RECHS Sophomore and Junior Parent Night WELCOME

Agenda Welcome & Special Announcements Choosing a Program of Study Early College Students & RCC ----Concerns ACCUPLACER Testing & Updates Communication…REMIND Transcripts/Graduation Requirements NC Academic Scholars PSAT & Pre-ACT Testing ACT –Test Date : February 20 (11th Grade Only)

Agenda(Continued) Method Test Prep Spring Registration What Should I Be Doing Now? ACT & SAT – What is A Good Score? Test Dates Applying to College/Minimum Admissions Requirements Special Opportunities Evaluation & Closing

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High School Requirements •4 credits of English (I, II, III, IV) •4 credits of Math (I, II, III, Advanced Functions) •4 credits of Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, American History I and II) •1 credit of Health/PE •3 credits of Science (Earth/Environ., Biology, Chemistry) World language (Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system.) 6 Credits of Electives and other requirements* 4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration – Career and Technical Education (CTE)

NC Academic Scholars will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars. will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas. may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events.  may be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community. may use this special recognition in applying to post- secondary institutions. NC Scholars

PSAT December 3Scores available to educators December 10–12 - Student score release begins. To be named a Semifinalist, you need to score in the top 1% of your state. Qualifying score for NC is 220. The PSAT is scored from 320 to 1520. In addition to that composite score, your score report will tell you your test scores for Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. These scores fall between 8 and 38. NMSC adds each section test score together and then multiplies the sum by 2 to create a National Merit Selection Index Score. The resulting Selection Index score determines your National Merit eligibility. 

ACT Test Date: February 20 (11th Grade Only) Method Test Prep G:\Method Test Prep - Student Instructions.pdf

Which Test to Take? Achievement test ACT SAT – Reasoning Test Achievement test Used by most colleges & universities Cost $42.50(without writing) Writing test not required Two fee waivers for 11th and 12th graders on free/reduced lunch Aptitude Test Used by many colleges & universities Cost $60 National Merit Scholar Program

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SAT 2018-19 SAT Dates

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ACT 2018-19 ACT Dates

How Should I Prepare for the Test? Best preparation is rigorous course work On-line study aids Method Test Prep

What is A Good SAT Score? In terms of what makes for good SAT scores, a 1060 is about average, so anything above that is an above-average score. A 1240 places you at the 80th percentile, in the top fifth of test-takers, which is pretty good. A 1340 puts you in the top 10 percent, which is a strong score. A 1410 is in the 95th percentile—the top 5 percent of test-takers. And any score 1500+ puts you in the top one percent of test-takers!

What Is S Good ACT Score? To get a good ACT score for 2018, you’ll typically need to aim for at least the 75th percentile, or 24-25, on each section. If you’re aiming for a particularly high ACT score in the top 10 percent, you’ll have to get at least 28-30 on each section (coming out to a composite score of 28). Interestingly, this total score is a whole 8 points below 36, a perfect ACT score. In other words, to get an excellent ACT score, you don’t even need to break 30!

What Should I be Doing Now As A Sophomore? Pre-ACT (Statewide Test) Apply for Governors, School – Performance Arts – select criteria – 94% tile on EOC Take PSAT (a preliminary test to the SAT) Apply to North Carolina School of Science and Math Seek Volunteer Opportunities

What Should I Be Doing Now As A Junior? Apply for Governor’s School – Academic Areas – 6 week summer program ACT – 2nd Semester – Statewide Test Take PSAT – Could qualify for National Merit Scholarship Apply Summer Ventures in Science & Math  Volunteer….Volunteer….Volunteer

Applying to Colleges – Minimum Admissions Requirements

Special Opportunities PSRC Student of Excellence – Due Date: December 14 RECHS Board Meeting Presentation – March 12 NC Governors School – 10th Apply for Performance Arts; 11th – Apply for Academics Governor’s Page Program NC School of Science and Math Teen Court The Transit Center Mentoring Program 401 N. Walnut Street Lumberton, NC 28358 Phone: 910.785.6051 Tutors Needed

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