1. Cinnaminson High School Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night January 14 th, 2016

2. High School Counselors Donna Lobascio Supervisor of Guidance & Counseling 10 th – 12 th Grade (T-Z) Gwen Luecke 9 th Grade (A-Z) Alexis Mancinelli 1oth – 12 th Grade (A-J) Crystal Widmann 10 th – 12 th Grade (K-S)

3. Graduation Requirements EEnglish20.0 credits4 years SSocial Studies15.0 credits3 years WWorld History UUS History 1 UUS History 2 SScience18.0 credits3 years BBiology CChemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics MMath15.0 credits3 years AAlgebra 1 GGeometry WWorld Language10.0 credits2 years PPhysical Education12.0 credits4 years HHealth4.0 credits4 years VVisual & Performing Arts5.0 credits 221 st Century Life & Careers5.0 credits or Career Technical Education FFinancial Literacy2.5 credits CCareer Exploration Satisfied through modules completed in the Naviance Program *Credits are based on how many periods per week a class meets.

4. 4-Year College-Bound Student Course Recommendations EEnglish4 years MMath4 years SSocial Studies3-4 years (Depending on college choices) SScience3-4 years (Depending on college choices) WWorld Language3-4 years EElectives: Students should take meaningful electives throughout high school. SSenior Privilege: Students planning to attend a 4 year college should avoid senior privilege.

5. PSAT AAll sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT in October. OOnly junior year scores will qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. TThe exam will be given at CHS during the school day. SStudents who take the PSAT will receive a login to begin college/career planning and receive information regarding colleges.  www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

6. SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT  Scaled score between 200-800  Scaled score between 1-36 on each section on each section  Reasoning test based on broad  Achievement test focused on themes curriculum  Make sure you check particular colleges’ and requirements before taking either test to ensure the best course of action for your student.  Refer to www.collegeboard.org or www.actstudent.org for more information.

7. Page 7 Math: up to trigonometry Science: charts, experiments Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science English: stresses grammar Writing: persuasive essay Math: up to basic geometry and Algebra II Science: included in readings Reading: “Expression of Ideas” and “Standard English Conventions” through passages relating to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities, and Science What is the test content? Five-section exam: 1 – English 1 – Math 1 – Reading 1 – Science Reasoning 1 – Writing (Optional) Evidenced-Based Reading/Writing 65 min. Reading Section 35 min. Lang. & Writing Section 1 Essay Test (Optional) 1 Math Test 55 min. with calculator 25 min. without calculator What is the test structure? SAT ACT

8. The Role of Standardized Test Scores in College Admissions  Admissions Packet  SAT/ACT a critical piece of packet  Only reliable benchmark that admissions can use to evaluate students across the board  Competitive Edge  Number of students who apply increases every year  Students need to set themselves a part from others  More scholarship money is given to students with higher test scores  Test Score Differentiation  Schools will “super score” the SAT & ACT  Essay is only sample of what student can do on his/her own

9. The Role of Standardized Test Scores in College Admissions  Application Cut-Off Point  SAT/ACT initial filter for applications  Several colleges will not even “open” an application unless students reach a specific benchmark score  The more prestigious the college the higher the cut-off will be  It is imperative that the scores at least meet the cut-off scores to be considered

10. National Association for College Admission Counseling College Admission Factors  Strength of Curriculum68%  Admission Test Scores ACT/SAT59%  Essay or Writing Sample25%  Counselor Recommendation Letter19%  Class Rank19%  Teacher Recommendation Letter17%  Subject Test Scores (AP) 7%  Portfolio and/or Interview 6%  SAT Subject Test 5%  Extra Curricular Activities 5%  Work/Volunteer or Community Service 2%

11. Advanced Placement (AP) AA program of college-level courses and exams. GGenerally taken during junior/senior year (There may be prerequisite courses required). SStudents must pay a fee to take the AP exam in May. TThe AP score is based on a scale of 1-5. CContact colleges to find out if they accept AP credit and which courses the credit will be applied to... CCheck www.apscore.org. Search for “Credit and Placement” and “Credit Policy Search”

12. College Acceleration Program (CAP) SStudents can earn college-level credit from Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) for select courses taken at CHS. SStudents pay a fee to RCBC and must earn a grade above 70 in the course to receive RCBC credit. (Currently $150.00 per course) CCredits will be accepted and given by RCBC. CContact all colleges and universities to determine whether or not they will accept any credit. AAlthough a college may accept CAP credits, they may not necessarily accept it as equivalent credits for the course taken at the high school.

13. Preparing for College EEntire transcript AAcademically challenging courses CCollege Prep vs. Honors and Honors vs. AP PPractice good study habits! EExtra-curricular activities, volunteer work, community service WWork experience

14. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) and Class Rank CCumulative G.P.A. is the weighted average of all final course grades. AAn official Class Rank is computed after the completion of the student’s junior year. CClass Rank is computed in the following way:  The “numerical average” earned in each course is multiplied by the “credit value” for the course to yield the “quality points” for that course.  The sum of “quality points” is divided by the total number of “credits attempted” to yield the “weighted grade point average” (GPA).  Students who took honors and Advanced Placement courses will have ten (10) additional points added to their “numerical averages” before the “quality points” are determined. RRefer to the Student Agenda for more information.

15. Career Resource Center Training will be given to students at each grade level to include but not be limited to the following areas: H ow to use Naviance: Family Connection C omplete The Myers-Briggs “Do What You Are”. L esson on career exploration A ctivities Resume for college applications and personal use C omplete a career cluster profile E xplore colleges using the Super Match College Search C omplete the Counselor Survey and Teacher Survey T here is also a Parent Survey

16. Naviance Family Connection To connect to Naviance please use this link: connection.naviance.com/cinnaminsonhs Enter your unique user name (last name/first initial) and password (student ID#). You will find important information (specific to your grade level) on the next slide.

17.  Upcoming events  College search assistance  Career information  Scholarship information  Summer enrichment programs  Volunteer opportunities  Part-time jobs  Graduation requirements  College application process  Much more...

18. Guidance Website:  General Information  Welcome  Counselors  Naviance Login  Graduation Requirements  Freshmen  Sophomores  Juniors  Seniors  PSAT

19. Guidance Website:  College Visit Schedule  Course Selection  I&RS/504  SAT/ACT/AP  Scholarship & Financial Information  Financial Aid  Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities  School Profile

20. Other Useful Websites wwww.collegeboard.org  To register for the SAT & search for colleges wwww.actstudent.org  To register for the ACT & search for colleges wwww.asvabprogram.com  Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) or military entrance exam wwww.fafsa4caster.ed.gov  Pre-FAFSA for determining financial aid eligibility for college hhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/  Occupational Outlook Handbook to find out educational and skill requirements for various careers as well as salary and job market projections wwww.bcit.cc  Use Adult High School tab for information regarding post-secondary trade programs

21. Questions & Comments Thank you for coming! We are here to assist you in navigating through your child’s high school career. Please do not hesitate to contact us for anything! Don’t forget to fill out the survey for this evening’s presentation...