1. 8 th Grade Registration 2015-16

2. Begin With the End in Mind  College & Career Ready  Think about where you want to end up  Balancing and planning for academics: Interest/career preparation & extra- curriculars  Do I need to change my schedule next year to add more rigor ?

3. Remediation Rates  The State Average for students taking remedial courses at a 2- or 4- year college in the state of AL = 32-35%  Average cost of $432 PER COURSE at ESCC

4. Why Are You Here ?  Registration  Course Selection  GPA / College Entrance Exams  Career Tech  College Credit / AP / Dual Enrollment

5. Parents’ Role in Planning  Help your child develop a plan  Your child will complete a 4 Year Education Plan in his/her Career Prep class in 8 th grade  All students have access to this system 24/7 and there is information pertaining to college and career readiness for parents

6. What is Your Student’s Plan?  Four Choices After High School  2 Year College (Technical Degree or Transfer)  4 Year College  Military  Go to Work – Let’s talk!  Always have a Plan A and a Plan B !

7. Graduation Requirements Subject AreaCredits English4 credits Math4 credits: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II Science4 credits: Biology & A Physical Science Social Studies4 credits Career PreparednessA = ½ Credit / B = ½ Credit Health½ Credit Career Tech, Fine Arts or Foreign Lang 3 credits Physical Education (9-12)1 credit Electives5 ½

8. Valedictorian/Salutatorian & Graduating with Honors  Valedictorian = Highest weighted GPA  Salutatorian = Second Highest weighted GPA  Honor Seniors = Top 10%*  All must be working toward Advanced Academic Endorsement  *EX: Class of 500 will have 50 Honor Seniors

9. Advanced Endorsement  Diploma Requirements plus:  3 AP, Pre AP, or Dual Enrollment classes  Must take 2 of 3 CTE, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts classes in sequential order  Pre Calculus  3.5 Weighted GPA

10. What Courses Will Best Prepare Your Student for the Future?  The BEST Way to prepare for college entrance exams and college is by taking challenging courses in High School  Match courses to your interests!  8 th Grade Career Interest Inventory & 4 Year Plan

11. As You Are Selecting Courses Keep in Mind….  A higher GPA is NOT always as important as the LEVEL of courses completed  A 3.5 WEIGHTED GPA is the benchmark for college scholarships

12. Grading Scales How does taking Advanced Classes affect my GPA? Regular Academic PreAP & HonorsAP & Dual Enrollment A4 points4.5 points5 points B3 points3.5 points4 points C2 points2.5 points3 points D1 point1.5 points2 points F0 points0.5 points1 point

13. What is AP ?  What is Advanced Placement?  Standardized Curriculum  College Level  Can Award College Credit*  Nationally Normed Test  Compares Globally  *AP test is required at the end of the course

14. Benefits of Career Tech  Offer project based learning, leadership opportunities, and career exploration  Benefits college-bound, military-bound and those who will join the workforce.  Students can earn dual enrollment credit

15. What does College Cost?  12-16 Hours of Undergrad Study = $4725  $500 for books  Course fees $400  Room & Board - $3600  Meal Plan $1578  Total: $10,800 / semester

16. How Can ACT Scores Help with College ?  27 ACT/3.5 GPA  Alabama - $3500 per year  Troy – Full Tuition (will superscore ACT)  28 ACT / 3.5 GPA  Alabama - $4000 per year  29 ACT / 3.5 GPA  Alabama - $4725 per year  30-36 ACT / 3.5 GPA  Alabama – Full Tuition  31 ACT / 3.7 GPA @ Troy includes Room / Board  Troy University Leadership Scholarship – 22 ACT / 3.0 GPA (Amount Varies)

17. Registration Timeline  Students receive materials in English Classes  Review with Parents and Counselor  Choose Courses Carefully – Once course requests are entered and the master schedule is built and teachers are hired CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULE MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.  ABSOLUTELY NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after the first week of each nine weeks.