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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
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ACTIVITIES
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Students should be keeping an updated
resume of all activities, especially
awards received or
volunteer/community service hours
logged.
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SPORTS
CLUBS
VOLUNTEER TIME
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
CHURCH YOUTH
GROUPS
LONG -RANGE PLANNING
FOR THE FUTURE
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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ACT
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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
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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
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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
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Credits are awarded at the end of each
semester; ½ credit for each class in
December and again in May.
New Combining Grades Policy
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Old policy – If 1st and 2nd semester averaged to =
70, combine grades
New policy
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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.
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NEW GRADING SCALE
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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
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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
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CLASSROOM TEACHERS
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
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INTERIM PRINCIPAL
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Cora Wood
Chuck Broughton – beginning Oct.1st
Dean of Students
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Melissa Butler and Lisa Mudd
Doug Barnes
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
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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
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Melissa Butler
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[email protected]
Lisa Mudd
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[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