class of 2017 counselor: sarah hawthorne [email protected] 740-702-2287, ext. 16296
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Class of 2017◦ 4 units of English◦ 4 units of Math◦ 3 units of Science (1 of Physical Science, 1 of Biology,)◦ 3 units of Social Studies (1 of US History, 1 of US
Government)◦ ½ unit of Health◦ ½ unit of PE* ◦ At least 1 unit (or 2 half units from among the areas of
world language, business/computer tech, or fine arts)◦ At least 9 electives
25 Total Units
MINIMUM Graduation Requirements
Students participating in 2 full seasons of marching band, an athletic program, or cheerleading may apply for a waiver for PE class (1/2) credit
Students choosing to do so will be required to enroll in another ½ credit academic elective course
http://www.chillicothe.k12.oh.us/schools/chs/guidance/default.htm
*PE Waivers
Subject Criteria
English 4 units
Math 4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher
level course or a 4-year sequence that contains equivalent content)
Science 4 units, including Physics and Chemistry
Social Studies 4 units
Foreign Language 3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied
Fine Arts 1 unit
Grade Point Average 3.5 on 4.0 scale
ACT/SAT Score (excluding scores from Writing section)
27 ACT/1210 SAT
Must meet 7 of the 8 requirements.
Honors Diploma Requirements
Take courses that are relevant to your long term goals.
Colleges like to see rigor, but with success. College Credit Plus
◦ Take college courses for college and high school credit
◦ You must be accepted into the college and take the placement test (Accuplacer, COMPASS) in order to participate*
Scheduling & College Credit Plus
What will you do after high school?◦ Career?◦ College?◦ Military?◦ Trade School?
INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE!◦ Start researching and planning now!
Job Shadowing College Visits Summer Programs Speak with Recruiters Don’t forget about high school! What you do now MATTERS!
Use Naviance!◦ https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/lo
gin/?hsid=chillicothehs
◦ Don’t have an account?? See me TODAY!
Preparing for the Future…
Your one-stop-shop for everything college and career readiness related!◦ Career, college, scholarship searches◦ Take virtual tours of colleges/universities◦ ACT PrepMe to get ready for the test!
If you don’t have an account set up yet, see me TODAY!
https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=chillicothehs
Naviance
PSAT/NMSQT – October 14th!◦ Why take the test?
Great SAT practice National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (FREE MONEY!)
◦ Sign up in the main office with Mrs. Sheila Gray◦ Cost is $16 per test (paid by check or cash)◦ DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS OCTOBER 9TH!◦ Practice booklet for students when payment is made◦ Great practice at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
ACT◦ Register at www.actstudent.org◦ Test dates are available online
April test date is a great goal
Testing
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