Cary High School

Class of 2015!!

Do you know the Student Services staff?

Graduation Requirements for Future Ready Core Course of Study

4 English 4 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Adv Math 3 Social Studies: World History, Civics and Economics, US

History 3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology,

and a Physical Science 1 Healthful Living 2 Elective Credits in one of the following areas: CTE,

Arts Education, or Foreign Language 9 Electives

TOTAL =

26 credits to graduate from Cary High School

How many credits are required in order to be promoted to 12th grade?

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To be promoted to 12th grade, you must have 18 credits!

You must pass English III in order to be promoted to 12th grade!

Career Clusters at CHS Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Business Management and

Administration Government and Public Administration Health Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics

North Carolina Academic Scholars Program Recognition program for academic

achievement in high school. Minimum unweighted GPA: 3.5

College Planning In the 11th Grade!

IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO START PLANNING IN 11TH GRADE IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!!!

College admissions offices pay careful attention to the following: Grade Point Average (GPA)-Minimum GPA for the UNC

System is 2.5 (weighted) Difficulty of course load SAT/ACT scores (UNC system—minimum requirements) Class rank High school and community activities/leadership Personal statement/essay Recommendations (teacher and counselor, if required)

Minimum Admissions Requirements for Colleges

Do you have the minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score required for admission to your college of interest?

Refer to the handout with average college GPA’s

See handout “Calculating Grade Point Average”

Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements for UNC System:

GPA: 2.5SAT (Critical Reading & Math): 800ACT: 17

NCAA Division I (sliding scale)Minimum GPA: 2.0SAT(Critical Reading & Math):1010

NCAA Division II (sliding scale)Minimum GPA: 2.0/SAT: 820*www.eligibilitycenter.net*

Exploring Colleges

CHS Campus Visits: Representatives are here WEEKLY at lunch in the gym lobby!

College Visits: Contact Admissions Offices Record and compare college information

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/compare-colleges

College Fairs

College Comparison Chart

College Name Awesome University

Fantastic College

Location

Type (private, coed, etc.)

# of students

Average SAT/ACT

Average GPA

Campus Life Features

Cost (tuition and room/board)

NACAC Greater Raleigh National College Fair 2014

WHAT: 4th Annual Greater Raleigh National College Fair. Over 200 schools will be represented.

WHERE: Raleigh Convention Center

WHEN: Spring 2014

COST: There is no charge to attend.

HOW TO REGISTER: Students should register online.

College Planning Night 2014

Open to students and parents Attend breakout sessions on

Financial AidCFNC informationApplication Tips

February 27, 2014 (date TBD) 6:30- 8 pm

TRUE OR FALSE???

Most colleges require students to take the SAT in order to be considered for college admission.

FALSE!

Most four-year colleges and universities will accept EITHER the SAT or the ACT!

SAT & ACT Information

SAT or ACT: Recommended to be taken in the SPRING of your junior year and FALL of your senior year

Test Preparation: see handout

www.collegeboard.org Register for the SAT ($51.00) Create a My College Quick Start account Search schools in-state or out-of-state Free practice for the SAT Search college majors and minors Information on paying for college Receive your PSAT & SAT scores online

www.actstudent.org Register for the ACT ($52.50) Free practice for the ACT Receive and send your ACT scores online Required for all 11th graders

All juniors will test free of charge on March 4, 2014

Scores can be sent to colleges

www.cfnc.org

Transcript Manager-Send your transcripts to all North Carolina colleges and universities!

Online College Applications Student Career Matchmaking Assistant:

includes interest inventories Virtual College Tour Research all NC colleges and universities

(including community colleges)

Wake Tech Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate

or enter into their College Transfer Program

Accuplacer Test-Everyone must take for placement into classes. Certain SAT/ACT scores may waive the test; see counselor or contact Wake Tech for more details.

Career Counseling

Lisa Williams, Career Development Coordinator

Email: lwwilliams@wcpss.net

Job Shadowing InternshipsOther Career Exploration Opportunities

Attendance

Consistent attendance is extremely important. You are responsible for making up any missed assignments, tests, or quizzes.

2 absences in a block scheduled class is like missing 4 days of learning.

Athletic Eligibility

o Students are eligible for high school athletics

if they pass three of their four classes during the semester previous to the sport they wish to play, have at least a 1.5 GPA (or 2.0 in previous semester), and attended school at least 85% of the days in the past semester.

Transcripts

*Make sure all of your personalinformation is correct on your transcript!

*Review courses and course grades for accuracy.

*Note your weighted GPA, unweighted GPA, and class rank.

Understanding your HS transcript

Understanding your HS transcript

Understanding your HS transcript

Junior Conferences

Beginning Monday, 11/25, sign up for an appointment in Student Services

You are responsible for remembering your appointment date and time.

Thank you, Class of

2015!