HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & BEYOND September 2018 NEW START, NEW YEAR HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & BEYOND September 2018

SMART GOALS ARE YOU ON TRACK? RESOURCES & SUPPORT WHY IS ACADEMIC PLANNING IMPORTANT? NEW INFORMATION: GRADING POLICY & WEIGHTED GPA REMIND AND SCHOOL WEBSITE QUICK SURVEY

What are your academic goals? Have you set at least 2 SMART Goals?

SAMPLE SMART GOAL Specific: I am going to make a B or above on my grade card every 9-weeks in English. Measurable: I will make a B or above on homework, assignments, test, and quizzes. Achievable: 1. Complete all assignments, 2. Study 20 min. every day Relevant: I want to improve my GPA for scholarship opportunities. Timely: I will meet goal every 9-weeks grading period for the school year.

STAY ON TRACK WHAT SHOULD YOU DO TO STAY ON TRACK FOR GRADUATION? Are you the student on the left or right?

TIPS FOR STAYING ON TRACK Come to school and be on time Pay attention Complete and TURN IN assignments Study for quizzes and tests Ask for help Don’t procrastinate!

HELP PLEASE?! Support and Resources for you: Family Teachers and school counselors Other students Tutoring: Check with teacher first then check with guidance. We can find a peer tutor for before or after school. StudentVue Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/

Why academic planning is important Do you know the graduation requirements? What does it take to be a TN READY GRADUATE? Do you want to graduate with Honors and Distinction? Prerequisites for DE and other advanced courses Choosing Electives and Elective focus progression Scholarship opportunities College requirements for admission Course Progression page Elective Focus Concentrators

Grading Policy & Weighted GPA New Grading Policy implementation New Weighted GPA for class of 2020 and beyond Grading Policy Grading Policy_Student Tip Sheet

Do you know your School Counselors? Mary Fowler: 12th Grade Leidy Newton: 11th Grade Jenna Moses: 10th Grade Cassie Williams: 9th Grade Did you sign up for REMIND? Seniors: Text @mcminn2019 to 81010 Juniors: text @mcminn2020 to 81010 Sophomores: text @mcminn2021 to 81010 Freshman: text @mcminn2022 to 81010

Guidance Webpage Resources are list on the our webpage Go to the school website: http://www.mcminnhighschool.com/ Click on the Guidance link You can click on the Calendar, Files, Links, Forms for information.

QUICK SURVEY https://s.surveyplanet.com/8T5E2JwvU Thank you for taking this quick survey! This will help your counselors know what YOU want to hear about during Tribe Achiever lessons. https://s.surveyplanet.com/8T5E2JwvU