10th & 11th grade

Curriculum Night

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Your Counseling Team:

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Ms. Vertigan, T-Z, All Nations and AVID A-Z

Ms. Lewis, J-M

Ms. Rates, CCCMs. Kellogg CCC

Ms. Hassell, D-F

Mr. Dilla, N-S

Ms. Engelhart, G-IMs. Gaulke, A-C

Your Counseling Team:

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Mr. Palmquist

Mr. Simondet

Ms. Lee-Xiong

Ms. Magney

South Counselors provideIndividual/group counselingPersonal/social skills developmentAcademic planning & supportCareer and college planningDecision making & conflict resolution

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South High Graduation Requirements

•4 years Social Studies•4 years English•3+ years Math•3+ years Science•1 year PE•1 year Health•1 year Fine Arts

•64.5 credits•ACT with Writing•My Life Plan (MLP)

My Life Plan OverviewGraduation requirementDone in classrooms/CCCHelps students explore:

Themselves (learning styles, personality, career interests)

CareersProcess for getting from Here….. To…..

ThereUses Naviance as a virtual “folder”

NavianceIs the “virtual folder” where students hold their MLP

itemsCareer informationCollege Representative VisitsCollege searchesScholarship ListClass ranking/GPAPrep Me- Practice ACT/SATAvailable to families for info on their students’ progressIS NOT: Parent Portal or Classroom for Success –

academic tracking sitesMake sure your email address is up to date

PLAN Grade 10Shows strengths and weaknesses in

English, Math, Reading and ScienceLets you know if you are on target for

collegeHelps you find careers that match your

interests Prepares you for the ACT

Career and College Center

Career and College Coordinators: Ms. Rates and Ms. KelloggLocation: Room 246Schedule: The center is open daily from 8-4pm Contact Information: 612-668-4363 or christina.rates@mpls.k12.mn.us or ann.kellogg@mpls.k12.mn.us What we do…College research, application, essay, scholarships, financial aid, ACT/SAT registration and information, job search, resume and career search, etc.Communicate to students, parents and staff with weekly emails.Naviance support for students, parents and staffOverall we help all students create a plan for life after high school.

Overview of Process for Courses Requests for Next YearThursday, February 26th– materials handed out to

students in English classrooms.Students talk with teachers and family about

course requests and complete course request form. See the curriculum guide on the South web page under academics http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Curriculum_Guide_2004-05

March 2-March 13 – window of time where students will meet with their counselor individually and then will enter choices into computer in the CCC with scheduling clerk (develop an academic plan for the rest of high school-My Life Plan milestone)

Course Request Process There are no guarantees of receiving

classes requested. (# of requests, budgeting, staffing, etc ) Alternatives MUST be provided

Schedules for next year are not final until the end of August (just before school starts)

Accepted to the college of your choice Colleges look for accelerated classes, such as AP,

CIS, & PSEO.

Help you become a better learnerLearn lifelong skillsLearn from motivated peers

It saves you money $$$ or timeBetter chance to get more scholarshipsCould get college credit for classes

Why Should I Take Accelerated Coursework?

Rigorous Courses

We encourage taking challenging courses including: Project-Lead-the-Way (PLTW)

College level engineering courses taught be adjunct faculty. College credit earned through passing test at end of course.

Advanced Placement (AP Courses) College level courses at South HS. Possible college credit through

test at end of course. College in the Schools (CIS Courses)

U of M courses offered at South HS by adjunct faculty. U of M college credit by successful completion of course.

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)Completing college class at the college. Admission determined by

college. College credit by successful completion of course.

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PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options)Juniors and Seniors may qualify to take college

coursesSophomores may be eligible for some Career/Tech

Ed coursesEarn both high school and college creditsCourses and books are paid for through the State of

MNSouth High schedule works around PSEO courses

(see your counselor)Many (but not all) colleges allow PSEO credits to

transfer inApplications are due in the spring prior for following

year

PSEO, Post Secondary Enrollment Options

*Find Applications on the college websites or in the South counseling office. *

U of M Twin Cities: Application deadline - April 1st, 2015 Strong GPA (the average admit GPA is 3.8) Space is limited to 500

new students each year.

Concordia University St. Paul: Deadline: Fall Semester - May 1st, 2015 GPA of 3.25 are encouraged to apply.

MCTC: Deadline for Fall semester-June 1st, 2015 Deadline for Spring semester-@ December 1st, 2015

Sophomores, pass 8th grade MCA test and meet prerequisites of course you want to register for.

Juniors-3.0 GPA, top 1/3 of class Seniors-2.5 GPA top ½ of class

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•College Admissions Testing

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ACT v SATSAT II/Subject TestsTOEFL Retaking a test? Scores in time for many 4-year college deadlines:

June 13th ACT (register by May 8th)

http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

Fall 2015-ACTMay 2nd SAT (register by April April 6th)

http://sat.collegeboard.org/registerFall 2015-SAT

Test Optional? Check out http://www.fairtest.org for schools with optional testing requirements

Sending ACT and SAT Scores:STUDENTS NEED TO SEND SCORES

FROM THEIR ONLINE ACCOUNTS (South High cannot send test scores to colleges. Students may have SAT/ACT scores sent at any time, at least 3 weeks prior to college deadline is recommended)

ACT April 28th South High (Juniors)

All students are required participate in district and state mandated tests.. All South Juniors are to take the April test regardless of whether they have taken an ACT, will take an ACT later, or are PSEO students.

ACT Prep Class: Free for South Juniors-pick up registration form in the CCC (246) Seating is limited, so register ASAP!

PSEO students District ACT make up day: May 12th9th,10th and 12th graders will have a regular school

day and will also attend a Career Fair at South on April 28th

 

Academic SupportsTeachers are always the first resourceOther resources are available:

Writing Center- 8am-4pm DailyMath Center 8:30am-4pm Daily

https://sites.google.com/site/shsmathcenter/Hennepin County/Minneapolis Public

LibrariesCommunity agenciesPeer supports/ study groups

Credit Recovery

ALC after school Mon.-Thur. Hour: 3:00-5:00See your counselor to sign up for ALC if you fail a required class

Summer School Dates: June 15th-July 9th

Alternative Schools: see your counselor

Course Accelleration MPS Online Learning (Health, PE, Math, Art Science to go ahead in those subjects): see your counselor

Counseling Department Events

Event Date Time Location

12th Grade College Information Thursday, September 4 All Day-Counselors met with all seniors

Computer labs

Senior Planning Night Tuesday, September 23 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

PSAT Test Wednesday, October 30 8:30-11:30am Auditorium

Junior Planning Night Tuesday, November 18 and Tuesday, March 24 (same information presented both nights)

6:00-8:00 pm Auditorium

Financial Aid Night Monday, December 15 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

American Indian College Fair Thursday, February 5 1:00-3:00pm Auditorium10th and 11th Grade Night Tuesday, February 17 6:00-7:30pm Auditorium

MNACC College Fair Thursday, April 9 9:00-11:00am Commons

Career Fair Tuesday, April 28 8:00-11:00am Gym

District Wide ACT for All Tuesday, April 28 8:30am-12:00pm South/YWCA

8th Grade Registration Night Wednesday, April 29 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

9th Grade Curriculum Night Wednesday, May 6 6:00-8:00pm Auditorium

Thank you!

Questions?