1. DARE TO DREAM: PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020 October 30, 2015 Presented by Durenda Johnson Ward 8 th Grade Counselor Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School

2. Purpose To provide information to rising 8 th graders about High School Options To provide general information about HS requirements

3. Presentation Plan Early Colleges Application/Selection Deadline Magnet Information High Schools Teacher Recommendations HS Graduation Requirements EOC HS Transcript Clubs & Organizations Drivers’ Ed

4. Wake Early Colleges Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Applications from Students in 8 th and 9 th Grades Wake STEM Early College Applications from Students in 8 th and 9 th Grades Wake Young Men’s & Young Women’s Leadership Academies Applications from Students in 5 th – 9 th Grades Vernon Malone College & Career College Academy Applications from Students in 8 th – 11 th Grades Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Applications from Students in 8 th and 9 th Grades Wake STEM Early College Applications from Students in 8 th and 9 th Grades Wake Young Men’s & Young Women’s Leadership Academies Applications from Students in 5 th – 9 th Grades Vernon Malone College & Career College Academy Applications from Students in 8 th – 11 th Grades

5. Why choose an Early College? Have a head start on College or a Career while earning your HS Diploma Many of College Courses Transferable to a certificate at Wake Tech or a 4- year program FREE College Courses taught by College or University Faculty Graduating from HS with a Diploma & College Credits

6. Wake Early College of Health & Sciences Magnet school focused on health and sciences. Has partnership among the Wake County Public School System, Wake Technical Community College, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals on the Wake Tech Health Sciences and Northern Campuses. Provides rigorous 5 Year program on Wake Tech campuses for students motivated students interested in health & sciences Graduate with HS Diploma & Associates Degree, College Transfer Credit and/or health certificates – FREE College courses

7. WAKE STEM Early College HS All courses embed the theme of science, technology, engineering, and math throughout the curriculum 1 st 2 years: completing many credits required for a high school diploma 3 rd year: Students begin taking college courses 4 th & 5 th years: students are primarily taking college level courses Students earn college credit at NC State University upon successful completion of college courses. This college credit may be used at NC State University or transferred to another institution (transfer credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution). While students are not automatically guaranteed admission to NC State University, it is our hope that STEM ECHS graduates will be highly competitive for admission. Students may choose to apply to any college or university upon graduation from the STEM ECHS program. 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603

8. WAKE STEM Early College HS College credit earned at NC State University upon successful completion of college courses. College credit may be used at NC State University or transferred to another institution (transfer credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution). STEM ECHS graduates, not guaranteed admission to NC State University, but are highly competitive for admission. Students may choose to apply to any college or university upon graduation from the STEM ECHS program. 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603

9. Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy Began in 2012 to provide educational opportunities for young women in a rigorous single-gender academic program. Emphasizes leadership development, entrepreneurship, and community service. School serves approximately 50 students per grade level in grades 6 through 13. 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh NC 27606

10. Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy A 6-13, single-gender, early college, leadership academy within the Wake County Public School System. Located on two campus, grades 6-10 are held in the Thompson School Building in downtown Raleigh, NC and grades 11-13 are at Saint Augustine’s University located in the historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. Opened in the Fall of 2012 and currently serves approximately 100 students in the High School (9-10), and 100 in our Early College Program (11-12 currently with expansion to 11-13). WYMLA strives to develop young men into leaders who have a positive impact on their communities through Scholarship, Service, and Success.

11. Vernon Malone College & Career Academy Comprehensive Core Academics & CTE Grades: 9-12 Capacity: 540 students Wake Tech Community College Calendar Transportation: Express Busing with hub at SRMHS Athletics: SRMHS Spanish Must Apply to 1 of 8 specific programs Must meet promotion requirements 2200 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC 27603

12. Vernon Malone College & Career Academy: Programs Biopharmaceutical Technology: prepares individuals for employment in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. Collision Repair: individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Cosmetology: provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry in a simulated salon environment.

13. Vernon Malone College & Career Academy: Programs Facilities Technology: Air conditioning, heating, & refrigeration: develops skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls and safety. Electrical: teaches the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Plumbing: acquires basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small buildings. Geomatics Technology: provides a broad background in geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) technologies with practical applications in municipal, industrial, natural resources, management, and other fields.

14. Vernon Malone College & Career Academy: Programs Nurse Aide: introduces students to basic nursing skills needed in a health care setting. Simulation & Game Development: provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management. Welding: provides students with sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.

15. Early College Application/Selection Information? Application Period: October 15 th – December 14 th, 2015 Application Link: wcpss.net http://wcpss.net/Page/189http://wcpss.net/Page/189 Application must include: An Essay Recommendations from the Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher, your School Counselor or Administrator How to contact Recommenders: Just put in our names/ask us before the December 14 th deadline Nice to: Provide Thank you notes to Recommender!

16. How Applications are Scored? Scored by Staff from Early College & College/University Partner Highest possible score 100 Score based on: Prior Report Cards Current semester grades Prior EOG/EOC Scores Essay Recommendations

17. Selection Process? Randomly Selected & Priority Points Added If not receive 1 st Choice: Waitlisted even if receive 2 nd or 3 rd Choice You may apply to an Early College & Magnet School If you are Selected for an Early College = then it is yours The Magnet Application will not be processed If not Selected for an Early College = then Waitlisted for 1 st choice Early College & your Magnet Application will be processed

18. Deadlines for Applications October 16 th – December 14 th, 2015 Early College Application January 7 th - January 22 nd, 2016 Magnet Application Period Must have WCPSS ID # You may apply for 1 – 5 Magnet Schools ordering them from 1 st, 2 nd, etc., choices Parents Notified: February 5 th Waitlisted processed in April Once selected: Cannot Decline your assignment.

19. Magnet Priorities Highest Priority: Magnet Students transitioning to HS & apply for their program pathway school have the highest priority to be selected Priority but not the Highest: Magnet students who apply to a Magnet school other than their program pathway school have a high priority to be selected.

20. Magnet & Early College Events Important Dates to Visit Schools: http://wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451/Centricity/Domain/90/15- 16%20%20Magnet%20Program%20Events.pdf

21. Additional High Schools Athens: A Wake STEM School: Health Sciences and Energy & Sustainability Academies Broughton: Global Studies and Language Immersion/International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Enloe: GT/IB Center for the Humanities, Sciences, and the Arts Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School: Center for Leadership and Technology

22. Additional High Schools Heritage Leesville Millbrook Sanderson Wakefield

23. 8 th Grade Teacher Recommendations The eighth grade teachers will make ninth grade course recommendations in the Spring 2016 based on your grades/performance 1 st Semester!

24. High School Graduation Requirements: Future Ready Core English I,II,III,IV 4 Math 4 Science 3 Social Studies 4 Healthful Living /Physical Education 1 Electives: 2 from CTE, Arts or Foreign Language 4 from “Course Concentration” Electives = 6 Additional Electives4 Total Credits 26 * High School Program Planning Guide 2015-16 from WCPSS website

25. English 4 Credits English I, II, III, & IV

26. Math 4 Credits Math I Math II Math III 4 th Math Course to be aligned with the student's post high school plans (example: Advanced Functions and Modeling, Honors Pre- Calculus, Discrete Math, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB & BC). It is recommended by colleges for a student to take a math class in their senior year.

27. Social Studies 4 Credits World History/AP World History American History I American History II (or AP US History + 1 extra Social Studies Classes) Civics and Economics If a student is taking Paideia, World History, the Social Studies for 9 th grade, will be combined with the L/A, as a yearlong class, every other day, with Friday being an integrated class of the two courses.

28. Science 3 Credits Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, etc.) Earth/Environmental Science Biology or Hon. Biology

29. Health and Physical Education – 1 Credit We highly recommend it be completed during freshman year!

30. World Lanuguage/Foreign Language Not required for graduation. Required to meet MAR (minimum application requirements) for UNC system.

31. End-of-Course Exams EOC Math I Biology English II *EOC test shall count as 25% of the student’s final grade.

32. NC Final Exams English: I, III, & IV Social Studies: Civics & Economics, World History, American History I, & American History II Science Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, & Earth/Environmental Science Mathematics Math II, Math III, Advanced Functions & Modeling, Discrete Mathematics, & Precalculus *Test should count as 20% of the student’s final grade

33. The High School Transcript The 9 th grade year is extremely important:  Every course taken in high school (passed or failed) will appear on the student’s transcript and is used to calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA)  The GPA is a critical component in the college admission process  Course selection and the level of difficulty is also heavily considered for college admission  The GPA, entrance exams and other criteria are the primary indicators of scholarship offers

34. Clubs & Organizations Science Club Yearbook Drama Step Team Fashion Club Marching Band ROTC Team Sports

35. Drivers’ Education Students may take Driver Education at 14.5 years of age To be eligible to obtain a Driver’s Permit or maintain driving privileges, student must pass 3/4 (75%) of their classes each semester Only juniors and seniors are eligible to drive to school and they must meet the guidelines of the school

36. Class of 2020! I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to HS!