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WELCOME!PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF

CURIE'S JUNIORS  

***CLASS OF 2013***CLASS OF 2013*** 

 

PRINCIPALMR. PERRY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALSMS. ESPINOZA

MS. KOSIKMS. MORRIS

MR. RODRIGUEZ

COUNSELORSMR. DAVID CORONADOMR. JEFF DACHMANMR. MARTIN DENNISMR. MICHAEL KENNEYMS. DANA MARINEMS. SUSANN PACELLAMS. JOI PERKINS-OWUSUMS. SOFIA VILLAFUERTEMS. MAKEVA WATSONMS. SIOBHAN WOODHOUSE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 Years of English • 3 Years of Social Studies

 • 3 Years of Math

 • 3 Years of Science

 • 2 Years of World

Language 

• 1 Year of Computer Information Technology

 • 6 Units of Education-To-

Careers or Electives in Career Path

 • 1 Year of Art

 • 1 Year of Music

 • 2 Years of P.E. or ROTC

(includes Health)

26 CREDITS ARE NEEDED FOR GRADUATION

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 Years of Division • 40 Hours of Service Learning

 • Must pass Constitution Exam (offered in U.S. History)

 • Must complete a 30-hour unit in Driver's Ed (offered in

PE II) • Must complete a 10-week Consumer Ed unit (offered in

Computer Tech) • Must take PSAE Exam

PSAE/ACT TESTING• Day 1 (Tuesday, April 24) = ACT Testing• Day 2 (Wednesday, April 25) = WorkKeys and

ISBE Science Exam• Assesses student progress toward meeting

Illinois learning standards and toward college readiness

• Students in grade 11 must test; GRADUATION REQUIREMENT and requirement for promotion to senior status

• Scores appear on students’ transcripts

PSAE Day 1: ACT EXAM

• Multiple choice English (75 questions; 45 minutes), Math (60 questions; 60 minutes), Reading (40 questions; 35 minutes) and Science (40 questions, 35 minutes)

• Aligned to Illinois Learning Standards• Measures students’ strengths and

weaknesses• College entrance exam• Out of 36 points

PSAE Day 2: WorkKeys and ISBE Science Exam

• WorkKeys include reading and math exams• Determine whether student has skills for

specific jobs• Science (45 questions; 40 minutes), Math (33

questions; 45 minutes), Reading (33 questions; 45 minutes)

How to Prepare for PSAE/ACT

• Focus on your classes and complete assignments

• Complete test prep in your classes and on your own (books in College Center and online test prep)

• Try your best on practice tests and pay attention during review of these tests

• Familiarize yourself with the format of the test

Tips for Taking the PSAE/ACT• Follow all instructions• Read each question carefully• Pace yourself; don’t spend too long on any one question or passage• Use a soft lead number two pencil with a good eraser (no mechanical

pencils)• Answer the easy questions first and then go back and answer the more

difficult ones• For difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can and

then make an educated guess• Answer Every Question; there is no penalty for guessing• If you have time, review your work• Pay attention to the announcement of “5 minutes left” and put pencil

down when time is called• You may not look back at previous tests or look ahead; if you do so, your

test will be VOID• Answer questions neatly; avoid smudge marks from erasers• Get your rest and arrive early!• NO cell phones

The Day Before and Day of Testing

• Get plenty of rest• Set more than one alarm• Eat breakfast• Arrive EARLY• Pack a snack• Dress in layers • Bring two soft lead #2 pencils, a calculator (that

is working with fresh batteries) and a photo ID

ACT College Readiness Benchmarks

English Math Reading Science

18 22 21 24

College Readiness Based on Composite Score

1-12 No Readiness

13-15 Some Readiness

16-19 Near Readiness

20-23 Full Readiness

24-27 Good Readiness

28-32 Excellent Readiness

33-36 Outstanding Readiness

College Readiness Based on ACT Composite

PSAE Score• Exceeds Standards – Student work demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills

in the subject. Students creatively apply knowledge and skills to solve problems and evaluate the results..

• Meets Standards – Student work demonstrates proficient knowledge and skills in the subject. Students effectively apply knowledge and skills to solve problems.

• • Below Standards – Student work demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the

subject. However, because of gaps in learning, students apply knowledge and skills in limited ways.

• Academic Warning-Student work demonstrates limited knowledge and skills in the subject. Because of major gaps in learning, students apply knowledge and skills ineffectively.

Post-Secondary/College Planningfor High School Juniors

• Meet with your counselor.• Continue to be involved in extra-curricular and volunteer activities.• Work hard to maintain a high GPA.• Take rigorous classes.• Attend college fairs.• Go on college visits.• Research schools and their admission requirements.• Research cost of colleges and scholarships.• Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA.• Search for scholarships.• Read!• Sign up to retake ACT exam • In the spring, you should have a list of 15-20 schools. By summer, narrow your

list to 5-10 schools and familiarize yourself with application dates and deadlines.• In the summer, work on your personal statement and essays.

Post-Secondary Planning for High School Seniors

• Apply to colleges in the fall• Early decision and priority deadlines usually are

between Nov. 1 and Nov. 15• Have teachers and counselors review your essays• Request teacher/counselor recommendations early• Search for additional scholarships• If necessary, retake ACT exam in the fall• Maintain good grades in rigorous classes• Parents and students complete taxes early; FAFSA

available January 1, 2013

HELPFUL WEBSITES

• WWW.CURIEHS.ORG  • https://parent.cps.k12.il.us/pc/default.aspx

• Edmodo.com(ACCESS CODE: ggsx2b)

  

 

 

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