Transcript College credit - Wake County Public Schools

DARE TO DREAM:
PLANNING FOR HIGH
SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2020
October 30, 2015
Presented by Durenda Johnson Ward
8th Grade Counselor
Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School
Purpose
• To provide information to rising 8th
graders about High School Options
• To provide general information
about HS requirements
Presentation Plan
• Early Colleges
• Application/Selection Deadline
• Magnet Information
• High Schools
• Teacher Recommendations
• HS Graduation Requirements
• EOC
• HS Transcript
• Clubs & Organizations
• Drivers’ Ed
Wake Early Colleges
• Wake Early College of Health & Sciences
• Applications from Students in 8th and 9th Grades
• Wake STEM Early College
• Applications from Students in 8th and 9th Grades
• Wake Young Men’s & Young Women’s Leadership Academies
• Applications from Students in 5th – 9th Grades
• Vernon Malone College & Career College Academy
• Applications from Students in 8th – 11th Grades
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 4year program
• FREE College Courses taught by College or University Faculty
• Graduating from HS with a Diploma & College Credits
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
WAKE STEM Early College HS
715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603
• All courses embed the theme of science, technology, engineering, and math throughout the
curriculum
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1st 2 years: completing many credits required for a high school diploma
3rd year: Students begin taking college courses
4th & 5th 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.
WAKE STEM Early College HS
715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh NC 27603
• 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.
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy
303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh NC 27606
• 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.
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.
Vernon Malone College & Career Academy
2200 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh NC 27603
• 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
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.
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.
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.
Early College Application/Selection
Information?
• Application Period: October 15th – December 14th, 2015
• Application Link: wcpss.net http://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 14th deadline
• Nice to: Provide Thank you notes to Recommender!
How Applications are Scored?
• Scored by Staff from Early College &
College/University Partner
• Highest possible score 100
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Prior Report Cards
Current semester grades
Prior EOG/EOC Scores
Essay
Recommendations
Selection Process?
• Randomly Selected & Priority Points Added
• If not receive 1st Choice: Waitlisted even if receive 2nd or 3rd 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 1st choice Early College &
your Magnet Application will be processed
Deadlines for Applications
• October 16th – December 14th, 2015 Early College Application
• January 7th- January 22nd, 2016 Magnet Application Period
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Must have WCPSS ID #
You may apply for 1 – 5 Magnet Schools ordering them from 1st, 2nd, etc., choices
Parents Notified: February 5th
Waitlisted processed in April
Once selected: Cannot Decline your assignment.
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.
Magnet & Early College Events
• Important Dates to Visit Schools:
http://wcpss.net/cms/lib/NC01911451/Centricity/Domain/90/1516%20%20Magnet%20Program%20Events.pdf
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
Additional High Schools
• Heritage
• Leesville
• Millbrook
• Sanderson
• Wakefield
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Grade Teacher Recommendations
The eighth grade teachers will make
ninth grade course recommendations
in the Spring 2016 based on your
grades/performance 1st Semester!
High School Graduation Requirements: Future
Ready Core
• English I,II,III,IV
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Healthful Living /Physical Education
• Electives:
2 from CTE, Arts or Foreign Language
4 from “Course Concentration” Electives =
• Additional Electives
Total Credits 26
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* High School Program Planning Guide 2015-16 from WCPSS website
English 4 Credits
•English I, II, III, & IV
Math 4 Credits
• Math I
• Math II
• Math III
• 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student's post high school
plans (example: Advanced Functions and Modeling, Honors PreCalculus, 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.
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 9th 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.
Science 3 Credits
• Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
• Earth/Environmental Science
• Biology or Hon. Biology
Health and Physical Education – 1 Credit
• We highly recommend it be completed during
freshman year!
World Lanuguage/Foreign Language
• Not required for graduation.
• Required to meet MAR (minimum application
requirements) for UNC system.
End-of-Course Exams
• EOC
• Math I
• Biology
• English II
*EOC test shall count as 25% of the student’s final
grade.
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
The High School Transcript
• The 9th 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
Clubs & Organizations
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Science Club
Yearbook
Drama
Step Team
Fashion Club
Marching Band
ROTC
Team Sports
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
Class of 2020!
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to HS!