Renea Coley Professional School Counselor

Items to Discuss  Graduation Requirements  Community Service Requirements  Promotion Requirements  Choices After High School  College & Career Readiness  Services Available to Students

Graduation Requirements: Credits Advanced StudiesStandard  26 Credits:  4 Years of English  4 Years of Math  4 Years of Science  4 Years of History  PE 9 & 10  Economics & Personal Finance  Foreign Languages  3 yrs of 1 language or 2 yrs of 2 languages equaling 4 yrs  1 year of fine arts or CTE elective  3 Electives  22 Credits:  4 Years of English  3 Years of Math  3 Years of Science  3 Years of History  PE 9 & 10  Economics & Personal Finance  2 Years of Foreign Language, Fine Arts or CTE electives  4 Electives

Graduation Requirements- SOL’s Advanced StudiesStandard  9 SOL Verified credits  2 English SOL’s (Writing & Reading)  2 Math's  2 Science’s  2 History’s  1 Student Choice  6 SOL Verified credits  2 English SOL’s (Writing & Reading)  1 Math  1 Science  1 History  1 Student Choice

Community Service  1 st time 9 th graders in and beyond are required to complete 50 hours of pre- approved community service  Applies to current 9 th and 10 th graders  Handbook available online Parents/Community Service Infowww.spsk12.net  Services-Graduation-Requirement- Handbook.Nov-2013.pdf Services-Graduation-Requirement- Handbook.Nov-2013.pdf

Industry Credential  Class of 2017 and beyond need an industry credential to graduate. This means that you passed a test in a CTE course that shows you are knowledgeable in that area:  Examples of classes that offer I.C.  Economics & Personal Finance  Pruden Center courses  Engineering Drawing

Promotion Policy  A copy of the promotion policy is available in the program of studies. Booklets are in Guidance or online -of-Studies update.pdf -of-Studies update.pdf

Promotion to 10 th Grade  Successfully completed at least five (5) credits including English 9, a Mathematics, and three (3) other courses AND  have at least one SOL verified credit in Science, History or Mathematics

Promotion to 11 th Grade  Successfully completed at least ten (10) credits including English 10 and one Mathematics, one Science, and one History AND  Have one Mathematics, one Science, and one History SOL for a total of three verified SOL credits

Promotion to 12 th Grade  Successfully completed at least 15 credits including English 11 and two Mathematics, two Sciences, and two History classes and enrollment in those courses which will lead to graduation AND  have one SOL verified Mathematics, one Science, one History and one English for a total of four SOL verified credits

Graduation  Successfully completed at least the requirements of the standard diploma and at least six (6) SOL verified credits: two (2) English, one (1) mathematics, one (1) science, one (1) history, and one (1) student selected.

Getting the IB Diploma  At least 24 Points  Numeric grades awarded in all 6 subjects registered for the IB diploma (1-7)  All CAS requirements met  Grade for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge  At least 12 points on HL  At least 9 points on SL

Reflections from IB Alumni Over prepared for college College was “easy” Wrote papers in an hour Involvement in extra curricular activities continued into college Thanked their teachers for the challenge IB helped them learn time management Research colleges for IB/AP credit acceptance

IB Learner Profile Traits The IB Learner Profile is the IB Mission Statement translated into 12 ideals that should inspire, motivate, and direct your actions: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open- Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective

After Graduation, then what? Things to Consider  4 Year College-  Public vs. Private  GPA & SAT/ACT scores  Talk to parents about costs of college  Academic Rigor  2 Year Community College  Affordable costs, flexible schedules  Transfer agreements with 4 Year colleges

After Graduation, then what? Cont.  Military  ASVAB, November 20, 2014  Sign up with Ms. Haskins in the B200 pod  Talk with recruiters  Apprenticeship Programs  Construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, public utilities, shipbuilding, engineering, etc.  transportation/35-maritime-and-transportation/139- apprenticeship-programs transportation/35-maritime-and-transportation/139- apprenticeship-programs  Work Force

College and Career Readiness Be Prepared!  Create a Resume’ of activities (have ready before senior year, tweak afterwards)  Take the PSAT/SAT/ACT  Research and or visit college campuses  Visit the Virginia Wizard website  Values Interest Inventory  Career Interest Inventory  Volunteer, work part time  Take CTE courses (industry certifications look good on resume’s)  Pruden Center- 1 year or 2 year courses

Services Available to Students  After school tutoring  Parent/teacher conferences  Student/teacher conferences  Talk to your Guidance Counselor  Access Counselor- Ms. Miller B200 pod Wed-Fridays  Fee waivers, college tours, financial aide and college planning  Career Coach, Mr. Savage with Paul D. Camp- B200 pod Mondays -Thursdays  Virginia Wizard:  College Board:

Suggestions for IB Students  Do your homework the night it is assigned  Study a little each night for tests/quizzes  Use the calendar in your phone, ipad, agenda etc. to keep up with assignments  Form study groups  Get help from teachers, IB Mentors, outside tutors  Try something different  Don’t give up your outlets

Tips for IB Juniors  Think about 4-5 top schools to apply and research them online  Admission criteria (GPA/SAT scores)  Desired major  Internal scholarships and their requirements  Campus visits  Meet Ms. Miller B200 pod (Wed-Fri)  PSAT results/study  Take the SAT/ACT’s in the spring

Tips for Juniors  Think about 4-5 top schools to apply and research them online  Admission criteria (GPA/SAT scores)  Desired major  Internal scholarships and their requirements  Campus visits  Meet Ms. Miller B200 pod (Wed-Fri)  PSAT results/study  Take the SAT/ACT’s in the spring  Not going to college:  Talk w/military recruiters-ASVAB test  1 Year class at Pruden  Career Coach Mr. Savage B200 pod Mon-Thursdays

IB Seniors  Transcript request forms in Guidance  Have your SAT/ACT scores electronically sent  Resume’  Talk with Ms. Miller B200pod  New GPA’s and rank after 1 st semester (end of Jan/Feb)  Mid year reports  Spring is hot for local scholarships