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THE PLUG MOVES & GROOVES HIGH SCHOOL
EDITION
Prepare-Learn-Unite-Graduate
Mission: To provide MNPS students grade 9-12, college access and career readiness resources to
prepare for life after high school.
College Tours
ACT/SAT Prep
Youth Employment
Scholarships
Monthly Meet-Ups
Career/Job Shadowing
Connecting with old and new friends..
OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL MAG STUDENTS & FRIENDS
11AM - 1PM • @ TREVECCA UNIVERSITY inside WAGGONER LIBRARY
$25 Registration Fee
Moves & Grooves PLUG High School Program Interest Survey Results (Fall 2017-Spring 2018)
Mission: To provide MNPS students grade 9-12, college access and career readiness resources to prepare for life after high school.
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Moves & Grooves PLUG High School Program Checklist
Mission: To provide MNPS students grade 9-12, college access and career readiness resources to prepare for life after high school.
9th Grade Checklist: During the school year:
• Investigate college requirements and which high school classes colleges require you to complete.
• Take challenging classes. • What are your high school goals and what do you want to achieve in high school that
colleges are looking for? • Participate in meaningful extracurricular activities. Colleges value quality and depth of
involvement Summer:
• Read as much as possible, and read a variety of material. Reading builds your vocabulary and strengthens writing skills
• Take summer school/ dual enrollment courses to enhance your academic record • Prepare for the PLAN test. The national Merit Scholarship is a prestigious national award
for which you can only qualify for if you do well 10th grade checklist: During school year
• Take highly rigorous classes, including AP/IB/Honors level courses. What classes do you need as pre-requisite courses will you need for your junior and senior year
• Meet with advisor/ counselor to discuss your progress and future plans • Take the PSAT or PLAN in the fall. Check YES to the pox that allows other organizations
to contact you, so you hear from scholarship programs, summer programs, and colleges • Meaningful extracurricular activities
Summer: • Prepare for the ACT • Take summer/dual enrollment courses • Participate in summer enrichment programs offed by organizations and colleges. • Read as much as possible • If time permits, set goals for yourself. For example volunteering a certain number of
hours a week, working on creative writing, setting a swimming or running goals, or work part-time job or internship
11th grade checklist: During the year:
• Take rigorous classes. • Meet with counselors and mentors to discuss your progress and future plans • Get to know your teachers in core subjects. They will likely be writing college
recommendation letters for you
• Take the SAT or ACT as early as you are prepared to take it. Depending on your level of preparedness, and if you want to apply early to college in the fall of your senior year, leave time to retake the SAT/ACT. We suggest taking the ACT or SAT no later than April or May.
o Register early so you can use fee waivers. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some colleges grant application fee waivers on the basis that you used fee waivers for your SAT/ACT. Take SAT Subject Tests. If you took the SAT, many colleges also require 2 Subject Tests.
o Check to see if the colleges you are interested in have specific requirements or recommendations. We suggest taking the Subject Tests in June (or May, if you are taking the SAT in June) in your strongest academic subjects.
• Participate in meaningful extracurricular activities. Take on a leadership role • Research colleges and prepare for the application process • Attend local college fairs • Put yourself on college mailing lists
Summer: • Prepare for ACT if not taken yet or if you want to improve your score • Take summer/dual enrollment courses • Read as much as possible • Participate in summer enrichment programs offered by organizations and colleges • Begin drafting college application essays such as a personal statement
12th grade checklist school year:
• Continue taking rigorous courses and doing well in them. Even if you have fulfilled graduate requirements in certain areas, continue to take rigorous courses in your core academic subjects to be a competitive applicant. Senior year grades do matter. If you are applying Regular Decision, your first semester grades will be in the application.
• Meet with your counselor and mentor(s) to discuss your progress and future plans. Together, plan out how you will apply to college
• Using writing classes, your teachers, mentors to help with college essays • Improve ACT score
Moves & Grooves PLUG High School Program Scholarship Agreement
Mission: To provide MNPS students grade 9-12, college access and career readiness resources to prepare for life after high school.
Date: Name: Relationship: Email: Phone Number: Address: City: State: Zip Code:
Moves & Grooves PLUG Scholarship Agreement Date Completed
Assignment/Objective
You must attend The PLUG’s interest meeting
You must be a previous participant in Moves & Grooves at any point before starting high school.
You must provide documented evidence of your correct grade point average. GPA (Fall/Spring)
You must complete Moves & Grooves: The PLUG’s application and pay the $25 on-time fee. This fee is refundable if the participant drops the program.
You are expected to maintain a grade point average of 2.75 or better and maintain a grade of a C or better in your high school courses in which you are enrolled in.
You must attend and evaluate the Goals and Vision Board workshop
You must attend and evaluate the Financial Literacy, Budgeting, and FASFA Workshop
You must attend and evaluate the ACT PREP workshop
You must attend and evaluate the Dress for Success and Mock Interview workshop
You must attend and evaluate the Nashville National College Fair event.
You must gain 8 hours of Volunteer work
You must attend and evaluate the 2018 Art Splash Gala
You must attend at least one of the FUN activities that are provided after the workshops
You must attend and critique at least one Cultural Attraction/ Cultural Event, or attend a local play in the Nashville Area.
Complete all program workshops, seminars, and cultural events evaluations outcome surveys and the End of the Year Evaluation.
Attend The PLUG’s Final Ceremony on May 19, 2018 (REQUIRED)
The signature below indicates that the previously named student and parent/guardian has reviewed the Moves & Grooves PLUG High School Program Scholarship Agreement.
Student’s Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Date
Counselor’s Signature
Date
