September 11, 2013

Each trimester class is worth .5 credit A and B parts of 2 trimester classes 2 tri classes can be tri’s 1 & 2, 1 & 3, or 2

& 3. Total credits required is 27.0 – you must

earn 90% of your credits in order to graduate on time

4.0 credits required in English 4.0 credits required in Social Studies 3.0 in Science

1.0 Science 9 1.0 Chemistry 1.0 Biology

3.0 in Math (quite a few different scenarios) 1.0 Algebra II or Intermediate Algebra 1.0 GeometryAnd 1.0 Stats (or) .5 Stats and .5 Algebra with

Quadratics/Trig/etc. (or) 1.0 Advanced Algebra w/ StatisticsRemember most 4 year colleges want at least

Algebra II/Advanced Algebra

1.0 Arts Choice .5 Physical Education I .5 Physical Education II .5 Health Remainder= electives to equal 27

If you’re missing requirements see your counselor about getting scheduled into classes, or signing up for night school/ summer school

Graduation Requirements, plusThrough at least Algebra II- math every yearAt least 2 years of a single world languageRIGOR!Involvement- shows you can balanceClass rank, GPA, and ACT/SAT

GRAD testing is required as well. Writing test from grade 9 Reading test from grade 10 Math test coming up in spring of grade 11

Need passing scores in all 3 subjects to earn a diploma

All 11th graders will take the Practice ACT on October 10th during a late start. (Last year you took the PLAN)

No cost for testing

Intent is to get you ready to take the ACT in the spring of your junior year.

This is a full length Practice ACT. English Math Reading Science We won’t be testing Writing

There will also be a follow up to help you interpret your results to maximize your “real” ACT score.

Put out by College Board- makers of the SAT test Used by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

as an initial screen for its annual competitions for scholarships.

Measures skills in 3 academic areas: Critical Reading Mathematics Writing SkillsYou can still take the PSAT. Offered Wednesday, October

16th at Andover High School for all.Cost is $18- register online and pay in the counseling

office.

Whether you’re planning on college, the military, or you’re just not sure what you want to do yet, the ASVAB can provide you with great information.

It provides you with career exploration scores which can help determine your readiness for further education and career training.

The ASVAB provides a predicted ACT score.

Testing December 7th at STEP- free!

If you’re thinking of a 4 year college you’ll want to take the ACT test or the SAT test.

ACT is more popular in the Midwest and SAT on the East and West coast. Most colleges accept either- check your college if you have ideas.

There are online prep accounts, community ed practice tests, and booklets to help you prepare.

Most students will test in the Spring of their Junior year.

You may want to plan on taking it more than once.

Most college applications due in Fall of Senior year (October of Senior year last opportunity to test in time)

Naviance is a web-based resource for staff, students and parents that encourages and supports post high-school career and college planning.

You should have registered for your account on passport day. If you need to register stop in to the Career Center.

Transcript Requests College Visits Career and College research College application tracker Plus, many more features

By the end of your junior year, we would like you to complete the Career Interest Profiler and College Super Match (more info in homeroom).

Bullying & Harassment of any kind is unacceptable within our family at Andover High School

It’s not right and it’s not what we stand for That means what you do, type or send online,

and what you say (no slurs of any kind- ever!) You’ve heard it many times before Take a stand and call it out when you see/hear

it “Joking around” is not an excuse Incidents will be reported and addressed