class of 2015 sophomore fall presentation. essential question what’s important in the sophomore...
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Class of 2015
SophomoreFall Presentation
Essential Question
What’s important in the sophomore
year of high school?
Key Elements
Academic RecordTestingPost-Graduation Planning
Activities Resume
Graduation Requirements
4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 or 4 credits Science 6 or 7 elective credits 2 credits Physical
Education/Health .5 credit Env & Ecology .25 credit Career Exploration
TOTAL:23.75
TOTAL:23.75
Academic Record and Transcript Review
Courses and creditsAveragesWeighted percentage and non-weighted GPA
Weighted = core classes and CP electives only
Non-weighted = all classes
Schedule Changes
Limited changes permitted now: Academic misplacement – teacher must
agree! Oversubscription (drop an elective for a
study hall if you have 8.0 credits) MUST have parent permission for both
All changes must be made by October 26TH!
Testing
PSATSAT Maybe Keystone
tests too!
PSAT -- Preliminary Scholastic
Aptitude Test**Sophomores who have Algebra 2 right now
should take this test for practice Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. Register in Guidance Office by September
13th Registration forms available today! Fee: $18.00 payable to Lower Dauphin
School District NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
SATScholastic Aptitude Test
College Entrance Exam If enrolled in Algebra 2 this year, then
may want to take SATs in March or June but it’s OK to wait until next fall
Given on: November 3, March 9, and June 1 (Saturdays) at LDHS
Register: www.collegeboard.com
Test Preparation and Study Skills
To prepare for the SATs and PSATs you can take a prep course and/or buy test preparation materials from a book store.
Test prep is an on-going process … Read, read, read and then read some more Keep up with your daily class work Sign up for email through College Board with
“SAT Question of the Day”
Study Skills Guide … on-line!!
Some survey results from last year…
Some survey results from last year…
Set some goals for yourself this year!
Post-Graduation Planning
Career Planning and Goal Setting
Internet ResourcesCollege/Career FairsCollege visitationsMilitary recruiters
Work Experience!!!
Naviance – Family Connection
Web based program for career and college planning/management
Will use in Careers for interest and aptitude inventories
Students can create accounts to be used throughout HS
Great way for us to stay connected during the post-graduation planning process
Activities Resume
What did you do last year?What are you involved in this year?What clubs/activities would you like
to try before you graduate?
My challenge to you – find one school sponsored
activity to try this year!!
NCAA Clearinghouse
NCAA sets forth academic requirements for participation in college athletics
Specific courses required in HS to be eligible
Meet with Mrs. Dreon to review your transcript!
Sign up on sheet for an appointment
Important Dates
PSAT Score ReturnDecember 13 – 7:00
p.m. in HS auditorium
For students and parents
Return & explanation of PSAT scores/college information
Career FairOctober 4th periods 1-4Representatives from many
different professions Opportunity to ask
questions about careersGreat experience for
students trying to figure out future plans or find out more about a potential career
Please sign up today if you are interested
Miscellaneous
Tutoring schedule and lots of other resources available on the school website!
www.ldsd.org/highschool
566-5335