1. Junior/Sophomore Parent Meeting May 2019

2. Graduation Requirements
Credits = 25 minimum
4 (each) Math/English/Social Studies
3 Science
Driver Ed/Health/Phys. Ed 1.5/Assess Prep
MS office (.5 credit)
1 technology
5 electives
Graduation Project (will show up in May senior year on transcript)

3. Graduation Project Labor Based Indicator-Professional Certification
Life Guard, Referee, First Aid, Babysitting, CPR
Must be current and valid
8 Artifacts (grades 9-11) + the 12 from k-8
Individual Career Plan
2-3 job shadows due BEFORE senior year- Must total at least 9 hours
3 to satisfy the Labor Based Indicator
12 hours Community Service- documentation due Nov senior year
60 to satisfy the Labor Based Indicator
Resume- Senior English Class
Autobiographical Exit paper-Senior English Class
Exit Interview- Senior Year
What to do about missing components
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Keystone Exams Biology, Algebra, Literature-remediation for Algebra

4. Attendance
Reminder - no credit will be given for classes that are missed 20 times or more for a semester course. No credit will be given for classes that are missed 40 times or more that are full year courses.
Strictly enforced- Be Careful
Colleges/Scholarships/employment/military receive the attendance report when you request a transcript to be sent.

5. SAT/ACT Preparation
Remember- the colleges are looking at high school grades, activities, community service, and SAT scores for admission.
Students have access to collegeboard.com- Students made a username and password grade 9 in MS office class
I have a copy of the username and password if your child does not remember it.
I recommend using the SAT/ACT practice at least 2 X a week.
Khan Academy prep program (Free)

6. College Readiness 101 Admission tests ACT vs. NEW SAT
Total
Areas M/R/E/S/W Math(calculator/no calculator)
EBRW
Scoring answer all MC answer all MC
Both have optional Essay now
Colleges will take higher score of the two-so take at least one of each test.
Register online or
Fee waivers for those who are on free/reduced lunch- see Mrs. D Privately
Juniors should take the SAT December-October senior year
And ACT February- October

7. College Readiness 101 (con’t)
Transcripts ( order forms available on line) $1.00 fee or NEW!!! Parchment electronic transcripts- Free- logins mailed home and given out to students last week
Many colleges accept the Parchment transcripts

8. College Applications
Apply early (summer- end of October)- Be sure to watch for applications for Varying open and close dates
Transcripts can be sent after applications
SAT/ACT scores can be sent after applications
3 Fee waivers on Collegeboard link if used for SAT
Recommendations- Pre recommendation sheets or RESUME-ask EARLY
Have someone read and proof Essays
Common Application - YES!!!!!!
College visits over summer -YES!!!!!
Apply then visit- YES!!!!!!

9. Grade Conversion to 4.0 Scale Core classes
Example English = C = 2
Social Studies = B= 3
Honors math = A+ = 5
PE = A (not counted – only .5 credit)
Assign above points to final grades in full credit classes only and add
= 10
Divide total by total number of full credits
10/3 = 3.33
If you use ALL classes it is same method BUT multiply grade points by credits (A=4 x .5 credit class = 2

10. Additional information
To register for division 1 or 2 athletic programs
They will review your courses, grades, test scores
Core Class GPA only
Division 1 GPA 2.3 SAT sliding scale
Division 2 GPA SAT 820 (R+M)
Register to Vote – age 18 – applications available in the guidance office
Men age 18 MUST register with the Selective Service

11. Dual Enrollment/Independent Study
Dual Enrollment/College Within the High School
College Credit & High School Credit earned simultaneously
Seton Hill University, Duqesne University, University of Pittsburgh
Westminster College Early College Program
Independent Study
ONLY if class does not fit in schedule
VLN courses $650/course
Transfer Credits
NONE are calculated into GPA
ALL must be pre approved before registering.
Paperwork is obtained and filed in guidance and submitted to Principal and the Superintendent.

12. Other Information www.ntsd.org Important updates, forms, presentationsMy
Remind App
Class text the number this
Class text the number this
Senior Recognition May 28, :00 pm
Commencement June 4, :00 pm