Transcript GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL - School District of Grafton

GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL
SOPHOMORE PARENT
MEETING
January 25th, 2010
Presenter: Rosalyn Isbell
PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING
 Introductions…
 Discuss Comprehensive School Counseling Program
 Review on-line scheduling procedure…
 Information useful to you as your son/daughter moves
into their junior year…
 Questions that you may have in regard to your
son/daughter’s future plans and goals in terms of
school and career…
 School Counseling Program calendar is available at
Grafton’s Home Page…
(www.grafton.k12.wi.us)
General Description of the
Comprehensive School Counseling
Program
Purpose of the Counseling
Program is to empower
ALL students, regardless
of individual differences,
to acquire the academic,
career, and personal/social
foundations necessary to
positively contribute to a
changing society.
Student and Parent Educational/Career Planning
Conference: Review Individual Learning Plan
Personal/Social Development
Dreams for the Future
Talents, Abilities, Interests
Volunteer/Community Services
Extra-Curricular Activities
Career
Junior Career Class
Junior Seminars (College, Technical
College, Opportunities)
Student/Parent College Information
Night
Financial Aid/Scholarship Information
Area of Study/Career Intention
Post-Secondary Plans
Career Fest
Academic
Standardized Test Scores/Review/Planning
Graduation Requirements/Credits Earned
College Core Credit Total/Implications
Cumulative GPA/Class
Rank/Percentile/Trend
Grade 12 Registration Process
Review of Senior Class Schedule
Review Individual Learning Plan
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
 Registration forms will be handed out to the
Sophomore students in their English classes on
February 3, 2010. Students will start entering classes
on-line at that time.
 Make sure your son/daughter gets necessary teacher
recommendations, teacher signatures, and checks class
prerequisites
 Please make sure you as parent/guardain sign
registration form.
 The paper registration form will be used by the student
to assist with online registration through “Family
Access”
 Registration forms will be collected in English classes
on February 10th, 2010
Remember, when scheduling…
 Consider the rigor of schedule possibilities in
relation to future plans…
 Take it seriously… take the time to really look
at the options and what they mean in relation
to their future plans…
 Choose a schedule that offers the most options
for future choices in any area…
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
 4 Credits of English
 3 Credits of Social Studies
 2 Credits of Math
 2 Credits of Science
 .5 Credits of Health
 1.50 Credits of P.E.
------------------------------------------------13 Required Credits PLUS 9 Elective Credits
22 Total Credits are necessary to graduate from
GHS
GHS English Options
 Grade 11- World Literature & Composition
 Grade 12 Contemporary Literature
 Technical Communication and Composition
 Fundamentals of College Writing
 Essentials of College Writing
 Communications
 English Literature (11-12)
 Creative Writing (11-12)
 Lit. as Social Reflection (11-12)
 AP English
SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS
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Geography
American Issues
Contemporary World Issues
Sociology
Ancient History
Medieval History
Revolutions
AP Psychology
AP Microeconomics
AP Macroeconomics
SCIENCE OPTIONS
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Earth Science (typically Freshman year)
Biology (typically Sophomore year)
Chemistry (typically Junior year)
Astronomy/Geology
Anatomy/Physiology
Environmental Science
Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Electives…?
 Art
 Business
 Choir/Band/Music
 World Language (Spanish
or German)
 Family and Consumer
Science
 Technology and
Engineering
 Computer Science
AP COURSES
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AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP English
AP Psychology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Computer Application of Music Theory
AP Computer Science A
AP Economics (Macro & Micro)
AP Probability and Statistics
AP Spanish Language
TEACHER AIDES
 Open to Junior and
Senior students
 Placement at
elementary or
secondary level
 Juniors may take
instead of a Study
Hall
 Take “Pass-Fail
WORK BASED LEARNING
Youth Apprenticeship
 Auto Technician
 Drafting & Design/
Engineering
 Finance
 Information Technology
 Manufacturing
 Nursing Assistant
Registration deadline March 1st
CREDIT LOAD
DEFICIENCIES
Methods for making up deficiencies
 Grafton High School: Summer school –English,
Math, or Social Studies only, offered for 6 weeks.
 Ozaukee Community High School (OCHS): Variety
of sessions and classes available in May and June.
 Alternative programming (i.e. online…)
POST SECONDARY
OPTIONS
 Two and Four Year
College
 Technical College
 Apprenticeships
 Military
 Employment
COLLEGE PLANNING
Entrance Requirements
 Class Rank
 College Core Credits
 ACT/SAT Scores
(Most schools use these as their primary criteria
for selection. However, additional items such as
extra-curricular activities, community service,
interviews, leadership, etc…may be considered.)
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
Freshman Admission Policy
• Minimum of 17 specific high school credits
• 13 of 17 credits required by UW System:
 English: 4 credits
 Social Studies: 3 credits
 Mathematics: 3 credits
 Natural Science: 3 Credits
• Remaining 4 credits:
 2 credits from above areas or foreign language
 Remaining 2 credits from above areas and/or fine arts,
computer science, and other academic areas.
Marquette Minimums…
• English – 4 years
• Social Studies – 2-3 years
• Foreign Language – minimum 2 years
• Math – 3-4 years
• Science – 1-2 years
• Additional – 2-5 years of core
 Avg. ACT 25-27
 Mean Class Rank is top 20%
Foreign Language ?
• UW System Schools with requirements…
 UW-Madison: Requires 2, recommends 4
 UW-LaCrosse: Typical Freshman has 3
 UW-EC: Requires 2, recommends more
 UW-Milw. , UW-Park., and UW-Platt.: If a
student has 2 in high school, may not need to
take in college…
 Other schools…
 Things to think about in terms of deciding
whether your student should continue in
foreign language…
College Checklist
 Explore college majors/careers
 Career Fest
 Explore colleges
Admission requirements
Campus visits
 Take ACT/SAT
 UW System applications accepted online after
September 1, Senior year
 Apply for Financial Aid after January 1st
Standardized Testing
 PSAT
 ACT vs. ACT Plus
Writing
 ACT/SAT Prep
 ACT vs. SAT
*Short-term Prep:
ACT Prep Classes
*Long-term Prep:
Rigorous high school
course plan with core
curriculum.
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PLANNING
• Explore programs…
• Explore options in
relation to future
educational and/or
career goals…
• Gather information via
School Counselor,
campus visits and
speaking with reps…
• Complete your
application(s)…
 *Taking the “Accuplacer”
exam is part of the
admissions process…
Technical College Degrees
 Associate Degrees:
 Liberal Arts transfer programs: Students complete the first 2 years of a
4 year baccalaureate college education. Credits transfer to 4-year
institutions within Wisconsin.
 Associates in Applied Science (AAS): 2-year program that combines
technical skills with academic skills.
 Technical Diplomas: Offers hands-on learning of occupational skills.
 Certificates:
9 to 12 advanced credits to meet the needs of employer.
 Apprentice-Related Instruction:
Receive classroom training at the same time
as they receive on-the-job training from their employer.
Five Good Reasons to Attend a
Technical College
Affordable Tuition
Smaller Classes
Hands-on Learning
Credit Transfer to
Four-Year Programs
Strong Job Placement
Military Representatives on
Campus
 Representatives from each
branch of the military visit
regularly throughout the year.
 Interested students need to sign
up in Counseling office to be
excused from class.
 Students interested in any of
the Academies need to inquire
early and gather information.
They can check with their
School Counselor for further
direction…
 ASVAB
WORK ETHIC
 Important for the
student to maintain
good study habits.
 Complete homework
including all the
reading and writing
assignments
 Parents stay
involved in the
homework process!
NATIONAL HONOR
SOCIETY
Junior or Senior
Standing
Cumulative GPA of
at least 3.33
Scholarship
Leadership
Character
Service
Resources Available to Parents
and Students
 School Counselor
 Teachers
 College Handbook and
various college
catalogs…
 The internet!
 UW helpline:
1-800-442-6459
Please seek answers to your
questions!!!
Useful Web Sites….
• Grafton’s Home Page
(www.grafton.k12.wi.us)
– Career Cruising
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actstudent.org
collegeboard.com
Uhelp Wisconsin
FAFSA
Please fill out the session evaluation
form.
THANK YOU FOR COMING!