GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL. SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING January 24 th, 2011 Presenter: Rosalyn Isbell

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1 GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE PARENT MEETING January 24 th, 2011 Presenter: Rosalyn Isbell

2 PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING Review on-line scheduling procedure Information useful to you as your son/daughter moves into their junior year Questions that you may have in regard to your son/daughter s future plans and goals in terms of school and career

of individual differences, to acquire the academic, career, and

3 General Description of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program Purpose of the Counseling Program is to empower ALL students, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the academic, career, and personal/social foundations necessary to positively contribute to a changing society.

4 Individual Junior Planning Conference: Review Individual Learning Plan Personal/Social Development Dreams for the Future Talents, Abilities, Interests Volunteer/Community Services Extra-Curricular Activities Career Sophomore Career Class Junior Career Class Junior Seminars: College, and Opportunities College Information Program for Juniors and CHS Financial Aid/Scholarship Information Area of Study/Career Intention Post-Secondary Plans Academic Standardized Test Scores: Review/Planning Graduation Requirements/Credits Earned College Core Credit Total/Implications Cumulative GPA/Class Rank/Percentile/Trend Grade 11 Registration Process Review of Senior Class Schedule Review Individual Learning Plan

6 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Registration forms will be handed out to the Sophomore students in their English classes on February 2, Students will start entering classes on-line at that time. Review Course Descriptions: Available on-line at GHS website through School Counseling under Course Listing & Descriptions. Make sure your son/daughter gets necessary teacher recommendations, teacher signatures, and checks class prerequisites Please make sure you as parent/guardian sign registration form. The paper registration form will be used by the student to assist with online registration through Family Access Registration forms will be collected in English classes on February 9, 2011

7 Remember, when scheduling Consider the rigor of schedule possibilities in relation to future plans Take it seriously take the time to really look at the options and what they mean in relation to their future plans Choose a schedule that offers the most options for future choices in any area

8 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Credits of English 3 Credits of Social Studies 2 Credits of Math 2 Credits of Science.5 Credits of Health 1.50 Credits of P.E Required Credits PLUS 9 Elective Credits 22 Total Credits are necessary to graduate from GHS

9 GHS English Options Grade 11- World Literature & Composition Grade 12- Contemporary Literature Technical Communication and Composition Fundamentals of College Writing Essentials of College Writing Communications English Literature (11-12) Creative Writing (11-12) Lit. as Social Reflection (11-12) AP English

10 SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS o Geography o American Issues o Contemporary World Issues o Sociology o Ancient History o Medieval History o Revolutions o AP Psychology o AP Microeconomics o AP Macroeconomics

11 SCIENCE OPTIONS o Earth Science (typically Freshman year) o Biology (typically Sophomore year) o Chemistry (typically Junior year) o Astronomy/Geology o Anatomy/Physiology o Environmental Science o Physics o AP Biology o AP Chemistry o AP Physics B

13 Art Business Choir/Band/Music World Language (Spanish or German) Family and Consumer Science Technology and Engineering Computer Science Electives?

14 AP COURSES AP Biology AP Chemistry AP English AP Psychology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Music Theory AP Computer Science A AP Economics (Macro & Micro) AP Physics B AP Probability and Statistics AP Spanish Language

15 Teacher Aide/Independent Open to Junior and Senior students TA Placement at elementary or secondary level Independent Study Juniors may take instead of a Study Hall Take Pass-Fail Study

16 WORK BASED LEARNING Youth Apprenticeship Auto Technician Drafting & Design: Principles of Engineering Finance Services Manufacturing Printing Computer/Information Technology Certified Nursing Assistant Information Port Washington High School January 26, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Registration deadline March 1 st

17 CREDIT LOAD DEFICIENCIES Methods for making up deficiencies Grafton High School: Summer school English, Math, or Social Studies only, offered for 6 weeks. Ozaukee Community High School (OCHS): Variety of sessions and classes available in May and June. Alternative programming (i.e. online )

18 POST SECONDARY OPTIONS Two and Four Year College Technical College Apprenticeships Military Employment

19 COLLEGE PLANNING Entrance Requirements Class Rank College Core Credits ACT/SAT Scores (Most schools use these as their primary criteria for selection. However, additional items such as extra-curricular activities, community service, interviews, leadership, etc may be considered.)

20 Things to be aware of Class Rank - Importance of top 10 % In state vs. Out of state Requirements -RAI (bring a copy of transcript to college visit) 82% of students graduate with a different major than what they started in.

21 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Freshman Admission Policy Minimum of 17 specific high school credits 13 of 17 credits required by UW System: English: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Mathematics: 3 credits Natural Science: 3 Credits Remaining 4 credits: 2 credits from above areas or foreign language Remaining 2 credits from above areas and/or fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas.

23 4+ English 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Typical UW- Madison 2+ Advanced Math 4+ Social Science 4 Science Freshman 4 Single Foreign Language 2+ Additional Academic/Fine Arts ********************************* 22+ Total Core Credits Averages for fall 2010 admitted students from GHS: 22 core credits, 6 AP classes taken in high school, 29 ACT, and top 12% in graduating class

24 Marquette Minimums English 4 years Social Studies 2-3 years Foreign Language minimum 2 years Math 2-4 years Science 1-2 years Additional 2-5 years of core Avg. ACT Mean Class Rank is top 20%

25 Foreign Language? UW System Schools with requirements UW-Madison: Requires 2, recommends 4 UW-EC: Requires 2, recommends more UW-LaCrosse: Typical Freshman has 3 UW-Milw., UW-Park., and UW-Platt.: If a student has 2 in high school, may not need to take in college Other schools Things to think about in terms of deciding whether your student should continue in foreign language

26 College Checklist Explore college majors/careers Career Fest Explore colleges Admission requirements Campus visits Take ACT/SAT UW System applications accepted online after September 1, Senior year Apply for Financial Aid after January 1st

27 Campus Visits Schedule on-line at the college s website General Session Break-up into small groups Campus Tour Lunch Talk with students Meet Dept. Head in student s major Overnight visits/sit in on classes Meet with Financial Aid

28 Standardized Testing PSAT ACT vs. ACT Plus Writing ACT/SAT Prep ACT vs. SAT *Short-term Prep: ACT Prep Classes *Long-term Prep: Rigorous high school course plan with core curriculum.

29 TECHNICAL COLLEGE PLANNING Explore programs Explore options in relation to future educational and/or career goals Gather information via School Counselor, campus visits and speaking with reps Complete your application(s) *Taking the Accuplacer exam is part of the admissions process

30 Technical College Degrees Associate Degrees: Liberal Arts transfer programs: Students complete the first 2 years of a 4 year baccalaureate college education. Credits transfer to 4-year institutions within Wisconsin. Associates in Applied Science (AAS): 2-year program that combines technical skills with academic skills. Technical Diplomas: Offers hands-on learning of occupational skills. Certificates: 9 to 12 advanced credits to meet the needs of employer. Apprentice-Related Instruction: Receive classroom training at the same time as they receive on-the-job training from their employer.

31 Five Good Reasons to Attend a Technical College Affordable Tuition Smaller Classes Hands-on Learning Credit Transfer to Four-Year Programs Strong Job Placement

32 Military Representatives on Representatives from each branch of the military visit regularly throughout the year. Interested students need to sign up in Counseling office to be excused from class. Students interested in any of the Academies or ROTC need to inquire early and gather information. They can check with their School Counselor for further direction ASVAB Campus

33 NATIONAL HONOR Junior or Senior Standing Cumulative GPA of at least 3.33 Scholarship Leadership Character Service SOCIETY

34 Academic Issues Important for the student to maintain good study habits. Complete homework including all the reading and writing assignments Parents stay involved in the homework process! Praise Effort, not ability Teacher/Tutor/ ISL

35 Social/Behavioral/Emotional Issues Medication issues- keep locked up Restricting means- keep guns locked up Parents are the frontal cortex for child. Set clear consistent rules and consequences of breaking them Have student check in at regular times when they re aware from home or school Call parents whose home is to be used for a party.

36 Resources Available to Parents School Counselor Teachers Starting Point College Handbook and various college catalogs The internet! UW helpline: and Students Please seek answers to your questions!!!

37 Useful Web Sites. Grafton s Home Page ( Career Cruising School Counseling Calendar actstudent.org collegeboard.com Uhelp Wisconsin FAFSA

38 Please fill out the session evaluation form. THANK YOU FOR COMING!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Credit for Prior Learning... 74

TABLE OF CONTENTS Credit for Prior Learning... 74 Credit by Examination...74 Specific Course Credit...74 General Education and Associate Degree Credit by Exam...74 Advanced Placement (AP) Examination: