SOPHOMORE PRESENTATION GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2017

Crisis/Intervention Counselors WHO IS MY COUNSELOR? Counselor Alpha E-mail Ms. Cook A - Hem cookp@georgetownisd.org Ms. Henson Hen- M hensons@georgetownisd.org Ms. Gilly N - Z gillyc@georgetownisd.org Ms. Lake 9th Grade lakel@georgetownisd.org Mr. McCutchen College and Career mccutchens@georgetownisd.org Crisis/Intervention Counselors Tishna Rollo Tina Kepner

WHEN SENIORS WERE ASKED WHAT THEY WISHED THEY WOULD HAVE KNOWN THEIR 10TH GRADE YEAR, THIS IS HOW THEY RESPONDED: “[That] Grades are important!” “I wish I had more volunteer and extracurricular activities to put on my resume for college. “That I would have researched careers more in-depth” “Do not procrastinate—if you have a 4 page paper don’t wait to the last day before it’s due!” “That I can get college credit in high school.”

TODAY’S AGENDA Graduation Plans/Transcripts GPA/Rank/Grades-What’s the big deal?? Clubs/Volunteer Activities How to get college credit

FOUNDATION PLAN/DISTINGUISHED LEVEL* 4 years of English (English I, II, III, IV) 4 years of Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2* + Additional Math) 4 years of Science (Bio, Lab based Science, Additional Science + Additional Science) 4 years of S.S. (W. Geo, W. History, US Hist, Gov/Eco) 1 year of P.E. 1 year of Fine Arts *Be mindful of choosing 2 years of LOTE courses. No schedule .5 Health changes 5.5 Electives TOTAL: 26 credits Request a transcript at anytime through the GHS website under quick links. Transcripts are updated twice a year.

GHS Endorsements A student earns an endorsement after completing a coherent sequence of four or more credits Multidisciplinary STEM Business and Industry Public Service Arts and Humanities

Performance Acknowledgements A student may earn a performance acknowledgement on the student’s transcript for outstanding performance in one of the following areas Dual Credit/12 hours Bilingualism/Biliteracy Advanced Placement Test/3 PSAT/SAT/ACT Certification/License

WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK AT? Rank/GPA SAT/ACT Scores Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Experiences Essays Letters of Recommendation Request at least two weeks in advance Brag Sheet

RANK AND GPA Rank-how you compare to others in your class—I.e. 100/400 Rank includes: 4 core classes + 2 LOTE only Each semester grade is assigned a numerical value (2.0-6.0) and is averaged Top 10% Automatic Admission

EXAMPLES OF ADMISSION FACTORS TEXAS A&M TEXAS STATE This is from princeton review.com From Princetonreview.com

VOLUNTEERING At School At Church In the community Any service that you do not charge for (i.e. mow neighbors yard, babysit for free)

A Complete list of clubs can be found in the CLUBS ARE FOR EVERYONE! A Complete list of clubs can be found in the counselor’s office.

COLLEGE CREDIT-OH THE WAYS! AP Exams ACC Dual Credit Classes Articulated Credits

THE GREAT DEBATE-ACC VS. AP AP Exams Both Pros: Credit is earned at ACC upon successful completion at ACC More widely accepted No limit to number of AP Classes you can take Count as weighted GPA Cons: Highest grade you can receive is a 95% Can only take 2 classes per semester You have to pay for textbooks for the class Fee required for test (~$80) Must receive a 3+ for potential college credit

HOW DO I ENROLL IN AN ACC CLASS? Meetings will be offered in the spring—you must attend You will have to complete an online application You will have to meet testing requirements You will have to go through the entire testing process

WHAT’S NEXT? Use PSAT data to prepare for Junior PSAT Research career interests and colleges Get Involved! Volunteer! Select courses that will provide college credit Earn the best grades you can Begin building your resume Begin building a file for your college search.

NEXT ACTIVITIES Update 4 year plan Explore College/Careers Bigfuture.collegeboard.org Connections.naviance.com/georgetownhs Cappex.com

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