9 th & 10 th grade information night classes of 2014 & 2015 10/12/20151
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99thth & 10 & 10thth grade grade Information Night Information Night
Classes of 2014 & 2015
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Tonight’s Tonight’s Topics:Topics:
Rigorous course options
College entrance exams
Post Secondary Information
Power Point available on the South High Counseling website:
http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html
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Meet your Meet your CounselorsCounselors
Kim FriesenCounselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th , Last Names: A-KTAPP 9th-12
(612) 668-4372
Don Dilla Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th, Last Names: L-ZCity Wide Programs 9th-12
(612) 668-4374
CounselorsCounselors
Jackie Mosconi Marie HassellOpen & Liberal Arts 11th-12th students A-G Open & L. A. 11th-12th students O-ZAll Nations 9th-12th AVID 9th-12th
(612) 668-4369 (612) 668-4370 [email protected] [email protected]
Nicole Crowell Anne Erickson & Breanna ParslowOpen & Liberal Arts 11th-12th students H-N AchieveMpls Career & College CenterELL 9th-12th (612) 668-4363 (612)668-4368 [email protected]@mpls.k12.mn.us [email protected]
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Why take rigorous Why take rigorous courses? courses?
We encourage students to take the most
rigorous
courses they can handle.
Helps support students by preparing them
for the rigors of college.
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Rigorous Rigorous Courses Courses
We recommend taking challenging coursesincluding:
Advanced Placement (AP Courses)
College in the Schools (CIS Courses)
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO).
Honors Courses
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PSEO ApplicationsPSEO ApplicationsPost Secondary Enrollment OptionsPost Secondary Enrollment Options
U of M Twin Cities: Applications are available online at www.cce.umn.edu Deadline is April 1st, 2012. Average GPA for Fall admission tends to be around 3.70
GPA on average.
Concordia University St. Paul: Apply online at www.csp.edu Students with a 3.25 GPA or higher are encouraged to
apply. Deadlines is May 1st, 2012.
MCTC: Apply online at www.minneapolis.edu Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Fall semester 2009 is June 1st, 2012.
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Practice for College Entrance Practice for College Entrance ExamsExams1010thth graders gradersPLAN Test = Pre-ACT Exam Who: Given to all 10th graders in
Minneapolis.
Test given in fall of Sophomore year.
Helps you understand your academic
strengths & career interests.
Cost: Free for students.
Plan Test Interpretation: March 6-8th.
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Practice for College Entrance Practice for College Entrance ExamsExams1111thth graders graders
PSAT Test = Pre-SAT Exam Given to Juniors who register and to
Sophomores if space is available.
When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2012.
Cost: $17.00 approximately.
Juniors who scores high may qualify
for the National Merit Scholarship.
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ACT/SATACT/SAT Required for entrance into most 4
year post-secondary schools.
Recommended to take in April or June of junior year.
Most colleges accept either one.
Ask your counselor about a fee waiver if you need one.
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Information for Information for JuniorsJuniors Visit your counselor at least once per
semester
Know you are on track to graduate
Register for the PSAT in October
Attend the National College Fair in October
Narrow college options & visit colleges
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Information for Information for SophomoresSophomores
Visit your counselor at least once
per semester.
Take rigorous courses.
Utilize tutoring services.
Makeup missing credits.
Use a planner.
Register for the PSAT (if space is
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Early College ThinkingEarly College Thinking
Expand your thoughts about what you
Would like to do?Extracurricular ActivitiesLeadership ActivitiesVolunteering Internships PT jobsCareer SearchesCollege visits
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Smart isn’t what you areSmart isn’t what you areIt’s what you work to become!It’s what you work to become!
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My Life PlanMy Life PlanMy Life Plan is a post-secondary planning graduationrequirement for the class of 2010 and beyond.
My Life Plan asks the following questions:
Who am I? Assessing and reflecting on
Interests personality Learning styles
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Where am I going? Researching career and labor market information. Researching education and training
requirements for careers. Job shadows, internships, summer employment opportunities.
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How do I get there? Researching and applying for college Financial aid and scholarships Development and maintenance of skills
Personal and professional application of
skills Interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Self management skills Ability to learn throughout life
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My Life Plan MilestonesMy Life Plan MilestonesGRADE 9 GRADE 11High School Transition Preliminary Plan for Post-
High SchoolHigh School Orientation Career Interest InventoryNeeds Assessment College ResearchCareer Experience 4 year course plan/credit
statusResume 4 year course plan/credit status
GRADE 10 GRADE 12Needs Assessment College ExperiencePLAN Test Interpretation ApplicationMy Personality Type Graduation Review &
ApprovalCareer Experience Senior Exit Survey4 year course plan/credit status
Capstone
Needs Assessment FAFSA Financial Package Review
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:
NavianceNaviance Go to the Naviance Website:
www.connection.naviance.com/shsmnn
Ask your Counselor or Career & College Center
Coordinator for your login…
Review college admission requirements, application deadlines,
scatter grams, majors, study abroad options, scholarships, test preparation, and more!
Families can sign up too!
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