11 th Grade PEP Academic Planning

Overview 1.Review DPS Transcripts o Option 1: Print and distribute transcripts by class o Option 2: Have students log onto student portal (slides 3-6) 2.Learn about ACT and PSAT Prep options and implications for college readiness and the National Merit Scholarship 3.Review DPS credits & graduation requirements 4.Review & update PEP Goals on Naviance o 4-year academic course plan o Naviance Career and PS Survey

Transcript/Credit Review Go to

Student/Parent Portal Scroll to the bottom, right-hand corner Click, “Infinite Campus Parent Portal”

Portal Log-in Login using the following information: (Use your student ID number) Example: (first initial)(last initial)(mmddyy) Example: jh ###### FLmmddyy

Portal Reports Portal Reports 1) Click “Reports 2) Click “DPS Transcript”

Locate the GPA and test scores section (for college entrance test scores.) GPA & Test scores are used to determine eligibility for college and college scholarships.

The importance of your Junior Year Grades, Attendance, GPA o The grades from this year are the scores colleges will see first in the fall when you apply to colleges and submit your transcripts College Entrance Tests o Students should take the PSAT in October if they would like to pre-qualify for National Merit Scholarship and prepare for the SAT o Students will take the ACT in April

PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Reasoning Test NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

The best preparation for the SAT® Scholarship and recognition opportunities  Entry point for National Merit Scholarship Corporation programs and other scholarship and recognition opportunities, including the National Hispanic Recognition Program. College and career planning tools, such as Free access to My College QuickStart™ Student Search Service® - Admissions, scholarship and financial aid information from colleges Personalized feedback on academic skills

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

How to Sign Up:_____________________________________ Test Day/Date:_____________________________________ Time:_____________________________________ Location:_____________________________________ Bring: Two #2 Pencils Calculator (optional)

Add up your total credits earned. At this point, you should have earned 120 credits to be considered “ on track to graduation.”

Looking back: Honoring the last 2 yrs Congratulations to all students who have completed this important milestone!

Credit Check Continued 40 credits 30 credits 10 PE/Band/ROTC 10 Fine Arts/Tech Ed 10 World Language 70 credits 240 credits total

Naviance 4-Year Course Plan Open a new tab and log-in to Naviance using the following Username and Password Student ID # mmddyy Click, “Log In”

4-Year Course Plan 1) Click the “courses” tab 2) Click “manage my course plans”

4-Year Course Plan 1) Click the pencil to edit your current plan 2) Select one of the requirements to the left to view all available courses 3) Using your transcript as a guide, edit your 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, & 12 th grade courses. Delete classes you did not take or pass. Add all classes you are scheduled to take this semester and plan to take next semester.

4-Year Plan Credit Check Click “review & finalize” to review your course plan Check to see that the credits in your plan meet the credits required for graduation. SubjectRequired CreditsMy total credits? English40 credits (4 units) Math40 credits (4 units) Social Studies30 credits (3 units) Science30 credits (3 units) PE/ROTC10 credits (1 unit) Electives90 credits (9 units)

Naviance Click “about me” Click “dps career & postsecondary goal survey ” Complete the survey and click