Class of 2014
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PARENT/STUDENT MEETING Class of 2014
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Class of 2014. Parent/Student Meeting. Credit Requirements. 13 credits to be a junior 20 credits to be a senior 28 credits in FRC to graduate. Future Ready Core (FRC). 4 credits of English (Eng. 1,2,3,4) 4 math credits (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, Adv Math) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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PARENT/STUDENT MEETING
Class of 2014
Credit Requirements
13 credits to be a junior
20 credits to be a senior
28 credits in FRC to graduate
Future Ready Core (FRC)
4 credits of English (Eng. 1,2,3,4)4 math credits (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg. 2, Adv
Math)3 social studies credits (World, Civics &
Econ, US)3 science credits (earth & environ., Bio, a
physical science)Health & PE13 elective credits
UNC System Schools Minimum Entrance Requirements
All FRC requirements, plus 2 years of a second language.
GPA requirements: 2.5 for all departments with the exception of nursing (2.7)
SAT 800/ACT 17 for general /undecided, liberal arts, education, behavioral & social sciences
SAT 870/ACT 18 for science & technology, business
SAT 900/ACT 20 for nursing
Junior Year
Very importantIf applying for early decision, it is the
transcript at the end of the junior year that will be used for admission decisions
Colleges looking for academic rigor (honors, AP level courses)
Early release is discouraged!SAT &ACT question of the day!Class Rings
Testing
PSAT, October 17Should take the SAT in December or early in
the spring to establish a baseline (www.sat.org/register)
All juniors will take ACT during the school day on March 5th; no cost to student
Becoming a Competitive College Applicant
GPA
Academic Rigor
SAT/ACT scores
Community Service
NC Scholars
Unweighted GPA of 3.5
ALL UNC System MAR, plus
Chemistry or Physics1 arts education class1 CTE class2 2nd level or advanced classes
Opportunities for Juniors
Girls & Boys StateSummer VenturesRotary Youth LeadershipSAT Prep Classes (10/23-25 & 2/5-7)NCAA clearinghouse
(www.eligibilitycenter.org)College & Career Promise (VGCC);
10/30@6:30
Senior Year
Very expensiveSr. assessment, invitations, cap & gown,
prom, senior portraits, etc…College tuitionHow to pay for college, next session
Important Websites
www.nvhsguidance.wikispaces.orgwww.collegeboard.orgwww.act.org; www.ACT.org/path/parent www.cfnc.orgwww.VGCC.eduwww.eligibilitycenter.orgColleges & universities of interest
