What the PSAT results What the PSAT results mean…mean…

What the PSAT results What the PSAT results mean…mean…

What the PSAT results What the PSAT results mean…mean…

National MeritNational MeritOn your score sheet your selection index can be found here:

The CGHS National Merit Results:

Class of 2015Selection Index Range was 218-230

Class of 2014Selection Index was 220

Class of 2013Selection Index Range was 213-224

Some PSAT ResourcesSome PSAT Resources

►CGHS – Family ConnectionCGHS – Family Connection Prep Me – FREE test prep programPrep Me – FREE test prep program Prep Me can be found on the students Prep Me can be found on the students

Family Connection homepageFamily Connection homepage

►College Board: College Board: collegeboard.org/quickstartcollegeboard.org/quickstart Personalized college and career planning Personalized college and career planning

tooltool

RemediationRemediation► Juniors who scored less than a 46 on Critical Juniors who scored less than a 46 on Critical

Reading or Math portions of the PSAT must take the Reading or Math portions of the PSAT must take the Accuplacer test. If students do not pass the Accuplacer test. If students do not pass the Accuplacer they will be placed in remediation. Accuplacer they will be placed in remediation. If a junior did not take the PSAT their sophomore If a junior did not take the PSAT their sophomore

year scores will be looked at. They must have year scores will be looked at. They must have scored higher than a 42 as a sophomore. scored higher than a 42 as a sophomore.

► Exceptions:Exceptions: SAT Reading score of 460SAT Reading score of 460 ACT Reading Score of 18ACT Reading Score of 18 ACT English Score of 17ACT English Score of 17 SAT Math Score of 460SAT Math Score of 460 ACT Math Score of 18ACT Math Score of 18

College Admissions Average College Admissions Average RequirementsRequirements

College SAT ACT GPA

Indiana University

1110-1290 (CR & Math) 25-30 3.47-4.0

Purdue University

1630-1940 (CR & Math & Writing)

25-30 3.5-4.0

IUPUI 1009 22 3.25-4.0

Ball State 1500 (CR & Math & Writing) 21 3.0-4.0

U Indy 910 - 1110 (CR & Math) 19-25 3.0-4.0

Franklin 1560 (CR & Math & Writing) 22 2.98-3.25

Butler 1710-1900 (CR & Math & Writing)

25-31 3.51-4.0

Center Grove High Center Grove High SchoolSchool

2015-16 Course 2015-16 Course SelectionSelection

Senior YearSenior Year

Class of 2016Class of 2016

Quick OverviewQuick Overview

1.1. Choose 7 courses and a study hall for each Choose 7 courses and a study hall for each semester. (Total 16)semester. (Total 16)

2.2. College Prep Courses: 4…preferably 5.College Prep Courses: 4…preferably 5.

3.3. Choose Alternative CoursesChoose Alternative Courses

4.4. Fill out scheduling form with requested 12Fill out scheduling form with requested 12thth grade grade courses.courses.

5.5. Input Course Selection into Skyward.Input Course Selection into Skyward.

6.6. Turn in Course Selection Form with appropriate Turn in Course Selection Form with appropriate signatures.signatures.

SkywardUsernameAndPassword

Use your Skyward Login Username and Password.

Example:SMITHCHAR000 is entered into the email blank instead of an email address.

Select “Scheduling 2015-16” link to access the most recent Academic Guide and applications for the courses that require one.

Use the following resources to assist you in your course selection for 2015-16.

Course Request FormCourse Request Form

How to CompleteHow to Complete

Looking at the fine printLooking at the fine print

► Central Nine ApplicationsCentral Nine Applications► National Honor SocietyNational Honor Society► Recommendations: Teacher’s Stamp of ApprovalRecommendations: Teacher’s Stamp of Approval► Application Electives: Make sure you choose Application Electives: Make sure you choose

Alternative CoursesAlternative Courses► Summer SchoolSummer School► NCAA ClearinghouseNCAA Clearinghouse

SkywardSkywardYou will need to enter your Course You will need to enter your Course

Requests for 2015-2016 into SkywardRequests for 2015-2016 into Skyward

Once on Skyward you need to click on the “Schedule” tab on the left side of the page.

# 1: You will search for the class you want to take here.

#2: Once you find the course you want to take click “Add Course”. You will add each course you plan on taking.

Click on “Request Alternates” to add your alternates

Important DatesImportant Dates► Scheduling forms must be completed online Scheduling forms must be completed online

and turned into the Guidance office by and turned into the Guidance office by January 21, 2015.January 21, 2015.

► Incomplete Schedules will be returned to the Incomplete Schedules will be returned to the student for correction.student for correction.

► The students counselor will set up individual The students counselor will set up individual appointments once a completed schedule is appointments once a completed schedule is returned.returned.

Schedule ChangesSchedule Changes► Course selections are Course selections are finalfinal and and cannotcannot be be changedchanged after after May 1, 2015, unless the following exists:May 1, 2015, unless the following exists:

Need to meet high school graduation Need to meet high school graduation requirementsrequirements

Need to meet college entrance requirementsNeed to meet college entrance requirementsNeed to balance over-crowded classesNeed to balance over-crowded classesAn error in computer entryAn error in computer entryLate staff changesLate staff changes

Requested changes related to teacher assignments, lunch Requested changes related to teacher assignments, lunch assignments, class periods, etc. will not be considered.assignments, class periods, etc. will not be considered.

If you select a year long course, you are committed to that If you select a year long course, you are committed to that course for the entire year…you cannot drop at semester.course for the entire year…you cannot drop at semester.

New Counselor AssignmentsNew Counselor Assignments

Counselor Students with last names:

Mrs. Pam Price A - Be

Ms. Patti Duckworth Bh – F

Mrs. Stephanie Paul G – L

Mrs. Connie Poston M – R

Mrs. Jean Welton S – Z

Mrs. Angela Chaplin All Early College Students