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SOPHOMORE PARENT PRESENTATION2015
“Preparing for the Sophomore
Year”
Welcome Sophomore Parents
Introductions
Mrs. Pattavina Mrs. TomasielloMr. Magner Mr. Lambert
Responsibilities
Role of the
Guidance
Counselor
Role of the Student
Role of the
Parent
2015
Responsibilities of a Guidance Counselor
•Academic and Adjustment Counselor
•Testing – PSAT October, 14th 2015•College Counseling
2015
Responsibilities of the Student
•Maintain Solid Grades•Complete homework on a nightly basis•Extracurricular Activities•Begin preparing for the college application process ( PSAT, college visits, activities)
2015
Responsibilities of the Parent
•Monitor your son’s academic progress on Netclassroom
•Be a role model for learning•Tune into how your son learns•Don’t over-schedule your son•Keep video games and TV to a minimum
•Start the college process- visit colleges
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Level of coursesFull year or semester classesUnweighted grade point averagesWeighted Class Rank
Student Address:: Somewhere in CT Birthdate:: 12/28/1997
Entered:: 1/11/2011 Date of Graduation::
Courses FINAL CA CE Year 2011-2012
Christian Scriptures A- 1.00 1.00 CP Intro to Lit & Comp 9
A- 1.00 1.00 CP Algebra I B+ 1.00 1.00 CP Intro Phy Science
C+ 1.00 1.00 CP Civics A- 1.00 1.00 Concert Band A+ 1.00 1.00 CP Verbal Skills 9 B- 1.00 1.00
Credits Attempted: 7.00 Credits Earned: 7.00
Grade Points 3.38 GPA (Final) 3.38 GPA (Final) CUM
Ranks 126/232 Cumulative Rank
Courses FINAL CA CE Year 2012-2013
Hum Dev & Sacraments
1.00 CP Geometry 1.00 CP Biology 1.00 A French I 1.00 A World History 1.00 Concert Band 1.00 CP World Literature
1.00
Credits Attempted: 7.00 Credits Earned:
ACADEMIC AWARDS Principal's List 09
Freshmen Year Final Grades
Example Transcript
Freshmen Year Final Grades
Class Rank and GPA
Academic Level
Honors (H)
Accelerated (A)
College Prep (CP)
GPA
3.0
3.0
3.0
Rank
1
2
3
(Weighted)(Un-weighted)
Changes in Academic Level
The student will inform the teacher that he wants to change
levels. (May)
Teacher will fill out an up/down recommendation form.
Academic Dean and Guidance Counselors will review the
recommendation.
CollegeBoard.org
SAT
College Planning
Financial Aid
Planning
PSAT
Answers to PSAT
PracticeSAT
Testing
New PSATCollegeBoards goal is to make the test more relevant to high school curriculum.35 mins longer (3 hours)No penalty for incorrect answersCertain sections of the test will require a faster pace2 sectionsMathEvidence-based reading and writing
The New SAT•Aptitude Test (designed to measure intelligence)
•No deduction for incorrect answers•Combined score of 400-1600•5 long sections•Testing time: 3 hours and 50 mins (with essay)
ACT•Achievement Test (related to high school curricula)
•5 long sessions•No deduction for incorrect answers•Combined score of 1-36•Testing time: 3 hours and 25 mins (with essay)
The Naviance Program
Naviance is an important communication tool between the guidance office, the student and colleges.
Career Search
Tool
Learning Styles Survey
College Major
Search
You can use Naviance as a:
Naviance Family Connection
About Me Tab
Sophomore Time LineOctober: PSAT Test
January: PSAT Score Review
Feb- April: Naviance Revisited
May: AP Tests
June: SAT Subject Tests
Junior Time LineOctober: PSAT Test
January: Jr. Parent & College Night
March: SAT test at Xavier
May: AP Tests
June: SAT Subject Tests & visit colleges!
Senior Time LineOctober: SAT Test (Nov and Dec)
November – January: College applications due
January: Fill Out FAFSA
January - May: Apply for
ScholarshipsMay: First Deposit in College’s
Hand!
Visiting CollegesLarge vs. Small?Urban vs.
Suburban?Girls?Location?Athletics?
Guidance Information
Xavier Website www.xavierhighschool.orgLinks to Common App, Naviance, & Financial AidSAT datesPrevious years Xavier college acceptance list
Xavier Email address Have your son check it every day!Guidance uses Xavier email as a means of communicating with your son.
Contact Information
Call us: 860-346-1368
Email us:[email protected]@[email protected]@xavierhighschool.org
Visit our website:www.xavierhighschool.org