Transcript Ninth Grade Getting the most out of high school

Ninth Grade
Getting the most out of high school
Agenda for today
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Transition to high school
What are colleges looking for?
Survey
EXPLORE results
BSD grad requirements vs.
college entrance requirements
BSD Graduation Requirements
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English: 4 years
Social Studies: 3.5 years
Math: 3 years
Science: 2 years (lab)
PE: 2 years
Fine Arts: 1 year
CTE: 1 year
Health: 0.5 year
Electives
23.5 credits, 2.0 GPA, 40 hrs CS, HSPE
College Admission Requirements
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English – 4 years
Social Studies – 3.5 years
Math – 3-4 years
Science – 2-3 years (2 labs)
Fine Arts – 1 year
World language – 2-4 years of
same language
HSPE
• Starting with class of 2015, students must
pass:
– Reading
– Writing
– 2 Math End-of-Course (EOC)
• Algebra
• Geometry
– Science End-of-Course (EOC)
“Balance” is key in high school …
• Make thoughtful choices
• Maintain balance between academic
and extracurricular activities
• Explore interests
• Pursue rigor in passion areas
• Become well rounded
Support Services
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Your teacher is your best resource!
Tutorial and extended tutorial
Career center (near library)
Your counselor
YES counselor
Project Ready (Drug/alcohol
prevention/intervention)
Do you want better grades?
Then try to …
• Set a regular time and place to study each day and
throughout the week.
• Use your planner and keep a daily “to do” list.
• Set goals for yourself.
• Ask your teacher for specific help when at tutorial.
• Do your reading assignments before the material is
discussed in class.
• Pay close attention and take good notes in class.
• Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead
of cramming at the last minute.
• Avoid texting and Facebooking while you study!
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How can my counselor help?
• Academic, social, and personal counseling
• Group and classroom guidance
• Counseling staff includes:
Hunter Sissom
Katie Long
Katie Bunyard
Maureen Travaille
Nyree Krikorian
Julie Worden
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G – Ki
Kl - Q
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Secretary
Career specialist
Thinking ahead to registration for 10th
grade classes ….
• AP World History: teaches skills for being
successful in rigorous junior and senior year
classes
• Are you struggling with study strategies?
Consider signing up for AVID next year.
• Complete your PE, art or CTE electives
Importance of Self-Advocacy
• In high school, students take the lead in
getting the help they need
• Self advocacy is an important life skill to learn
before graduation
“Balance” in your ninth grade year
• Build study skills and practice self advocacy
• Get involved in extracurricular activities
• Questions? Talk with your counselor!
Getting the most out of high school
• Complete “transitions” survey and turn in
• Share:
– What are all the things that high school students
juggle every day?
– How do you find balance in your life?
– What are some study skills that work for you?
The role of “standardized” tests
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Colleges require either the ACT or SAT as part of the
student’s application
Practice tests : 9th – EXPLORE/10th – PLAN/11th – PSAT
In the spring of junior year, take the ACT and/or the SAT
Retake in the fall of senior year if necessary
Private colleges may require “SAT subject” tests (also
called SAT II).
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Why Take EXPLORE?
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EXPLORE shows you your academic strengths and
weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science
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EXPLORE helps you search for careers and learn which
ones might be right for you
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EXPLORE helps you choose high school courses that will
prepare you for college and work
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EXPLORE helps you prepare for ACT
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EXPLORE Score Report
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Your Scores
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Your Estimated PLAN Composite
Score Range
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Your High School Course Plans
Compared to Core
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College Readiness
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Your Career Possibilities
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Your Skills
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What do I do now?
Now that you’ve taken EXPLORE, you know much more
about your skills, career interests, and readiness for
college. Using your Score Report, ask yourself some
questions:
 Does my high school course plan include challenging
college prep courses?
 What skills do I need to work on to be sure I am on
target for college?
 How can I learn more about careers that interest me?
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What can 9th Graders do to get
ready for college?
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Choose college prep courses
Visit colleges during vacations
Community service
Get involved in a passion and/or try new
things
• Start resume and/or file of activities,
achievements, honors, etc.
• Get to know your counselor!
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