Blake High School. 11 th Grade Parent Meeting. December 1, 2016

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1 Blake High School 11 th Grade Parent Meeting December 1,

2 7:00 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions -- Ms. O Neill 7:05 p.m. PTSA Updates Ms. Melvin 7:15 p.m Class Registration Mr. Tolbert 7:30 p.m. - Naviance for Parents Ms. Hayes 8:00 p.m. - ACES Program Mr. Jennings 8:20 p.m. - General Updates -- Ms. O Neill 8:25 p.m. - Wrap-up 2

3 Stay informed about current events Support your child s school Model commitment to community service 3

4 James Hubert Blake High School

5 Students will: Review graduation requirements and college readiness tips Review schedule change policies and procedures Enter course requests in MCPS Scheduler for next school year,

6 9 th Grade Counselors: Mr. Tolbert and Ms. Smith 10 th -12 th : Mrs. Kiedrow.A-Ek Ms. Hayes.Dl-La Mrs. Baer..Lb-Rex Ms. Costenbader.Rey-Z College and Career Coordinator: Mrs. Moore

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8 PARCC Assessments Algebra 1 English 10 High School Assessments NSL Government Biology SSL Hours: 75 hours Certificate of Meritorious Service if you get 260 hours

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10 Improve your grade point average Take rigorous courses Explore career opportunities (ASVAB) Prepare for SAT, ACT or Accuplacer Earn meaningful SSL hours Get INVOLVED in extracurricular activities!

11 The master schedule is developed by the number of course selections identified by students during this registration process. School administrators make decisions regarding the number of sections per department based on students course selections.

12 Schedule changes will ONLY be made for the following reasons: Completion of a summer school course Incomplete schedule (missing a class) Failure of prerequisite course Master schedule conflict Requests for specific teachers will NOT be honored!

13 First semester teachers submitted recommendations: On-Grade Level, Honors, Advanced Placement You MUST sign up for the course level you were recommended for by your teacher. An appeal form can be completed and turned in to request a level change.

14 Complete all information, including current grades. Read Carefully! Once the semester has begun, it will not be possible to switch out of desired course! Student and Parent Signatures are required!

15 You will now select your courses online through MyMCPS Scheduler. You will meet with your counselor through your English classes February 16 th to 26 th to review these selections. Please make sure to submit your Registration Card to the Counseling Department by February 12 th.

16 Click on the link for MyMCPS Scheduler: Note: Must use Google Chrome. If hyperlink opens in Internet Explorer, copy and paste link to Google Chrome.

17 1. Enter your username (your 6-digit ID number) and computer password. Click Sign In. 2. Click on Class Registration which is on the left hand side.

18 3. Starting with English, click on the pencil and select your course (both A and B). You will see a screen with subject categories (i.e. English, Math, Science, etc.). Here you will select your courses for next year.

19 A list of courses in each subject category will appear in alphabetical order. Scroll through the list to find the courses you want to request. IMPORTANT: Your recommended courses are in BOLD, you must select these courses until an appeal form is completed.

20 4. When finished, click Okay 5. Go through until you have selected all of your courses (7 credits or 14 units). Follow this step to request courses in different subjects areas until you have selected 7 courses for both first and second semester.

21 Review your course selections to make sure they are correct. At the bottom of the screen check to see that you have requested 7 credit hours (14 units). Once selections have been reviewed, click Submit.

22 Once you click submit, a list of your requested courses will appear on your screen. Confirm that this list exactly matches the courses on your paper registration card. You have now successfully requested courses for next year and may sign out of mymcps Scheduler.

23 Counselors are available to assist with online course registration during LUNCH in room A103 between February 3 rd to February 12 th.

24 Turn in your Registration Card to the Blake Counseling Department by February 12 th, (Student and Parent Signatures required!) You will have a follow up meeting with your counselor through your English classes between February 16 th to 26 th. Any questions, see your counselor!

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26 ARE YOU READY FOR COLLEGE? JUNIOR TIMELINE/COLLE GE READY TEST SCORES SAT & ACT TEST DATES/ PREPARATION TIPS USING NAVIANCE-FAMILY CONNECTIONS COLLEGE SELECTION WORKSHEET/CAREER CENTER WEBSITE CAMPUS VISIT/INTERVIEW TIPS

27 College Board sends score reports to students electronically by December 12 Review the October 2016 PSAT Score Report Practice often and learn from your errors PSAT score interpretation for parents on Thurs, January 5, 7:00 pm in amphitheatre (Kaplan speaker) SAT January 21st March 11th May 6th June 3rd ACT February 11th April 8th June 10th Blake HS Code:

28 SAT Critical Reading ( ) Mathematics ( ) SAT Total ( ) Aligned to Common Core Math section includes student response/grid-in questions; including trigonometry & data analysis No Penalty for wrong answers Writing section (optional) SAT Subject Tests - May be required for selective university admissions - Take at the end of course - Can take up to 3 tests in one sitting (1 hour each) ACT English (1-36) *usage (1-18) *rhetorical (1-18) Reading (1-36) Mathematics (1-36) Science (1-36) Measures Science Reasoning Math up to trigonometry Scores based on correct answers No penalty for wrong answers Writing section (optional) See the College & Career Coordinator for SAT or ACT Fee Waivers for low income families. ACCUPLACER Community College Measures readiness for college level math, reading and writing

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30 All JUNIORS MUST take at least one of these tests by April 1, 2017: SAT, ACT or Accuplacer Whatever test you choose, PREPARE well before test day! Meet with your counselor to determine the best test that will fit your future plans

31 Sign up online in A103 during LUNCH on Dec 9, 12 & 13 Register in Google Classroom using code: q8yr1n Register for Accuplacer on Jan 10 by Dec 19 and answer all questions on the Google form! Use the links in Google Classroom to prep for the Accuplacer by completing lessons you need

32 FREE WEBSITES: www. satpractice.org (Khan Academy) om/index.cfm / practice sts.com TAKE A PREP COURSE: Catalyst Prep Weekend Boot Camps: March 4-5, Sherwood (to prepare for March 11 SAT) - April 29-30, Blake (to prepare for May 7 SAT) -- May 20-21, Blake (to prepare for June 11 ACT) Other test prep options can be found on the blue handout in your folder.

33 Most 4 year colleges require SAT or ACT scores to be submitted electronically through year colleges who do not require scores: *Some conditions may apply (min GPA, out-of state, placement test, etc.)

34 Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00 pm For Parents/Guardians of 11 th grade students Wednesday, April 5 or Thursday, April 6 Junior Class field trip

35 - College visits: - Use winter break, spring break and summer to go on college campus visits - Absences: - Juniors and seniors are allowed up to 5 excused days for college visits with ADVANCED notice to Ms. Sheftell (Attendance Office) - Application Deadlines begin as early as Oct 15, with many due Nov 1 st senior year - Prepare your list of schools and begin applying to colleges no later than 15 school days prior to deadline date. (most college apps online by Aug 1)

36 Discuss specific questions and college process Individual Appointments with Student, Parent/Guardian and Counselor in May, June and July Small Group Appointments College & Career Center open during summer by appointment Attend FREE Summer College Readiness Workshops

37 Go to: Blake High School Webpage, Click on College & Career Center under Quick Links then Naviance - Family Connection Choose Returning User enter & password Password = 6 digit Student ID New to Naviance? Click: I need to register - enter registration code on card attached to folder Recommended: Username address BE SURE IT S APPROPRIATE Password 6 digit Student ID

38 Add Parent/Guardian info and address Share program with them over the Winter Break Students and Parents/Guardians will receive important s from the Counseling Department and Career Center.

39 About Me tab Profile Test Scores Strengths Explorer Resume Game Plan Take 2 minutes to fill out Student & Parent Reflection Forms

40 Careers tab Career Interest Profiler discover the types of work activities and careers that match your interests Explore Careers & Clusters What are ideal careers that match your personality & goals? Favorite Careers and Clusters Save careers you are interested in pursuing. Roadtrip Nation Videos of leaders in a variety of career fields.

41 College tab Colleges I m Thinking About SAVE your favorite COLLEGES HERE!! College s I m Applying to List of completed college applications (Senior Year) College Search Scattergrams Scholarship List

42 Follow us on Daily tips, reminders and information from the Blake Counseling Department and College/Career Center. This PowerPoint presentation will be posted on the Blake Career Center Webpage!

43 Visit Naviance again soon as a Returning User Username: address Password: 6 digit student I.D. Counseling Department & Career Center

44 Mr. Cedric Jennings ACES Academic Coach

45 By the end of this presentation you will understand: - more about the ACES Program; - the role of the Academic Coach; - the expectations of ACES students; and - how students may apply to ACES.

46 The ACES Program will: Increase access to higher education for Blake High School students who have both the desire and the capacity to achieve a baccalaureate degree, and whose likelihood of academic excellence and success would be significantly enhanced by receiving the targeted support and guidance provided by the ACES Program.

47 ACES is designed to create a seamless educational pathway and support structure from high school to college completion. All students will receive the first level of support, but students who choose to attend Montgomery College (MC) and the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will receive 3 levels of support. Level 1: Preparing for Success in College Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Level 2: Supporting Success at Montgomery College (MC) Level 3: Fostering Success Beyond MC Universities at Shady Grove (USG)

48 Support students to ensure they earn a Bachelor s degree, as well as: assist with Career Planning and Preparation; decrease the number of remedial courses in college; help students with the college application and scholarship processes; and provide students with the skills to become independent and successful college students.

49 Works with 10 th and 11 th graders 60 sophomores + 60 juniors = 120 students Establishes a one-on-one relationship with students to help with their specific needs In conjunction with the student, develops an Educational Plan (EP) for college admissions

50 Under-represented minority in higher education First generation Low-income There is NO GPA requirement to join. **

51 College Readiness & Planning ACES Academic Support & Services Career Exploration & Planning

52 Free Tutoring Free SAT/ACT Preparation Student Time Management Skills Study Skills

53 Financial Aid Scholarship Applications Student College Applications College Tours

54 Resume Building Self- Help Skills Student Interview Skills Job/Internship Opportunities/S earch

55 Netiquette Dress for Success Goal Setting Financial Literacy De-Stressing Conflict Resolution The Art of Negotiation Building Healthy and Lasting Relationships With Others

56 Go to montgomerycollege.edu/aces, and click on How to Apply. Complete online ACES Student Application Form, including the 250-word essay question. Print and sign (both student and parent). Bring signed Program Consent Form to ACES Coach Mr. Jennings, in the Counseling Suite. Application Deadline: Friday, December 23, 2016***

57 Applicants will be informed of their application status after the application deadline. Students (and their parents) selected for the Program will be provided with additional detailed information regarding next steps and upcoming activities. Sophomores selected to participate in ACES are required to participate in the ACES 2017 Summer Program, which runs 7-10 days at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). (The Program usually falls one week after the school year ends. Juniors selected to participate in ACES are required to participate in a 2-4 day Summer Program at USG.

58 Mr. Cedric Jennings, ACES Academic Coach Work Cell #: (240)

59 Graduation requirement = 75 SSL hours (260 hours for meritorious service tassel) Three annual deadlines for submitting SSL forms: End of September for summer hours Start of January for 1 st semester hours Start of June for 2 nd semester hours Students can earn hours: PTSA, Project Change, Bengal Café, etc. MCPS SSL website 59

60 VERIFICATION FORM Students reflect on learning after service Most common form REQUEST FORM Completed by nonprofit before a student volunteers Not required for volunteer listings with a 60

61 December PSAT scores sent via from College Board December 23 Blake Alumni Panel and ACES application due December 24-January 2 Winter Break January 5 PSAT score interpretation meeting January 16 and January 20 schools closed January 26 first semester ends January 27 schools closed January 30 second semester begins January 30 to February 6 -- Course Registration February 16 Grade 11 Peer Parent Meeting 61

62 Thank you for your participation tonight. Next meeting: February 16,