Livingston Academy Class of 2016 8th grade pre-registration Mrs   Livingston Academy Class of 2016 8th grade pre-registration   Mrs. Mansell                        Robin Long freshman counselor             junior counselor tmansell@livingstonwildcats.com                                       rlong@livingstonwildcats.com Ms. Farris                             Bonnie Stapp sophomore counselor          senior counselor vanessafarris@livingstonwildcats.com                               bstapp@livingstonwildcats.com              

      Livingston Academy     120 Melvin Johnson Drive Livingston, TN 38570   931-823-5911 main office   931-823-8626 school counseling office       I will be your counselor through your junior year.   Most emails are first initial & last name.

8th grade Parent Night Agenda Tennessee Technology Center, Livingston (Stacy Johnson) General Lottery Scholarship Information and Requirements   Tennessee Diploma Project Graduation Requirements Testing Requirements Types of Diplomas Freshman Classes Clubs

Tennesse Education Lottery   Tennesse Education Lottery     Scholarship Program        www.tn.gov/collegepays  

How in the world will we afford college??? There is HOPE!   2011-2012 academic year  (for 15 credit hours)   $6,670  fees  -4,000 HOPE  __________ $2,670 out of pocket fees www.tntech.edu $4000 Hope requirements 21 ACT or 3.0 GPA   Senior year complete the online FAFSA application to receive HOPE, Pell Grants (free money), loans Pell Grants are income based. $550-$5,5000

Volunteer State Community College www.volstate.edu 2011-12 academic year  (for 15 credit hours)    $3,252  fees  - 2,000  HOPE _____________                          $1,252    out of pocket fees

The Tennessee Diploma Project The purpose of the initiative is to raise Tennessee's standards and curriculum to better prepare students to be successful after high school. The Tennessee Diploma Project affects the quality of education students receive at all grade levels. Improvements include three primary changes:   graduation requirements testing college and career ready standards http://www.tn.gov/education

Livingston Academy Graduation Requirements Class of 2016   English                    4 credits Mathematics            4 credits Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, 4th math Science                   3 credits Biology I, Chemistry or Physics, & another lab science Social Studies         3 credits World History or Geography, Am History, Govt (1/2 credit) Economics (1/2 credit) Personal Finance    1 credit Wellness                 1 credit Physical Educ         1 credit Foreign Language*  2 credits Fine Arts*                1 credit Cluster/Focus          3 credits Electives                  4 credits  Total                      27 credits  *class can be waived depending on the career cluster   Tn Diploma Project: grad requirements for students entering HS in Fall 2009 and beyond. College & work ready.   Some exceptions for students with IEPs. Explain POS some POSs do not require foreign language or fine art Look at pre registration sheet

Programs of Study Academic Focus: Fine Arts Elective Music Elective Math & Science Elective Science Elective Focus Humanities Elective Focus   Career Clusters: Agriculture (4) Arts, A/V, Tech & Comm (1) Human Services (3) Education & Training (1) STEM: Science & Math (1) Career Clusters: *Health Science (2) *Business, Mgt. & Admin (1) *Information Technology (1) *Architecture (3) *Manufacturing (2) *Transportation/Distribution/   Logistics (3)   *denotes classes at The Technology Center

FRESHMAN ELECTIVE COURSES Physical Education   World Geography World History Visual Art Theatre Art Media Concepts 1 Foundations of Technology Keyboarding Marching Band   Concert Band Family & Consumer Science Principles of Ag Career Management Systems Vocal Music Music History

BLOCK SCHEDULING 8 classes and 8 credits per year Block classes are 90 minutes for 1 semester Singleton classes are 45 minutes year long Spring Semester 1. English I (45 minutes)     Algebra I (45 minutes) 2. World History (90 min) 3. Principles of Agriculture 4. Visual Art Fall Semester 1. English I (45 minutes)     Algebra I (45 minutes) 2. Lifetime Wellness (90 min)     3. Physical Science 4. Band

Testing Information   All Tennessee students will take tests in the 8th, 10th, and 11th grades to measure whether they are on track to meet Tennessee's college and career-ready graduation requirements. These pre-tests identify gaps in learning early and allow ample time for additional instruction so students can remain on track to graduate.  Sophomores will take the PLAN in November. Juniors will take the ACT in the Spring on the State Test Date.   http://www.tn.gov/education/TDP/Assessment.shtml  Go to www.act.org to learn more about the EXPLORE (8th grade), PLAN (10th grade), and the ACT (11th grade). Tn Diploma Project

Why is the ACT so important? Indicates college readiness used to determine eligibility for dual credit classes Students ACT scores are used for college admissions Guaranteed Scholarships    http://www.tntech.edu/scholarships/admissionsdepartmental/

Testing Information (continued) End of Course Exams   The Tennessee High School Diploma initiative replaced Gateway Exams with state End of Course (EOC) exams in the Fall of 2009. The EOC exams count as 25% percent of the student's second semester average. Current subjects with EOC  exams are:           English I, II and III                  Algebra I and II                  U.S. History                  Biology I TCAP Writing Assessment: state exam given to all 11th graders.  state created exams

9th Grade Course Recommendation Criteria  English, Math, & Science   Determining course selection for English, math and science is a two step process. Preliminary recommendations are made based on standardized test scores from the TCAP Achievenment Test (7th grade), the EXPLORE (8th grade), and the 8th grade Thinklink scores. Eighth grade teachers review the initial recommendations and may opt to recommend students to a level higher than their test scores indicate. If there is inconsistency in the test scores, then the eighth grade teacher plays an important role in determining which course level best fits the student. We will come back to the classroom after spring break. We will have the three test scores and a scale that will help with placement in English, Math, and Science   Tech math classes meet college requirements

Types of Diplomas Regular High School Diploma: awarded to students that earn the required number of credits and have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct   Honors Diploma: awarded to students who score at or above all of the subject area college readiness benchmarks on the ACT (current benchmarks: English-18, Reading-21, Math-22, Science-24) Students will be recognized as graduating with "distinction" by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following: earn a nationally recognized industry certificate participate in one of the Governor's Schools http://www.state.tn.us/education/govschools/ participate in All State musical organization be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist http://www.collegeboard.org/ composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT www.act.org earn 12+ semester hours of postsecondary credits http://www.state.tn.us/education/cte/ad/clupos/cludulcrd.shtml

Types of Diplomas (continued) Certificate of Attendance: issued to students that do not earn the required number of credits to meet graduation requirements   Transition Certificate: may be awarded at the end of 4 years of high school to a student with a disability that has (1) taken classes toward a high school diploma (24 credits), (2) has satisfactorily completed an individualized education program (IEP), and (3) has satisfactory records of attendance and conduct. Students who obtain the transition certificate may continue to work towards the high school diploma through the end of the school year in which they turn 22 years old. IEP Certificate: awarded to students with disabilities who have (1) satisfactorily completed an IEP, (2) successfully completed a portfolio, and (3) have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct.

  Early Graduation The Move on When Ready Act allows Tennessee high school students to graduate in 3 years beginning with the 2012-13 school year if they meet the following requirements:  18 credits including: English I, II, III, IV Algebra I and II Geometry American History 2 Foreign Language classes Visual or Performing Arts Health (Lifetime Wellness) Physical Education Biology Chemistry 1 of the following: Economics, Am Govt., World Geography or History   Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.2 ACT Benchmarks (18 English, 22 Math, 21 Reading, 24 Science)  At least 2 Dual credit/dual enrollment courses  

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Freshman Night @ Livingston Academy Tuesday, August 7, 2012   Incoming freshman along with their parents will meet at Livingston Academy on the evening before the first full day of school. Students will pick up their schedules and run a "mock" day. While students are attending their classes and meeting their teachers, parents will meet with administration.

This power point will be posted on the Guidance webpage.   www.teacherweb.com/TN/LivingstonAcademy/SchoolCounselors/t.aspx    QUESTIONS?????