MRS. ELLIS Last Name: A - C

MRS. BOECHE Last Name: D - I

MRS. MENNITT Last Name: J-Mt

MR. BROOKS Last Name: Mu-Sn

MRS. SHEPARD Last Name: So - Z

See Mrs. Wallace as you enter School Counseling Services!

See Mrs. Wheeler our wonderful registrar! Need a Transcript?

What you share with your counselor will remain between you and your counselor with the exception of  Any information concerning harm to self or others  Any information about abuse or neglect

Academic Development  Graduation Requirements  Study Skills Personal Development  Emotional Concerns  Abuse or Neglect Career Development  Options after high school

4 English (Eng I, II, III, IV) 4 Math (Math I, Math II, Math III, higher level math) 3 Science (Earth and Environ., Biology, a Physical Science) 4 Social Studies (World, Civics, American History I & II) or US History AP and an additional Social Studies Health / PE 8 Electives (2 Foreign Lang/Art/CTE)

9 th  10 th grade: 6 Credits 10 th  11 th grade: 12 credits (must have Math I, English I and II) 11 th  12 th grade: 18 credits

A number that represents your academic performance You received GPA points based on your FINAL grade in the class Standard A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 Honors A = 5.0 B = 4.0 C = 3.0 D = 2.0 F = 0.0 Adv. Placement (AP) A = 6.0 B = 5.0 C = 4.0 D = 3.0 F = 0.0

How do you calculate GPA? Add total points earned and divide by total classes Example Common Core Math IB = 3.0 Health and PEA = 4.0 Honors World HistoryA = 5.0 (if weighted) Multimedia Web DesignB = 3.0 Total = 15.0 / 4 Classes 1 st Semester GPA = 3.75

Your GPA represents all classes taken in high school  So your freshman grades WILL be on your transcript and they WILL be calculated into your cumulative GPA! ALL QUALITY POINTS /ALL COMPLETED COURSE CREDITS = CUMULATIVE GPA

A statement of your academic performance in comparison to your classmates. # / out of TOTAL STUDENTS (the lower the better) Ex. 37 out of 538 Ex. 422 out of 538 Class Rank is given to Juniors and Seniors only!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS!

Attendance - You can miss up to 10 DAYS in one class (it is not recommended you miss this many days!) - If you miss more than 10… - You must recover these absences hour for hour afterschool. - If you do not recover your absences, YOU WILL FAIL THE CLASS! BE HERE!!

Get ORGANIZED!  Agenda  Binders / Notebooks  Create a daily “to do” list  Use your teachers’ websites

Study skills…  Flashcards  Study a little each night  Study with a friend  Attend Tutoring!  Eliminate Distractions  (ex. – CELL PHONE, COMPUTER, FACEBOOK, TV)  See handout for additional tips

Measures academic skills you’ll need for college Co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation Serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions and practice for the SAT Approximately 3.5 million students participate each year (44% eleventh-graders and 56% tenth-graders or younger)

Preparation for the SAT® Scholarship and recognition opportunities (11 th grade) College and career planning tools Admissions and financial aid information from colleges Feedback on academic skills

The test assesses the academic skills that you’ve developed over the years, primarily through your course work. These skills are considered essential for success in high school and college: Critical Reading Mathematics Writing Skills

Use content from:  humanities  social studies  natural sciences  literature 13 Sentence Completions Fill in the blank 35 Passage-Based Reading Questions (100- to 800-word passages) P

Use content from: -number and operations -algebra and functions -geometry and measurement -data analysis, statistics, and probability 28 Multiple-Choice Questions 10 Student-Produced Response Questions (“Grid-ins”) P

Focus on editing, grammar, usage, and organization.  20 Improving Sentences Questions  14 Identifying Sentence Error Questions  5 Improving Paragraph Questions P

Question Types: The same, except the PSAT/NMSQT does not have an essay component. Length: The PSAT/NMSQT is 2 hours, 10 minutes. The SAT is 3 hours, 45 minutes. Level of Difficulty: The PSAT/NMSQT does not have 11 th grade-level math questions.

Multiple-choice questions:  1 point for each correct  ¼ point deducted for each incorrect Math grid-ins:  1 point for each correct  0 points for each incorrect 0 points for omitted questions Scale:  for each test section

READ!  Continuous reading improves vocabulary and develops essential skills.  Read more books than just those required for class. Take Challenging Courses!  This will help you to develop and strengthen your critical thinking skills.

 Take the practice test in the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT.  Understand scoring and “educated guessing.”  Familiarize yourself with the test’s format, questions types, and directions.  Triumph Learning – free online program—School Counseling Website

Test results will be returned in December  We will host a Parent Night to provide information regarding the results. The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report:  contains information to help you improve your academic skills.  lists skills that you have the best chance of improving with additional work.  includes advice, written by teachers, on how to improve those skills.

ACT Plan also: lets you know if you’re on track for college points out your academic strengths and areas you need to improve helps you find careers that match your interests connects you with more colleges interested in you SOPHOMORES

Consist of three components Accepted by all colleges Most colleges accept the highest score in each section Focuses more on critical thinking skills Ten timed sections, plus writing Consists of five components Accepted by most colleges, Wake Forest does not accept the ACT Most colleges look at the Composite Score as the score for acceptance Focuses more on academics Four timed sections, plus writing SATACT **Students should take both tests at least once and retake the test they scored the highest.**

What are they looking for in an applicant?? Quality of high school program GPA and Class Rank College Entrance Exams Leadership/School and Community Activities **Same criteria are also important considerations in obtaining scholarships**

Dual Enrollment in classes at BHS and CPCC See Ms. King in the Career Center for Spring application through Friday, Oct. 25 th JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!

“ PLAN YOUR WORK, AND WORK YOUR PLAN……”