Junior Information Session Presented by the North Mecklenburg HS Student Services Team
Student Services Staff Last Name Counselor A-C Leee.burgess@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003612 D-Ho Kendalls.cameron@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003625 Hu-Mi Brenda1.barrino@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003634 Mo-Sc Cheryl1.davis@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003605 Se-Z Tegan1.prather@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003617 9th Grade (A-Mc) Ryan1.Redd@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003618 9th Grade (Me-Z) Charidil.jamison@cms.k12.nc.us Ext. 4003632
Promotion requirements Promotion 9th to 10th 6 credits Promotion from 10th to 11th 12 credits total (including English I & II, and Math I) Promotion from 11th to 12th 18 credits total (including English I & II, and Math I) You must have 24 specific credits to graduate!
UNC Admission Requirements Courses Credits English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Math (Math I, Math II, Math III, and a higher level math – AFM, Honors Pre-Calc, Honors Discrete, etc.) Science (Earth/Environmental, Biology, Physical (Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science) 3 History (World, Civics/Economics, American History I and II OR AP US History and another social studies course) Foreign Languages (at least 2 of the same, but many prefer 3) 2 Health/PE 1 Electives (including the 2 foreign language) 8 TOTAL CREDITS 24
How to Choose a College Naviance College Foundation of North Carolina - www.cfnc.org College Visits/School Visits
What are colleges looking for? Coursework Grade Point Average (GPA) Class rank SAT and/or ACT scores Extracurricular Activities Community Service Recommendations, essays, and interviews (if required) Demonstrated Interest
State University Info
Standardized Testing
How to apply for college Naviance Choose 3-5 colleges that you wish to apply 1- ‘Reach’ school 2- Where you would like to attend 3- If you can’t get in anywhere else, what you will take Follow the directions on the application. Be mindful of deadlines!!! You can apply at the college’s website or through CFNC (www.cfnc.org)
Waivers SAT (2) ACT (2) Application Waivers - only used if you previously used an SAT or ACT waiver Unlimited for all schools who accept them with an SAT Waiver Please check with the college to see if they accept these waivers first! Students must qualify by having proof of free/reduced lunch.
Naviance Quick Tutorial student.naviance.com/nmh Colleges/Careers/Scholarships To receive your registration code, contact your counselor!
NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes may sign up during their sophomore year, but should sign up no later than a Junior. Which courses count for Clearinghouse? How GPAs/SAT/ACT scores are calculated? If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so ASAP. If you need help at school, please see Mr. Redd in Student Services. www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Career Development Coordinator (CDC) Coordinate the college and career fair Facilitator of College and Career Promise at CPCC Assist students in making critical decisions relative to their future Registers students for the ASVAB To contact Mrs. Carr, jenniferl.carr@cms.k12.nc.us
College Advisor Coordinate college recruiter visits to North Meck Assists with college applications Helps with personal statements, admissions essays, interview tips, etc. Scholarship assistance Contact: Ms. Green at briannag.green@cms.k12.nc.us
Post-Secondary Options Community College Associate degree or certification Trade School Cosmetology, Barber School, Massage Therapy, Automotive etc. Military Must take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Prep at www.march2success.com Given at NMHS Sign up with Ms. Carr (jenniferl.carr@cms.k12.nc.us) Employment
To receive important updates from the student services team: Remind To receive important updates from the student services team: Text @NMHCounsel to 81010
Upcoming Dates/Opportunities PSAT - October 10 Field Trips - CACRAO College Fair - October 4 JSCU College Tour - October 9 UNCC College Tour - October 24 Please register using the QR codes in Student Services. ACT - TBD (Spring 2019)
Student Services Website http://northmeckhighstudentservices.weebly.com/
Q & A Session