11 th grade pep academic planning. overview 1.review dps transcripts o option 1: print and...

11th Grade PEP

Academic Planning

Overview1. Review DPS Transcripts

o Option 1: Print and distribute transcripts by classo Option 2: Have students log onto student portal

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2. Learn about ACT and PSAT Prep options and implications for college readiness and the National Merit Scholarship

3. Review DPS credits & graduation requirements

4. Review & update PEP Goals on Navianceo 4-year academic course plano Naviance Career and PS Survey

Transcript/Credit Review

• Go to www.dpsk12.org

Student/Parent Portal• Scroll to the bottom, right-hand corner• Click, “Infinite Campus Parent Portal”

Portal Log-in• Login using the following information:

(Use your student ID number) Example: 468719

(first initial)(last initial)(mmddyy) Example: jh040700

######FLmmddyy

Portal Reports

1) Click “Reports

2) Click “DPS Transcript”

Locate the GPA and test scores section (for college entrance test scores.) GPA & Test scores are used to determine eligibility for college and college scholarships.

The importance of your Junior Year

• Grades, Attendance, GPA o The grades from this year are the scores

colleges will see first in the fall when you apply to colleges and submit your transcripts

• College Entrance Testso Students should take the PSAT in October if

they would like to pre-qualify for National Merit Scholarship and prepare for the SAT

o Students will take the ACT in April

• PSAT • Preliminary Scholastic Reasoning

Test• NMSQT

• National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

What is the PSAT/NMSQT

• The best preparation for the SAT®• Scholarship and recognition opportunities

Entry point for National Merit Scholarship Corporation programs and other scholarship and recognition opportunities, including the National Hispanic Recognition Program.

• College and career planning tools, such as Free access to My College QuickStart™

• Student Search Service® - Admissions, scholarship and financial aid information from colleges

• Personalized feedback on academic skills

Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT

The test assesses the academic skills that you’ve developed over the years, primarily through your course work.

The academic skills measured are considered essential for success in high school and college:

• Critical Reading

• Mathematics

• Writing Skills

What Skills are tested on the PSAT/NMSQT?

Test Preparation: Short-Term

• Take the practice test in the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT.

• Understand scoring and “educated guessing.”

• Familiarize yourself with the test’s format, questions types, and directions.

Take the PSAT/NMSQT

How to Sign Up: _____________________________________

Test Day/Date: _____________________________________

Time: _____________________________________

Location: _____________________________________

Bring:

• Two #2 Pencils• Calculator (optional)

Add up your total credits earned. At this point, you should have earned 120 credits to be considered “on track to graduation.”

Looking back: Honoring the last 2 yrs

Congratulations to all students who have completed this important milestone!

Credit Check Continued

40 credits

40 credits

30 credits

30 credits

10 PE/Band/ROTC10 Fine Arts/Tech Ed10 World Language

70 credits

240 credits total

Naviance 4-Year Course Plan

• Open a new tab and log-in to Naviance using the following Username and Password

Student ID #

mmddyy

Click, “Log In”

4-Year Course Plan1) Click the “courses” tab

2) Click “manage my course plans”

4-Year Course Plan1) Click the pencil to edit your current plan

2) Select one of the requirements to the left to view all available courses

3) Using your transcript as a guide, edit your 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade courses. Delete classes you did not take or pass. Add all classes you are scheduled to take this semester and plan to take next semester.

4-Year Plan Credit Check

• Click “review & finalize” to review your course plan

• Check to see that the credits in your plan meet the credits required for graduation.

Subject Required Credits My total credits?

English 40 credits (4 units)

Math 40 credits (4 units)

Social Studies 30 credits (3 units)

Science 30 credits (3 units)

PE/ROTC 10 credits (1 unit)

Electives 90 credits (9 units)

Naviance

• Click “about me”

• Click “dps career & postsecondary goal survey 2012-13”

• Complete the survey and click