1. Be thankful that you are a Sophomore!

2. Meet the Counseling Team
Mrs. Wiseman
(A-Ba)
Mrs. Wells
(Cos-Gom)
Mrs. Cooper
(Kas-Mill)
Mr. Strowe
(Rem-S)
Mrs. Rowland
(Be-Cor)
Mrs. Roach (Gon-Kar)
Mr. Storey
(Min-Rel)
Ms. Foster
(T-Z,Foreign Exchange)
Ms. Vinson, Testing Coordinator

3. What can my Counselor help me with?

4. ACADEMICS
The GPA you will use for your college admissions application will be your cumulative GPA, from the fall of your freshman year through the spring of your junior year.
Your grades are very important - make the most of this year!!

5. Graduation Requirements:
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 4th Math
4 credits of Science
Biology, IPC or Chemistry, 3rd Science, 4th Science
The STEM Endorsement requires Physics and some colleges require Physics
4 credits of Social Studies
World Geography/AP Human Geography
World History
US History
Government/Economics
2 credits of a Language other than English (LOTE)
1 credit of PE/Athletics/Band Waiver
1 credit of Fine Arts
6 credits of Electives
=26 Total credits required for Graduation

6. Endorsements Listed on Transcript
Listed on your transcript
Endorsements
Listed on Transcript
Stem Business & Industry Public Service Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary

7. STAAR EOC Passing Requirements
English I
English II
Biology
Algebra I
US History

8. Dual Credit Opportunities
Dual Credit Courses offered at P.H.S.
English 3 & 4
U.S. History
Government
Economics
College Algebra/Statistics
CNA
Speech
*If you take a dual credit course online or during the summer, it does NOT count toward your GPA.*
Aviation Courses available through Letourneau University
Courses will only be offered if an adequate number of students are interested and meet the admissions requirements.
You must attend the dual credit meeting on Jan. 30, 2019 to register for Dual Credit Courses next fall.

9. College Planning Research careers and possible majors.
Research Colleges and Universities
Review the entrance requirements of colleges and universities in which you are interested.
Use your PSAT scores from your sophomore year and then plan to take and study for the PSAT/NMSQT your junior year for National Merit Scholar opportunities.
Consider when to take the ACT or SAT your junior year.

10. How do I calculate my weighted GPA?
GPA is calculated using your SEMESTER GRADES.
EXAMPLE:
CLASS
1ST Sem.
Grade
GPA CONVERSION
2nd Sem.
English Pre-AP 85
4.0 91
4.6
Geometry 92
4.2 88
3.8
AP Human Geo. 78 83
4.3
Biology
Choir
100
5.0
Principles of Business 96 94
4.4
Spanish 1 93
Basketball
Total of GPA Conversion points 70.2 / 16 = Your GPA 4.387

11. GPA Conversion Chart

12. College Admissions: Standards for Popular Texas Colleges
UNT
SAT
ACT
Top 10%
No Minimum
Next 15%
1030 20
2nd Quarter
1130 23
3rd Quarter
1250 26
UT at Austin
SAT
ACT
Top 6%
No Minimum
UT at Dallas
SAT
ACT
Top 10%
No Minimum
Meets Assured Admission Criteria
1270 26
Texas Tech
SAT
ACT
Top 10%
No Minimum
Top 11-25%
1180 24
2nd Quarter
1260 26
3rd Quarter
1290 27
4th Quarter
Application Review
Texas A&M
SAT
ACT
Top 10%
No Minimum
Top 11-25%
1360 30

13. College Admissions: Standards for Popular Private Texas Colleges
Baylor University
Application Review based on:
Completion of Recommended HS Coursework
Short answer responses
Academic History
resume
Recommendation letters
Texas Christian University
Application Review based on:
Completion of Recommended HS Coursework
Essay
SAT or ACT scores
Counselor Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation

14. College Admissions: Standards for Popular Out of State Colleges
Oklahoma State University
Meet Assured Admission Criteria:
3.0 or better un-weighted GPA AND top 33.3% rank in class
3.0 or better in 15 unit core (See website) AND 21 ACT/ 980 SAT or 1060 SAT-R or better
24 ACT/ 1090 SAT/ or 1160 SAT-R or better
University of Oklahoma
Holistic Evaluation based on:
High School Curricular Core Requirements
Engagement –extracurricular, leadership, etc.
ACT or SAT scores
Letter of Recommendation
University of Arkansas
Rolling Admission based on:
16 Unit Preparatory Core for High School
ACT or SAT scores

15. College Admissions: Standards for Popular Community Colleges
Collin College
Complete Application
Fulfill TSI requirements
Provide official high school transcripts
Blinn College
Complete Application
Fulfill TSI requirements
Provide official high school transcripts

16. Social Media and College Admission/Job Search
40% of college admissions officers check social media to see if an applicant is a good fit for that college
70 % of U.S. business managers say they decided not to hire a job candidate based upon something found out about the candidate online.
So…
Remember…once you post something online, it’s there forever.
Don’t upload something you don’t want EVERYONE to see.

17. Be Smart about Social Media
Keep it Private. Don’t post anything which reveals our personal details.
Don’t upload anything that might embarrass you at a later date.
Remember, once you hit send, you have lost control of that image or comment.
Never be pressured into taking pictures of yourself that you wouldn’t want other people to see.
Always log off when using a shared computer.
Check your privacy settings! Make sure that only people that you approve can see your posts.
Do not click on suspicious links.
Never meet up with anyone you meet online. If someone asks to meet you, tell someone!

18. Go Guardian
Prosper ISD’s technology watchdog.

20. Is Stress Good or Bad? A normal response.
“Good Stress” vs. “Bad Stress”
Short term stress can motivate and give a person the extra energy to complete a task successfully
However, prolonged and/or extreme stress can wear down the body and cause negative behaviors.
Remember that EVERYONE has stress, so always be KIND!

22. RESILIENCY

23. THE RELATIONSHIP SPECTRUM
HEALTHY
You and your partner are:
UNHEALTHY
If one or both partners are:
ABUSIVE
is occurring when one partner:
Communicating
NOT Communicating
Communicates in a way that is hurtful, threatening or demeaning.
Respectful
Disrespectful
Disrespects the feelings, thoughts, decisions or physical safety of the other
Trusting
Not trusting
Physically hurts or injures the other partner
Honests
Dishonest
Blames the other partner for their harmful actions
Equal
Trying to take control
Controls and isolates the other partner
Enjoying personal time
Only spending time with your partner
Pressures or forces the other partner to do things they don’t want to do.

24. Communicate Effectively
Find the right time.
Talk FACE to FACE. Not by text or .
Do not attack. Use “I” instead of “you”.
Be Honest.
Check your body language.
Use the 48 hour rule.

25. Before you judge anyone...

26. Xello Activity Go to PHS Counseling Website Click on xello
Click on the xello link
Login
Username: PRO-SKYWARD username
Password: SKYWARD password
(you will have the option to change your password when logged in)
Do the Matchmaker Quiz under About Me.
When you finish, do the. Personality Style Quiz.
Then, complete the Learning Style Quiz.
Explore your options!