1. Transcripts, Grad Requirements and More!
Class of 2020/21
Transcripts, Grad Requirements and More!

2. Graduation Requirements
Total of 28 Credits

3. English 1 English 2 English 3 -ENG 111/112/232 English 4 -ENG 232/241

4. Math
Math 1
Math 2
Math 3
Advanced Math

5. Suggested Math Pathways
NDA Math Department

6. College Prep 8th Math 1 H 9th Math 2 H 10th Math 3 H 11th
ECM and/or MAT 171
12th
MAT 172, MAT 152, or Discrete H
ECM = Essentials of College Math
MAT 152 = AB Tech Statistical Methods
MAT 171 = AB Tech Pre-Calculus (Algebra)
MAT 172 = AB Tech Pre-Calculus (Trig)
MAT 271 = AB Tech Calculus 1
MAT 272 = AB Tech Calculus 2

7. College Prep+ 8th Math 1 H 9th Math 2 H 10th Math 3 H 11th
MAT 171 and MAT 172
12th
MAT 271 and MAT 152
MAT 152 = AB Tech Statistical Methods
MAT 171 = AB Tech Pre-Calculus (Algebra)
MAT 172 = AB Tech Pre-Calculus (Trig)
MAT 271 = AB Tech Calculus 1
MAT 272 = AB Tech Calculus 2

8. Competition Math or Math Major
Math 1 H
9th
Math 2 H and Math 3 H
10th
MAT 171 and MAT 172
11th
Discrete H and MAT 152
12th
MAT 271 and MAT 272
MAT 152 = AB Tech Statistical Methods
MAT 171 = AB Tech Pre-Calculus (Algebra)
MAT 172 = AB Tech Pre-Calculus (Trig)
MAT 271 = AB Tech Calculus 1
MAT 272 = AB Tech Calculus 2

9. Science
Earth Science
Biology
a Physical Science

10. American History I American History II Civics/Economics
Social Studies
American History I
American History II
Civics/Economics
World History -HIS 111/112

11. Physical Education/Health
1 unit of Physical Education/Health

12. PLTW-Engineering Course of Study
Intro to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Advanced Level PLTW (CIM, CEA, ES)
CTE Advanced Studies

13. World Language
World language is not a graduation requirement, but at least 2 consecutive courses of the same world language is required for college entrance

14. AB Tech Courses AB Tech courses will NOT appear on PowerSchool.
All AB Tech grades can be found in your student’s AB Tech Moodle
HOW TO SEE THE GRADES AND HOW TO FOLLOW UP?
Have your student log in to the AB Tech Moodle and show you grades
If the teacher is a NDA teacher reach out via
If the teacher is an AB Tech professor have your child reach out via using his/her AB Tech account. Follow up for the response.

15. Typical Courses for 10th/11th Grade (Course descriptions on the website)
10th GRADE English II H Math II or III Chemistry H Biology H American II H Principles of Engineering 2 Electives (AB Tech, Spanish, etc) 11th GRADE English III H or ENG 111/112 Advanced Level Math Physics H/AP Physics/BIO 111 Civics/Econ H Advanced Level PLTW (CIM, CEA, ES) 3 Electives (AB Tech, Spanish, Etc)

16. Extra-Curricular
When thinking about college entrance, think about what you have to offer that shows you are:
Team player
Committed
Responsible
Leader
A problem-solver
Good manager of time

17. Keep Track!
Start a file and keep track of everything you are doing now! This will be important when you start applying to college.

18. Take the ACT/SAT SAT-$57 (with essay) $45 (without essay)
ACT Plus Writing - $58.50, ACT no writing-$42.50
NDA School Code:
Act will be given free of charge spring of junior year
PSAT will be mid-October and is NSMQT for Juniors

19. NCAA Eligibility Center
Register with the eligibility center
After junior year, have Mrs. Parham send your transcript
When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999").
Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college in the fall semester.
Request a final transcript with proof of graduation be sent to the eligibility center in June.
Check with Mrs. Parham at the end of the school year to make sure she has you on the list.

20. AB TECH AND ASSOCIATES DEGREES
Students hoping to complete an associates degree at the same time as graduation should make an appointment with Dr. Pollock on the AB Tech campus. A.A. and A.S. Degree requirements can be found on the AB Tech website. (College degrees are not the responsibility of NDA).
Remember that because you are an AB Tech student, you can make appointments to speak with financial aid on the campus and receive help with the FAFSA from financial aid experts. (Your counselor is not and never will be a financial advisor)
REMINDER that students are responsible for any fee or textbook cost associated with any AB Tech course taken off campus.

21. Associate Degree? Why? THINGS TO CONSIDER- CONS
Slow down…It’s important that before you dive head first in to an Associate Degree that you ask yourself “why”? Why do you want it?
THINGS TO CONSIDER- CONS
A student who has earned an Associate Degree will have completed 2 years worth of college credit but potentially have 3+ years to complete a Bachelor Degree.
You will need to take courses over the summer and/or 5th credits
If students’ GPA begins to decline due to taking college courses, then pursuing a college degree while in high school may not be right for them (GPA=College acceptance/Scholarships)
You will be required to take courses not offered on our campus which means purchasing books/paying fees (even if courses are online)
Some of the courses are specific to the Associate Degree and would not transfer to a 4 year college alone. Those are class periods you could devote to more challenging or interesting courses.

22. Associate Degree? Why? THINGS TO CONSIDER-PROS
Slow down…It’s important that before you dive head first in to an Associate Degree that you ask yourself “why”? Why do you want it?
THINGS TO CONSIDER-PROS
You do not plan on pursuing your 4 year degree
You would like the option to not live on campus
You do not plan on pursuing college scholarships
You have done your research and know without a doubt that you will complete your 4 year degree in just 2 more years (this requires meeting with the University you plan on transferring to)
You can devote your summers and possibly some 5th credits to school work

23. THIS SUMMER Check the counseling website for summer programs
Visit colleges (incorporate them into your vacations)---- Any college visits taken during the school year will require a college day request form in advance (found on the website)
Think about taking your first SAT
READ! It helps to improve test scores
Clean up your social media

24. REMIND Text Alerts
In the address bar of a text message type: Next, type the following code as your message and press send: 9th Grade

25. Example Transcript
4 year plan