Course RegistrationCourse RegistrationParent PresentationParent Presentation

Patty Devecka, Class of Patty Devecka, Class of 2016 Counselor2016 CounselorJack McCurdy, Class of Jack McCurdy, Class of 2017 Counselor2017 Counselor

January 2015

TimelineTimelineFebruary 2February 2ndnd - 13th - Counselors in SS - 13th - Counselors in SS classesclassesFebruary 2February 2ndnd – March 3 – March 3rdrd - Online - Online registration registration Mid-March – Course selections mailed Mid-March – Course selections mailed homehomeMarch 31sth – Last opportunity to make March 31sth – Last opportunity to make changes before summerchanges before summerLate July – Schedules posted onlineLate July – Schedules posted onlineEarly August – Last chance to request Early August – Last chance to request changes before school starts.changes before school starts.Students need to check their SCASD email!Students need to check their SCASD email!

Online RegistrationOnline Registration

Go to www.scasd.org/courserequestsGo to www.scasd.org/courserequestsLink is also on the High School homepageLink is also on the High School homepageDirections, forms for downloading, high Directions, forms for downloading, high school course guide and link to HAC are also school course guide and link to HAC are also herehereSelect “Home Access Center” linkSelect “Home Access Center” linkStudents may log in to Add or Delete Students may log in to Add or Delete electiveselectivesStudents who need to change “locked” Students who need to change “locked” courses must turn in a change form, signed courses must turn in a change form, signed by a parent – forms are here, as well as by a parent – forms are here, as well as online.online.

Minimum Graduation RequirementsMinimum Graduation Requirements

Four Credits of English and Social StudiesFour Credits of English and Social StudiesThree Credits of Math and ScienceThree Credits of Math and SciencePhysical Education every yearPhysical Education every yearHealth in 9Health in 9thth or 10 or 10thth and 11 and 11thth or 12 or 12thth grade gradeIn-class DriverIn-class Driver’’s Educations EducationElectivesElectivesGraduation ProjectGraduation ProjectCommunity Service – 20 hoursCommunity Service – 20 hoursPass Algebra 1, Biology and Literature Pass Algebra 1, Biology and Literature Keystone exams (Class of 2017 and later)Keystone exams (Class of 2017 and later)Total Credits 22.50Total Credits 22.50

ElectivesElectivesEncourage your child to take advantage of elective Encourage your child to take advantage of elective

opportunities for career exploration and/or opportunities for career exploration and/or personal enrichmentpersonal enrichment

ArtArt

Accounting & FinanceAccounting & Finance

Agricultural MechanicsAgricultural Mechanics

Arch. Drafting and DesignArch. Drafting and Design

Animal ScienceAnimal Science

Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology

Building Construction TechnologyBuilding Construction Technology

Cisco Networking AcademyCisco Networking Academy

Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts

Diversified OccupationsDiversified Occupations

Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education

EngineeringEngineering

Family & Consumer ScienceFamily & Consumer Science

Health Health ProfessionsProfessions

Marketing/Supply Chain Mgmt. Marketing/Supply Chain Mgmt.

MusicMusic

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

Plant SciencePlant Science

Technology EducationTechnology Education

World LanguagesWorld Languages

Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

Colleges have different requirementsColleges have different requirements– World LanguageWorld Language– MathMath– Fine ArtsFine Arts

Requirements For NCAA Requirements For NCAA eligibilitycenter.orgeligibilitycenter.org

Military Academies - Call Congressman ThompsonMilitary Academies - Call Congressman Thompson’’s office at s office at 814-353-0215814-353-0215

Keystone Tests Keystone Tests

How Colleges Evaluate How Colleges Evaluate

Grades and course selectionGrades and course selection

Test Scores - SAT or ACTTest Scores - SAT or ACT

Essay and ApplicationEssay and Application

Counselor RecommendationCounselor Recommendation

Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations

Activities/Community ServiceActivities/Community Service

Please visit the Counseling Services webpage, on the High School Homepage, for College and Career Planning Resources

Test optional schools – www.fairtest.org

Advanced Placement CoursesAdvanced Placement Courses

Weighted coursesWeighted coursesCollege credit may be earnedCollege credit may be earnedAP Exam at conclusion of the courseAP Exam at conclusion of the courseColleges look favorably at students who Colleges look favorably at students who take AP coursestake AP courses19 different courses19 different courses

Examples - AP US HistoryExamples - AP US HistoryAP English Language And CompositionAP English Language And Composition

When to Take the SAT TestWhen to Take the SAT Test

Students enrolled in CP Algebra 2, Adv. Students enrolled in CP Algebra 2, Adv. Geometry or higher may want to take the Geometry or higher may want to take the SAT this school year.SAT this school year.11th Grade students should take this year11th Grade students should take this yearSAT dates remaining for this year, March 14, SAT dates remaining for this year, March 14, May 2 , June 6May 2 , June 6Some colleges require SAT Subject Tests Some colleges require SAT Subject Tests Cost $52.50Cost $52.50www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.comFee waivers availableFee waivers available

ACT TestACT Test

Colleges accept the ACT or SAT exam. Colleges accept the ACT or SAT exam.

ACT is scored 1-36 in 4 sections:ACT is scored 1-36 in 4 sections:

Math, English, Reading and ScienceMath, English, Reading and Science

--plus there is a separate writing section--plus there is a separate writing section

A composite score is given for the first 4 sectionsA composite score is given for the first 4 sections

ACT test dates remaining for this year are:ACT test dates remaining for this year are:

April 18 and June 13.April 18 and June 13.

ACT test is given at State High only on April 18thACT test is given at State High only on April 18th

Cost: $38.00 or $54.50 with writingCost: $38.00 or $54.50 with writing

Fee waivers availableFee waivers available

Future PresentationsFuture Presentations(offered yearly)(offered yearly)

Watch for Looking Ahead brochureWatch for Looking Ahead brochure

College Planning for Parents of Juniors – springCollege Planning for Parents of Juniors – spring

College Planning for Parents of Seniors – fallCollege Planning for Parents of Seniors – fall

Testing Information Night – fallTesting Information Night – fall

Financial Aid Night – PHEAA – fallFinancial Aid Night – PHEAA – fall

PSU Financial Aid Night – fallPSU Financial Aid Night – fall

College Planning for Students with Disabilities - College Planning for Students with Disabilities - fallfall

College Planning for International Students - fallCollege Planning for International Students - fall

Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts

Discuss course selections with your childDiscuss course selections with your childThink about how colleges evaluate studentsThink about how colleges evaluate studentsMake sure your son/daughter has a Make sure your son/daughter has a balanced schedulebalanced scheduleAny questions – call or email your childAny questions – call or email your child’’s s counselor (Please refer to our counseling counselor (Please refer to our counseling website for the name, email and phone # of website for the name, email and phone # of your childyour child’’s counselor)s counselor)

Thanks For Coming!Thanks For Coming!