MRS. ELLISLast Name: A - C

MRS. BOECHELast Name: D - I

MRS. MENNITTLast Name: J-Mt

MR. BROOKSLast Name: Mu-Sn

MRS. SHEPARDLast Name: So - Z

See Mrs. Wallace as you enter School Counseling Services!

See Mrs. Wheeler our wonderful registrar!

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What you share with your counselor will remain between you and your counselor with the exception of

Any information concerning harm to self or others

Any information about abuse or neglect

• Academic Development Graduation Requirements Study Skills

• Personal Development Emotional Concerns Abuse or Neglect

• Career Development Options after high school

• 4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV)• 4 Math (Math I, Math II, Math III, higher

level math)• 3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a

Physical Science)• 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, American

History I & II) or US History AP and an additional Social Studies

• Health / PE • 8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE)

• 9th10th grade: 6 Credits

• 10th 11th grade: 12 credits (must have Math I, English I and II)

• 11th 12th grade: 18 credits

A number that represents your academic performanceYou received GPA points based on your FINAL grade in the class

StandardA = 4.0B = 3.0C = 2.0D = 1.0F = 0.0

HonorsA = 5.0B = 4.0C = 3.0D = 2.0F = 0.0

Adv. Placement (AP) A = 6.0B = 5.0C = 4.0D = 3.0F = 0.0

How do you calculate GPA? Add total points earned and divide by total classes

ExampleCommon Core Math I B = 3.0Health and PE A = 4.0Honors World History A = 5.0 (if weighted)Multimedia Web DesignB = 3.0

Total = 15.0 / 4 Classes

1st Semester GPA = 3.75

Your GPA represents all classes taken in high school

So your freshman grades WILL be on your transcript and they WILL be calculated into your cumulative GPA!

ALL QUALITY POINTS /ALL COMPLETED COURSE CREDITS = CUMULATIVE GPA

A statement of your academic performance in comparison to your classmates.

# / out of TOTAL STUDENTS(the lower the better)

Ex. 37 out of 538

Ex. 422 out of 538

Class Rank is given to Juniors

and Seniors only!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS!

Attendance- You can miss up to 10 DAYS in one class

(it is not recommended you miss this many days!)

- If you miss more than 10…- You must recover these absences hour for hour

afterschool.- If you do not recover your absences, YOU WILL

FAIL THE CLASS!

BE HERE!!

Get ORGANIZED! Agenda Binders / Notebooks Create a daily “to do” list Use your teachers’ websites

Study skills… Flashcards Study a little each night Study with a friend Attend Tutoring! Eliminate Distractions

(ex. – CELL PHONE, COMPUTER, FACEBOOK, TV) See handout for additional tips

• Measures academic skills you’ll need for college

• Co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation

• Serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions and practice for the SAT

• Approximately 3.5 million students participate each year (44% eleventh-graders and 56% tenth-graders or younger)

• Preparation for the SAT®• Scholarship and recognition opportunities

(11th grade)• College and career planning tools• Admissions and financial aid information

from colleges• Feedback on academic skills

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

These skills are considered essential for success in high school and college:

•Critical Reading•Mathematics•Writing Skills

Use content from: humanities social studies natural sciences literature

•13 Sentence Completions• Fill in the blank

•35 Passage-Based Reading Questions • (100- to 800-word passages)

P. 10-18

Use content from:-number and operations-algebra and functions-geometry and measurement-data analysis, statistics, and probability

28 Multiple-Choice Questions

10 Student-Produced Response Questions (“Grid-ins”)

P. 19-30

Focus on editing, grammar, usage, and organization.

20 Improving Sentences Questions

14 Identifying Sentence Error Questions

5 Improving Paragraph Questions P. 31-35

Question Types:The same, except the PSAT/NMSQT does not have an essay component.

Length:The PSAT/NMSQT is 2 hours, 10 minutes.The SAT is 3 hours, 45 minutes.

Level of Difficulty:The PSAT/NMSQT does not have 11th grade-level math

questions.

Test results will be returned in December We will host a Parent Night to provide information

regarding the results.

The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report:

contains information to help you improve your academic skills.

lists skills that you have the best chance of improving with additional work.

includes advice, written by teachers, on how to improve those skills.

ACT Plan also:• lets you know if you’re on track for

college• points out your academic strengths and

areas you need to improve• helps you find careers that match your

interests• connects you with more colleges

interested in youSOPHOMORES

• Consist of three components

• Accepted by all colleges

• Most colleges accept the highest score in each section

• Focuses more on critical thinking skills

• Ten timed sections, plus writing

• Consists of five components

• Accepted by most colleges, Wake Forest does not accept the ACT

• Most colleges look at the Composite Score as the score for acceptance

• Focuses more on academics

• Four timed sections, plus writing

SAT ACT

**Students should take both tests at least once and retake the test they scored the highest.**

What are they looking for in an applicant??

• Quality of high school program• GPA and Class Rank• College Entrance Exams• Leadership/School and Community Activities

**Same criteria are also important considerations in obtaining scholarships**

Dual Enrollment in classes at BHS and CPCCSee Ms. King in the Career Center for Spring

application through Friday, Oct. 25th

JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!

“PLAN YOUR WORK, AND

WORK YOUR PLAN……”