Student Services Orientation Fall 2017 One year of Get Fresh! Get Promoted! Student Services Orientation Fall 2017 Your mission:

I am filling out this assessment in Pre-Test Question #1 I am filling out this assessment in a) English I b) English II c) English III d) English IV

How many credits do I need to graduate? a) 22 b) 24 c) 26 d) 28 Pre-Test Question #2 How many credits do I need to graduate? a) 22 b) 24 c) 26 d) 28

Pre-Test Question #3 What is the minimum weighted GPA required to apply to four-year colleges in the UNC system? a) 3.5 b) 2.5 c) 2.0 d) 4.0

Pre-Test Question #4 Which of the following are needed to graduate? a) 1 credit each in Arts, Career and Technical Education (CTE) and World Language b) 2 credits in one of these categories: Arts, CTE, World Language c) 1 credit in World Language and 1 credit in any elective d) 2 credits each in Arts, CTE and World Language

Agenda Student Services Counselors/What we do Promotion Requirements Graduation Requirements Your Grade Point Average (GPA) Athletic & Driver’s License Eligibility Attendance Tips for Success Needs Assessment Q & A

Patty Miller Dean of Students Counselors: Chuck Small De-Ja Patty Miller Dean of Students Toria Greene A-Da Kelsey Dechant Je-Moq Allison Saviello Mor-Sc Alicia Kirkpatrick Sch-Z

Use the correct email address for your counselor! name@wcpss.net Patty Miller pmiller5 Dean Toria Greene tgreene A-Da Chuck Small csmall De-Ja Kelsey Dechant kdechant Je-Moq Allison Saviello asaviello Mor-Sc Alicia Kirkpatrick akirkpatrick2 Sch-Z

(bclowers) (kschroeder) Debbie Fluke Kathleen Wit (kwit) Ginny Honkomp Ina Nyko, School Psychologist (inyko) Nicole Miller, Student Assistance Program Counselor Nancy McMillan School Nurse (nmcmillan) Brandon Clowers, School Social Worker (bclowers) Kelley Schroeder, Literacy Coach (kschroeder) Debbie Fluke Guidance Tech (dfluke) Kathleen Wit Intervention Coordinator (kwit) Christy Fields, Registrar (cfields2) Sharon Manning, Career Development Coordinator (smanning1) Ginny Honkomp Data Manager (vhonkomp)

Future Ready Core 4 English: English I, II, III, IV 4 Math: Math I, Math II, Math III, Math beyond Math III 3 Science: Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science 4 Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, American History 1 & 2 1 Healthful Living: Health and Physical Education (full year class) 10 Electives: REQUIRED - any 2 from arts, second language or career and technical education (a minimum of 2 years of the same second language are required for admission to the UNC University System). RECOMMENDED - any 4 that form an educational concentration - may be from any subject area including arts, career and technical education, or any subject area or combination. 26 Total Credits

All grades will be reported numerically on the report card and transcript. To calculate your grade point average (GPA), take the total number of quality points earned and divide it by the total number of potential credits. 90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 0-59

Let’s Compare 2 GPAs: GPA: 19/8 = 2.375 GPA: 29/8 = 3.625 Example 1: English 1 82 - 3 Math 1 70 - 2 Civics & Economics 50 - 0 Earth Science 77 - 2 Healthful Living 99 - 4 Elective 1 87 - 3 Elective 2 75 – 2 Elective 3 89 - 3 19 Example 2: English 1 85 - 3 Math 1 99 - 4 Civics & Economics 98 - 4 Earth Science 88 - 3 Healthful Living 97 - 4 Elective 1 92 - 4 Elective 2 91 – 4 Elective 3 83 - 3 29 GPA: 19/8 = 2.375 GPA: 29/8 = 3.625

Let’s Compare 2 GPAs: GPA: 30/8 = 3.750 GPA: 31.5/8 = 3.937 Example 1: English 1 88 - 3 Math 1 92 - 4 Civics & Economics 95 - 4 Earth Science 81 - 3 Healthful Living 98 - 4 Elective 1 96 - 4 Elective 2 92 – 4 Elective 3 97 - 4 30 Example 2: (H) English 1 88 – 3.5 Math 1 92 - 4 (H) Civics & Economics 95 – 4.5 (H) Earth Science 81 – 3.5 Healthful Living 98 - 4 Elective 1 96 - 4 Elective 2 92 – 4 Elective 3 97 - 4 31.5 GPA: 30/8 = 3.750 GPA: 31.5/8 = 3.937

All incoming freshmen are eligible for athletics during the fall semester of their freshman year. BUT After the first semester of freshman year, students are only eligible if they: 1) Passed 6 of 8 classes during the semester previous to the sport they wish to play, 2) Had a minimum 1.5 GPA (or 2.0 in the previous semester), and 3) Attended school at least 85% of the days in the past semester.

Students must pass 75% of their courses to obtain and maintain a driver’s license. (6 out of 8 courses) OR

How much do my final exams (teacher made & CTE/ EOC/NCFE) count in my final grade calculation? B) 15% C) 20% D) 50% *CTE exams are state mandated tests

Tips for Success

Begin With The End In Mind Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy Ed.D. – Doctor of Education M.A. – Master of Arts M.S. – Master of Science B.A. – Bachelor of Arts B.S. – Bachelor of Science A.A. – Associate in Arts Industry Certification High School Diploma

Know Your Learning Style Visual-Prefer to use pictures, diagrams, images to help you learn Auditory/Musical-Prefer using sounds or music or even rhythms to help learn; prefer verbal instructions or talking (May sound out a word) Kinesthetic & Tactile-Prefer using your hands, body & sense of touch to learn (May ‘act’ things out or write a word down to find it it feels right. Learning Style Inventory

Study Skills 101 How do you obtain help from teachers? Examples: Note-taking, graphic organizers, Study guide, Manage your time, prioritize work, clear out distractions, color coding, focused blocks of time. Helpful links: http://enloehsstudentservices.weebly.com/resources.html CFNC’s Successful Study Techniques (Under High School Planning) https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_High_School/Succeeding_In_High_School/How_To_Homework_Helpers.aspx?articleId=oYXy8UCrRSMy1TErPODCFAXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX&sectionId=1

Problem Solution Planning What is the problem? Can YOU change it? No Yes Use Coping Strategies: Walk away Ignore it Use self-talk Exercise Talk to someone you trust What are possible solutions and consequences for the problem? What resources do you need?

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Now, go have ONE great freshman year! We are here to help you, so please don’t be afraid to ask! Now, go have ONE great freshman year!

Post-Test Question #5 When I graduate, my plan is: a) To go to either a 2-year or 4-year college or university b) To enter the military c) To enter the job market d) Not certain – I haven’t decided my plan yet.

How many credits do I need to graduate? a) 22 b) 24 c) 26 d) 28 Post-Test Question #6 How many credits do I need to graduate? a) 22 b) 24 c) 26 d) 28

Post-Test Question #7 What is the minimum weighted GPA required to apply to four-year colleges in the UNC system? a) 3.5 b) 2.5 c) 2.0 d) 4.0

Post-Test Question #8 Which of the following are needed to graduate? a) 1 credit each in Arts, Career and Technical Education (CTE)and World Language b) 2 credits in one of these categories: Arts, CTE, World Language c) 1 credit in World Language and 1 credit in any elective d) 2 credits each in Arts, CTE and World Language

I feel this lesson will help me be successful this year. Post-Test Question #9 I feel this lesson will help me be successful this year. a) True b) False  

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