ENTERPRISE HIGH SCHOOL Open House 2 nd Semester January 8, 2015
EHS Faculty and Staff 2014-2015
THE WILDCAT NATION
The percentage of EHS students who needed a remedial course at a two or four year in-state institution during the 2012-2013 academic year. Remediation Rates 55% of graduates enrolled in a college in AL 4% took a remedial English course State Average=32-35% 16% took a remedial math course 27% took at least one remedial course
Why are you here? To better understand the upcoming registration process. To know what courses will best prepare your student for the future. (ACT, ASVAB,SAT, College and/or workforce readiness) To know how GPA and college entrance exam scores affect you financially (scholarships). To understand how all students benefit from career tech courses. To understand college credit, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses.
Parents Role in Planning Help your child develop a plan. Current 8, 9, & 10 th grade students have already completed a four-year plan in the AL Career Planning System (Kuder). All students have access to this system. Visit the College & Career Center. Open to students Monday-Thursday during school hours and for parents by appointment. Evening appointments are available if needed.
What is your student s plan? Four choices after high school: Attend a 2 year college (technical degree or transfer) Attend a 4 year college Join the military Go to work Let s talk! Always have a plan A and a plan B!
Graduation Requirements Subject Area English Credits 4 credits Math Science Social Studies Career Preparedness Health Career Tech, Fine Arts or Foreign Language Physical Education 4 credits to include Alg 1, Geometry, and Alg II or equivalent 4 credits to include a physical science and Biology 4 credits 1 credit ½ credits 3 credits 1 credit Electives 5 1/2
Valedictorian/Salutatorian & Graduating with Honors Valedictorian will be the graduate with the highest weighted GPA. Salutatorian will be the graduate with the second highest weighted GPA. Honor Seniors top 10% of the class who have completed the requirements for Advanced Endorsement. Ex. In a class of 500, 50 students will be honor graduates. *Class of 2017 and thereafter
Advanced Endorsement Diploma requirements plus: 3 Pre AP, AP, or Dual Enrollment Credits Must take two of the three CTE, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts classes in sequential order Pre-Calculus 3.5 weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) *Class of 2017 and thereafter
Seal of Distinction Class of 2016 (current 11 th graders) Successful completion of 2 or more AP courses OR 3 Career Technical Education courses in the same program area and an earned Career Readiness Standard (CRI) in that area OR 4 consecutive courses of foreign language (ex. French 1-French 4) Class of 2017 (current 10 th graders) Successful completion of 3 or more AP courses OR 3 Career Technical Education courses in the same program and an earned Career Readiness Standard (CRI) in that area OR 4 consecutive courses of foreign language (ex. French 1-French 4) Class of 2018 and thereafter Successful completion of 4 or more AP courses OR 3 Career Technical Education courses in the same program and an earned Career Readiness Standard (CRI) in that area OR 4 consecutive courses of foreign language (ex. French 1-French 4)
Begin with an End in Mind Math English Science Social Studies 7 th 8th 7 th Grade Math 7 th Grade Advanced Math Advanced English Regular English Advanced Science Regular Science Advanced Civics/Geography Regular Civics/Geography 8 th Grade Math Algebra I Advanced English Regular English Advanced Physical Science Regular Physical Science Regular World History
Math 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Alg 1 Year Long Geometry Alg 1 Year Long English English 9 Pre AP Eng 9 Science Social Studies Biology Pre AP Biology World History Pre AP W. History Geometry Alg 2/Trig Geometry English 10 Pre AP Eng 10 Chemistry Pre AP Chemistry 10 US History Pre AP US History Alg 2/Trig Pre AP Precal Alg Conn English 11 AP Language Amer. Studies Precalculus (DE option) AP Calculus/ESCC Calculus Alg 2 (or equivalent) English 12 AP Literature DE Eng 101/102 AP Physics AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Biology Honors Human Anatomy Physics Forensics Environmental Science Earth & Space Science Marine Science Zoology Human Anatomy 11 US History AP US History Amer. Studies Gov/Econ AP Gov/Econ
What courses will best prepare your student for the future? The best way to prepare for college entrance exams and for college is by taking challenging courses in high school! Pre-AP, Dual Enrollment, AP Career Tech Match courses to your student s interests and aptitudes (based on Kuder, Plan, Explore, ACT, ASVAB)
As you are selecting courses for next year, please keep this in mind: A higher grade point average is NOT always as important as the LEVEL of courses completed. Colleges and universities have told us time and time again that RIGOR of coursework is very important as they determine admission status. A 3.5 (weighted) GPA is the benchmark for scholarships.
Grading Scales How does taking advanced classes affect my GPA? Regular Academic PreAP & Honors AP & Dual Enrollment A 4 points 4.5 points 5 points B 3 points 3.5 points 4 points C 2 points 2.5 points 3 points D 1 point 1.5 points 2 points F 0 points 0.5 points 1 point
What is AP? What is Advanced Placement? Standardized Curriculum College Level Rigor Awards College Credit Nationally-Normed Test Compares Globally AP test is required at the end of the course. Students will not be allowed to drop an AP course. Some AP courses require a 2 semester commitment. GPA receives weighted credit.
Benefits of AP Lets colleges know you are serious about your education. Earn college credit and potentially skip introductory courses saving in tuition costs. Learn what a college class is like while you still have the supports of a high school setting.
AP English (11 th grade) Students Capable 204-38% Students Taking 83-16% 121 Students could have taken AP Lang, but didn t Note: 53 juniors are enrolled in American Studies which is also an honors class.
Pre AP English (10 th grade) Students Capable 349-65% Students Taking 257-48% 92 Students should have taken Pre-AP English 10, but didn t
AP Science (11 th grade) Students Capable 177-33% Students Taking 44-8% 133 Students should have taken AP Chem or Biology, but didn t
Pre-AP Science (10 th grade) Students Capable 340-64% Students Taking 184-34% 196 Students should have taken Pre AP Chem, but didn t
Math (12 th grade) PreCal 117 AP Calculus 21 Calculus @ ESCC 25 Total: 163 out of 522= 31%
Benefits of Career Tech There is global demand for employees that can think critically, solve problems, work as a team, be creative/innovative, and display professionalism. Career Tech classes provide project based learning, leadership opportunities, and career exploration. Career Tech courses benefit students who are college bound as well as those who will join the workforce or military service after high school. Students can earn dual enrollment credit.
Benefits of Career Tech A prepared graduate with a viable postsecondary plan. Career Tech courses to add rigor and solidify decisions Rigorous Academic Coursework Course selections based on interests
What does college cost? University of Alabama 12-16 hours of undergraduate study=$4,725 $500 for books Course fees (average) $400 Room-$3,600 Meal Plan/Board-$1,578 (required for Freshmen) Total=$10,800/semester Four year total= approximately $86,400 Note: Out of state tuition is 2-3 time that of an in-state student regardless of college.
How can ACT scores help with college costs? University of Alabama 27 ACT/3.5 GPA=$3,500 per year ($14,000 total) 28 ACT/ 3.5 GPA=$4,000 per year ($16,000 total) 29 ACT/3.5 GPA=$4,725 per year ($18,900 total) 30-36 ACT/ 3.5 GPA=full tuition, $9,450 per year ($37,800 total) Troy University 27 ACT/ 3.5 GPA=Full Tuition ($31,680 total) 31 ACT/3.7 GPA= Tuition, Room, and Board ($60,256 total) Leadership Scholarship, 22 ACT/3.0 GPA= amount varies (deadline is January 15)
What is the ACT? The ACT is a national college admissions test consisting of subject tests in English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. ACT results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. The ACT includes 215 multiple choice questions and an essay and takes just over 4 hours to complete. Includes a career exploration component that assists with planning and relates personal characteristics to career options.
Scoring Scores range from 1-36. The Composite score is the average of your four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. Readiness Benchmarks English-18, Math-22, Reading-22, Science-23 What is a good score? For four-year college admissions 18-24 based on the school For college scholarships 27 and up
All juniors will test on Tuesday, April 28, 2015
ACT Preparation The best way to prepare for the ACT is by taking challenging classes in high school! Study! Even before you take the test for the first time. There are free practice booklets in guidance. Websites www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.actstudent.org (ACT) www.march2success.com (ACT) At a minimum, visit the ACT website and explore sample questions and test taking tips. There are several ACT apps for iphone and Android that can help you prepare. FREE ACT Prep on April 12th
Registration Timeline: Mid-February through March Students will receive materials one week prior to starting registration. Parents should review the materials with their student and sign the forms as needed. Students will meet with a counselor during first block to review graduation requirements and course selections. In April, students will receive a course verification sheet to review to make sure their selections are correct. This is the last chance to change your selections.
Opportunity vs. Obligation Do you think about harder classes as an obligation or an opportunity? Your efforts in high school will DIRECTLY affect your opportunities and plans after high school!
What Are Higher Expectations? Better ACT scores=increased scholarship offers A graduate with a solid plan based on experience=less money spent changing majors or careers A more prepared graduate Career Tech courses solidify decisions and add rigor Rigorous academic courses grades 7-12 4 year plan based on interests and aptitudes