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Junior Year Info (what to expect your junior year)
Prepared by Mary Beth Shultz, School Counselor
[email protected] 740-984-2376x114
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FFHS Program Definitions
• Vocational • College Prepatory
• Honors Diploma • PSEOP (Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program)
is now CCP College Credit Plus
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Basic Credit Requirements
FFHS WCCC
English 4.0 4.0
Mathematics (Alg 2) 4.0 4.0
Science (Adv Sc) 3.0 3.0
Social Studies 3.0 3.0
Health .5 .5
Physical Education
(usually from 8th grade)
.5 .5 0
(1/4 credit each semester) WAIVER
Financial & Career Planning
.5 .5
Fine Arts or
Program @ WCCC 1.0 exempt
Electives 4.5 5.5 +.5
Total 21.0 21.0
WCCC =Washington County Career Center
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High School Academic Diploma with Honors
High School Academic Diploma with Honors for
Graduating Classes of 2011 and Beyond
Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria
Subject Criteria
English 4 units
Mathematics
4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II or equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
Science 4 units, including physics and chemistry
Social Studies 4 units
Foreign Language
3 units (must include no less than 2 units
for which credit is sought) i.e., 3 units of
one language or 2 units each of two
languages
Fine Arts 1 unit
Career-Technical Not counted toward requirements and
may not be used to meet requirements
Electives Not counted toward requirements
Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score
[excluding scores from
the writing sections]*
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
Additional Assessment None
Writing sections of either standardized test should not
be included in the calculation of this score.
Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose
completion of all high school diploma requirements in
Ohio Revised Code including:
½ unit physical education
½ unit health
½ unit in American history
½ unit in government
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Career-Technical Diploma with Honors
Career-Technical Diploma with Honors for
Graduating Classes of 2012 and Beyond
Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria
Subject Criteria
English 4 units
Mathematics
4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II or equivalent and another
higher level course or a four-year
sequence of courses that contain
equivalent content
Science 4 units, including 2 units of advanced
science
Social Studies 4 units
Foreign Language Not counted toward requirements
Fine Arts Not counted toward requirements
Career-Technical Now counted in Electives
Electives
4 units of Career-Technical minimum.
Program must lead to an industry
recognized credential, apprenticeship or
be part of an articulated career pathway
which can lead to post secondary credit.
Grade Point Average 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score
[excluding scores from
the writing sections]*
27 ACT / 1210 SAT
Additional Assessment
Achieve the proficiency benchmark
established for the appropriate Ohio
Career-Technical Competency
Assessment or the equivalent
*Writing sections of either standardized test should not be
included in the calculation of this score.
Diploma with Honors requirements pre-suppose completion of all
high school diploma requirements in Ohio Revised Code
including:
½ unit physical education
½ unit health
½ unit in American history
½ unit in government
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PSEOP (Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program)
• CCP=College Credit Plus
• Grades 9-12
• March Mandatory Counseling Meeting
• March 30, Reply with Letter of Intent
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Timeline---Things to do between tonight and next Fall
1. List………………………………………Schools
2. Visit……………………………………..Schools
3. Test…………………………ACT/SAT
4. Compile…………………..…………..Résumé
5. Schedule……........…Rigorous Sr. Yr.
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What to look for in a college
1. Entrance requirements 2. Location 3. Majors 4. Size (undergraduate) 5. Extracurriculars 6. Cost 7. Graduation rates
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Psychological Well-being
• Achievement • Connection
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How many schools?
• Initial list can be as many as you like • Do your homework! • Final list should be between 3 and 6
• 1-2 Reach schools (Dream)
• 1-2 Good fit schools (Realistic)
• 1-2 Safe schools (Fall-Back Plan)
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Colleges look for…
1. GPA, transcripts, test scores, rank, extracurriculars, recommendations
2. Best students 1st, well-rounded 2nd
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Entrance Requirements
• Ohio University • Ohio State University • Marietta College
vs. • Hocking Tech • Washington State Community College • WVU-Parkersburg
4 yr.
2&4 yr.
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College Visit Checklist
1. Call 2. Plan 3. Visit 4. Talk 5. Eat 6. Record 7. Questions
September & October College Rep visits to FFHS
announced in briefing and posted on guidance office bulletin board
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Entrance Exams
1. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test ) (Writing and or Subject)
2. ACT (American College Test) (Writing)
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Other Suggested Tests
•ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
•PSAT/NMSQ
(Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors and as practice for sophomores)
•ASPIRE
(Pre-ACT)---taken as sophomores
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Important Test Dates
Test First Available (registration deadline)
PSAT October
ACT All Year
SAT All Year
ASVAB September or as scheduled
ASPIRE Fall/Spring Window
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Military Considerations
• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marines
• Navy
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Letters of Recommendation
1. Start asking core teachers now 2. Complete the Information sheet
and give to teacher 3. Not to be given back to you
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Résumés
1. Start now 2. Information from 9th – 12th only 3. Quality not Quantity 4. Check for Accuracy
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Financial Aid Information
• Most effort in Senior Year
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Work Study
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NCAA/NAIA
• Future College Student Athletes
• Registration required by end of Junior Year
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NCAA Eligibility
• Division I/II • Check eligibility requirements on
NCAA website • Completed on-line at
http://www.ncaa.org/ • Obtain an unofficial transcript from
counselor to complete the application • Submit an official transcript
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NAIA Eligibility
• Check eligibility requirements on NAIA website
• Completed on-line at http://www.playnaia.org/
• Obtain an unofficial transcript from counselor to complete the application
• Submit an official transcript
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Ohio Graduation Tests
• Writing • Reading • Math • Science • Social Studies • First Attempt in Sophomore Year • Mandatory
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Miscellaneous
• Personal Filing Suggestion 1. College
2. Financial Aid
3. Career
• Glossary Terms
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Guidance Office Hours
• Regular School Hours
• Other times upon request
• Contact Kelli Walsh to schedule an appointment
1. (740)984-2376 Ext. 115
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Counseling Web Page
http://www.fortfrye.k12.oh.us/guidance/7-12.php
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