COLLEGE & CAREER 0 - Forest Hills Local School District · 10/17/2019 · GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS...
Transcript of COLLEGE & CAREER 0 - Forest Hills Local School District · 10/17/2019 · GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS...
OCTOBER 17, 2019
COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING
2019 –2020
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TONIGHT WE WILL DISCUSS…
• Graduation Requirements• Diploma with Honors• Grad Testing Requirements• Career Exploration• Experienceships• Military & Career Tech Options• NCAA• College Visits & Fairs• College Entrance Exams• The College Search process• College Application Process• Financial Aid
TRANSCRIPTS & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4 credits English• 4 credits Math• 3 credits Science (1 Biological , 1 Physical Science, 1 Other)• 3 ½ credits History • 1 credit Fine Art • ½ cr. Health , ½ cr. PE (2 sem classes, to include PE I)*• ½ credit Financial Literacy • 5 Additional Electives
22 TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE
*2 seasons of a Turpin sport, cheerleading, marching band or dance team can be used to meet PE requirement. Must be either 2 seasons or 2 PE classes, cannot mix & match
Diploma with Honors
Academic Honors -beyond minimum grad requirements:
• Math - add 1 higher than Algebra II (4 total)• Science - add 1 advanced level (4 total)• Social Studies - add .5 credit (4 total)• World Languages - 3 units of same language, or 2 + 2• ACT 27 or SAT 1280• GPA 3.5 (unweighted)
GPA is unweighted, as of the end of 1st sem. senior year
Other Honors Diplomas
Career Tech Honors DiplomaSTEM Honors DiplomaArts Honors Diploma (includes theatre, music, visual art)Social Science & Civic Engagement Honors Diploma
Handouts with details available
Students can earn only one type of honors diploma
GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTSClass of 2020
In addition to earning 22 credits, students must take the following End of Course Exams:
• English 9 & 10• Math I & II• Biology• US History• US Government
• Students must accumulate 18 total points on seven end-of-course exams, including a minimum of
4 points in English
4 points in Math
6 points in Social studies & science (combined)
GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTSClass of 2021, 2022
Same as for class of 2020
OR
Demonstrate Competency
Demonstrate Readiness
More details to be announced when ready…..
GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTSClass of 2023
Show Competency:Earn passing score on Algebra I and English II examsOR other non-test options
AND
Show Readiness
more details to be announced when ready….
• OPTION # 1- On College Campus
• OPTION # 2- High School Classes that give both HS and College Credit -“Dual Enrollment”
• Example: H Pre-Calc, Digital Imaging IIIEnrollment for H Pre-Calc happening NOW
College Credit Plus Info Meeting on Wed. Feb. 12, 2020 7:00 p.m.
THS Auditorium
COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING
XELLO: OUR NEW PLANNING TOOL
TECHNICAL/2 YEAR PROGRAMS
• Apprenticeships• HVAC, Construction, Plumbing, Electrician, Welding, etc
• Career Technical Education Programs• Great Oaks Adult Programs, Butler Tech
• Certificate Programs (~6mos-1year)• Regional, Community Colleges, Tech Schools
• (Cincy state, Sinclair, Columbus State,Hocking, etc.)
• Associates Degrees (2 Years)• 2 year degrees programs at a Regional/Community College
(UC Clermont, Blue Ash, Miami-Hamilton etc.)
MILITARY
• Rep Visits & Lunch Tables• Posted on Daily Announcements
• Local Recruiting Centers• Students can set up apts with recruiters
• ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)• http://official-asvab.com/• Students must set up time to take it with Recruiter
WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?
• Transcripts & Academic Rigor• GPA• ACT/SAT Scores•
….ALSO:• Extracurricular Activities• Work/Internship Experience• Volunteer & Community Involvement• Leadership Skills• Communication Skills • Diversity of all kinds! What makes you unique?
THE COLLEGE SEARCH WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A COLLEGE?
• Majors/Programs• Location• Public/Private• Size• Cost• Sports• Study Abroad• Internships..Co-Ops
• Where can I find this information?• Xello College Exploration Tools• Big Future College Search- College Board Website
BUILDING A COLLEGE LIST
Where to apply?• Good Fit• Likely• Reach
Narrow down College list to 3-6 schools
Have a back-up plan!
COLLEGE VISITS
• College Visits• Why visit?• Weekends/Overnights• Summer Programs• Policy, procedure, forms…• How many?
• Virtual Visits • College websites• Xello College Search tools
CO
LLEGE FA
IRS & V
ISITS
Meet with Admissions Reps!•
Admission Reps coming to Turpin•Check All Student Schoology & website for list•Sign-up & Get permission slips in our Office
College Fairs & Events Fall:Forest Hills College and Career NightNational College Fair @ Duke Energy CenterVisual and Performing Arts Fair National Portfolio Day- Art Academy of Cincinnati
Spring:National College Fair Cintas Center at Xavier
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step #1: ACT/SAT
•Step # 2: THE APPLICATION PROCESS
•Step: # 3 FINANCIAL AID
STEP #1: TAKE ENTRANCE EXAMS: ACT/SAT
• Register: • ACT- www.act.org• SAT- www.collegeboard.org
• Does it matter what test I take?• No! ACT OR SAT• Take both?
• Send Scores:• Send scores directly to colleges from SAT/ACT (send them all!)• Send scores early if applying to Early Action deadlines
• What is Superscoring?
STEP # 2 APPLICATION PROCESS
•Complete the Application
•Send ACT/SAT scores
• Request Transcripts
• Request Letters of Recommendation (if necessary)
THE APPLICATION
• Gather Materials: What do they need?▪ HS Transcript▪ Resume (List of Activities, Honors, etc.)▪ Parent Info▪ Major preferences
• Types of Applications:• Common Application• Coalition Application• School-Specific Applications
• Common Application Tab• College Essay (MUST be one of the 5 Common App Prompts!)
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• College Search Tab• Search and add each school to your application
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• My Colleges Tab• College Specific questions (Major, entry year etc.)• Recommenders• Submit Application & Pay Application Fee
Over 900 schools… ONE Application
SCHOOL REPORT & TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Every student must INVITE their counselor to their application to submit a School Report
If a Common App/Coallition school…Transcripts are sent automatically for student
If NOT a Common App/Coalition school…Students request transcripts throughTranscript request link on Class of 2020 Schoology group page
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION•
How do I you know if I need one?Who should I have write my letter?
Provide recommender with:•Resume•Self-Evaluation form (Counselor letter)
For Common App:• “Invite” Counselor & Teacher•“Assign” Teacher Recs to schoolsRec letters will be submitted directly through Common App
For other Applications:• Online invitations to complete letters•Paper Letters: Provide your recommender with an addressed & stamped envelope
DEADLINES:
Know Your Deadlines!!!• Early Decision - Binding
• Early Action – Not Binding• Regular Deadline?• Rolling Admission?
Many schools have November 1 and December 1 Early Action deadlines
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STEP #3: FINANCIAL AID
• Institutional Scholarships • Academic Merit: ACT/SAT Scores, GPA• Major/Diversity
• FAFSA (Opens Oct. 1)• Grants (financial need/merit)• Loans • Work Study
• Local Outside Scholarships• Database on Turpin Counseling Page & Schoology
• Turpin based scholarship application in the Spring
Students interested in playing DI or DII sports must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA ELIGIBILITY• NCAA - www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
• Send ACT/SAT Scores: Code 9999 • Register end of Junior year • Request Official transcript be sent to NCAA• See Your counselor or coach for details
QUESTIONS:
• Service Hours to Graduate ???
• National Honor Society?
• Peer Tutoring?
• ??????....
QUESTIONS ?!?!
Ms. Aniskovich [email protected]
Ms. Wiginton [email protected]
Mrs. Dean [email protected]
Mr. Nagel [email protected]
Twitter: @TurpinCounselor