Transcript What Freshmen Need To Know

What Freshmen Need
To Know
Mrs. Wilson-Thompson
Fall 2013
High School Academics can be
scary…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmVO
Z8WJKp4
The Basics
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Come to school
Try your best
Do your homework
Get to know your teachers
Ask for help
Zeros kill your grade
Credits
Registration is in the spring
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24 credits
1 semester class=.5 credit
1 year class=1 credit
Taking 8 classes and pass them all, you
will end freshmen year with 8 credits!
You need a “D” or 60% to pass
No social promotion
What classes do I Need
To Graduate?
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4 Years of English
3 Years of Math
2 Years of Health Enhancement
Earth Science (During 9th grade)
Biology (During 10th grade)
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1 Credit Fine Arts
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1 Credit Career and Technical Education
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American History (11th grade)
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U.S. Government
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.5 Credit additional Social Studies
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9.5 of Your choice!
◦ Choir, Band, Introduction to Art, Drama…
◦ Ag Ed, Welding, Culinary, Personal Finance…
◦ Native American Studies, Geography, History…
◦ You should gain experience in what you like and what
would help you in the future
If you are considering
college…
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2 of more years of Foreign Language
◦ French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic
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Global Studies Course
◦ World History, Geography, Global Issues Seminar,
etc.
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Honors classes
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The highest level of math you can progress to
Rigorous Core Classes
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Rigorous Core
◦ Prepare you best for college
◦ Required for MUS Honor Scholarships
For the Health Science Academy:
Core Course must be HSA specific
 Principles of Biomedical Science (9th grade)
 Human Body Systems (10th grade)
AND/OR
Applied Vet Sciences (10th grade)
 Medical Interventions (11th grade)
 Biomedical Engineering (12th grade)
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Division I:
16 Core Courses
Division II:
16 Core Courses
4 years of English
3 years of English
3 years of math (algebra 1 or
higher level)
2 years of math (algebra 1 or
higher level)
2 years of natural or physical
science (including one year of lab
science if offered)
2 years of natural or physical
science (including one year of lab
science if offered)
1 extra year of English, math, or
science
2 extra years of English, math or
science;
3 extra years if enrolling on or
after August 1, 2013
2 years of social science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional core courses
(from any category above, or in a
foreign language, nondoctrinal
religion or philosophy)
4 years of additional core courses
(from any category above, or in a
foreign language, nondoctrinal
religion or philosophy);
If you are considering college
athletics…
You also need to have good grades
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NCAA core courses definition
• An academic course in one or a combination of
these areas: English, mathematics, natural/physical
science, social science, foreign language,
comparative religion or philosophy.
• A four-year college preparatory course and a course
at or above the high school's regular academic
level, for example, an AP® class or outside college
course.
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http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Qui
ck_Reference_Sheet.pdf
For life in general…
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Extracurricular activities
Volunteer work
Leadership
Good grades
Good attendance
Good behavior
Good letters of recommendation (good
relationships with your teachers)
How does my G.P.A work?
GPA means Grade Point Average
 Snapshot at what kind of student you are
 Calculator on website G.P.A. Calculator
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Help! I’m
overwhelmed!
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Freshmen College Planning Checklist
◦ Printable Checklist
 Checklists
 Day planner
 Talk to someone
 Asking for help is a skill
Study Skills
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Don’t cram! Study each day and break
down projects.
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Take study breaks.
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Use your calendar each day.
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Think about how you spend your time.
Study Skills
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Review your classwork nightly.
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Find a way to organize your notes that makes
sense to you.
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Be engaged in class then when you are studying,
you’ll get a lot more out of it.
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Take care of your health...eat a good
breakfast...get enough sleep
Other Resources
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Ask you counselor or teachers for help
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Look at counseling department website
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http://www.mcpsmt.org//Domain/1029
Why Graduate?
Students who learn more, earn more:
You’re less likely to be unemployed:
You’ll open your mind to new things:
By increasing your education, you open your mind to
discover opportunities in your life you never knew
existed.
 College is suddenly within reach:
Virtually all post-secondary institutions, colleges, and
universities require a high school diploma or GED. A
high school diploma can give you the chance to go to
college.
 You’ll feel better about yourself:
Research shows that confidence and self-esteem are
linked to your education level. Those with a high
school diploma had a higher level of self-esteem than
those that did not.
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http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/dPg.cfm?pageID=948
Chances are you’ll get a better job:
You’re setting a positive example:
The work you put into earning your diploma will
speak volumes to your family, friends, and
community.
 You’ll increase your knowledge:
Learning more about math, science, English, history,
and other subjects will help expand your knowledge
of the world around you.
 It’s your time to shine:
Other people have had their time for success. Now is
your time.
 You’ll contribute more to your community:
As a high school graduate, you’ll contribute greater
amounts to local, state and federal taxes than
dropouts throughout your career. These contributions
go to schools, roadways and public programs that
help promote and develop safe communities.
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Global Citizen