GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL

SOPHOMORE PARENT

MEETING

January 24th, 2011

Presenter: Rosalyn Isbell

PURPOSE OF THIS

MEETING

Review on-line scheduling procedure…

Information useful to you as your son/daughter moves into their junior year…

Questions that you may have in regard to your son/daughter’s future plans and goals in terms of school and career…

General Description of the

Comprehensive School Counseling

Program

Purpose of the Counseling Program is to empower ALL students, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the academic, career, and personal/social foundations necessary to positively contribute to a changing society.

Personal/Social Development

Dreams for the Future

Talents, Abilities, Interests

Volunteer/Community Services

Extra-Curricular Activities

Career

Sophomore Career Class

Junior Career Class

Junior Seminars: College, and

Opportunities

College Information Program for

Juniors and Parents @ CHS

Financial Aid/Scholarship Information

Area of Study/Career Intention

Post-Secondary Plans

Career Fest

Academic

Standardized Test Scores: Review/Planning

Graduation Requirements/Credits Earned

College Core Credit Total/Implications

Cumulative GPA/Class

Rank/Percentile/Trend

Grade 11 Registration Process

Review of Senior Class Schedule

Review Individual Learning Plan

Individual Junior Planning Conference: Review

Individual Learning Plan

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Registration forms will be handed out to the

Sophomore students in their English classes on February 2, 2011. Students will start entering classes on-line at that time.

Review Course Descriptions: Available on-line at GHS website through School Counseling under Course Listing & Descriptions.

Make sure your son/daughter gets necessary teacher recommendations, teacher signatures, and checks class prerequisites

Please make sure you as parent/guardian sign registration form.

The paper registration form will be used by the student to assist with online registration through “Family Access”

Registration forms will be collected in English classes on February 9, 2011

Remember, when scheduling…

Consider the rigor of schedule possibilities in

relation to future plans…

Take it seriously… take the time to really look at the options and what they mean in relation to their future plans…

Choose a schedule that offers the most options for future choices in any area…

GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS 4 Credits of English

3 Credits of Social Studies

2 Credits of Math

2 Credits of Science

.5 Credits of Health

1.50 Credits of P.E.

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13 Required Credits PLUS 9 Elective Credits

22 Total Credits are necessary to graduate from GHS

GHS English Options

Grade 11- World Literature & Composition

Grade 12-

Contemporary Literature

Technical Communication and Composition

Fundamentals of College Writing

Essentials of College Writing

Communications

English Literature (11-12)

Creative Writing (11-12)

Lit. as Social Reflection (11-12)

AP English

SOCIAL STUDIES OPTIONS

o Geography

o American Issues

o Contemporary World Issues

o Sociology

o Ancient History

o Medieval History

o Revolutions

o AP Psychology

o AP Microeconomics

o AP Macroeconomics

SCIENCE OPTIONS

o Earth Science (typically Freshman year)

o Biology (typically Sophomore year)

o Chemistry (typically Junior year)

o Astronomy/Geology

o Anatomy/Physiology

o Environmental Science

o Physics

o AP Biology

o AP Chemistry

o AP Physics B

Electives…?

Art

Business

Choir/Band/Music

World Language (Spanish or German)

Family and Consumer Science

Technology and Engineering

Computer Science

AP COURSES • AP Biology

• AP Chemistry

• AP English

• AP Psychology

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Music Theory

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Economics (Macro & Micro)

• AP Physics B

• AP Probability and Statistics

• AP Spanish Language

Teacher Aide/Independent

Study Open to Junior and

Senior students

TA Placement at elementary or secondary level

Independent Study

Juniors may take instead of a Study Hall

Take “Pass-Fail

WORK BASED LEARNING

Youth Apprenticeship

Auto Technician

Drafting & Design: Principles of Engineering

Finance Services

Manufacturing

Printing

Computer/Information Technology

Certified Nursing Assistant

Information Night @ Port Washington High School January 26, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.

Registration deadline March 1st

CREDIT LOAD

DEFICIENCIES

Methods for making up deficiencies

Grafton High School: Summer school –English, Math, or Social Studies only, offered for 6 weeks.

Ozaukee Community High School (OCHS): Variety of sessions and classes available in May and June.

Alternative programming (i.e. online…)

POST SECONDARY

OPTIONS

Two and Four Year

College

Technical College

Apprenticeships

Military

Employment

COLLEGE PLANNING

Entrance Requirements

Class Rank

College Core Credits

ACT/SAT Scores

(Most schools use these as their primary criteria for selection. However, additional items such as extra-curricular activities, community service, interviews, leadership, etc…may be considered.)

Things to be aware of…

Class Rank

- Importance of top 10 %

In state vs. Out of state Requirements

-RAI (bring a copy of transcript to

college visit)

82% of students graduate with a different

major than what they started in.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

Freshman Admission Policy

• Minimum of 17 specific high school credits

• 13 of 17 credits required by UW System:

English: 4 credits

Social Studies: 3 credits

Mathematics: 3 credits

Natural Science: 3 Credits

• Remaining 4 credits:

2 credits from above areas or foreign language

Remaining 2 credits from above areas and/or fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas.

Typical UW- Madison

Freshman 4+ English

1 Algebra

1 Geometry

2+ Advanced Math

4+ Social Science

4 Science

4 Single Foreign Language

2+ Additional Academic/Fine Arts

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22+ Total Core Credits Averages for fall 2010 admitted students from GHS:

22 core credits, 6 AP classes taken in high school, 29 ACT, and top 12% in graduating class

Marquette Minimums…

• English – 4 years

• Social Studies – 2-3 years

• Foreign Language – minimum 2 years

• Math – 2-4 years

• Science – 1-2 years

• Additional – 2-5 years of core

Avg. ACT 24-29

Mean Class Rank is top 20%

Foreign Language ?

• UW System Schools with requirements…

UW-Madison: Requires 2, recommends 4

UW-EC: Requires 2, recommends more

UW-LaCrosse: Typical Freshman has 3

UW-Milw. , UW-Park., and UW-Platt.: If a student has 2 in high school, may not need to take in college…

Other schools…

Things to think about in terms of deciding whether your student should continue in foreign language…

College Checklist

Explore college majors/careers

Career Fest

Explore colleges

Admission requirements

Campus visits

Take ACT/SAT

UW System applications accepted online after September 1, Senior year

Apply for Financial Aid after January 1st

Campus Visits

Schedule on-line at the college’s website

General Session

Break-up into small groups

Campus Tour

Lunch

Talk with students

Meet Dept. Head in student’s major

Overnight visits/Sit in on classes

Meet with Financial Aid

Standardized Testing

PSAT

ACT vs. ACT Plus Writing

ACT/SAT Prep

ACT vs. SAT

*Short-term Prep: ACT Prep Classes

*Long-term Prep: Rigorous high school course plan with core curriculum.

TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PLANNING

• Explore programs…

• Explore options in relation to future educational and/or career goals…

• Gather information via School Counselor, campus visits and speaking with reps…

• Complete your application(s)…

*Taking the “Accuplacer” exam is part of the admissions process…

Technical College Degrees

Associate Degrees:

Liberal Arts transfer programs: Students complete the first 2 years of a 4 year baccalaureate college education. Credits transfer to 4-year institutions within Wisconsin.

Associates in Applied Science (AAS): 2-year program that combines technical skills with academic skills.

Technical Diplomas: Offers hands-on learning of occupational skills.

Certificates: 9 to 12 advanced credits to meet the needs of employer.

Apprentice-Related Instruction: Receive classroom training at the same time as they receive on-the-job training from their employer.

Five Good Reasons to Attend a

Technical College

Affordable Tuition

Smaller Classes

Hands-on Learning

Credit Transfer to Four-Year Programs

Strong Job Placement

Military Representatives on

Campus

Representatives from each branch of the military visit

regularly throughout the

year.

Interested students need to sign up in Counseling office to be excused from class.

Students interested in any of the Academies or ROTC need to inquire early and gather information. They can check with their School Counselor for further direction…

ASVAB

NATIONAL HONOR

SOCIETY

Junior or Senior

Standing

Cumulative GPA of

at least 3.33

Scholarship

Leadership

Character

Service

Academic Issues

Important for the student to maintain good study habits.

Complete homework including all the reading and writing assignments

Parents stay involved in the homework process!

Praise Effort, not ability

Teacher/Tutor/ ISL

Social/Behavioral/Emotional

Issues • Medication issues- keep locked up

• Restricting means- keep guns locked up

• Parents are the frontal cortex for child.

• Set clear consistent rules and

consequences of breaking them

• Have student check in at regular times

when they’re aware from home or

school

• Call parents whose home is to be used

for a party.

Resources Available to Parents

and Students School Counselor

Teachers

Starting Point

College Handbook and various college catalogs…

The internet!

UW helpline:

1-800-442-6459

Please seek answers to your questions!!!

Useful Web Sites….

• Grafton’s Home Page (www.grafton.k12.wi.us)

– Career Cruising

– School Counseling Calendar

• actstudent.org

• collegeboard.com

• Uhelp Wisconsin

• FAFSA

Please fill out the session evaluation

form.

THANK YOU FOR COMING!