1. Sophomore Fall Presentation
Class of 2021
Sophomore Fall Presentation

2. Since Last Year…

3. Friendly Reminders
Using Remind 101 for important reminders throughout year
Get out your phones!
Enter and as the message
Way to increase communication and remind you about important dates/events

4. Graduation Requirements
4 credits English
4 credits Social Studies
3 credits Math
3 – 4.5 credits Science
1.5 credits Physical Education
.5 credit Health
.5 credit Careers/Personal Finance
Remainder of credits comprised of electives
TOTAL of 23.5 credits
Keystone Exams in Algebra, Biology, Literature

5. All changes must be made by October 26th!
Schedule Changes
Elective changes from 9/10-9/21
Academic misplacement (with teacher approval) or elective drop for study hall from 9/10 until 10/26
All changes require a note from parents stating their support of the change
All changes must be made by October 26th!

6. Testing
PSAT
SAT
Keystone Exams

7. PSAT -- Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
**Sophomores who have Algebra 2 should take this test for practice
Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m.
Register in Counseling Office by September 11
Registration forms available today!
Fee: $20.00 payable to Lower Dauphin School District
NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

8. SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test
College Entrance Exam
Critical reading, writing, math (up to Algebra 2)
If enrolled in Algebra 2 this year, then may want to take SATs in March or June but it’s OK to wait until next fall
Given on: November 3, March 9, and June 1 (Saturdays) at LDHS
Register online at

9. Test Preparation
To prepare for the SATs and PSATs you can take a prep course and/or buy test preparation materials from a book store.
Test prep is an ongoing process …
Read, read, read and then read some more
Keep up with your daily class work
Take challenging courses in school
Online FREE prep through Khan Academy
LDHS SAT Prep Course (see me for more info)

10. Post-Graduation Planning
Career Planning and Goal Setting
Online Resources:
Naviance
College Board
Counseling Office website

11. What did you do last year? What are you involved in this year?
Activities Resume
What did you do last year?
What are you involved in this year?
What clubs/activities would you like to try before you graduate?
Importance of volunteer work!

12. NCAA Clearinghouse
NCAA sets forth academic requirements for participation in college athletics
Specific courses required in HS to be eligible
Meet with Mrs. Beaver now to review your transcript!
Sign up on sheet for an appointment

13. Driver’s Education Online course through Shield Driving School
Must take during 10th grade to have LD pay $65 fee
In-car training also available once you are 16 and have your permit (LD doesn’t pay for this portion)
Taking both gets you a discount on your car insurance
for online course
Contact Jenn at Shield Driving for in-car or issues
(717)

14. Important Dates
High School Open House September 12 – 6:45 p.m. Encourage your parents to attend to understand the expectations for this school year
Financial Aid Night October 17 – 7:00 p.m. in HS library For underclassman parents Basic financial aid information for college

15. Important Dates College and Career Planning Program
February 6, 2019 – 7:00pm
HS Library
For students and parents
Great information on career planning and the college search process

16. Meetings
Individual meetings again this year (look for the smiley face) to check in
Sign up for NCAA meeting if you’re an athlete who wants to continue sports in college
Sign up if you want to start talking about future plans

17. Miscellaneous lbeaver@ldsd.org 566-5337
Tutoring schedule and lots of other resources available on the school website!