Welcome to Freshman & Sophomore Parents Night

Sponsored By Green Hope High School

Student Services Department

Student Services Staff

Shernita Telfair, Dean of StudentsAnne 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, ReceptionistCathy Dillon, Registrar

Program Overview High school planning

Graduation requirements

College Planning

Standardized Testing

Info session/Q&A with an admissions representative from NC State University

Graduation Requirements

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

Total 26 Credits

End of Course Tests (EOCs)› Math I› English II› Biology

Graduation Requirements

College Readiness If pursuing selective colleges, take honors-level and AP

courses (AP courses are primarily available junior and senior years)

Join clubs and organizations through Green Hope and/or community

Seek out Enrichment/College Preparation opportunities

Check individual college websites for opportunities and admission requirements/freshman profile

Talk with your counselor

Volunteer in your community

College Preparation/Resources

The College Foundation of North Carolina-www.cfnc.org

The College Board-collegeboard.org

The Princeton Review-princetonreview.com

Print publications & guidebooks

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)

University of North Carolina System of Public Institutions

GPA (Weighte

d)

SAT(Reading & Math scores

combined )

ACT(Composite score)

Class of 2013& beyond(minimum requirements)

2.5 800 17

University of North Carolina System of Public Institutions

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

Registration Timeline 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

SAT Preparation

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

PSAT College QuickStart

ACT Preparation

PLAN School-based test given each October

to sophomores Provides practice for the ACTACT School-based test given each March to

juniors

PLAN Score Report

Parents Night

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Elizabeth HunterAssistant Director

Undergraduate AdmissionsNC State University