1. Archbishop Hannan High School Counseling Department
10th/11th Grade Parent Meeting
November 8,2017

2. Agenda Graduation Requirements Naviance Student Meetings
Standardized Testing and Scores
Dual Enrollment
Student Profile
TOPS
College Visits/Fairs

3. Counselor Assignments
Steven Bradley
10th Grade: A-K
11th Grade: A-H
Jessica Theall
10th Grade: L-Z
11th Grade: I-Z
Christine Haney: Director of Guidance, College Counselor

4. Graduation and TOPS Requirements
Hannan = 32 Units
TOPS = 19 Units
ENGLISH = 4
MATH = 4
SCIENCE = 4
SOCIAL STUDIES = 4
FOREIGN LANG = 2*
FINE ARTS = 1
THEOLOGY = 4
HEALTH/PE = 2
ELECTIVES = 7
Cumulative GPA
ENGLISH = 4
MATH = 4
SCIENCE = 4
SOCIAL STUDIES = 4
FOREIGN LANG = 2*
FINE ARTS = 1
*2 UNITS IN THE SAME LANGUAGE
Core GPA

5. Overview of Naviance
Web-based service that allows students to develop a personalized plan to:
research prospective majors and related universities.
identify strengths and gain insight into personal interests.
match interests with compatible careers.

6. Overview of Naviance, cont.
Web-based service that allows students to develop a personalized plan to:
determine preferred learning style.
set goals and track progress toward their completion.
request transcripts and Letters of Recommendation.
apply to college through The Common App.

7. Naviance www.naviance.com Sign in – student/family
School Zip Code – 70433
Archbishop Hannan High School
USE POWERSCHOOL LOGIN
Not
- hhs ________ (first initial, last name)
- Hhs9850____ (student i.d.)
Enter colleges you will apply to

8. Meetings With Students
As of this week, we have already met with every 10th and 11th grade student at least once.
Each academic year, we meet with every student
a minimum of four times.
In addition to our scheduled meetings, students know that they may visit their counselor, anytime, as needs arise.

9. Content of Meetings
First Meeting: Discussed academic progress; addressed student questions/concerns, recommended and facilitated tutoring opportunities.
(National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, & subject teacher availability).
Second Meeting: Will discuss Naviance
(How to login and the different features offered through the program)

10. Content of Meetings, cont.
Third Meeting: Review PSAT scores at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter.
Fourth Meeting: Discuss course selection sheets to ensure that each student is correctly registered for their required courses and appropriately challenged during the next academic year.
Additionally, we are in constant communication with teachers, in an effort to identify and address individual student needs.

11. Standardized Testing ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org
10th Grade: PSAT (October)
11th Grade: PSAT (October) & ACT (April)
The ACT is administered to all Juniors at Hannan, during the school day, each Spring (April).
11th & 12th Grades: ACT and/or SAT outside of school.
ACT Registration:
SAT Registration:

12. Minimum ACT Benchmarks
Minimum ACT Scores for Louisiana Universities
ENGLISH= 18
MATH =19
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
ENGLISH = 18
MATH = 22
READING = 22
SCIENCE = 23

13. Dual Enrollment Requirements
All students need to have an 18 or higher (COMPOSITE) on ACT
Course-Specific Criteria:
English- 18 or higher on English
Math- 19 or higher on Math
Spanish- 18 or higher on English OR 19 or higher on Math
Dual Enrollment Guidelines.pdf

14. Student Profile This form is posted on Canvas.
Documents student awards, extracurriculars, volunteer work, family travels, and other relevant information.
Helps counselors and teachers compose highly-personalized Recommendation Letters that emphasize your student’s unique experiences and noteworthy accomplishments.
Student Profile pdf

15. Qualify For TOPS? TOPS Opportunity Award = Tuition
ACT Score Composite 20
Core GPA ……
19 Core Credits
Renew ….2.3 GPA 1st year & 2.5 GPA end of all other years
TOPS Performance Award =Tuition + $400 Year
ACT Score ……. Composite 23
Core GPA …….. 3.0
Renew ….3.0 GPA end of each year…if lower than 3.0 but 2.3 or greater, will continue with Opportunity Award

16. Continued TOPS………. TOPS Honor Award = Tuition + $800/year
ACT Score …. Composite 27
Core GPA ……3.0
Renew ….3.0 end of each year…if lower than 3.0 but 2.3 or greater, continue with Opportunity Award
TOPS Tech Award = tuition at community or technical institution
ACT Score …Composite 17
2.5 core GPA based on 17 credits

17. College Visits/Fairs
We encourage all students to visit college campuses during Hannan’s breaks/holidays.
Only seniors are excused for college visits during school days.
College Fairs posted on Hannan Calendar
(Hammond, New Orleans, Baton Rouge)

18. Thank You! Thanks for attending tonight’s meeting.
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