Sophomore Year Presentation WELCOME TO PARENT NIGHT! Sophomore Year Presentation Class of 2013 Linda Veeser LVeeser@rochester.k12.mi.us

Tonight’s Agenda 11th grade scheduling Highlight new course titles Standardized testing & Test preparation PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT, MME College Information Career Resources

SCHEDULING

Scheduling for 11th grade February 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th: classroom presentations on course selections out of U.S. History. What to look for when students come home on after presentations: Handouts: registration packet, 11th grade course selection sheet, scheduling card and transcript Pull out course description book or look up descriptions online. http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/index.aspx?folder=2652 Please make sure to discuss selections w/ students Complete 4 year plan worksheet (in registration packet) Please make sure to sign the scheduling card February 15th : scheduling cards due back to U.S. History class March 9th-11th : input course selections on computer Check that website has updated course description book

*Subject to slight modification

Graduation Requirements (these may be new to some of you!) English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 3 credits Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics Social Studies: 3 credits World History, US History, Economics, Government Visual, Performing, Applied Arts (VPAA): 1 credit (list is available in registration packet) PE & Health: 1 credit Option 1: Ind. Wellness & Group Wellness Option 2: Either Wellness & PE Elective

English Selections Option 1: Option 2: (examples) Option 3: Elements of Compositions & Literature This course will give students more time to develop writing skills and complete assignments. Literary works will include high interest stories from all the literature courses. Option 2: (examples) Applications of Compositions & Myths Applications of Compositions & 20th Century Lit Applications of Compositions & Strange & Mysterious Lit Applications of Compositions & Shakespeare Option 3: AP Language & Composition

Math Selections In Geometry  Algebra 2 In Geometry  Algebra 2 part 1 (2 year course)* In Geometry  Honors Algebra 2 In Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2 or FST Pre-Calculus In PDM  AP Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics

Science Selections Chemistry: College bound, science bound major Fundamentals of Chemistry : College bound, non science major Physics: college bound, science bound major Fundamentals of Physics: College bound, non science major

Updates!! Math Related Courses: There have been new state & district approved courses for senior year math classes (after completion of Algebra 2). These classes are considered math related and include: Accounting 1, 2, 3 & 4, Financial Math and Analysis, Computer Programming 1 & 2 and AP Computer Science, Woodworking & Advanced Woodworking, Physics, Fundamentals of Physics, and all CAD classes (Computer Aided Drafting).

Credit Recovery Options Summer School RACE Afternoon and Night classes Online Classes Correspondence Project Graduation E20/20 Always see me before signing up

Oakland Technical Campus The Oakland Schools Technical Campuses offer unique learning environments that provide students with the best structure possible to receive the technical, academic, and workplace skills necessary to pursue successful careers. Programs/Clusters Business, Management, Marketing, Technology Construction Technology Cosmetology Culinary Arts Engineering/Emerging Technologies Health Sciences Transportation Technology www.oakland.k12.mi.us , click schools, click Oakland School Technical Campuses, click Northeast

Oakland Technical Campus Students attend either the AM or PM session Students will have 3 hours at SC and 3 hours at OSTC There is a bus to shuttle student to and from OSTC

The full scheduling presentation will be posted on the website.

College Admissions & College Readiness STANDARDIZED TESTING College Admissions & College Readiness

PLAN Test: (pre-ACT) 10th Grade-February 10th What is it? A pre-ACT test Achievement test: Math, Science, English, Reading, World of Work (Career) www.actstudent.org/plan/ When do you take it? Morning of February 10th, 2011 What does the Score Report tell you? http://www.act.org/plan/pdf/SampleScoreRpt.pdf Estimated ACT composite score range How do you compare to others? (percentiles) Are you on track? (college readiness) Improving your skills Your Career Possibilities Save results in safe place to review again for the ACT preparation Check website for description

ACT Readiness Benchmarks for Credit-Earning College Courses ACT College-Readiness Benchmarks ACT Readiness Benchmarks for Credit-Earning College Courses College EXPLORE (8th/9th) PLAN (10th) ACT (11th/12th) Credit-Earning College Readiness College Readiness College Readiness Course Benchmarks Benchmarks Benchmarks English Comp. English English English Algebra Math Math Math Social Science Reading Reading Reading Biology Science Science Science 8th 13 17 15 20 9th 14 18 16 20 15 19 17 21 18 22 21 24

PSAT: (practice SAT) 11th grade-October What is it? A practice SAT test Aptitude test: math problem-solving , critical reading, writing skills www.collegeboard.com When can you take it? 11th grade Test is given on a Saturday in October at SCHS Opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Top ½ of 1% www.nationalmerit.org Check out website to add details

SAT 11th Grade -Spring www.collegeboard.com Test Sections: ACT vs. SAT Critical Reading Math Writing ACT vs. SAT Both www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.com websites are great resources for college and career information too!

MME: (MI Merit Exam) 11th grade-March What is MME exactly? Junior year March 3 components Day 1: ACT plus writing test (www.act.org) Day 2: WorkKeys (www.act.org/workkeys/ ) Day 3: Michigan Math, Science & Social Studies (www.michigan.gov/mme ) Graduation Requirement

MME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Michigan tests Math 40 mins. Science ACT plus Writing: English Test 75 questions 45 minutes Math 60 questions 60 minutes Reading 40 Questions 35 minutes Science 40 questions Writing 30 minutes WorkKeys Reading for Information 45 mins. Applied Math Locating Information Michigan tests Math 40 mins. Science Social Studies

ACT 11th Grade -Spring Can retake ACT in April & June www.actstudent.org Test Sections English: 75 questions, 45 minutes Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes Writing: 1 prompt, 30 minutes

Test Prep Tips The best preparation is a solid high school curriculum Consider taking a preparation class Practice tests Practice books at Borders/Barnes & Noble Be familiar with test directions, number of questions and time on each test Review PLAN results

Test Prep Resources Preparing for the ACT-Free www.actstudent.org/testprep Local Test Prep Test Preparation Services www.testpreparationservices.com Kaplan www.kaptest.com Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com Study Point www.studypoint.com ACT Preparation Workshop 11/12th graders only See Community Education & Enrichment Program Guide

COLLEGE AND CAREER

College Admissions Data MSU GPA 3.44-3.85 (middle 50%) ACT Composite 23-27 (middle 50%) U of M GPA 3.7-4.0 (middle 50%) ACT Composite 28-32 (middle 50%) Central Michigan University GPA 3.3 ACT composite 22

College Data look up tips Look up College Data quick www.careercruising.com User: stoneycreek Password: highschool Visit University websites Look under “future or prospective” student Admission information

College Campus Visits Meet with an admission counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your interested academic program (s) Attend a class if available Talk with students and faculty Look for a list of suggested questions on my website

College Night Each year Rochester Community Schools hosts a College Night/Fair in the fall (October) All are welcome 90-100 colleges & universities attend Collect brochures, gather information and speak with university representatives In 2011 it will be held at Stoney Creek HS

College Rep Visits at SC Fall of junior year College reps will visit the school to provide presentations to groups of students who are interested in learning about their college Dates and times of visits are listed in counseling office Student sign up in the counseling They will receive a pass to attend the meeting

College Applications Applications are sent to colleges starting September of senior year Students can start to write essays over the summer before senior year to take some load off Online applications are very common

NCAA Eligibility Students interested in Division I or II college athletics need to make sure they meet eligibility requirements www.ncaa.org Core Courses NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008. NCAA Division II requires 16 core courses (as of August 1, 2013). Test scores Division 1: sliding scale Division 2: ACT sum score

Website and Resources Check out the counseling website at Stoney Scroll down to class of Mrs. Veeser, class of 2013 folder www.rochester.k12.mi.us