Transcript Welcome to Junior Parent Night
Shernita Telfair, Dean of Students Anne Miller, Counselor (A-Di) Jillian Purcell, Counselor (Do-Ja) Justin McIntyre, Counselor (Jo-Mi) Hamilton Roberts, Counselor (Mo-Se) Allison Tibbetts, Counselor (Sh-Z) Jessica Kanna, SAP Counselor Angie Murrane, Receptionist Cathy Dillon, Registrar
High school planning Graduation requirements College Planning Standardized Testing Info session/Q&A with an admissions representative from NC State University
Future-Ready Core English
English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
Math I, II, III & one math course beyond Math III 4 Credits 4 Credits
Science
Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, & a Physical Science
Social Studies
World History, American History I & II, Civics & Economics
Electives (2) + Concentration (4)
Two electives must be courses in CTE, Arts or Second Language; Four electives recommended in a concentrated area: CTE, Arts, or any other subject area.
Healthful Living Electives Total
3 Credits 4 Credits 5 Credits 1 Credit 5 Credits 26 Credits
End of Course Tests (EOCs) › Math I › › English II Biology
If pursuing selective colleges, take honors-level and AP courses (AP courses are primarily available junior and senior years) Join clubs and organizations through Green Hope and/or community Seek out Enrichment/College Preparation opportunities Check individual college websites for opportunities and admission requirements/freshman profile Talk with your counselor Volunteer in your community
The College Foundation of North Carolina www.cfnc.org
The College Board-collegeboard.org The Princeton Review-princetonreview.com
Print publications & guidebooks Visit college campuses and attend college fairs (Greater Raleigh National College Fair at the Convention Center on Tues, March 10, 4:30-7:30 pm, register online at www.gotomyncf.com or on-site)
Class of 2013 & beyond
(minimum requirements)
GPA (Weighted) SAT (Reading & Math scores combined ) ACT (Composite score)
2.5
800 17
Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs)required for Admission Consideration:
English---four credits Second Language---two credits (in the same lang.) Math---four credits: Math I, II, & III, and one advanced math beyond Math III Science---three credits: a biological, physical, and a laboratory course Social Studies---two credits: including U.S. History
February 24 th : the Curriculum Fair Expo for rising 10 th -12 th graders will take place March: › Counselors will meet with students to discuss registration information › Students will input their course selections for the 2015-2016 school year in PowerSchool
PSAT
School-based test given each October to sophomores Provides practice for the SAT National Merit Scholarship Program’s qualifying test for juniors (juniors must come to Student Services to register for the test)
SAT
Register on collegeboard.org
PLAN
School-based test given each October to sophomores Provides practice for the ACT
ACT
School-based test given each March to juniors
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