Skills and Knowledge for Underclassmen High School 101 Skills and Knowledge for Underclassmen

Graduation Requirements: 22 credits to graduate. 4 years of Math 3 years of Science 4 years of English 1 year of US/AZ History 1 year of World History 1 year Econ/American Gov or equivalent 1 year fine art or CTE 1.5 credits of PE(class of 2020 on need only 1 credit) 5.5 elective credits (class of 2020 = 6) ECAP

Math To Graduate: Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, Algebra 2 or Financial Algebra For University: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Intro-Calculus or Statistics Additional math courses will be elective credits

University Requirements In-state (4-year) universities require: 2 years of the same foreign language, and 1 year of fine art or CTE, in addition to the other “core” 16 credits (think required courses: English, Math, Science, Social Studies) Out of state universities may require more foreign language or some other course…check the college’s admissions page Community Colleges accept students with a diploma

Course Selection Weighted or Unweighted courses: Consider student’s maturity and cognitive “maturity” Pace and demands of weighted courses require work ethic and strong organizational skills Students take 6 classes through junior year.

ECAP and Electives Use ECAP (Educational Career Action Plan) accessible on AzCIS database) to help with planning, goals, courses Electives: Thoughtful and focused on student’s interests and skills

Questions? Discussion Graduation Requirements Weighted versus Un-weighted Courses University Requirements

Effective Study Habits Attitude* is key Time Management = developing a study routine – daily Making connections to content – easier when there is a goal (college…) *toward learning

Attitude, Motivation, Maturity Goals are more abstract for younger students Use available resources to identify goals: College Board, AzCIS, counselor, college visits… Highlighting discrepancies – student’s buy-in to study Listening

Pre-AP, AP, On-Level Reasons “not to” pursue more rigorous courses: demands increase stress; GPA can be adversely affected; students shut down if too frustrated; power struggles… Reasons to pursue weighted courses: strong work ethic; clear about goals; available support; good at time management; engagement; GPA; college/career readiness…

Break

Strategies Organization: Planners, Apps, Internet Resources The Study Routine

Note-taking Cornell Method or other Re-writing – summaries and connections

Reading Strategies Active versus Passive (or distracted) Reading Post-Its, Note Cards and more Reading a text

Studying for Exams Writing and Re-writing notes: outlines and summaries, making connections Study Groups/Partners – use wisely Mnemonic Devices Other Techniques

Taking Exams Pace Attitude and Relaxation First things first: jot down notes, whole test, tough questions first, review of work before turning it in Focus: your work not classmates

Timelines See College Board Handout: 9th Grade: Research Careers and Majors/Colleges – College Board and AzCIS; Meet with Counselor; Invest in Learning and Exploring 10th Grade: All of the above, and take your first PSAT (October 11th – pay and register in the CDO Bookstore)

Resources College Board https://www.collegeboard.org/ Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ AzCIS – access from Counseling page “ECAP” page https://www.amphi.com/domain/2372 Counselors Counseling Web Page Tutorial and After-School Tutoring (TBA)