Transcript HIGH SCHOOL LIFE

HIGH SCHOOL LIFE
Parent Survival Guide
Many End Points to Consider
Academic Success
 Challenging courses according to abilities
 Willing to try new courses
 Will academic choices in high school support future academic goals
Career Goals
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Is my student prepared for the work force after high school
Will my student find a job
Are career goals realistic
Willing to think out of box
Will my student need more training to be employable
Many end points to consider
Social Emotional Wellness
 Is my student’s life in balance?
 Balance between academic demands
 Balance between family responsibilities and
expectations
 Balance with the social realities of life as a
teenager
Academic Success
What do I need to know?
Graduation Requirements
 Diploma Options
 GPA
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What is it
 How is GPA computed
 Why is it important
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What is class rank
 How is rank computed
What is a 4 year plan
 Why is the plan important
 What happens at scheduling
 Why is class selection important
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Academic Success
Graduation Requirements-Diploma Options
 ADVANCED
 4 English
 4 Math
 4 History
 4 Science
 World Language
 3years of 1 or 2 + 2
 Economics/Finance
 2 PE
 1 Senior Project
 1 Fine Art or CTE
 1 On-Line Course*
 1-2 Electives
 Minimum: 26 Credits (9
SOLs)
 STANDARD
 4 English
 3 Math
 3 History
 3 Science
 1 Economics/Finance
 2 PE
 1 Senior Project
 1 On-line Course*
 2 Fine Art/Language or CTE
 Industry Certification
 3 Electives (include
sequential)
 Minimum: 22 Credits (6 SOLs)
Academic Success
GPA: What and How
Grade
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B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
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%
87-89
77-79
67-69
Quality Point
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
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AP
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
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Academic Success
GPA: Why
GRADE 9
1.4
GRADE 10
2.5
GRADE 11
3.0
GRADE 12
4.3
Final GPA
2.8
GPA is cumulative
Each year is weighted the same
Upwards trajectory is preferred
Middle school credit
Academic Success
Class Rank??????
GPAs: Highest to lowest
GPA: 4.0 + = #1
Can have multiple number #1s
Class of 2015: 19 students ranked #1
Student with 3.99 is ranked #20
Colleges use for comparison within a school
A possible check for grade inflation
ParentVue: A useful resource
Academic Success
4 Year Plans: A Road Map
Dynamic document: Subject to change based on
 Student’s interests
 Student’s goals congruent with strengths and
weaknesses
 Student’s changing maturity
 Willingness to try something new
 9th grade: January/February
 10th grade: April
 11th grade: December
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Student:
GR=GRADE
CR=CREDIT
VC=Verified
Credit
English
EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PLANNING FORM
Counselor ___________ Graduation Year 2016
Student #
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9th
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10th
Eng 10
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11th
Amer Civ
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12th
Eng 12 AP
Date: 10/20/2014
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Social
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World Geography
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Econ / Pers. Finance
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American Civ
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US VA Govt
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Math
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Alg I
Geometry
Algebra II
Prob Stat
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Health/PE
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Elective
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Science
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Language or
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Elective
Language
Elective
Summer
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PE I Health
Elective
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Elective
Elective
Biology
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Language
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Summer
PE II Health
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Earth Space
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Language
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Elective
Summer
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Credit
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Credit Total
Credit Total
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Chemistry Int
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Credit Total
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Astronomy
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Elective
Senior Project
Language
Elective
Elective
Summer
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Credit Total
TOTAL
CREDITS
11th
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Credit Total
DIPLOMA DESIRED
Advanced
Standard
Modified
Special
CAREER AREAS
EXPLORING:
9th Law
10th Medicine
Credit Total
Extra
Curricular
Activities
12th
CAREER CLUSTERS
☐Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
☐Architectural &
Construction
☐Arts, A/V Technology &
Communications
☐Business Management &
Administration
☐Education & Training
☐Finance
☐Government & Public
Administration
☐Health Science
☐Hospitality & Tourism
☐Human Services
☐Information Technology
☒Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
☐ Manufacturing
☐Marketing, Sales &
Services
☒Science, Technology,
Engineering &
Mathematics
☐Transportation,
Distribution & Logistics
POST GRADUATION
PLANS
College
2 /4 year
Military
Employment
COMMENTS:
Parent Signature_______________________
Student Signature_______________________________
Academic Success
Scheduling
Occurs during January and February
Yes, it’s very early but it’s a staffing issue
Ninth grade students
 Workshop with counselor in their House
 Course selection occurs, CRF brought home for signature
 Student meets with counselor to finalize courses
10th grade students
 Meet individually with counselor, CRFs brought home
January 5, 2012
WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 GRADE 10/11/12 COURSE SELECTIONS
Student Name: ___________________________________________
Counselor:_________________________________
Signature: _____________________ Current Grade:________
Student Number:____________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________ Phone Numbers: _____________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Use the course codes and titles on this sheet to complete your course requests. Remember to place an X on the line for each of your 7
selected classes. Please select 3 alternate choices. Fill in the box on the back with your alternate choices. If a teacher recommendation is indicated,
teacher must initial next to the course. Be sure to consult your Program of Studies for Diploma requirements. Choose carefully and wisely. It is
recommended that all students take English, Science, Math, Social Studies and Foreign Language.
► Pre AP Course
* Semester Course
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Must have teacher
recommendation
** Must take placement
test
ENGLISH
___ 21140 English 10
___ ►21142 English 10 Int.
___ 21150 English 11
___ 31196 AP English 11
___► B21176 American Civ.
Eng.& Hist.-2 pds. (11th gr.)
___ 21160 English 12
___ 21518 World. Lit. (12th gr.)
___ 31195 AP English 12 (Lit.)
ENGLISH (Electives)
___ 21205 Journalism
___ 21209 Yearbook
___ 21207 Literary Magazine
MATHEMATICS
___ M23130 Algebra I
___ MA23130 Algebra I Block
(2 periods)
___ M23131 Algebra I, Part I
___ 23132 Algebra I, Part II
___ M23143 Geometry
___ 23142 Geometry, Principles
___ 23145 Algebra, Functions &
Data Analysis
___ ►23135 Algebra II
___ 23139 Algebra II, Principles
___ ►23136 Algebra II, Int.
___ ►23155 Math Analysis,Trig
MATHEMATICS - cont’d
___ ►23190 Prob. & Statistics
___ ►23162 Pre-Calculus
___ ►23164 Pre-Calculus, Int.
___ 33177 A.P. Calculus – AB
___ 33179 A.P. Calculus – BC
___ 33192 A.P. Statistics
___ 33178 Multivariable Calculus
SCIENCE
___ 24410 Chemistry
___ ►24415 Chemistry, Int.
___ 24210 Earth/Space Science
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Intensified (11th-12th)
M24310 Biology (10th-12th)
24700 Astronomy
24500 Principles of Physics
24510 Physics
►24515 Intensified Physics
B34270 A.P. Environmental
Science (2 per.)
B34572 A.P. Physics BNon-Calculus (2 per.)
B34370 A.P. Biology (2 per.)
B34570 A.P. Physics C (2 per.)
B34470 A.P. Chemistry(2 per.)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Students (beginning with class of
2015) are required to take
Economics/Personal Financerecommend course in the 10th
grade.
___ 22212 Econ/Personal Finan.
___ 22215 Ancient Civilizations
___ ►22219 Ancient Civ. Int.
___ 22440 Government (12th gr.)
___ 32445 AP Govern. (12th gr.)
SOCIAL STUDIES cont’d
___► B21176 American Civ.
Eng.& Hist.-2 pds.(11th gr.)
___ 22360 US History (11th gr.)
___ 32319 AP US History (11th gr)
___ 32399 AP European Hist.
___ 32400 AP World History
___ *B32805 AP Microecon.(1st sem)
/AP Macroecon.(2nd sem)
SOCIAL STUDIES (Electives)
___ 32902 AP Psychology
___ 22900 Psychology
___ 22500 Sociology
___ 22700 Leadership
ELECTIVE
COURSES:
A.P. STUDY SEMINAR
___ 20184 A.P. Study Seminar
(for students with at least 1 AP
course)
SENIOR PROJ – 12th ONLY
The courses listed below
must be linked
___ *B20182 College Summit/
Senior Project
___ *B22388 Senior Project/
World Affairs
___ 20190 Senior Proj.(Full-year)
ART
___ 29120
___ 29130
___ 29140
___ 29167
Art I
Art II
Art III
Ceramics
ART cont’d
___ 29162 Crafts
___ 29193 Photography I
___ 29194 Photography II
___ 29195 Photography III
___ 29166 Sculpture
___ 39149 AP Studio Art
___ 39151 AP Art History
BUSINESS &
TECHNOLOGY
___ 26320 Accounting
___ *B26151 Computer
Keyboarding I/II
___ *B26612 Business Computer
Apps. I/II
___ 29828 Job Internship
___ 26645 Advanced Topics
___ ◙M26645 T.V. Production
MARKETING
___ 29094 Entrepreneurship
___ 28120 Marketing
COMPUTER SCIENCE
___ B26640 Computer Sci. I/II
(JAVA)
___ 33185 A.P. Computer
Science
ENGINEERING
___ 28491 Engineering I
___ 28492 Engineering II
___ 28439 Technical
Drawing (CAD)
___ 28408 Architectural
Drawing (CAD)
___ J26645 Advanced CAD
FAMILY CONSUMER
SCIENCES
___ B28272 Food & Fitness I / II
___ B28230 Child Devel. I/ II
___ 28287 Interior and Fashion
Design
___ ◙ 29062 Teachers for
Tomorrow (11th-12th only)
The WHS AP Network
Statement of
Acknowledgement
1. All AP students are strongly
encouraged to attend the AP
Summer Bridge program.
2. Withdrawal from any AP
course requires teacher,
counselor and parent approval.
We understand and agree
to the AP Network policies
outlined above.
Student Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
CAREER GOALS
Career and future occupational paths are developmental
Very few individuals know what they «want » to be from a
young age
Jobs and career choice still appears to be stereotypical at
young ages
By middle school, some students have some ideas
High school can be a time of exploring subjects that may
be interesting
Do not need to « pick a major » before college
CAREER GOALS
Some students seem to focus on what they have
experienced within their own families
 Students from families with international experience
may be interested in international careers
 Students who have grown up on farms may only
consider agricultural careers
 Students who have family in law enforcement and the
military may focus on the same
 Students may decide to focus on something entirely
different than their families
Career Goals
What can we do to help our students explore different
fields, occupations, careers?
 Exposure to different careers through
friends, family, people we meet
 Encourage positive use of media
 Encourage internships, part-time work, and volunteer
experiences
CAREER GOALS: NAVIANCE
Ninth Grade: Orientation to NAVIANCE
Log In, Password, Overview of System
Students take the Career Interest Profiler and
personality inventories
Tenth Grade: Three Part Career Development/Career Choice
Workshop
Part 1: Making sure all 10th graders have NAVIANCE info
and Career Interest Profile
Part 2: Career Workshop
Part 3: Career Speakers (Day) based on students expressed
interests and workshop results
What is Naviance?
Naviance is a web-based college and career planning tool.
How does Wakefield use Naviance?
Here are some of the ways we use Naviance at Wakefield:
College search and college application management
Career interest profiler and career search
Tracking transcript orders
Sending transcripts electronically to Common Application schools and
others
Communicating with students about scholarships, college visits, and more
My Naviance information:
Registration Code:
______________________________________________________________________________
Username: ______________________________________________________
Password:
_________________________________
Wakefield Naviance site address:
connection.naviance.com/wakefiel
dhigh
Social Emotional Wellness
Social Emotional Wellness
SOME QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Do I know my student’s friends ?
 Have I met my student’s friends?
 Do I have contact numbers for friends?
 Have I met the parents of my student’s friends?
 Have I joined the PTA or Boosters?
Social Emotional Wellness
How does my student spend their time?
 What are my student’s activities?
 Are there too many or too few?
 Is my student affiliated with any groups or activities
within/without school
 Interact Club
 Best Buddies
 Red Cross
Social Emotional Wellness
WHAT IS MY PARENTING STYLE?
 Am I parent or a friend?
 Am I able to set reasonable expections and limits?
 Am I too rigid or too flexible?
 Am I a helicopter parent?
 Do we have an emergency situation understanding?
 Am I willing to listen and consider my student’s point of
view?
 Am I able to recognize « red flags »?