Junior Group Guidance CLASS OF 2019
Counselor Assignments Mr. Larsen A-C Ms. Hager D-Ha Mr. Smith He-La Ms. Super/Ms. Kolbinger Le-Pa Ms. Super Pe-Sk Mr. Gutshall Sl-Z
Graduation Requirements 12 Credits of English 9 Credits of Math 9 Credits of Science 10.5 Credits of Social Studies 3 Credits of Fine Art 1.5 Credits of Health 1.5 Credits of Phy Ed + 17.5 Elective Credits = 63 total credits
Graduation Requirements Communications English 9 (3 credits) English 10 (3 credits) English 11 (3 credits) Biology (3 credits) Chemistry or Physics (3 credits) World History (3 credits) US History (3 credits) ** ** English Electives (3 credits) = 12 credits Science Physical Science (3 credits) = 9 credits Social Studies Geography (1.5 credits) Government (1.5 credits) & Econ (1.5 credits) = 10.5 credits Math ** = 9 credits
Graduation Requirements ctd. Core Classes (39.5 credits) + 3 credits Fine Art + 1.5 credits Phy Ed + 1.5 credits Health + 17.5 Elective credit = 63 total credits
ACT All juniors will be taking the ACT at the high school on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018. The test will be given during the school day There is no charge for the exam There will not be a make-up test day.
MCAs Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments All juniors will be taking the MCA math test early April.
Post-High School Planning Are you doing what you need to do now to get where you want to be after graduation?
Have a plan! Get a job Join the military Two-year college Four-year college Vocational/tech training
College Admissions Colleges will be looking at: High school courses GPA/class rank Test scores
Community Colleges Two-year schools can provide two different types of preparation First option - 1 and 2 year programs designed to prepare you for a specific occupation Second option First 2 years of a 4 year program to transfer into a 4 year college/university Entrance Requirement? High School Diploma Normandale Community College Inver Hills Community College
Technical Colleges Programs specifically designed to prepare you for specific occupations/career fields 6 months 2 years to complete. Entrance requirements? usually a high school diploma Hennepin Technical Dakota County Technical
Requirements for Four-Year Schools (College-Prep Courses) 4 Years of English 3 Years of Math (4 recommended) 3 Years of Science (4 recommended) 3 Years of Social Studies (4 recommended) 2 Years of a World Language (more recommended) 1 Year Fine Arts
Guidance Website Visit our website for information on: College Fair Opportunities Application Essay tips ACT prep courses Credit checklists Four-Year planning Helpful hints for college applications
Where do I begin? Admissions Location GPA Distance from home ACT/SAT Environment Class Rank City/small town Campus life Housing College Visits Public/Private Tuition Financial aid Degree offerings Demographics Talk to students Logistics Ask questions Deadlines Support services Transcripts Letters of rec Scholarships FAFSA
Naviance/Family Connection Naviance is a college and career readiness program that helps students align strengths and interests to postsecondary goals. Within Naviance, you can: Explore your academic interests Research different careers/areas of study Compare colleges/universities Create a resume http://connection.naviance.com/priorlake Username and Password are the same as Infinite Campus
Looking Ahead Important dates: Registration February 7th English class Financial Aid Night January 30 ACT April 3rd
Things to consider Review your high school transcript at the end of your junior year to make sure you are fulfilling the necessary graduation requirements Double-check your senior year registration Plan for additional ACT/SAT testing Visit colleges and tour schools over the summer Begin narrowing your list of post-high school options You will begin applying to colleges fall of your senior year Talk to your guidance counselor if you have any questions!
Your Transcript Junior year is the most important year in the development of your transcript. List of courses taken Grades GPA Class rank Test Scores
Grade Point Average Grade Your GPA is calculated on a 4-point scale. GPA Points A 4.0 A- 3.66 B+ 3.33 B 3.0 B- 2.66 C+ 2.33 C 2.0 C- 1.66 D+ 1.33 D 1.0 D-.66
Total GPA Summary 1st Quarter 1st Quarter Classes Quarterly Credit and GPA Summary
Are you behind in credits? If you have failed a core class (English, math, science or social studies) you need to make up that credit. Please see your counselor for credit recovery options. Summer School Independent Study
Looking Ahead Senior Registration
What do colleges look at? Colleges will consider GPA Courses taken rigor of course selection Test Scores (ACT and/or SAT) Activities and experience Be thinking about your skills and interests and your options after high school!
English Seniors must take a total of 3 English credits. English 12 or College-Prep Comp + 2 English electives AP Language and Composition (year-long)
Social Studies Seniors must take either a semester of American Government and a semester of Economics or AP Government or AP Economics.
Science A full year of chemistry or physics is required for graduation Chemistry Chemistry (general) Chemistry Honors Chemistry S2S Chemistry Concepts Physics Physics (general) Physics Honors Physics S2S Physics Concepts
Math Seniors are not required to take math, but many colleges want to see that students have taken a full four years of math.
Fine Arts Students need a total of 3 fine art credits in order to graduate. Some English, FACS, IT, Business and Music classes offer fine art credit.
Health and Phy Ed You must have a total of 1.5 Health credits and 1.5 Phy Ed credits Health 9 (freshman year) Phy Ed (freshman year) + 1 additional health and 1 phy ed class between 10th-12th-grade year
12th Grade Requirements Communications English 12 or College Prep Comp + 2 English electives or AP Lang and Comp Science Social Studies American Government and Econ or AP Government or AP Econ Math Phy Ed Health Fine Art *Additional P.E. elective 10th-12th grade year *Additional health elective 10th-12th grade year **Total of 3 fine art credits are needed for graduation + elective credits
Sample Registration
Reminders World languages, band and choir are year-long electives We offer zero-hour health and phy ed courses **ASL III
Don t Forget! Students must complete the Alternate Course portion of the registration form!
Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement courses are college level courses. Most students who enroll in AP courses choose to take the AP exam in May. Colleges may grant college credit based on your AP exam score.
PSEO Allows students to earn both high school and college credit Students may attend attend Normandale Community College University of Minnesota Eligibility for PSEO program is determined based on class rank and GPA **Please attend our PSEO Information Meeting in February for more details!**
MNCAPS Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies Students have the opportunity to work alongside professionals in industry Students may earn both high school and college credit For more info check out https://mncaps.org/
MNCAPS Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies Pathways Business Foundation of Business Marketing Analytics Professional Selling Design + Marketing Healthcare Global Sustainability Education https://mncaps.org/
NCAA Eligibility In order to be eligible for Division I and Division II athletics, students must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse Junior Year NCAA Meeting for prospective athletes/parents will be Thursday, February 1st, 6:30 PM, in the PLHS Lecture Hall Resources NCAA Eligibility Center PLHS
Registration Dates Counselors will be in 11th grade English classes on Wednesday, February 7th. Students will be using their ipads to register for classes, so make sure your ipad is charged and ready to go! **Make sure to bring your signed & completed registration template on February 7th!**
Tests SAT ACT 5 sections: 5 sections: English Reading Math Writing and Language Reading Math no calculator Science Math with calculator Essay (optional) Essay (optional) www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com
ACT Counselors recommend students take at least one ACT test in the spring of their junior year. Additional testing is often done fall of senior year. ACT registration ACT Prep
ACT Remaining Test Dates April 14 June 9 July 14 **A reminder that all juniors will be taking the ACT April 3rd at the high school**
Questions?