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WELCOME TO
SOPHOMORE
PARENT NIGHT
POINTS TO PONDER……
Everything COUNTS
Concentrate on academic
preparation
Continue to develop basic
skills and co-curricular
interests
ACTIVITIES
Students should be keeping an updated
resume of all activities, especially
awards received or
volunteer/community service hours
logged.
SPORTS
CLUBS
VOLUNTEER TIME
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
CHURCH YOUTH
GROUPS
LONG -RANGE PLANNING
FOR THE FUTURE
Begin to make college visits, if
you haven’t already, for
students that want to continue
their education.
Take advantage of Fall Break
and long weekends.
EXAMS:
ENTRANCE AND OTHERS
Encourage
your Students
to take standardized tests.
(required 10th)
PSAT/NMSQT (should take
10th and 11th)
ACT (required 11th)
SAT (should take 11th and
12th)
PLAN
PLAN
TEST DAY
Tuesday, September 25th
8:00 – 11:00 am
Pre-Administration
Monday, September 24th
12:30 – 2:30 pm
ALL Sophomores will take the PLAN.
There is no charge for the test.
PLAN test scores are a predictor of ACT
scores. ACT scores are placed on
the official high school transcript.
PLAN includes:
Tests in English, math, reading,
and science – just like the ACT
A career interest inventory that
can help find the best career
choices for the student
A guide that explains what the
student’s scores mean and how
you can use them
To learn more about the PLAN test visit
www.planstudent.org
PSAT/NMSQT
College-bound 10th & 11th
graders
Wednesday, October 17th
Measures critical reading, math
problem-solving, and writing
skills.
The best preparation for the SAT
Test.
***The only way for students to enter
the National Merit Scholarship
Competition
ACT
Required Assessment in Spring
of Junior Year
Make take as many times as you
like
4 areas: English, Science
Reasoning, Mathematics, and
Reading
Fee - $30.00
Optional Writing Test ($14.50)
www.act.org for more information
Practice Tests at
www.actstudent.org
ACT
Test Days
October 27, 2007
December 8, 2007
February 9, 2008
June 14, 2008
Registration Packets are
available in the Guidance Office
or online at www.act.org
SAT REASONING TEST
Should take sometime during
Junior year.
3 areas: Critical Reading,
Mathematics, and Writing
Fee - $43
www.collegeboard.com for more
information
Test Dates:
November 3, 2007
December 1, 2007
January 26, 2008
March 1, 2008
May 3, 2008
June 7, 2008
CATS
Given
during 2-week time
period in April (April 23 –
May 4)
Attendance during that
time is crucial
Reading, Practical
Living/Vocational Studies
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Students
are classified
sophomores, etc. in August
only and are not reclassified
until the beginning of the
next school year.
In order to become a junior,
a student MUST HAVE 10
credits.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Credits are awarded at the end of each
semester; ½ credit for each class in
December and again in May.
New Combining Grades Policy
Old policy – If 1st and 2nd semester averaged to =
70, combine grades
New policy
If failed 1st semester, but passed 2nd semester, then
combine (ex. 1st = 60, 2nd = 80, combine to equal
70 – student receives full credit)
If passed the 1st semester, but failed 2nd semester,
do not combine (ex. 1st = 80, 2nd = 60, do not
combine – Student only receives 1st semester
credit)
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Your students MUST HAVE all 15
required classes AND 22 credits
total in order to graduate.
There is a difference between
Graduation Requirements and
Pre-College Curriculum
It is imperative that you be
involved and informed regarding
your student’s grades and credits.
NEW GRADING SCALE
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
100-99
98-97
96-95
94-93
92-90
89-88
87-86
85-79
78-77
76-75
74-72
71-70
69-0
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Above Average
Above Average
Above Average
Average
Average
Average
Below Average
Below Average
Below Average
Failing
SHORT-TERM PLANNING FOR
THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE
You and your student are
the people most affected
by your student’s success.
Be knowledgeable about
how to bring about that
success.
Be responsible for
important information and
details.
RESOURCES
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
INTERIM PRINCIPAL
Cora Wood
Chuck Broughton – beginning Oct.1st
Dean of Students
Melissa Butler and Lisa Mudd
Doug Barnes
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Karen Skees (765–7649)
KEYS TO SUCCESS
Focus
on academics
Get involved in clubs and/or
organizations
Start long-term planning
Be prepared by taking
standardized tests
Know the details
Use your resources
CONTACT INFORMATION
Melissa Butler
[email protected]
Lisa Mudd
[email protected]
EHS Guidance Website:
http://www.etown.k12.ky.us/sch_EHS/counselor/
index.htm
Phone Number: 769–3381
Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM