comprehension Sentence Skills Writing (optional)

SAT Testing Dates

• Test Date Registration Deadline - Dec 5 October 31 (11/13 late)

– January 23 (DHS) Dec 15 (12/30 late)– March 13 February 4 (2/18 late)– May 1 (DHS) March 25 (4/8 late)– June 5 April 29 (5/13 late)

ACT Testing Dates• Test Date Registration Deadline

– December 12 November 6 (11/20 late)– February 6 January 5 (1/15 late)– April 10 March 5 (3/19 late) – June 12 (DHS) May 7 (5/21 late)

ACCUPLACER TEST• Montgomery College Placement Test - Can replace SAT or ACT - Available to 12th grade students in October. (PSAT testing day) - Scored in Reading, Math, and English - Placement determined by scores - Key is 550 in each section for a total of 1650

TestingTesting WhenWhen FullyFully PreparedPrepared

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Whether SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER

Mock TestsMock Tests

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Mock ACT- Nov. 23Mock SAT- Dec.

Test PreparationTest Preparation

25

College Test Prep Course

Triumph Other Options-i.e.Kaplan

The Essence of the Seven KeysThe Essence of the Seven Keys

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Every student should have an opportunity to go to college,

prepared for success!

The Essence of the Seven KeysThe Essence of the Seven Keys

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Every student should have an opportunity to go to college,

prepared for success!

Take AP course(s) to get College- Ready

Percentage of Graduates in MCPS Classes of 2001—2003 Earning a 4-Year Degree(Data available as of April 2009)

25.3

60.7

76.7

0

20

40

60

80

100

All Students

No AP Exam AP Exam Below 3 AP Exam 3 or Higher

Montgomery County Public Schools

Career/College

• Career Center - Career, College, and Scholarship Searches - Financial Aid: must file the FAFSA - asap after January 1 - file on-line at fafsa.ed.gov - Mr. Martin at 301-253-7045

College/Career

• College Searching - Naviance (TCCi) – December 7-11 - College Fair on April 14 or 15 (Bus only) - NCAA Clearinghouse: - www.ncaa.org - NCAA eligibility section - School code is 210460

College Application Process

• Spring/Summer 2010 - Gather information and organize - SAT and ACT - College Fair - College Recruiters and Open Houses - College Visits

College Application Process

• College Application - Requesting, completing, and sending applications - Student Information Summary - Transcript Request - Recommendations - Essays

College Application Process

• What to expect? THE FOUR “D’s” - Delay - Disorganization - Determined to “distance” themselves - Desire for total independence

University of MarylandCollege Park

• 103 Students applied to Maryland• 64 Students were admitted• 38 Admitted in Fall; 26 Admitted in Spring• 38 Admitted in Fall: - 4.15 WGPA; 1285 SAT• 26 Admitted in Spring: - 3.91 WGPA; 1168 SAT