Junior Class Assembly February 5, 2015 Period 3 SIP DAY 1,4,3,2
Goals for today Know and understand ACT and WorkKeys testing on March 3-4 Know and understanding about new antibullying procedures Dates and times for AP Testing, Prom and Relay for Life
Test Schedule March 3, 2015 ACT March 4, 2015 WorkKeys Prior to the March 3 test, students will complete the pre-test portion for the ACT test next week. You ll receive a call slip telling you when to report for your pre-test information session.
Scores appear on your transcript for admission and scholarships Reflect on your readiness for college and career Viewed by prospective employers Personal pride and accomplishment College entrance requirement
Central Campus School Report Card Administrative evaluations Community/School/Family Pride in Central
2007 Academic Improvement Award 2007-The Class of 2008 earned academic honors for Joliet Central 23 high schools earned this award Students at Central can learn at high levels and perform well on standardized tests!
Early dismissal on March 3-4 ACT Pacesetters Composite of 25 or higher Gift card and recognition at Ivy Night Class of 2011-41 Class of 2012-32 Class of 2013-36 Class of 2014-48 Class of 2015-32
1. Come both days 2. Maximum effort and concentration 3. Get rest rather than work late the night before the test 4. #1 Priority-Improved student learning
Test preparation in all core areas ACT Prep Booklets Pre-Administration Student Info Method Test Prep through English 3 and Advisory
ACT Rules NO CELL PHONES! Leave them in your locker Be on time Calculator: You may use any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, unless it has features described in the Prohibited Calculators list. Consider purchasing the Texas Instruments Nspire touchpad handheld with the interchangeable 84 keypad or the new Nspire CX.
Test 1-English is 45 minutes Test 2-Math is 60 minutes 15 minute break: School will provide water and granola bars Test 3-Reading is 35 minutes Test 4-Science is 35 minutes 5 minute break in your room Test 5-Writing is 30 minutes
English-18 Mathematics-22 Reading-21 Science-24 These scores indicate that you have a 75% probability of earning a C or better in courses most commonly taken by first year college students.
Just as important as Day 1 ACT ACT preparation helps with WorkKeys portion WorkKeys assessments measure real world skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Provides verifiable evidence of your job skills
Test 1-Reading for Information is 45 minutes Break: School will provide water and granola bars Test 2-Applied Mathematics is for 45 minutes Test 3-Locating Information is for 45 minutes
Are you work ready? Platinum-If you score at a level 6 in each of the three areas then you have the necessary foundational skills for 99% of the jobs in the database. Gold-If you score at a level 5 in each of the three areas then you have the foundational skills for 93% of the jobs in the database. Silver-If you score at a level 4 in each of the three areas the you have the foundational skills for 67% of the jobs in the database. Bronze-If you score at a level 3 in each of the three areas then you have the foundational skills for 16% of the jobs in the database
Which Certificate? Career Readiness Tests Student A Student B Student C Reading for Information 3 4 5 Applied Math 4 5 6 Locating Information 5 6 6 Which Certificate? Bronze Silver Gold Why? 3 at each level 4 at each level 5 at each level
National Career Readiness Career Certificates: Reading for Information, Applied Math and Locating Information Award Scores Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Platinum 6 or higher 3 0? Gold 5 or higher 79 33? Silver 4 or higher 269 234? Bronze 3 or higher 150 130? None 149 164 Class of 2016
Students will receive ACT scores at home in May We receive ACT scores in May WorkKeys scores are sent to the school during the summer
Go to www.act.org/student to register for a national ACT test. Locally, the test is offered at JJC on selected Saturdays in June, October, December.
See your counselor or Ms. Ruiz or Ms. Lemberg with questions or concerns about the test. Test days Come prepared: 2 number two pencils Calculator Sleep! Breakfast! 2 days!
March Testing March 3, 2015 5 tests 3 hours and 45 minutes March 4, 2015 4 tests 3 hours and 10 minutes
1. Counselor Announcements Planning for Senior year Begin to consider college interests Visits to and from colleges Senior Responsibilities Summer School Community Service 2. Dean Announcements/Reminders
Bullying, Harassment, Hazing, Intimidation Not allowed on or off-campus Changes in January (2015) to report and investigate all allegations of bullying done via cellphone, computers, or other electronic means, even if it occurred offcampus A safe environment is essential for every individual
AP Testing in the Field House March-April Practice Testing May 8-AP US History (8am) May 11-AP Biology (8am) May 11-AP Music Theory May 13-AP English Language and Composition
Prom Prom Date: May 8, 2015 Time: 6-10 pm Location: Dinolfo s (Homer Glen ) Ticket Price: $60 (March 23-27) per person $65 (April 7-29) per person Ticket Sales: March 23-April 29, 2015-Periods 1-7 After school on April 28-29 Must clear financial obligations in Textbook Center Guest Forms: Available online and in Principal s Office
Relay for Life Saturday, June 6 from noon-midnight Goal: Central vs. West over 500 students Sign-up through your club or organization
Goals for today Know and understand ACT and WorkKeys testing on March 3-4 Know and understanding about new antibullying procedures Dates and information about AP Testing, Prom and Relay for Life