1. Sophomore Parents College & Career Preparation
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Sophomore Parents College & Career Preparation
Sherwood High School Student Services
Mrs. Stephanie Gelfand Administrator
Ms. Elizabeth Giffen Resource Counselor
Ms. Kiana Thompson School Counselor
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2. Agenda Preparing for Life after High School
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Agenda
Preparing for Life after High School
Post-Secondary Options
College and Career Readiness
Graduation Requirements
Career Programs of Study
Dual Enrollment with Montgomery College, Internships
College Requirements
What Are Colleges Looking for in Applicants?
Preparing for a Career & College
SAT/ACT
College Visits
Naviance
Course Registration Timeline
Questions
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3. Preparing for Life after High School…
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Preparing for Life after High School…
Educational options after high school should be based on career goals, abilities, interests, and the amount of schooling desired.
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4. Post-Secondary Options
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Post-Secondary Options
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
4-year Colleges & Universities
2 year Colleges & Community Colleges
Technical & Professional Schools & Colleges
MILITARY
WORKFORCE
APPRENTICESHIP & INTERNSHIPS
Carefully monitored work experiences with intentional learning goals
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5. Selecting Courses Selecting courses that meet graduation requirements
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Selecting Courses
Selecting courses that meet graduation requirements
Consider Career Pathway Programs offered at Sherwood HS and Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Consider Dual-Enrollment classes with Montgomery College, Internships
Selecting courses that meet post-secondary options/ requirements.
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6. Graduation Requirements
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Graduation Requirements
English (4 credits)
Math (4 credits in high school)
Social Studies (3 credits: US History, NSL Govt, World History)
Science (3 credits: Biology, Physical Sci, Other)
Technology (1 credit)
Fine Arts (Music/Art/Theater) (1 credit)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Health (.5 credit)
Program of Study
World Language (2 credits) or
Career Development Program
Examples: Project Lead the Way Engineering, Child Development, Academy of Health Professions, Business Management, Thomas Edison Programs, etc.
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7. Preparing 4 Year Course Plan
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Preparing 4 Year Course Plan
Students will be working with school counselors in February to review course selections & modify 4 year Course Plan
Use blue registration brochure to write out 4 Year Plan (back page) to prepare for meeting with Counselor
Consider Graduation Requirements, Career Pathway Programs, Edison Programs, College Admission Requirements
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8. Career Programs of Study at SHS
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Career Programs of Study at SHS
Academy of Health Professions
Advanced Engineering (Project Lead the Way)
Business Management
College/Career Research and Development (CCRD)
Computer Science
Early Child Development
Environmental Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Television Production
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9. Career Programs at Edison High School
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Career Programs at Edison High School
Automotive Cluster
Auto Tech. & Dealer Training, Auto Body Repair
Construction Cluster
Building Construction Tech., HVAC, Plumbing, Masonry, Carpentry, Electricity, Architecture & CAD Technology
Human & Consumer Services Cluster
Cybersecurity, Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice, Hospitality & Tourism, Cosmetology, Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Network Operations
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10. Montgomery College - Dual Enrollment
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Montgomery College - Dual Enrollment
Criteria for Admission to Montgomery College
Must be at least 16 years old
Must have completed Sophomore year with a 2.75 GPA
Must have approval of a parent/ guardian, counselor, and principal
Must meet pre-requisite requirements and assessment levels for each course
Students and families are expected to pay for tuition, fees and textbook expenses (Financial Assistance Available)
May take courses at Sherwood or at MC
*** For more information contact Ms. Avery in Counseling ***
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11. Selecting Courses for College Requirements
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Selecting Courses for College Requirements
English
Four years of English
Mathematics
Four years of mathematics in high school, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
Natural Sciences
Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Social Studies
Three years of social studies
Additional Courses
Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign language in high school or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science, etc.
*Specific high school course requirements vary from institution to institution. Be sure to check with the schools you're interested in to see what they recommend or require.
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12. What Colleges Look for Grades in College Prep/ Core Classes
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What Colleges Look for
Grades in College Prep/ Core Classes
Strength of Curriculum: Honors and AP level Courses
Overall Academic Record: Grades, GPA , WGPA
Admission Test Scores: SAT (MC College Ready, 1010, ELA 480, MATH 530) or ACT (21)
Essay or Writing Sample
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendations
Demonstrated interest in the college
(ie: college visits, visits with admissions rep. in your area)
Extra Curricular Activities/ Community Service
Listed by level of importance, according to NACAC (National Association of College Admissions Counseling)
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13. THINK: Challenge AND Balance
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THINK: Challenge AND Balance
Don’t overload your schedule just because it “looks good”.
Highlight your strengths.
Don’t feel like you need to
take advanced courses in
EVERY subject area.
Think about academics in addition to extra-curricular activities and other commitments (job).
Class sizes get FULL. Commit to the schedule you sign-up for. Classes are offered and teachers are hired based on student course requests.
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14. Plan your high school courses wisely
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Keep up Grades
Plan your high school courses wisely
Do your courses match your post-secondary goals?
Are you signing up for advanced classes, honors sections, or accelerated sequences?
Are you choosing electives that really stretch your mind and promote your interests?
Review PSAT scores in College Board and practice with KhanAcademy
Register for AP Exams online for May testing
Take HSA, PARCCs, MISA as required (State Assessments)
Continue Extra-Curricular Activities and Service Learning (SSL)
Use Naviance –Spring Counseling Lesson
Become familiar with general college entrance requirements
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15. Preparing for a Career & College 11th grade – Fall/ Winter
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Preparing for a Career & College 11th grade – Fall/ Winter
Register and take the PSAT in October
Research Potential Colleges/ Career Pathways
Fall Counseling Lesson – Naviance: College Search
Make a list of colleges that meet your most important criteria
Speak to college representatives who visit the Career Center
Continue Extra-Curricular Activities
work toward leadership positions
Athletes register with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Div. 1 or Div. 2 athletics in college
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16. College Entrance Exams
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College Entrance Exams
SAT
Scholastic Aptitude Test
ACT
American College Test
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Start thinking today…
Important to begin thinking about next steps in life…
Think about pathway NOW…don’t wait until your senior year to begin the process.
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18. Naviance: College & Career Student Resource
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Naviance: College & Career Student Resource
Career Interest Profiler – (all 10th graders completed)
a tool that can help you discover the types of work activities and careers that match your interests.
Research colleges – (Spring 10th grade lesson)
Using the Career interest Profiler, students will explore areas of study offered at colleges and other post-secondary options.
Sign up for college visits –
Find out which colleges are visiting Sherwood and sign up to attend those sessions
Keep track of the process –
Build a resume, manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers
Request eDocuments (transcript, letters of recommendation) during your senior year
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19. Naviance For your students to access Naviance…
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Naviance
For your students to access Naviance…
User name: Student’s 6-digit ID # or
Password: Student 6-digit ID #
For your access to Naviance
Please contact Mr. Hock- CCC
or your student’s counselor
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20. Registration for Courses 2019-2020
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Registration for Courses
Students enter course selections into my MCPS Portal
January 25 – All requests should be entered into myMCPS Portal
February – Counselors meet with students to go over course selections
April – Course selections will be sent home
June 1st – DEADLINE for Course Change Requests
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21. Questions??? Excellence Is The Only Option
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