Grade 11 Educational / Career Planning Unit

Senior Registration Class of 2018 What classes could you take next year to help prepare you for your future? Senior Registration Class of 2018

Registration Procedure Ask questions of teachers and/or counselors regarding course selections and registration. Select courses CAREFULLY for your senior year to ensure you will meet graduation requirements. Share course selections with your parents. Register online in PowerSchool by Sunday, February 19th You will meet with your counselor individually the next week to finalize your registration.

RRHS Graduation Requirements English 4 ½ credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Phy Ed/Health 2 credits Required Electives 3 credits Other Electives 5 ½ credits

Special Considerations When Choosing Classes Interests, Career Exploration & Life Skills ND Scholarship Criteria (others) College Admission Requirements NCAA / NAIA Requirements NCAA : www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA: http://www.playnaia.org/ Others

Summer School Opportunities Senior classes (one total credit): English IV Literature - 1/2 credit English IV Composition - 1/2 credit Speech Communications- 1/2 credit American Government - 1/2 credit Economics - 1/2 credit Physical Education Field Biology June – July At GFC Registration begins April 3rd

A.P. (Advanced Placement) A.P. classes are equivalent to college level courses. Students may earn college credit by taking an AP exam. A.P. English enrollment criteria Grade will be weighted The following A.P. courses are offered: Calculus, Government, U.S. History, Economics, Psychology, Biology, and English.

Dual Credit Opportunities Earn both high school and college credit by successful completion of dual credit class Grades will be weighted Apply for admission to UND/Lake Region ($35 application fee; $80 per credit cost to student) Enroll in appropriate class Senior Comp I and/or II Speech Government (at GFC) Need to have 3.0 GPA and/or ACT cut score

ACT Cut Scores for College Placement ACT TEST 2 Year College 4 Year College ACT English Required score for English 110 (College Composition I) 18 or higher ACT Mathematics Required score for Math 103 (College Algebra) 21 or higher NDUS Policy ACT Scores for entry level course placement Effective Fall 2013

Registering on PowerSchool Include summer school classes Cheat sheet through e-mail and by your computer right now Have course selections entered by Sunday, February 19th

ND State ACT / Work Keys Test Date March 21, 2017 Registration during school Free! ACT PLUS Writing OR Work Keys Employability readiness exam

ND Scholars Program Merit-based full tuition scholarship program to keep ND’s best and brightest students in ND Juniors must take ACT between October and June of their Junior year Must score in the top 5% of all ND ACT test takers

Zapping the ACT ACT Prep Workshop: Wednesday & Thursday, March 1-2 Red River HS Media Center 6:30-9:00 p.m. Central 3:00-5:30 p.m. $89.99 Fee Register at this website: register.doorwaytocollege.com

Develop stronger academic & test taking skills Valuable to all students Individualized instruction Internet accessible Access info on blue handout from Career Center FREE

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Post-Secondary Options

What Type of Training Do YOU Need? Things to Consider…. Let Your Interests and Abilities be Your Guide Job shadowing, career forums Previous experiences / knowledge Interest surveys College search Labor Market Information

Choosing a College Factors to Consider Programs/Majors Admission Requirements Size of School Class size Location Cost (note: reciprocity) Quality and Reputation Setting and Campus Life Is it a good fit for you?

UND Admission Guidelines

UND Admission Guidelines

UND Cost

UND Freshmen Scholarship Opportunities http://und.edu/admissions/undergraduate/costs-and-aid/scholarships.cfm

U of MN HS Course Requirements http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/fresh_overview.html#core

U of MN Cost 2015-2016 http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/admissioninfo/fresh_overview.html#core

U of MN, Twin Cities

Stanford HS Requirements

Stanford ACT/SAT Scores

RUReadyND.com Account Name Format: nd.lastname.firstname.mmddyyyy Password: lunch account number

You are FREE to CHOOSE, but you are not FREE from the CONSEQUENCE of your CHOICE.

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