Monday, November 11, 2013 Counselor Presentation P.U.S.H. Parents United for South High.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Counselor Presentation

P.U.S.H. Parents United for South High

Your Counseling Team:

04/19/232 Ms. Vertigan, All Nations A-Z

Ms. Lewis, J-MMs. Hassell, T-Z

Ms. Rates, CCCMs. Van Pernis, CCC

Ms. Friesen, D-F

Mr. Dilla, N-S

Ms. Engelhart, G-IMs. Gaulke, A-C

Your Counseling Team:

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Mr. Palmquist

Mr. Simondet

Ms. McMillen

Ms. Magney

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South High Graduation Requirements and Recommended Course Sequencing

Language Arts4 years required

Social Studies4 years required

Math3 years

required

Science3 years

required

World Language

Fine Arts1 year

required

PE1 year

required

Health1 year required

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Humanities I

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Humanities I

Honors World Studies

All Nations World Studies

Intermediate Algebra Geometry or Honors GeometryAlgebra IICollege Algebra & StatisticsAlgebra/Geometry /StatisticsPre-CalcAP StatisticsAP Calc ABAP Calc BC

The University of MN now requires four years of Math starting fall 2014.

Must complete a minimum of three full years.

2014 Grads:•Earth Science/Env•Biology•Chemistry•Physics(or Physical Science instead of Chem and Physics)

An AP or higher level science may sub for Earth Science/Evn

2015-16 Grads:9th Bio/Physics10th Chemistry11th Bio/Physics12th Science Elective

Must complete a minimum of three full years.

Chinese French German Latin Ojibwe Spanish Somali Arabic

Minimum of 2 years in a single language is required for Liberal Arts students. Three or more years is recommended for college-bound students.

Band (all)Choir (all)CeramicsGlobal ArtsDrawingPaintingGraphic DesignDigital

PhotographyProject Lead the

Way (counts at 50% of credit value toward FA requirement)

Not all are offered every term.

Choose from the above to equal 1 full year.

Fitness for Life I (1 semester)

Fitness for Life II (1 semester)

Both semester-long classes are required.

Health I (1 semester) Health II (1 semester)

Both semester-long classes are required.

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Humanities II

English 10

Humanities II - AN

AP Humanities II – US History

AP US History

11AP EnglishCIS Literature or CompositionCollege Prep WritingScience fiction and FantasyLiterature & FilmPoetryBlack VoicesVOICESCreative WritingContemporary LiteraturePartnership EnglishH-Art

Choose from these or other English electives to equal 4 full years. Not all courses may be offered each year.

AP Geography (1 sem.) and Government/Economics (1 sem)

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World War IWorld War IIHolocaustCIS EconomicsCIS GovernmentStock MarketVOICESH-Art

Choose from Social Studies electives to equal 4 full years. Not all courses may be offered each year.

Overview of Process for Selecting Courses for Next YearFebruary – materials handed out to students in

English classroomsStudents talk with teachers, family, counselors

about choicesMarch 3-March 14 – window of time where students

(with their English classes) will meet in the computer lab to input their choices into the computer

There are no guarantees of receiving classes requested. (# of requests, budgeting, staffing, etc ) Alternatives MUST be provided.

Schedules for next year are not final until the end of August (just before school starts)

Rigorous Courses

We encourage taking challenging courses including: Project-Lead-the-Way (PLTW)

College level engineering courses taught be adjunct faculty. College credit earned through passing test at end of course.

Advanced Placement (AP Courses) College level courses at South HS. Possible college credit through

test at end of course. College in the Schools (CIS Courses)

U of M courses offered at South HS by adjunct faculty. U of M college credit by successful completion of course.

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)Completing college class at the college. Admission determined by

college. College credit by successful completion of course.

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PSEO Post Secondary Enrollment

Options*Find Applications on the college websites or in the South

counseling office.

MCTC: Deadline for Spring semester-December 2nd, 2014 Deadline for Fall semester-June 2nd, 2014

NEW! Sophomores, pass 8th grade MCA test and meet prerequisites of course you want to register for.

Juniors-3.0 GPA, top 1/3 of class Seniors-2.5 GPA top ½ of class

U of M Twin Cities: Application deadline - April 1st, 2014 Strong GPA (the average admit GPA is 3.7) Space is limited to 500

new students each year.

Concordia University St. Paul: Deadline: Fall Semester - May 1st, 2014 GPA of 3.2 are encouraged to apply.

Accepted to the college of your choice Colleges look for accelerated classes, such as AP,

CIS, & PSEO.

Help you become a better learnerLearn lifelong skillsLearn from motivated peers

It saves you money $$$ or timeBetter chance to get more scholarshipsCould get college credit for classes

Why Should I Take Accelerated Coursework?

Academic SupportsTeachers are always the first resource

• See Teacher Schedule Handout

Other resources are available:NHS tutoring- Every Tuesday and ThursdayWriting Center- 8am-4pm Everyday Hennepin County/Minneapolis Public

LibrariesCommunity agenciesPeer supports/ study groups

Credit Recovery

ALC after school Mon.-Thur. Hour: 3:00-5:00

Online Minneapolis

Summer School Dates: June-July

Alternative Schools: see your counselor

My Life Plan

My Life Plan OverviewGraduation requirementDone in classrooms/CCCHelps students explore:

Themselves (learning styles, personality, career interests)

CareersProcess for getting from Here….. To…..

ThereUses Naviance as a virtual “folder”

My Life Plan Example – 10th Grade

Objective Student Outcomes Activities Student Products/Data Collection

Where When Who

1

Needs Assessment

To determine the personal, social, and academic needs of students

Students will be able to indicate areas in which they need support

District Naviance Survey

MLP 10.1 Welcome Survey

Reports for counselors

Social Studies October Counselors and Social Studies teachers

2

PLAN Test Interpretation

To explain students’ PLAN Test results as they relate to post-HS education opportunities and career interests

Students will have an understanding of PLAN results, associated college readiness benchmarks, skill proficiencies, college planning, and career interests and exploration

Lesson about PLAN test

Use of ACT website Naviance Other tools

PLAN results (upload on Naviance)

English February-March Counselors

3

My Personality Type

To formally introduce the concepts of personality types and their relationships

Understanding of personality as it relates to career, college options

Lesson about personality

Do What You Are inventory

Classroom debriefing

DWYA inventory English December Counselors and English teachers

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Career Experience

To expose students to the vast array of career options and their relationship to post-secondary training/education

Students will increase their awareness of potential career options and understand the training/education related to the various careers

Menu:Career or college fairJob shadowInformation interviewMCIS researchCollege Visit

Naviance: MLP 10.4 Career/College Experience

Social Studies Spring With Social Studies Classes

5

4 year course plan/credit status

To create a flexible, appropriate 4 year academic plan

Students will have an academic plan to assist in meeting their high school grad requirements and education/ career goals

Review of:TranscriptCourse optionsGrad requirements

Completed academic plan:PaperNavianceAnd/or IEP

Social Studies Spring Counselors with Social Studies Classes

Career and College Center Career and College Coordinators: Ms. Rates and Ms. Van PernisLocation: Room 246Schedule: The center is open daily from 8-4pm Contact Information: 612-668-4363 or [email protected] or [email protected] What we do…Individual appointment and workshop help surrounding: College research, college application, college essay, scholarships, financial aid, ACT/SAT registration and information, job search, resume help, career search, etc.We communicate to students, parents and staff at South about upcoming opportunities and resources in the CCC or in the community through our weekly email “CCC Happenings” and on the South Website under Career and College Announcements at http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/career_center_announcements.Naviance support for students, parents and staffOverall we help all students create a plan for life after high school.

NavianceIs the “virtual folder” where students hold their

MLP itemsCareer informationCollege Representative VisitsCollege searchesScholarship ListClass ranking/GPAPrep Me- Practice ACT/SATAvailable to families for info on their students’

progressIS NOT: Parent Portal or Classroom for Success –

academic tracking sites

Counseling Department Events

Event Date Time Location

12th Grade College Information Tuesday, September 17Wednesday, September 18

Period 5 Period 1

Auditorium Auditorium

Senior Planning Night Tuesday, September 17 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

PSAT Test Wednesday, October 30 8:30-11:30 Auditorium

MNACC College Fair Monday, November 4 9:00-11:00am Gym

Junior Planning Night Tuesday, November 19 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

Plan Test November 18-20 TBD ClassroomsFinancial Aid Night Tuesday, December 3 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

American Indian College Fair Wednesday, February 5 Periods 5 & 6 Auditorium

9th & 10th Grade Night Wednesday, February 5 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

10th and 11th Grade Night Tuesday, February 25 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

District Wide ACT for All Tuesday, March 18 TBD Classrooms

Career Fair Thursday, April 24 9:00-11:00am Gym

8th Grade Registration Night Wednesday, April 30 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

9th Grade Curriculum Night Wednesday, May 7 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

9th Grade Career Experience May 12-16 Various Times Classrooms

Resources http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html

Curriculum guideGraduation requirementsTeacher support scheduleCredit recovery optionsPSEO linksEvents and PowerPoint presentations.

Hennepin County Library homework hub http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/homework.cfm

Connection.naviance.com/shsmnCollege Entrance Tests

Accuplacer – contact college (e.g. minneapolis.edu)Actstudent.orgCollegeboard.org

Thank you!

Questions?