1. Sophomore Year Presentation
WELCOME TO PARENT NIGHT!
Sophomore Year Presentation
Class of 2013
Linda Veeser

2. Tonight’s Agenda 11th grade scheduling
Highlight new course titles
Standardized testing & Test preparation
PLAN, PSAT, ACT, SAT, MME
College Information
Career Resources

3. SCHEDULING

4. Scheduling for 11th grade
February 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th: classroom presentations on course selections out of U.S. History.
What to look for when students come home on after presentations:
Handouts: registration packet, 11th grade course selection sheet, scheduling card and transcript
Pull out course description book or look up descriptions online.
Please make sure to discuss selections w/ students
Complete 4 year plan worksheet (in registration packet)
Please make sure to sign the scheduling card
February 15th : scheduling cards due back to U.S. History class
March 9th-11th : input course selections on computer
Check that website has updated course description book

5. *Subject to slight modification

8. Graduation Requirements (these may be new to some of you!)
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Social Studies: 3 credits
World History, US History, Economics, Government
Visual, Performing, Applied Arts (VPAA): 1 credit (list is available in registration packet)
PE & Health: 1 credit
Option 1: Ind. Wellness & Group Wellness
Option 2: Either Wellness & PE Elective

9. English Selections Option 1: Option 2: (examples) Option 3:
Elements of Compositions & Literature
This course will give students more time to develop writing skills and complete assignments. Literary works will include high interest stories from all the literature courses.
Option 2: (examples)
Applications of Compositions & Myths
Applications of Compositions & 20th Century Lit
Applications of Compositions & Strange & Mysterious Lit
Applications of Compositions & Shakespeare
Option 3:
AP Language & Composition

10. Math Selections In Geometry  Algebra 2
In Geometry  Algebra 2 part 1 (2 year course)*
In Geometry  Honors Algebra 2
In Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2 or FST Pre-Calculus
In PDM  AP Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics

11. Science Selections Chemistry: College bound, science bound major
Fundamentals of Chemistry : College bound, non science major
Physics: college bound, science bound major
Fundamentals of Physics: College bound, non science major

12. Updates!!
Math Related Courses: There have been new state & district approved courses for senior year math classes (after completion of Algebra 2). These classes are considered math related and include: Accounting 1, 2, 3 & 4, Financial Math and Analysis, Computer Programming 1 & 2 and AP Computer Science, Woodworking & Advanced Woodworking, Physics, Fundamentals of Physics, and all CAD classes (Computer Aided Drafting).

15. Credit Recovery Options
Summer School
RACE
Afternoon and Night classes
Online Classes
Correspondence
Project Graduation E20/20
Always see me before signing up

16. Oakland Technical Campus
The Oakland Schools Technical Campuses offer unique learning environments that provide students with the best structure possible to receive the technical, academic, and workplace skills necessary to pursue successful careers.
Programs/Clusters
Business, Management, Marketing, Technology
Construction Technology
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Engineering/Emerging Technologies
Health Sciences
Transportation Technology
, click schools, click Oakland School Technical Campuses, click Northeast

17. Oakland Technical Campus
Students attend either the AM or PM session
Students will have 3 hours at SC and 3 hours at OSTC
There is a bus to shuttle student to and from OSTC

18. The full scheduling presentation will be posted on the website.

19. College Admissions & College Readiness
STANDARDIZED TESTING
College Admissions
&
College Readiness

20. PLAN Test: (pre-ACT) 10th Grade-February 10th
What is it?
A pre-ACT test
Achievement test: Math, Science, English, Reading, World of Work (Career)
When do you take it?
Morning of February 10th, 2011
What does the Score Report tell you?
Estimated ACT composite score range
How do you compare to others? (percentiles)
Are you on track? (college readiness)
Improving your skills
Your Career Possibilities
Save results in safe place to review again for the ACT preparation
Check website for description

21. ACT Readiness Benchmarks for Credit-Earning College Courses
ACT College-Readiness Benchmarks
ACT Readiness Benchmarks
for Credit-Earning College Courses
College EXPLORE (8th/9th) PLAN (10th) ACT (11th/12th)
Credit-Earning College Readiness College Readiness College Readiness
Course Benchmarks Benchmarks Benchmarks
English Comp. English English English
Algebra Math Math Math
Social Science Reading Reading Reading
Biology Science Science Science
8th 13 17 15 20
9th 14 18 16 20 15 19 17 21 18 22 21 24

22. PSAT: (practice SAT) 11th grade-October
What is it?
A practice SAT test
Aptitude test: math problem-solving , critical reading, writing skills
When can you take it?
11th grade
Test is given on a Saturday in October at SCHS
Opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship
Top ½ of 1%
Check out website to add details

23. SAT 11th Grade -Spring www.collegeboard.com Test Sections: ACT vs. SAT
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
ACT vs. SAT
Both and websites are great resources for college and career information too!

24. MME: (MI Merit Exam) 11th grade-March
What is MME exactly?
Junior year
March
3 components
Day 1: ACT plus writing test (
Day 2: WorkKeys ( )
Day 3: Michigan Math, Science & Social Studies ( )
Graduation Requirement

25. MME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Michigan tests Math 40 mins. Science
ACT plus Writing:
English Test
75 questions
45 minutes
Math
60 questions
60 minutes
Reading
40 Questions
35 minutes
Science
40 questions
Writing
30 minutes
WorkKeys
Reading for Information
45 mins.
Applied Math
Locating Information
Michigan tests
Math
40 mins.
Science
Social Studies

26. ACT 11th Grade -Spring Can retake ACT in April & June
Test Sections
English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes
Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Writing: 1 prompt, 30 minutes

27. Test Prep Tips The best preparation is a solid high school curriculum
Consider taking a preparation class
Practice tests
Practice books at Borders/Barnes & Noble
Be familiar with test directions, number of questions and time on each test
Review PLAN results

28. Test Prep Resources Preparing for the ACT-Free
Local Test Prep
Test Preparation Services
Kaplan
Princeton Review
Study Point
ACT Preparation Workshop
11/12th graders only
See Community Education & Enrichment Program Guide

29. COLLEGE AND CAREER

30. College Admissions Data
MSU
GPA (middle 50%)
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
U of M
GPA (middle 50%)
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
Central Michigan University
GPA 3.3
ACT composite 22

32. College Data look up tips
Look up College Data quick
User: stoneycreek
Password: highschool
Visit University websites
Look under “future or prospective” student
Admission information

33. College Campus Visits Meet with an admission counselor
Verify admission requirements
Determine actual college costs
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Take a campus tour
Investigate your interested academic program (s)
Attend a class if available
Talk with students and faculty
Look for a list of suggested questions on my website

34. College Night
Each year Rochester Community Schools hosts a College Night/Fair in the fall (October)
All are welcome
colleges & universities attend
Collect brochures, gather information and speak with university representatives
In 2011 it will be held at Stoney Creek HS

35. College Rep Visits at SC
Fall of junior year
College reps will visit the school to provide presentations to groups of students who are interested in learning about their college
Dates and times of visits are listed in counseling office
Student sign up in the counseling
They will receive a pass to attend the meeting

36. College Applications
Applications are sent to colleges starting September of senior year
Students can start to write essays over the summer before senior year to take some load off
Online applications are very common

37. NCAA Eligibility
Students interested in Division I or II college athletics need to make sure they meet eligibility requirements
Core Courses
NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. This rule applies to any student first entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008.
NCAA Division II requires 16 core courses (as of August 1, 2013).
Test scores
Division 1: sliding scale
Division 2: ACT sum score

38. Website and Resources Check out the counseling website at Stoney
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