NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES2015-2016

Counselors:Laura Klein A – CHeather Erickson D - IDiane Lindsay J - LoHeather Smith Lu - NiKaren Schulz No - StJohn VanderMolen Su - Z

* this Power Point will be available on the Counseling Website

PLAN for Today

Overview of 10th Grade Graduation Requirements Briefly Look Forward to 11th and

12th Grades College Information Practice ACT Questions?

Overview of 10th Grade

Not Freshmen anymore! Sense of empowerment and ownership of school More aware of class expectations and school

culture Starting to build study skills and ability to keep

up with homework in rigorous classes Some are thinking of future, others are not

yet Goal – empower and equip them to set and

work toward post high school goals.

10th Grade Overview (con’t) Challenging & balanced curriculum Strengthen study skills and advocacy

skills Get involved!! (clubs, sports, etc.) Practice ACT State Graduation Exams (EOC & ELA

or Smarter Balance) Naviance Community Service!!

Graduation Requirements

4 years English 3.5 Years Social Studies 3 years Math 2 years Science 1 year Fine Art 1 year Career Tech 2 years PE (9th grade plus 2 semester

electives) .5 Health 6.5 Elective Credits

40 hours Community Service2.0 GPAState Tests

23.5 credits

State Tests

Current 10th graders need to pass: New 10th grade ELA Exit exam or 11th grade

ELA Test Algebra1 or Geometry EOC or 11th grade

Smarter Balanced Comprehensive Math Test

EOC Biology

Other State Graduation Requirements High School and Beyond Plan (Naviance)

What is Naviance?

Our web-based tool for students & parents

We use Naviance for career and college research.It helps students…Set personalized goalsExplore career optionsSearch for collegesApply for scholarshipsTrack their admissions statusFind info about upcoming news & events

Naviance

11th Grade

Continue in rigorous and balanced program PSAT October – all juniors take at school Start researching colleges College rep visits (Fall), National College Fair

(Nov), BSD College Conference (Feb.) SAT/ACT/SAT Subject tests – student signs up in

winter/spring on-line Continue Community Service, Extra-curricular

and Leadership opportunities Access Career Center resources--- Ms. Worden Visit! Visit! Visit!

12th Grade

Set yourself up for a rigorous, balanced and strong senior year

Senior Blitz with focus on post-high school planning

College rep visits (Fall), National College Fair (Nov), BSD College Conference (Feb.)

College applications starting in the fall Retake SAT/ACT if needed in the fall (no more

than three) Access Career Center resources – Ms. Worden Celebrate Graduation!

What are colleges looking for? Rigorous and realistic coursework Extra curricular/leadership activities GPA SAT/ACT scores Personal essay Community Service Demonstrated interest Ability to work through adversity Letters of Rec (private schools only) Unique and Interesting Individuals!

College Entrance Test Comparisons

SAT ACT

Areas covered Reading, Writing, Math

English, Math, Science, Reading

*Writing (optional but Recommended)

Time 3 hours, 45 mins

3 hours, 25 mins

Math level Up to Geometry and Algebra 2

Up to Trigonometry

Free SAT test prep with Khan Academy through CollegeBoard.org – USE IT!!

Practice ACT

All 10th graders will take the Practice ACT on Super Wednesday, 10/14

Students bring calculator, pencils, erasers, water, and light snack for break

NHS Student Support Services

Tutorial Period Peer Tutors (sign up w/Mr.

Brown) Academic Coaches in the

classroom BrightSpace websites Outside Counseling Services Ms. Worden in the Career Center

Anonymous Reporting

Thank You For Attending Tonight

QUESTIONS?

Power Point available on the Counseling Center Website