1. RECHS Sophomore and Junior Parent Night
WELCOME

2. Agenda Welcome & Special Announcements Choosing a Program of Study
Early College Students & RCC ----Concerns
ACCUPLACER Testing & Updates
Communication…REMIND
Transcripts/Graduation Requirements
NC Academic Scholars
PSAT & Pre-ACT Testing
ACT –Test Date : February 20 (11th Grade Only)

3. Agenda(Continued) Method Test Prep Spring Registration
What Should I Be Doing Now?
ACT & SAT – What is A Good Score?
Test Dates
Applying to College/Minimum Admissions Requirements
Special Opportunities
Evaluation & Closing

4. REMIND SIGNUP – CLASS 2021
Juniors
Please signup to receive information concerning upcoming Junior announcements.
To receive messages via text, to or

5. REMIND SIGNUP – CLASS 2022 Sophomores
Please signup to receive information concerning upcoming Sophomore announcements.
To receive messages via text, text @kfkhh2 to or

6. High School Requirements
•4 credits of English (I, II, III, IV)
•4 credits of Math (I, II, III, Advanced Functions)
•4 credits of Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics, American History I and II)
•1 credit of Health/PE
•3 credits of Science (Earth/Environ., Biology, Chemistry)
World language (Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system.)
6 Credits of Electives and other requirements*
4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration – Career and Technical Education (CTE)

7. NC Academic Scholars
will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars.
will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas.
may receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events.
 may be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community.
may use this special recognition in applying to post- secondary institutions.
NC Scholars

8. PSAT December 3Scores available to educators
December 10–12 - Student score release begins.
To be named a Semifinalist, you need to score in the top 1% of your state. Qualifying score for NC is 220.
The PSAT is scored from 320 to 1520. In addition to that composite score, your score report will tell you your test scores for Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. These scores fall between 8 and 38.
NMSC adds each section test score together and then multiplies the sum by 2 to create a National Merit Selection Index Score. The resulting Selection Index score determines your National Merit eligibility. 

9. ACT Test Date: February 20 (11th Grade Only) Method Test Prep
G:\Method Test Prep - Student Instructions.pdf

10. Which Test to Take? Achievement test
ACT
SAT – Reasoning Test
Achievement test
Used by most colleges & universities
Cost $42.50(without writing)
Writing test not required
Two fee waivers for 11th and 12th graders on free/reduced lunch
Aptitude Test
Used by many colleges & universities
Cost $60
National Merit Scholar Program

11. Sat.collegeboards.org/register

12. SAT
SAT Dates

14. ACT
ACT Dates

15. How Should I Prepare for the Test?
Best preparation is rigorous course work
On-line study aids
Method Test Prep

16. What is A Good SAT Score?
In terms of what makes for good SAT scores, a is about average, so anything above that is an above-average score. A 1240 places you at the 80th percentile, in the top fifth of test-takers, which is pretty good. A 1340 puts you in the top 10 percent, which is a strong score. A 1410 is in the 95th percentile—the top 5 percent of test-takers. And any score puts you in the top one percent of test-takers!

17. What Is S Good ACT Score?
To get a good ACT score for 2018, you’ll typically need to aim for at least the 75th percentile, or 24-25, on each section.
If you’re aiming for a particularly high ACT score in the top 10 percent, you’ll have to get at least on each section (coming out to a composite score of 28). Interestingly, this total score is a whole 8 points below 36, a perfect ACT score. In other words, to get an excellent ACT score, you don’t even need to break 30!

18. What Should I be Doing Now As A Sophomore?
Pre-ACT (Statewide Test)
Apply for Governors, School – Performance Arts – select criteria – 94% tile on EOC
Take PSAT (a preliminary test to the SAT)
Apply to North Carolina School of Science and Math
Seek Volunteer Opportunities

19. What Should I Be Doing Now As A Junior?
Apply for Governor’s School – Academic Areas – 6 week summer program
ACT – 2nd Semester – Statewide Test
Take PSAT – Could qualify for National Merit Scholarship
Apply Summer Ventures in Science & Math
 Volunteer….Volunteer….Volunteer

20. Applying to Colleges – Minimum Admissions Requirements

21. Special Opportunities
PSRC Student of Excellence – Due Date: December 14
RECHS Board Meeting Presentation – March 12
NC Governors School – 10th Apply for Performance Arts; 11th – Apply for Academics
Governor’s Page Program
NC School of Science and Math
Teen Court
The Transit Center Mentoring Program
401 N. Walnut Street Lumberton, NC Phone:
Tutors Needed

22. Thank You
Any Questions????