10th grade parent meeting tuesday, september 6, 2011 10 th grade parent meeting tuesday, september...
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Principal’s Notes
AcademicsIntervention and academic
supportInvolvementParenting 10th gradersCommunication
Assistant Principals
School behaviorsTeachable momentsFlexibilityKeep your ears and eyes openAcademic ups and downs
Counseling Staff Amanda Breeden A – GL 469-742-8713Rebecca Puster Gm – Ki 469-742-8712Pam Kennedy KL – N 469-742-8709Stacey Ruff O – Z 469-742-8714 Jeannie Walls - College & Career 469-742-8799Debbie Barnes – Registrar 469-742-8710Gigi Johnson – Office Coordinator 469-742-8711
FYI – Amanda Breeden will be on Maternity Leave Sept 1 – Oct 21. Lissa Testa will be the substitute counselor. [email protected] (469-742-8713)
Additional Counseling News
Rebecca Puster and Pam Kennedy are time sharing their job.
Most days, Ms. Kennedy will be here in the mornings and Ms. Puster will be here in the afternoons.
In case of emergency or an immediate need, Ms. Puster or Ms. Kennedy will be able to assist you for all students Gm-N.
For questions about credits or graduation, please contact the counselor based on the alpha splits◦ Ms. Puster – Gm - Ki◦ Ms. Kennedy – Kj - N
Academic Graduation Requirements
Transcripts- PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY- Middle School grades
- Summer school, CBE, E-school, etc. - GPA - Class rank - Top 10% rule
Graduation Plans
26 credits required for graduation
Distinguished, Recommended Both are college-bound plans
Graduation Plans - Side by Side
Recommended Distinguished
ENGLISH 4.0 4.0MATHEMATICS 4.0 4.0SCIENCE 4.0 4.0SOCIAL STUDIES 4.0 4.0LOVEJOY LEADERSHIP 0.5 0.5HEALTH 0.5 0.5FINE ARTS 1.0 1.0PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 1.0TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 1.0 1.0 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2.0 3.0ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES 4.0 3.0
TOTAL CREDITS 26 26
***The Distinguished Plan requires 4 advanced measures.
Distinguished Achievement Diploma (DAP)
What is an Advanced Measure?A student needs any 4 of the following:A Junior year PSAT score that designates them
as commended or higherA score of 3 or higher on an AP test (each
score is one advanced measure)A college academic course and Tech Prep
articulated college course with a grade of 3.0 or higher (each 3.0 is one advanced measure)
An original research project judged by a panel of professionals in the field (only 2 projects can be used and the senior project would qualify as one)
GradesTips for Academic Success
Your student should:• Use an academic planner to organize assignments• Attend LHS tutorials • Utilize the CAT – Center for Academic Training
• Math Tutorials are available daily in the mornings.
• Study in an environment conducive to learning• Study in small increments• Plan homework from most to least difficult• Schedule a meeting with the teacher when you are
having difficulty in class• Look at Power School each week and share the
information with parents• Email his/her teachers when absent
Testing
Classes of 2014 High School Testing
PSAT: Preliminary SAT – October 12SAT: College Entrance Exam – Spring of Junior yearACT: College Entrance Exam - Spring of Junior yearAP: Advanced Placement ExamTAKS: Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
PSAT – Wednesday, October 12
What to bring to the test:- a photo ID
- two #2 pencils- a calculator (four-function, scientific, or graphing)
Absolutely no cell phones are allowed.
PSAT Information
The PSAT has five sections:- Critical Reading - 2 sections- Math-2 sections- Writing Skills-1 section
Each section is timed-2 hours and 10 minutes is allotted for the five test sections
When will I receive my score reports?
Through LEAPS in JanuaryYou will receive a detailed reportHow can I use my report?
SophomoreYear
Become a self-advocate Attend College Night Choose courses that stretch you
for your junior year – AP and Dual Credit senior year
Select meaningful community service options. Follow your passions and career interests.
Spend summers actively engaged in activities.◦ Internships◦ Volunteer Work◦ Summer enrichment camps
Naviance
All in the FamilyPartnership
◦Self Assessment for both student and parents
LocationFinancesFind the Perfect Match for THIS
ChildWho’s idea is this, anyway?
◦Who wants to go to Harvard?◦Who wants to be a Doctor?
College Match…Things to Consider
AcademicCareer/ Proposed
MajorExtracurricular
ActivitiesSocial PreferenceRetention &
Graduation Rates
Size LocationCostAdmissions
RequirementsPrivate vs. PublicLarge vs. Small Special Programs
Look at Yourself: Determine your Interest
and Goals
Look at your Institutional Options
Things to ask YourselfHow do I learn best?
◦In large or lecture style classes, or in small discussion/ seminar settings?
What extracurricular activities have been most important to me?◦Which will I want to continue in
college?What have I learned about my
academics interests and abilities that will influence what I might study in college?
Types of Colleges
Liberal Arts CollegesUniversitiesTechnical Institutes and Professional
SchoolsCommunity or Junior Colleges
Liberal Arts Colleges
Focus on the education of undergraduate students
Most are smaller than universitiesClasses tend to be smallerMore personal attentionStudents are exposed to a broad base
of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences
Employers value the graduates well-rounded preparation
Universities
Generally larger and include a liberal arts colleges◦As well as, some professionally- oriented
colleges and graduate programsOffer a greater range of academic
choices than do liberal arts collegesProvide more extensive resources
◦Library, laboratory, fine arts, athletic facilities
Class size will reflect institutional size
Technical Institutions and Professional Schools
Enrolled students who have made clear decisions about what they want to study
Emphasize preparation for specific careers
Should be very sure of your future direction before selecting one of these options
Community or Junior Colleges
Generally offers the first two years of a liberal arts education, in addition to specialized occupational preparation
An associate degree may be awarded at the end of a two-year program of studies, following which many students continue their education at four-year institution
Associate of Applied Science degrees and certifications give a specialized skill that prepares students for the workforce after a semester or 2 years depending on the program (ex. nursing)
Bachelor of Arts/ ScienceA bachelor's degree is an academic
degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts four years, but can be done in a longer or shorter amount of time. (120+ credit hours)
Most colleges will determine if certain majors will earn a Bachelor of Art or a Bachelor of Science.
Often the difference between a Bachelor of Art and a Bachelor of Science is differentiated by the choice of sciences and maths within the degree plan.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
The “professional” degree offered by the college/ conservatory training programs for dance and theater arts (musical theater, acting, directing, design, and technical theater) containing approximately 65% or more course work in these related fields.
Campus VisitsWhen and Where
◦Try to visit when students are on campus◦Sporting events, lecture series, classes, etc. ◦Overnight stays: inside glimpse of any school
Investigate before you visit◦Make sure the institution has your major◦Does it have many of your top priorities◦Basic Demographics
Let the Representatives know you are there… It shows interest
Categorizing Your Options
•Safety School (s)
•1-2
Sure Thing
•Match School (s)
•2-4
Challenge
•Reach School (s)
•1-2
Dream
What Matters Most to a College
Overall high school grades College prep course grades (AP and GT)
Quality of courses, diversity, level of difficulty, trends/ consistency of grades ***Rigor of course work
Class rank Standardized test scores Admissions essay Extracurricular activities Demonstrated interest Special talent Letters of recommendation
Why have Assessments? Provide objective measuresWide variance found in course
content and grading standardsData necessary for impacting
student learning and successAllows for comparison
ACT3 hour college entrance examComposed of 4 tests
◦ English usage◦ Mathematics◦ Reading◦ Science Reasoning◦ 30 minute optional writing test
Score range 1-36 for each areaWriting test score range 2-12
www.actstudent.org
SAT3 hour and 45 minute college
entrance examComposed of 3 tests
◦Critical Reading◦Mathematics◦Writing Skills
Scores range 200-800 for each area
www.collegeboard.com
Naviancehttps://connection.naviance.com/lovejoy
Student Records◦Organizations◦Extracurricular Activities◦Parent Information
Career PlanningCollege PlanningScholarshipsLearning Styles