Welcome Class of 2023! This Power Point will be posted on the Counseling Website tomorrow, under the “Programs for Students and Parents”, Freshman/Naviance Night.

9th Grade Counselors Mrs. Nancy Kundinger, 9th & 10th Grade Last Names A – L nkundinger@behs.com (843) 849-9599 Ext. 122 Ms. Caitlin Morris, 9th & 10th Grade Last Names M – Z cmorris@behs.com (843) 849-9599 Ext. 111

Counseling Website

Parent Gradebook Portal Email Becky Ford if you have not received your portal information. bford@behs.com Checking your child’s grades once a week on parent portal is recommended!

Graduation Requirements Theology 4* English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 World Language (same) 2 (Most Colleges Require 3 years of W. Language for Admission) U.S. History 1 U.S. Government ½ Economics ½ World History 1 Computer Technology 1 Physical Education 1 Fine Arts 1 Additional elective 1 Total credits required......24   *Theology is required only for the time a student is attending BEHS

Bishop England’s Weighted GPA AP Honors AI AII 90-100 A 6.5 5.5 4.5 3.5 85-89 B+ 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 80-84 B 5.5 4.5 3.5 2.5 75-79 C+ 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 70-74 C 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.5 Under 69 F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 A Student’s GPA begins in 9th Grade! STUDY Hard! *Bishop England does NOT Rank on the BE Weighted GPA

South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy (SCUGP) In addition to BE’s weighted GPA, all FINAL transcripts sent to IN-STATE colleges will include a SCUGP weighted GPA, which is considered in awarding the state funded scholarships (Hope, Life, and Palmetto Fellows). Both the BE and SCUGP cumulative GPA’s are calculated by totaling all the yearlong final grades that the student has earned in his or her high school courses. (These courses include driver’s education classes taken off-campus and the high school credits earned in middle school, unless the student opted to retake a course in high school). * For additional information, please see page 10 – 12 in the 2019-2020 On-line Student/Parent Handbook *

SCUGP Grading Policy Conversion

College SC Lottery Scholarships Palmetto Fellows Scholarship   $6,700 per YEAR There are two ways to qualify... 1. Must meet ALL Three below: a) 1200 SAT (could change) or 27 ACT b) 3.5 GPA on SCUGP through Junior year (could change) c) Be in the top 6% from SCUGP (at the end of your Sophomore, Junior, OR Senior year) OR 2. Must meet ALL below: a) 1400 SAT (could change) or 32 ACT b) 4.0 GPA on SCUGP (could change)

Must meet TWO of the Three Criteria: Life Scholarship  $5,000 per YEAR Must meet TWO of the Three Criteria:  1. 1100 SAT (could change) or 24 ACT 2. 3.0 GPA on SCUGP (could change) 3. Top 30% of the class from SCUGP Hope Scholarship  $2,800 per YEAR (for Freshman year only) Must have a 3.0 GPA on SCUGP (could change)

Khan Academy Free Tutoring for the PSAT/SAT www.khanacademy.org/sat

National Honor Society The leader among organizations and societies that promote appropriate recognition for students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in… Scholarship Leadership Service Character To be eligible for NHS as a sophomore or junior, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 4.5 GPA since grade 9 and must have attended BE at least for one semester. It is highly recommended to actively be involved in several different activities to meet the leadership requirement. Bishop England requires a minimum of 16 service hours by the end of the second quarter (sophomore or junior year) to be considered for membership in NHS. Some service opportunities will be posted on the bulletin board in the Theology wing of the school. NHS Advisor: Ms. Desiree Runey, Room 134A See Page 12 in the Student/Parent Handbook

Study Skills Study Skills Designate a place to Study. Space out your studying and don’t procrastinate! After an hour of studying, take a short 10 minute break. Study your hard subjects first! Test yourself Recite your notes out loud. Make Flashcards Stop Multitasking Study with a friend. Get a good night sleep before the test & always eat breakfast. Study Skills

5 Things a High School Freshman should know about Preparing for College # 1 Start Early Sit down with your High School Counselor Talk to your parents and begin the conversation   #2 Talk to your teachers

Choose a few things you really enjoy and get deeply involved. Stick with it and become a leader if possible. A passion or hobby can be anything! Sports, a club, babysitting, tutoring, and after school job, etc.   # 3 Find a Passion or Hobby 5 Things a High School freshman should know about preparing for college #4 Get good grades!

5 Things a High School Freshman should know about preparing for college # 5 Keep a Look Out for Scholarships Paying for college is expensive! It’s never too early to start looking for scholarships. Take a look at the Counseling webpage.  

How can I get help? All teachers have extra help sessions, and these are posted on the website under the “Students” tab. Plan to attend for those classes in which you are struggling. If necessary, email or call your Counselor to get a recommendation for a peer tutor or a paid tutor in a specific course.

Counseling has a Facebook Page! Counseling Bishop England High https://www.facebook.com/bishop.england.94 Request to be our “Friend” or “Follow” and you will be able to get up to date information from our Counseling Department about scholarships, events put on by us, etc.

Upcoming Dates September Aug. 30st Last day to drop a course and add another course. All school TAG Day. Sept. 2nd Labor Day – No School Sept. 4th Parent Visitation Night at 6:30 pm. Sept. 12th Late arrival. First bell is at 10:05. Sept. 16th Mid Quarter Progress Alert (no progress report will be mailed home). Also the deadline to drop a full-year class and add a study hall, or drop a level for a semester course. Sept. 19th Make-up picture day Sept. 20th John England Day / Green TAG Day October Oct. 3rd Late arrival Oct. 11th Quarter 1 Ends. Deadline for ALL Level changes in year long course! Oct. 14th Columbus Day – No School Oct. 16th PSAT testing Oct. 18th Half day school. Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 to 4pm Oct. 29th 1st Qtr. Honor Roll TAG Day

Upcoming Dates November Nov. 7th Late arrival Nov. 11th Mid-quarter Progress Alert for Q2 Nov. 22nd All School TAG Day Nov. 27th- Dec. 1st Thanksgiving Holidays December Dec. 10th Christmas dinner Dec. 13th End of 2nd Qtr. Dismissal at noon. Dec. 16th – 20th Semester Exams Christmas Break Dec. 21st through January 5th January Jan. 6th Students Return (1st day of Qtr 3)

NAVIANCE

What is Naviance? A college and career planning tool to optimize student success which connects academic achievement to post-secondary goals… College Planning: College Search, Application Process, College Major Search/Exploration, Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources Applying to College: Sending Transcripts and Teacher Recommendations to College Career Planning: Interest Inventory, “Do What You Are” Personality Inventory, Cluster Finder Inventory, Resume Building Success Planning: Personalized Goals and Tasks, Journal Entries, Student Planner

Go to BE’s Counseling Website Go to BE’s Counseling Website. Click on this link to get to the Naviance Login Page

Login using the student’s username & password The Password is “case sensitive” so CAPITALIZATION is important!

Username & Password for Naviance Your Naviance Username is the first letter of your first name and then your last name. Example: John Smith jsmith Your Password is your birthdate. Example: January 5, 2004 01052004 **If you would like to change your password, your School Counselor will change it for you.

COLLEGE INFORMATION

The “Colleges” tab will allow students to explore colleges through various links

There are a number of links in which students can explore their options.

Under “What’s New” on the Home screen, students can sign up to meet the college representatives that come to BE.

ABOUT ME/MY PLANNER

Under “About Me”, students can start a resume, see results from their assessments, and more.

NAVIANCE CAREER EXPLORATION

The “Careers” tab will allow the student to explore careers and learn about their interests and personalities.

QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming!