Freshman & Sophomore Parents Night PPT

Shernita Telfair, Dean of Students
Anne Miller, Counselor (A-Di)
Jillian Purcell, Counselor (Do-Ja)
Justin McIntyre, Counselor (Jo-Mi)
Hamilton Roberts, Counselor (Mo-Se)
Allison Tibbetts, Counselor (Sh-Z)
Jessica Kanna, SAP Counselor
Angie Murrane, Receptionist
Cathy Dillon, Registrar
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High school planning
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Graduation requirements
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College Planning
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Standardized Testing
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Info session/Q&A with an admissions
representative from NC State University
Future-Ready Core
English
English I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
Mathematics
Math I, II, III & one math course beyond Math III
4 Credits
Science
Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, & a Physical Science
3 Credits
Social Studies
World History, American History I & II, Civics & Economics
4 Credits
Electives (2) + Concentration (4)
Two electives must be courses in CTE, Arts or Second Language;
Four electives recommended in a concentrated area: CTE, Arts, or any other
subject area.
5 Credits
Healthful Living
1 Credit
Electives
5 Credits
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End of Course Tests (EOCs)
› Math I
› English II
› Biology
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If pursuing selective colleges, take honors-level and AP
courses (AP courses are primarily available junior and senior
years)
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Join clubs and organizations through Green Hope and/or
community
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Seek out Enrichment/College Preparation opportunities
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Check individual college websites for opportunities and
admission requirements/freshman profile
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Talk with your counselor
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Volunteer in your community
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The College Foundation of North Carolinawww.cfnc.org
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The College Board-collegeboard.org
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The Princeton Review-princetonreview.com
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Print publications & guidebooks
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Visit college campuses and attend college fairs
(Greater Raleigh National College Fair at the
Convention Center on Tues, March 10, 4:30-7:30 pm,
register online at www.gotomyncf.com or on-site)
GPA
(Weighted)
Class of
2013
& beyond
(minimum
requirements)
2.5
SAT
ACT
800
17
(Reading & (Composite
Math scores
score)
combined )
Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs)required
for Admission Consideration:
English---four credits
Second Language---two credits (in the
same lang.)
 Math---four credits: Math I, II, & III, and one
advanced math beyond Math III
 Science---three credits: a biological,
physical, and a laboratory course
 Social Studies---two credits: including U.S.
History
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February 24th: the Curriculum Fair Expo
for rising 10th-12th graders will take place
 March:
› Counselors will meet with students to
discuss registration information
› Students will input their course
selections for the 2015-2016 school
year in PowerSchool
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PSAT
 School-based test given each October
to sophomores
 Provides practice for the SAT
 National Merit Scholarship Program’s
qualifying test for juniors (juniors must
come to Student Services to register for
the test)
SAT
 Register on collegeboard.org
PLAN
 School-based test given each October
to sophomores
 Provides practice for the ACT
ACT
 School-based test given each March to
juniors
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