Juniors… Do you think you’re ready?

AGENDA Graduation requirements and senior year course selection Assessments Options beyond high school The “college process”

LOOKING AHEAD TO SENIOR YEAR… Requirements remaining English 12 or AP Lit. (see criteria)? Senior Math Tech 1 requirement met? Visual, Performing or Applied Art requirement met? Rigor Rigor Rigor! Opportunities outside of “traditional high school courses” Dual Enrollment Work Experience Co-Op Michigan Virtual High School Courses articulated with Delta College

OTHER SENIOR YEAR REQUIREMENTS & REMINDERS… Senior Project Community service hours Power Formula ranking for academic honors 155 Juniors GPA X 250 (cannot exceed 1,000) + SAT Score/1.6 (cannot exceed 1,000) = Max of 2,000 Expenses (announcements, senior trip, cap/gown & accessories) … approx. $36-66

Testing and Assessment ACT V. SAT?? ACT- No longer necessary for graduation -Can still take (better score than SAT?) -admissions/scholarships Testing early? Dec., Feb., Apr., June ($55) “College Ready” scores Michigan Department of Ed Tests – MME *SAT *Work Keys *M-Step

Testing Changes SAT Information

April 12 th, 13 th, & 14 th

Comparing… MI Legislature ended its long term affiliation with ACT in Spring 2015 and adopted SAT as the new College Entrance Examination for 11 th graders SAT was created by the College Board which also administers Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) The ACT was largely content based while the redesigned SAT focuses much more on standardized skills, such as reading, writing, analysis, and synthesis Goal: Overview of the redesigned SAT and the skills needed for students to be successful

The SAT Suite of Assessments PSAT 8/9 -Readiness Baseline PSAT/NMSQT -Check-In and Focus SAT -Connect to College

About the Redesigned SAT I. Evidence Based Reading and Writing points II. Math points III. Essay (Separate Score) Part I and Part II: 3 Hours Part III: 50 Minutes

SAT Test Specifications DAY 1 of MME ComponentTime AllottedNumber of Questions Reading65 Minutes52 Questions Writing and Language35 Minutes44 Questions Math -No Calculator -Calculator 25 Minutes 55 Minutes 58 Questions Essay50 Minutes1 Question Total180 Minutes 230 Minutes with Essay 155 Questions + 1 Essay

WorkKeys Components Day 2 of MME Applied Math Locating Information Reading for Information Based on scores, students may earn the National Career Readiness Certificate

M-Step Components Day 3 of MME Science Social Studies Tests taken online

Resources for SAT Redesigned SAT College Board ppt. -Schoology Redesigned SAT Teacher Implementation Guide -Schoology SAT Essay Scoring Rubric -Schoology Khan Academy Practice Tests Building Academic Vocabulary

Standardized Testing High Stakes! A free college reportable SAT score - Savings of up to $44.50 A qualifying SAT score that can be used for: - College admission - Scholarships - NCAA athletic eligibility - Military school admissions To prepare for careers and education beyond high school Required for graduation and required by State of Michigan

Options Beyond High School  A “family decision” based on level of academic preparation, finances, leaving home, etc.  College or University Jr. College v. College/University  Military Recruiter visitations on a regular basis Appointments for those seriously considering  World of Work & Apprenticeships Electrical, carpentry, millwrights, plumbers & steamfitters

The College Process….  Start with the interest inventory Start with the interest inventory  Visit the counseling office Visit the counseling office careercruising.com Username- swan Password- valley  Create online accounts for future Create online accounts for future -Transcripts: Parchment.com - SAT: collegeboard.org - ACT: actstudent.org (if they take the ACT)

The College Process (cont’d)….  Begin Spring of junior year – research  Attend College SVSU March 14, 2016  schools for information (admissions)  Attend Fall 2016 College rep. visitations (dates TBA)  Visit college campuses in 2016 (2 school related days)  Networking

Financial Assistance for post- secondary education  Scholarship Updates from SV Counseling Department (visit webpage)  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) available October 1, 2016  Student Aid Report (SAR) and the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) NEW!!

NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse  For ALL prospective Division I & II student- athletes  ncaaclearinghouse.net ncaaclearinghouse.net  Eligibility rules  Submit application near end of the junior year  Follow-up with counselor

Have questions? Need help?  Christine Luplow, Counselor (989)  Belinda Knudson, College & Career Advisor (989)

Thank you! GO VIKINGS!