Transcript College Planning Night - Bellefonte Area School District

College
Planning/Scheduling Q&A
Night
October 12, 2011
6:00 pm
Graduation Requirements
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SUBJECT
MINIMUM CREDIT
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English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Health 9 or Health 10
Personal Finance
Introduction to Art
Driver Education
Foundations of Technology
Electives (Class of 2012, 2013, 2014)
Graduation Project
4.0 credits
4.0 credits
4.0 credits
3.0 credits
2.0 credits
.25 credit
.50 credit
.25 credit
.25 credit
.25 credit
6.50 credits
Successful Completion
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TOTAL CREDITS: 25.00
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
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Application Procedure
Benefits are tremendous
College course credit potential with score of 3,
4,or 5 on AP exam. Check with post secondary
school and program to see if AP exam scores will
be accepted for credit.
1.07 weight awarded
See School Profile on School Counseling Website
for AP student exam success rate
Dual Enrollment
This program allows senior students the
opportunity to earn college credit while
completing their high school requirements.
Students can attend Penn State, including
Penn State World Campus, Lock Haven, or
Clarion University.
SAT/ACT Testing
SAT offered at BAHS every year in Nov/March
-Tests Critical Reading, Math, and Writing abilities
ACT offered at BAHS every year in February
-Tests Math, Reading, English, Science, and Writing
Try to take your first SAT/ACT prior to the Junior year,
or at least by October of the Junior year to enable
time to strengthen skill areas where scores are weak.
SAT
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If you are planning to go to college, you should be taking this
AT LEAST once this school year and ideally, twice or more.
We offer the test at BAHS twice, November and March
The registration deadline for the November test is October
7th.
With your registration are 4 free score reports to be sent to
schools. Use them.
If you are able, students have reported that the “detailed
score report” is helpful with studying for future SAT exams.
There will be a Collegeboard presentation at SCHS on
October 4th for interested students.
Admission Criteria for PostSecondary Education May Include:
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Courses taken/GPA:
Minimum of College Prep English
Math – Through Alg 2 and Geometry
If a STEM major – need Trig and ideally calculus
Science – Through Chem (if STEM – through Physics)
Foreign Language – 2nd level proficiency (now recommending 3)
SAT reasoning scores
Rank in class
Application questions/essays
Personal interview
Activities outside of the classroom
Special talents, skills, and interests
What your kids should be doing now
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Taking the most challenging course work you are
eligible for (lots of AP courses available next year
– you can receive college credit for these)
Research and investigate college/career options
post-high school. BE INFORMED.
If your selected path includes testing, make a
testing plan (PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, etc)
See me if you have ANY questions
Internship Experience
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Complete Internship Agreement
Students may receive credit in some
circumstances
Must be approved by School Counselor
and Principal
NCAA
In order for a student to be eligible for competition or
athletic aid at the division 1or 2 level he/she must
be registered with the NCAA eligibility center.
Students who apply should have all SAT/ACT
scores sent to code 9999. Scores sent from the
school are not accepted by the NCAA.
Students and parents should also review the Guide
for the college-bound student athlete found on the
NCAA site for credit/gpa requirements for division
1and 2.
Tutoring Services
Free After School
Available in all major subject areas Monday
to Thursday 3:25 pm – 4:25 pm.
PHEAA FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
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12/12 – SAVE THE DATE (time TBA)
Questions?
Please contact your School Counselor:
12th – Dr. Jeanie Burns
11th – Mr. Barbrow
10th – Mr. Willis
9th (A-K) – Mr. Barbrow
9th (L-Z) – Mr. Willis
PA 529 Plan Website
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http://www.pa529.com/