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Hillcrest High School“where your tomorrow begins today…”
Freshman Orientation
September 2009
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You are entering high school today but…ENVISIONentering college in 4 years…what will it take?
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ENVISION
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“COLLEGE?”“An education after High School that
provides a student with a degree or certification from an accredited
educational institution and prepares the student for a profession or career.”
What do we mean by
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Last Year at Hillcrest… 98% of our graduates were
accepted to college… 85% were accepted to 4 year
colleges and universities… 15% were accepted to 2 year
colleges… Nearly 15 million dollars were
offered in scholarships
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But were they ready for the challenges of college?Will you be ready in four years?
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WHY go to College?
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Why is college important?
Why go?Why be ready?
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Greater Knowledge•Increased ability to understand development
in Science and in Society
•Think Abstractly and Critically
•Express thoughts clearly in speech and writing
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More MONEY$$$
A Person with a college degree generally earns more than a person with only a high school diploma.
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In the United States, the Evidence is Clear: The Key to Opportunity is Education
$25K
$32K
$37K
$41K
$51K
$61K
$79K
$100K
$0 $40 $80 $120
6.8%
4.3%
3.9%
3.0%
2.3%
1.7%
1.4%
1.2%
-7.00% -3.50% 0.00%
Less than High school
High school graduate
Some college, no degree
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master’sdegree
Graduatedegree
Professional degree
Unemployment Rate Average Annual Earnings
7.00% 3.50% 0.00% $0K $40K $80K $120K
Source: Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics; published by Postsecondary Education OPPORTUNITY; 2006 Unemployment rate, 2005 Earnings
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MORE Job Opportunities
•Many jobs rely on new technology and already require more brain power than muscle power
•With a college education a young person will have more jobs from which to choose
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Architect
Biologist
Chiropractor
Dentist
Diplomat
Doctor
Lawyer
Librarian
Management Consultant
Minister
Psychologist
Priest
University Professor
Veterinarian
Chemist
Pharmacist
Professions requiring a Post Secondary EducationVarious Graduate Degrees Required
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Accountant
Computer Systems Analyst
Engineer
FBI Agent
Investment Banker
Journalist
Medical Illustrator
Pharmacist
Recreational Therapist
Social Worker
Teacher
Writer
Professions requiring a Post Secondary Education Bachelor’s Degree
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Administrative Assistant
Commercial Artist
Dental Hygienist
Engineering Technician
Hotel or Restaurant Manager
Registered Nurse
Graphic Designer
Professions requiring a Post Secondary Education Associates Degree
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Professions requiring a Post Secondary Education Vocational/Technical School
Automotive Mechanic
Computer Technician
Funeral Director
Heating & Air-Conditioning
Refrigeration Technician Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Record Technician
Insurance Agent
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ENVISIONCollege and Careers in 9th Grade?
Why
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Because college and career readiness
BEGINS
in 9th Grade!
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“College Readiness?”
We mean MORE THAN the minimum
requirements for graduation
What do we mean by
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44 credits in the correct subject areas
5 Regents with a score of 65 or higher
Minimumrequirements at the end of
12th Grade:
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CREDIT?
You earn a Credit when you PASS a class
with a 65 or better.
How do you earn a
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English: 8 creditsSocial Studies: 8 creditsMath: 6 creditsScience: 6 creditsForeign Language: 2 creditsPhysical Education: 4 credits (7 Semesters)
Health: 1 creditArt: 1 creditMusic: 1 creditPLUS 7 Electives
44 credits, in what subject areas?
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to Graduate?1) English 2) Math3) Global History4) U.S. History & Government5) Science
What Regents Exams do you Need
With a 65 or Higher
For an Advanced Regents’ Diploma
6) Additional Math7) Additional Science8) Foreign Language
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Goal at the end of 4 years to be
COLLEGE READY:44 credits in the correct subject areas AND
• 80 or better in all courses• Daily Attendance of 92% or higher• 8 Regents’ with a score of 75 or higher • Strong Independent Learning Skills • Exposure to the College Experience
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What is the GOAL at the end of 9th Grade?
11 credits,
92% attendance,
80 or better in every course,
1 Regents Exam with score of 75
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9th Graders mustearn at LEAST
11 credits
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11 credits in the correct courses: 1 credit each semester in ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies,
½ a credit in Phys Ed, and an 1 credit in an Elective course.
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9th Graders’ Attendance should be no lower than
92%
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9th Graders mustattend all classes
If students miss more than
two days a month, chances increase that they will not excel in their classes.
2
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39th Graders mustget good grades!
your teen should earn grades of at least 80 in each course
to be ON TRACK for college
Good attendance helps students pass their courses!
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49th Graders must
pass the REGENTS exam
These tests are ESSENTIAL, not optional. By the end of 9th Grade,
students should have taken at least one Regents exam.
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“College Experience?”College Access:
College FairsCollege Tours
College ApplicationsFinancial Aid Forms
Scholarship Forms
What is EXPOSURE to the
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9th GradeSuccess
11 Credits80 Grades
92% Attendance1 Regents
HS GRADUATION
44 Credits 80 Grades
92% Attendance5 to 8 Regents
With score of 75% or higher
(Particularly in Mathand English)
College Access
College FairsCollege TripsCollege ApplicationsFinancial Aid Forms & Scholarships
College Entrance
& Success
College Ready means:
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Welcome to Hillcrest we are sure that in four years YOU will be entering the college of your choice and are prepared to succeed!Remember at Hillcrest…your tomorrow begins today!