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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