11th Grade Focus: Academics and Post High School Plans Western Guilford High 11th Grade Focus: Academics and Post High School Plans

This is your most important high school year!!!

Graduation Requirements English I, II, III, & IV Math I, II, & III AFM, ECM, H. Discrete Math, or H. Pre-Calculus Science Earth/Env. Science Biology I Physical Sci., Physics, or Chemistry I Social Studies World History Civics & Economics American History I or AP US History American History II or a History Elective Health/PE CPR Total: 22 credits

Academics Courses Grades GPA Rigor Are you challenging yourself…vs. taking “bird” courses? Grades Be present in class (physically & mentally) Attend tutorial sessions Missing Assignments/Test corrections Grade Recovery Review/Study GPA Weighted vs. Unweighted College Prep. 4 pts. Honors 4.5 pts. Adv. Placement 5 pts.

Extra-Curricular Activities Clubs/Groups/Programs On & off campus Sports Service-Learning Exemplary Award = 100hrs. Diploma = 250hrs. Graduation Cord Employment

College Entrance Exams Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) American College Test (ACT) www.collegeboard.org PSAT Content-Based Test Question Level Increases 154 Questions 3hrs. (50 mins. w/ essay) 3 Test & Essay (Reading, Writing & Language, Math) No penalty for guessing Score Range: 400 – 1600 www.actstudent.org Pre-ACT Content-based Test Question Level is Random 215 Questions 2hrs. & 55mins. (45 mins. w/ essay) 4 Test & Essay (Reading, English, Math, Science) No penalty for guessing Score Range: 1 – 36

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) www.cfnc.org Plan for College Search majors and programs What are you interested in studying? Explore postsecondary schools What school are you interested in attending? Entrance requirements GPA Test Scores Resume, Recommendation(s), or Interview Deadlines Test Prep. SAT & ACT

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)…cont. Apply to College Applications “College Application Week” (October) Essay and Recommendations Transcript Manager Pay for College Grants and Scholarships Senior Newsletter (Monthly) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Work/Study Program Loans

Are you on the right path?

Are you on the right path?

Are you on the right path?

Career & College Promise Do you plan to attend college? Would you like to earn college credit while in high school…free of charge? Would you like to have an Early Release Schedule next year? Will you have your own transportation?

Career & College Promise…cont. Dual Enrollment Program High School & College Credit (GTCC) Tuition-Free (excluding books & fees) Eligibility Requirements Junior or Senior 3.0 GPA Student in Good Standing

Guilford Apprenticeship Partners “GAP” A unique opportunity to create your own future

GAP cont’d Apprenticeship Promising Career College Degree – Zero Debt Earn while you learn Journeyman certificate Eligibility Requirements Junior or Senior 2.5 GPA and 5 or fewer absences Student in Good Standing

GAP cont’d

GAP cont’d Tours and pre-application steps start Nov. 2018 for high school juniors and seniors Program begins summer 2019

Check List Now End of Year Review 4yr. plan/transcript with counselor Maintain high grades Get involved with school and community activities Create a CFNC account Register for SAT (if applicable) Take college visits/tours Apply for a summer job