So you want to be a

High-Schooler?

High School CounselorMr. Hass

Scared Stiff or Can’t Wait?

By show of hands, who is ready?

By show of hands, who is NOT!

By show of hands, who isn’t sure?

Differences between M.S. and H.S.

Courses tend to be more difficult Expectations are higher Teachers expect you to be more

responsible Students need to be more accountable More choices in terms of courses:

requirements and electives Less emphasis on homework and more

on tests and quizzes

Continued… High School really counts…follows you

forever Ability to join numerous clubs and

organizations…FFA, FBLA, etc. Phy. Ed. meets everyday Ability to leave early for work (11th-12th) Ability to take online classes & distance

learning High School prepares for the “Real”

World”…Everyone will be college ready!!!

Outline / Overview What is a semester anyway?

What exactly is a credit?

GPA...?????

Class Rank

Choosing your schedule

Developing a 4-year plan

Outline / Overview (cont.)

How to choose a class

Study Halls / Lunch

People To Know

Post-Secondary Options

Budgeting…Show me the money

Questions???

What is a semester?

Two semesters in a year…divided into two quarters each

Semester grades are based on quarter grades and final exam/project

You are given credit only for semester grades

What if I fail one of the quarters but not the other?

Typical semester course load All of your semester grades will be recorded

on your high school transcript

What is a credit? Anyone know how many credits the high

school requires for graduation?

8 Periods in a day One hour for Study Hall Each class is worth ½ credit Phy. Ed. every day in HS How many credits will you earn in a semester

and a year?

Making up failed classes

Grade Point AverageG.P.A.

Each grade is assigned a grade point Semester and cumulative GPA Take the average of all your classes to

determine your GPAOr

Sum of all grade points/course taken=GPA A=4.0 A-=3.667 B+=3.333 B=3.0

B-=2.667 C+=2.333 C=2.0 C-=1.667 D+=1.333 D=1.0 D-=0.667 F=0.0

Impact of Poor Coursework

Scenario AGrades: A, A-, B, B+, B,

B, B- GPA= 3.24

Scenario BGrades:A, A-, B, B+B, B, FGPA=2.86

Scenario CGrades: B+, B, B, C+, D, D, F GPA= 1.95

Scenario DGrades: B, C, C, C+, D, F, F GPA= 1.47

Class Rank Students in each class are ranked

from the highest to the lowest Class Rank is based on every student

in the class’ GPA The student with the highest GRA is

ranked #1 and the student with the lowest GPA is XYZ (number of students in class)

Valedictorian????

Why is GPA and Class Rank so important?

Your GPA & Class Rank highly influences where you can and can’t attend college

Students with higher GPA and Class Ranks have increased rates of obtaining scholarships

Students with higher GPA/Class Rank’s tend to score higher on college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, Compass)

Very difficult to raise your GPA/Class Rank very easy for it to drop

GPA has a direct relationship to your class rank

GPA and Class Rank Distinctions…

Students who rank in the top ten of each class are recognized

Highest Honors- GPA from 3.7-4.0 High Honors- GPA from 3.4-3.69 Honors- GPA from 3.0-3.39

Honor Roll students are students with GPA’s of 3.0 or higher during a particular semester

Choosing your schedule

More than one way to fry an egg…

Consider post-secondary plans

Sample Schedule… Position yourself for competitive post-

secondary entry

How to Choose a Class

Prerequi—what?...Prerequisite

What are your interests?

What are your strengths/weaknesses

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself

Reasons for taking a course…

Good Reasons Content is interesting Will be helpful for my

future career Will help prepare me

for college The course will

challenge me

Poor Reasons All my friends are

taking it I get to go on a trip “I heard it is easy” My sibling took that

class That teacher

coaches my sport

Schedule Changes

Students are committed to classes chosen during registration process

Formal process in the beginning of each semester

MUST be a proper reason for drops Request is subject to numbers

Sample ScheduleFirst Semester World Geography (125) Physical Science (183) Algebra (111) English 9 (103) Phy. Ed. 9 (191) Band (511) Ag. Exploration (151) Study Hall

Second Semester World Geography (126) Physical Science (184) Algebra (112) English 9 (104) Comp. Applications (136) Band (512) Intro to Woods (144) Study Hall

Developing a 4 year plan Can be very helpful

Helps maintain focus on goals

Helps you develop foresight

Can be done using required and/or elective classes

Study Halls / Lunch

Study Hall is large room format or in teachers classrooms

Lunch 12:36-1:06 Students can go

outside to picnic area Students can

leave at lunch as seniors

Good People to Know Mr. Bruning

Principal Mrs. Moe

Middle/High School Secretary Mr. Bauer

Dean of Students Mr. Hass

Guidance Counselor Mrs. Brenner

Guidance/Lunch Secretary

Good People to Know… (cont.)

YOUR TEACHERS!!!

Post-Secondary Options 4 year colleges

Admissions can be very competitive Admissions is based on the following:

Rigor of schedule ACT Grade Point Average (GPA) Class Rank

2 Year Schools aka Junior/Community College Feeder schools for 4 year colleges Makes transition from high school to college easier Students focus on general course work, before transferring Class sizes are smaller and credits are cheaper Not a guarantee with just a H.S. diploma

Options continued… Technical Colleges

1-2 years of schools Students learn a specific trade and/or skill Most programs require just a H.S. diploma (space limited) The exceptions involve the medical related degrees…high

demand and student interest Specialty Schools

Typically 2 years of schooling Study in a particular field: Art, Mechanics, Cooking, etc Subjective entry (portfolio)

Military 4-6 year commitment Students learn more than just combat Many interesting careers available all over the world ASVAB and H.S. Diploma

Career Clusters Ag., Food, & Natural

Resources Architecture &

Construction Arts, A/V, &

Technology Business Education Finance Government Health Sciences

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information

Technology Law, Public Safety, &

Corrections Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math Transportation &

Logistics

Why post-secondary training?

Reasons for Post-SecondaryEducation…

Gain knowledge…knowledge is power Lead better and more healthy lifestyles Much higher job satisfaction Education is the equalizer Increased ability to discover and develop you talents Increases your ability to be a more cultured individual Vastly increase your earnings potential

$$Money, Money, Money$$

High School Graduate:Hourly Wage: $12Weekly Salary: $480Annual Salary:$25KLifetime: 1.1 million

Technical School:Hourly Wage: $18Weekly Salary: $720Annual Salary: 37KLifetime: 1.9 million

College:Hourly Wage: $25Weekly Salary: $1000Annual Salary: $52Lifetime: $2.2 million

Professional Degree:Hourly Wage: $52Weekly Salary: $2100Annual Salary: $110KLifetime: $4.4 million

Questions…