9th Grade Parent and Student MeetingAdvisement

10/1/2015

Tonight's Topics

1. PSAT & Khan Academy

2. Naviance

3. Resume Building

4. Transcripts, GPA, Carnegie Credits

5. Learning Styles

Let’s think ahead…..To College!!!!

What do colleges look for in an applicant?

1. Challenging Schedule

2. Grades

3. Standardized test scores

4. Extracurricular Activities

5. Essay

6. Letters of Recommendation

PSAT& Khan Academy

PSAT 9

October, 14, 2015ALL 9th graders will take!

ALL students are already registered!

Students will be homeroom taking the test during the first two blocks of the day

Very important to arrive on time!!!

Scholarships Attached to the PSAT (11th

grade)

Scholarships Attached to the PSAT (11th

grade)

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Move on When Ready

Move on When Ready

Senior year

Magnet Gradation requirements must be metEconomics and Government

English

Naviance

NAVIANCE

Internet-based program

http://connection.naviance.com/Rockdale

College and Career Planning

Family ConnectionUsername – first name last name (no spaces and all

caps)

Password – student #

NAVIANCE

Put username here (first name, last name – LAURENLEWIN)

Student ID#

NAVIANCEPut username here (first initial, last name – msuddeth)

Student ID#

NAVIANCEPut username here (first initial, last name – msuddeth)

Student ID#

Getting Involved!!!

Resume Building

Why is getting involved important?

Helps with time management

Helps to make new friends

Helps to feel connected to the Magnet School

Helps to build leadership

Helps to build confidence

Helps discover passions

Why is getting involved important for college applications?

Colleges want to see balanced students

Colleges want involved students

Demonstrates commitments

Demonstrates types of interest

Quality is much more important that quantity!!!

Choose a few! Stick to them! Become a leader!

What does getting involved look like?

Magnet extra-curricular activities

RCHS extra-curricular activities

Fine Arts

Sports

Religious

Scouts

Volunteer/ Community service

Part-time job

Grades, GPA, Carnegie Credits

Progress reports

OUR SCHOOL GOAL:

A-B Honor Roll – 70%

Last year’s freshmen class data was:70% A-B Honor Roll95% completion rate for fall semester

Where do you want to go to college????Does freshmen year matter on college applications?

Personal Goals:

Focus on student

achievement

Avoiding Final Grade Consequences

Academic Probation 70-74% on report card

Academic Probation contract with individual requirements

Grade below 70% on report card Results in removal from program

Transferring back to your zoned high school

Start 2nd semester at a new school

1st Semester

Calculating Final GradesSemester Grade = 80%Final Exam = 20%

1st semester

Final Exam TipsGive yourself enough cushion before the exam

Don’t count on the final exam to RAISE your grade!

Begin studying for final exams during Thanksgiving Break

1st Semester

Final grades for the semester go on your high school transcript

1st & 2nd semester grades are not averaged

1st Semester

Carnegie Credit for graduation is earned based on final semester grades

GPA is calculated based on final semester grades

Carnegie Credits

Return RVC form

80+ = Accept

Below 80 = Don’t Accept and plan to re-take

GPA Non-weighted GPA

A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0

Weighted GPA

AP and Magnet classes are weighted = 1.2

A = 5.2 B = 4.2 C = 3.2 D = 2.2

GPA

Why is your GPA important?Magnet opportunities

College Admissions

HOPE

Scholarships

YOU CAN DO IT!

There is still time to get your grades up…but the time

NOW!

You can reach your goals if you follow through and

work for it!

Being enrolled at RMSST is no guarantee for college

admissions

Fall Break Opportunities

Learning StylesVisual, Tactile, Auditory

Visual

Visual

Tactile/ Kinesthetic

Tactile/ Kinesthetic

Thank you for coming!