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SOPHOMORE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTPresented byThe Counseling Department


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Agenda• Welcome and Prayer

• PSAT Results

• Academic Planning

• Naviance

• Post High School Plans/College Planning


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Counseling Staff• Nancy Montstream

(Last Names A-G )

• Diana Soto(Last Names H-N)

• Julie Klover(Last Names O-Z)

• Maurice Jones(College and Career Specialist)

• Lisa JandusayAdministrative Assistant

mailto:[email protected]






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Online Access:- Explains Q’s and A’s- Free practice/study tools


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Online Access:- Explains Q’s and A’s- Free practice/study tools

Key:- Correct, Incorrect, or Omitted Questions- Level of Difficulty


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PSAT Results

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10


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College Entrance Exams

SAThttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

ACThttp://www.act.org/

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

http://www.act.org/


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When Should I Test?October 2019: Take the PSAT/NMSQT again (eligible for scholarships!)

Early 2020: Review your scores/results and create a study plan.

Spring 2020: Do online practice questions, consider taking a prep class.

Late Spring 2020: Take the SAT and/or ACT at least once (March – June).

Early Fall 2020: Take the SAT or ACT one more time before applications

are due.


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11TH GRADE SCHEDULINGFebruary

•Academic Planning• Course Registration Form• Course Catalog• Transcripts• PSAT Test Booklet and Scores

• Forms due back to academic office between February 26th and March 7th


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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2021

� Theology 4 credits� English 4 credits� Mathematics 3 credits� Social Studies 3 credits� Science 3 credits� Health 0.5 credit� PE 1.5 credits � Fine/Perform. Arts 1 credit� Occupational Ed. 1 credit� Electives 7 credits

Total 28 credits§ A full year is awarded 1 credit§ 0.5 = 1 semester credit


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COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY GRADE FOR THE CLASS OF 202111TH Grade 12th GradeTheology TheologyEnglish EnglishMath Social Studies: American Gov’t +

ElectiveU.S. History Electives: 4 creditsScienceElectives: 2 credits


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4 YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS• English 4 years• Science 3 years• Social Studies 3 years

• Math (Algebra and higher) 3 years• Must take full year of math senior year or • Algebra based science or• Pre–Calculus or higher before senior year

• World Language 2 years• Fine/Perform. Arts 1 year

§ These are minimum requirements§ Requirements may vary for individual colleges


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Student Athletes & NCAA Eligibility• 16 core courses in the following areas: (www.eligibilitycenter.org)Division I Requirements• 4 years English;• 3 years math at Algebra I level or higher; • 2 years natural or physical science • 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science;• 2 years social science; and• 4 years additional from areas above or foreign language, philosophy or

comparative religion. (World Religions) .5 credit• Minimum required GPA: 2.300 (in the 16 core courses)

http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/


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Summer Class Options

Summer 2019U.S. History

A comprehensive, full credit of United States History during an intensive six week summer session.

And

Summer 2019Ecclesiology and Sacraments

Please have your son or daughter sign up for each course in the Academic office and you will be contacted when

additional information about cost, dates and times are available.


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Things To Remember:There are new classes for 2019-2020. Check them out in the course catalog. Some examples include:

• Financial Math• Advanced Robotics• Advanced Marketing/DECA

• Some class names have changed:• Team Sports (Co-Ed Fitness)• Acting for the Stage (Drama Performance)• Drawing, Painting and Printmaking (Studio Drawing and Painting)• Introduction to Theater (Introduction to Drama)• Enhanced Algebra 2 (Intermediate Algebra/Trigonometry)

• You must include an application to be considered for some classes. Applications will be available in the counseling office. Some examples are:

• Leadership• Yearbook• Science/Library Aide• Marketing/Communication Aide

• The course catalog should be your guide! https://www.kennedyhs.org/academics/course-catalogues

• Class pre-requisites• Math/Science map

https://www.kennedyhs.org/academics/course-catalogues

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Submit by March 7, 2019!Course Request Checklist 2019/20

_________ Materials received and process reviewed by English teacher

_________ Course Request Form Completion (Yellow, Pink or Blue Form)

_______ All teacher signatures completed

_______ All alternate choices listed

_______ Parent(s) signed completed form

________ Required applications completed and returned to appropriate

office or Counseling center

________ Student logs into Skyward and completes online requests

including alternates (Print out your selections)

________ Course Request Form, printed list from Skyward, and transcript

stapled and returned to Academic Office by ___________________


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Post High School Plans

• 4 Year College • 2 Year College • Work • Military • Undecided / Gap Year


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College Planning

• Get involved in school, community, church. (Keep records)

• Find out college entrance requirements.

• Schedule appropriate classes for college; challenge up when possible.

• Work on GPA.

• Explore summer volunteer and internship options.

• Visit colleges when on vacation.


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4 –year College Admissions RequirementsUW WSU CWU Private –

GonzagaSelective -

English 4 4 4 4 4- Honors

Math 4 3 3 4 4- Pre-Cal

Social Studies

3 3 3 3 3

Science 3 2 3 3+B, C, &P 3+B,C&P

Fine Arts .5 1 1 1 1

World Language

2/3 2 2 2/3 3+

GPA 3.7-3.95 3.19-3.76 2.8-3.5 3.5-3.88 3.8

SAT 1600 1180-1370 1050-1250 1000-1200 1180-1350 1400


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Naviance –10th grade activities Strengths Explorer & MI Advantage


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“Strengths Explorer” Instructionso Once logged in, click “About me” at the top of the page.

o Then click on my assessments

o Choose the “Strengths Explorer Assessment.”

o Follow the on-screen directions. There may be a few reminders

and then you can click, “Ok, let’s get started!”

o Complete the assessment.

o View Full Report and write down your 3 top themes or talents

o Click on “See Related Career Pathways” Take a few moments

to explore some careers related to your results.

o Click on Plan of Study and review the post-secondary

requirements for your top careers.

o Complete sections A-D on the Questionnaire


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Welcome Page


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Strengths Explorer


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“MI Advantage” Instructions

o Choose the “MI Advantage.”

o Follow the on-screen directions. There may be a few reminders and then you can click, “Ok, let’s get started!”

o Complete the assessment. It should take 10-15 minutes.

o Your results page will give you a low, mid or high range of 9 intelligences.

o Click on “See Related Careers” Take a few moments to explore some careers related to your results.


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“MI Advantage”


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Questions??

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