Archbishop Hannan High School Counseling Department 10th/11th Grade Parent Meeting November 8,2017

Agenda Graduation Requirements Naviance Student Meetings Standardized Testing and Scores Dual Enrollment Student Profile TOPS College Visits/Fairs

Counselor Assignments Steven Bradley 985-246-7487 10th Grade: A-K 11th Grade: A-H Jessica Theall 985-246-7493 10th Grade: L-Z 11th Grade: I-Z Christine Haney: Director of Guidance, College Counselor

Graduation and TOPS Requirements Hannan = 32 Units TOPS = 19 Units ENGLISH = 4 MATH = 4 SCIENCE = 4 SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 FOREIGN LANG = 2* FINE ARTS = 1 THEOLOGY = 4 HEALTH/PE = 2 ELECTIVES = 7 Cumulative GPA ENGLISH = 4 MATH = 4 SCIENCE = 4 SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 FOREIGN LANG = 2* FINE ARTS = 1 *2 UNITS IN THE SAME LANGUAGE Core GPA

Overview of Naviance Web-based service that allows students to develop a personalized plan to: research prospective majors and related universities. identify strengths and gain insight into personal interests. match interests with compatible careers.

Overview of Naviance, cont. Web-based service that allows students to develop a personalized plan to: determine preferred learning style. set goals and track progress toward their completion. request transcripts and Letters of Recommendation. apply to college through The Common App.

Naviance www.naviance.com Sign in – student/family School Zip Code – 70433 Archbishop Hannan High School USE POWERSCHOOL LOGIN Not Email - hhs ________ (first initial, last name) - Hhs9850____ (student i.d.) Enter colleges you will apply to

Meetings With Students As of this week, we have already met with every 10th and 11th grade student at least once. Each academic year, we meet with every student a minimum of four times. In addition to our scheduled meetings, students know that they may visit their counselor, anytime, as needs arise.

Content of Meetings First Meeting: Discussed academic progress; addressed student questions/concerns, recommended and facilitated tutoring opportunities. (National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, & subject teacher availability). Second Meeting: Will discuss Naviance (How to login and the different features offered through the program)

Content of Meetings, cont. Third Meeting: Review PSAT scores at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter. Fourth Meeting: Discuss course selection sheets to ensure that each student is correctly registered for their required courses and appropriately challenged during the next academic year. Additionally, we are in constant communication with teachers, in an effort to identify and address individual student needs.

Standardized Testing ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org 10th Grade: PSAT (October) 11th Grade: PSAT (October) & ACT (April) The ACT is administered to all Juniors at Hannan, during the school day, each Spring (April). 11th & 12th Grades: ACT and/or SAT outside of school. ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org SAT Registration: www.collegeboard.org

Minimum ACT Benchmarks Minimum ACT Scores for Louisiana Universities ENGLISH= 18 MATH =19 ACT College Readiness Benchmarks ENGLISH = 18 MATH = 22 READING = 22 SCIENCE = 23

Dual Enrollment Requirements All students need to have an 18 or higher (COMPOSITE) on ACT Course-Specific Criteria: English- 18 or higher on English Math- 19 or higher on Math Spanish- 18 or higher on English OR 19 or higher on Math Dual Enrollment Guidelines.pdf

Student Profile This form is posted on Canvas. Documents student awards, extracurriculars, volunteer work, family travels, and other relevant information. Helps counselors and teachers compose highly-personalized Recommendation Letters that emphasize your student’s unique experiences and noteworthy accomplishments. Student Profile 8.2017.pdf

Qualify For TOPS? TOPS Opportunity Award = Tuition ACT Score ...... Composite 20 Core GPA …….. 2.50 19 Core Credits Renew ….2.3 GPA 1st year & 2.5 GPA end of all other years TOPS Performance Award =Tuition + $400 Year ACT Score ……. Composite 23 Core GPA …….. 3.0 Renew ….3.0 GPA end of each year…if lower than 3.0 but 2.3 or greater, will continue with Opportunity Award

Continued TOPS………. TOPS Honor Award = Tuition + $800/year ACT Score …. Composite 27 Core GPA ……3.0 Renew ….3.0 end of each year…if lower than 3.0 but 2.3 or greater, continue with Opportunity Award TOPS Tech Award = tuition at community or technical institution ACT Score …Composite 17 2.5 core GPA based on 17 credits

College Visits/Fairs We encourage all students to visit college campuses during Hannan’s breaks/holidays. Only seniors are excused for college visits during school days. College Fairs posted on Hannan Calendar (Hammond, New Orleans, Baton Rouge)

Thank You! Thanks for attending tonight’s meeting. Feel free to e-mail us for a copy of this PowerPoint at: jtheall@hannanhigh.org sbradley@hannanhigh.org