Class of 2015

SophomoreFall Presentation

Essential Question

What’s important in the sophomore

year of high school?

Key Elements

Academic RecordTestingPost-Graduation Planning

Activities Resume

Graduation Requirements

4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 or 4 credits Science 6 or 7 elective credits 2 credits Physical

Education/Health .5 credit Env & Ecology .25 credit Career Exploration

TOTAL:23.75

TOTAL:23.75

Academic Record and Transcript Review

Courses and creditsAveragesWeighted percentage and non-weighted GPA

Weighted = core classes and CP electives only

Non-weighted = all classes

Schedule Changes

Limited changes permitted now: Academic misplacement – teacher must

agree! Oversubscription (drop an elective for a

study hall if you have 8.0 credits) MUST have parent permission for both

All changes must be made by October 26TH!

Testing

PSATSAT Maybe Keystone

tests too!

PSAT -- Preliminary Scholastic

Aptitude Test**Sophomores who have Algebra 2 right now

should take this test for practice Saturday, October 20, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. Register in Guidance Office by September

13th Registration forms available today! Fee: $18.00 payable to Lower Dauphin

School District NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

SATScholastic Aptitude Test

College Entrance Exam If enrolled in Algebra 2 this year, then

may want to take SATs in March or June but it’s OK to wait until next fall

Given on: November 3, March 9, and June 1 (Saturdays) at LDHS

Register: www.collegeboard.com

Test Preparation and Study Skills

To prepare for the SATs and PSATs you can take a prep course and/or buy test preparation materials from a book store.

Test prep is an on-going process … Read, read, read and then read some more Keep up with your daily class work Sign up for email through College Board with

“SAT Question of the Day”

Study Skills Guide … on-line!!

Some survey results from last year…

Some survey results from last year…

Set some goals for yourself this year!

Post-Graduation Planning

Career Planning and Goal Setting

Internet ResourcesCollege/Career FairsCollege visitationsMilitary recruiters

Work Experience!!!

Naviance – Family Connection

Web based program for career and college planning/management

Will use in Careers for interest and aptitude inventories

Students can create accounts to be used throughout HS

Great way for us to stay connected during the post-graduation planning process

Activities Resume

What did you do last year?What are you involved in this year?What clubs/activities would you like

to try before you graduate?

My challenge to you – find one school sponsored

activity to try this year!!

NCAA Clearinghouse

NCAA sets forth academic requirements for participation in college athletics

Specific courses required in HS to be eligible

Meet with Mrs. Dreon to review your transcript!

Sign up on sheet for an appointment

Important Dates

PSAT Score ReturnDecember 13 – 7:00

p.m. in HS auditorium

For students and parents

Return & explanation of PSAT scores/college information

Career FairOctober 4th periods 1-4Representatives from many

different professions Opportunity to ask

questions about careersGreat experience for

students trying to figure out future plans or find out more about a potential career

Please sign up today if you are interested

Miscellaneous

Tutoring schedule and lots of other resources available on the school website!

www.ldsd.org/highschool

tdreon@ldsd.org

566-5335