Transcript Sophomore Night

9/25
Hosted by:
Michelle Wells – School Counselor
Agenda
1. Graduation Requirements
2. Sophomore Year Tasks
3. Weighted Courses
4. Dual Enrollment Opportunities (RCC)
5. Northern Neck Technical Center Opportunities
6. SAT and ACT: Question of the Day
7. The College Decision Process
8. Mrs. Wells’s Webpage
9. Virginia Wizard
10.Summer Break Activities
Standard Diploma
Credits
English
–
4
Mathematics
–
3
Science
–
3
Social Studies –
3
PE/Health
–
2
Foreign Language/
Fine Art/Career or Technical
Credit
–
2
Economics
–
1
Electives
–
4
TOTAL = 22 Credits
SOL Verified Credits
English
–
Mathematics
–
Science
–
Social Studies –
Student Choice –
2
1
1
1
1
Advanced Studies Diploma
Credits
English
–
Mathematics
–
Science
–
Social Studies –
PE/Health
–
Foreign Lang. –
Economics
–
Electives
–
TOTAL = 26 Credits
4
4
4
4
2
3
1
3
SOL Verified Credits
English
–
Mathematics
–
Science
–
Social Studies –
Student Choice –
2
2
2
2
1
Sophomore Year Tasks
Make your classes your priority; maintain high
grades
Stay involved with extra-curricular activities
Start to compare your options; 2-year college, 4year college, military, trade school, work force.
Start to explore colleges: majors offered, size,
location, cost, programs, visit schools, talk with
current students, visit school websites, etc.
Start looking at SAT/ACT/ASVAB prep.
Volunteer
Weighted Courses
Honors
 Course requires more work;
assignments, homework,
papers, projects
 Course is worth more to your
GPA (4.5 points)
 A = 4.5
 B = 3.5
 C = 2.5
 D = 1.5
Dual Enrollment (RCC)
Advanced Placement
 College level courses
 Course requires much more
work; assignments,
homework, papers, projects
 Course is worth more to your
GPA (5 points)
 Course may be counted as
high school AND college
credit.
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
STEPS FOR DUAL
ENROLLMENT
1. Fill out RCC application
2. Schedule placement exam
with Mrs. Wells/Mrs.
Dunderdale
3. Take placement exam
4. Meet with Mrs. Wells to
review results of placement
exam and register for classes if
applicable
Available Classes
Business classes at CBHS
(Intro to Computer Information
Systems, Business
Management)
Onsite classes at RCC
(College Composition 1,
College Composition 2,
Psychology, Sociology, US
Government, Internet Systems,
etc.)
Northern Neck Technical Center
RCC Dual Enrolled Programs
 Introduction to Engineering (3)
 Emergency Medical
Technician 1&2 (11)
Upon completion and exam,
students are Certified VA EMTs
 Nurse’s Assistant
Upon completion and exam,
students are put on the state
registry for Certified Nurse’s
Aides
Non-RCC DE Programs
 Auto Body
 Automotive Servicing
 Carpentry/Residential
Construction
 Cosmetology
 Computer Technology
 Culinary Arts
 Electricity/Residential Wiring
www.northernnecktech.org
SAT, ACT, &
ASVAB
Testing
Information
Test dates and registration
forms can be found online:
www.collegeboard.com (SAT)
www.act.org (ACT)
www.asvabprogram.com
(ASVAB)
Colonial Beach School Code:
470577
SAT and ACT Question of the Day
SAT QOTD
ACT QOTD
 Twitter: @SATQuestion
 Smartphones: SAT Question of
the Day App
 Website:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practic
e/sat-question-of-the-day
 Facebook: Many SAT practice
question pages plus the official
collegeboard facebook page
 Twitter: @ACTStudent
 Website:
http://www.act.org/qotd/
 Facebook: Many ACT
practice question pages plus
the official ACT facebook
page
 Guide to the ACT:
http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Pr
eparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
The College Decision Process
1.
Explore options
2.
Gather information (consider
academics, interests, clubs,
sports, etc. of each school)
3.
Select prospective schools (long
list), visit if possible, make
pro/con list to decide.
4.
Decide which schools to apply
to (short list).
5.
Send COMPLETE applications
by due date. Wait for
responses…
6.
Make the Final Decision and
respond to schools.
Helpful Websites
 www.youniversitytv.com (virtual
tours of campuses, given by
students)
 www.Cappex.com
(college search website)
 www.princetonreview.com
(college search website)
 www.collegeview.com (college
search website)
Mrs. Wells’s Webpage
Class level updates
Test prep links
Link to this
presentation
Transcript request
Graduation
requirements
Contact Me
 http://cbschoolshs.sharpschool.
net/staff_directory/mrs__wells/fr
eshmen/
 www.cbschools.net
Virginia Wizard
https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action
 Career and skill
assessments
 Results are matched with
career pathways and
individual career options
 Explore career pathways
and Virginia colleges
 Education required, average
salaries, occupation outlook,
etc.
Resume help
Interview tips
College search and
planning tools
Cost calculator and
financial aid help
Parent Section
Spend Your Summer Break Wisely
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET AHEAD!
 Take a community college class
 Coach or assistant coach for local sports
 Volunteer regularly (shelters, retirement homes, local events,
etc.)
 Get a part-time job or work at a summer camp (or both!)
 Join an organization (Colonial Beach Foundation)
 Study for the SAT/ACT: take timed practice tests to raise your
score
 Volunteer at our school
 Visit colleges in groups, keep track of what you like/dislike
Thanks for
coming!
If you have additional
questions, please call
224-0040 or message
[email protected].
Please complete your
evaluation and leave it
face down on the table.