Sophomore Presentation Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)

Overview Graduation Requirements – Junior year course selections Sophomore Year Testing College Information

Graduation Requirements How many credits required for graduation? Credits needed in certain areas

Minimum Grad Requirements (22) 4 credits English 3 credits Math {Math I (Alg) & Math II (Geom)} 2 credits Science 2 credits Social Studies (1 credit US Hist, ½ credit Govt, ½ credit SS elective) Consumer Ed ½ credit Health ¼ credit Drivers Ed PE 1 credit from Music, Language, or Career Tech + Round out w/electives

Planning for the future… Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs: -4 years English - 3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II/Math III (some may want more!) - 3 years science - 3 years Social studies - 2+ years of foreign language - “The more core, the better” - Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance WebsiteGuidance Website

Testing Information Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) MAP Testing

PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test Also known as NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Test is Wednesday, October 14 – Sign up in the guidance office by October 8 th – Cost is $15 5 sections, covering 3 skills – critical reading, math, writing Top scorers nationally qualify for National Merit Scholarship Good practice for ACT as a junior

MAP Testing Testing again in the spring Reading, language, math Measures your progress in core subjects May be used to determine which classes you are eligible for next year

Post-high school planning Consider your Options – Military – Work Force – College

Military ASVAB entrance exam Consider which branch fits your needs Research entrance requirements

Work Force Networking Applications Resume Interview Skills Required training/education

College 2 year vs. 4 year Big school vs. small school Majors available Extracurricular activities Distance from home Cost

What should I be doing now? Learn more about yourself – Take an interest inventory to find careers that may suit you – Use your Career Cruising accounts Talk with people! – Parents, family friends, alumni, counselors Start expanding your options

What should I be doing now? Create or brush up your resume Focus on your academics Consider the classes you want to take during junior and senior years to help achieve post-graduation goals Know your resources (e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters)

Summary Focus on academics – keep your GPA up Prepare for important testing Research your post-high school options! Visit your counselor Use the guidance websiteguidance website