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Hosted by: Michelle Wells – School Counselor
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Hosted by: Michelle Wells – School Counselor
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Agenda1. Graduation Requirements2. Sophomore Year Tasks3. Weighted Courses4. Dual Enrollment Opportunities (RCC)5. Northern Neck Technical Center Opportunities6. SAT and ACT: Question of the Day7. The College Decision Process8. Mrs. Wells’s Webpage9. Virginia Wizard10.Summer Break Activities
Standard Diploma
English – 4Mathematics – 3Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career or Technical Credit – 2 Economics – 1 Electives – 4TOTAL = 22 Credits
English – 2Mathematics – 1Science – 1 Social Studies – 1 Student Choice – 1
Credits SOL Verified Credits
Advanced Studies DiplomaCredits
English – 4Mathematics – 4Science – 4 Social Studies – 4 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Lang. – 3Economics – 1 Electives – 3TOTAL = 26 Credits
SOL Verified CreditsEnglish – 2Mathematics – 2Science – 2 Social Studies – 2 Student Choice – 1
Sophomore Year TasksMake your classes your priority; maintain high grades
Stay involved with extra-curricular activitiesStart to compare your options; 2-year college, 4-year college, military, trade school, work force.
Start to explore colleges: majors offered, size, location, cost, programs, visit schools, talk with current students, visit school websites, etc.
Start looking at SAT/ACT/ASVAB prep. Volunteer
Weighted Courses
Honors Course requires more work;
assignments, homework, papers, projects
Course is worth more to your GPA (4.5 points)
A = 4.5 B = 3.5 C = 2.5 D = 1.5
Dual Enrollment (RCC)Advanced Placement
College level coursesCourse requires much more
work; assignments, homework, papers, projects
Course is worth more to your GPA (5 points)
Course may be counted as high school AND college credit.
Available Classes
Business classes at CBHS (Intro to Computer Information Systems, Business Management)
Onsite classes at RCC (College Composition 1, College Composition 2, Psychology, Sociology, US Government, Internet Systems, etc.)
STEPS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Fill out RCC application2. Schedule placement exam with Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Dunderdale3. Take placement exam4. Meet with Mrs. Wells to review results of placement exam and register for classes if applicable
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
RCC Dual Enrolled Programs Non-RCC DE Programs
Northern Neck Technical Center
Introduction to Engineering (3) Emergency Medical
Technician 1&2 (11)Upon completion and exam, students are Certified VA EMTs Nurse’s AssistantUpon completion and exam, students are put on the state registry for Certified Nurse’s Aides
Auto Body Automotive Servicing Carpentry/Residential
Construction Cosmetology Computer Technology Culinary Arts Electricity/Residential Wiring
www.northernnecktech.org
SAT, ACT, & ASVAB Testing Information
Test dates and registration forms can be found online:
www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.act.org (ACT) www.asvabprogram.com (ASVAB)
Colonial Beach School Code: 470577
SAT and ACT Question of the DaySAT QOTD
Twitter: @SATQuestion Smartphones: SAT Question of
the Day App Website:
http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
Facebook: Many SAT practice question pages plus the official collegeboard facebook page
ACT QOTD
Twitter: @ACTStudent Website:
http://www.act.org/qotd/ Facebook: Many ACT
practice question pages plus the official ACT facebook page
Guide to the ACT: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
The College Decision Process
1. Explore options
2. Gather information (consider academics, interests, clubs, sports, etc. of each school)
3. Select prospective schools (long list), visit if possible, make pro/con list to decide.
4. Decide which schools to apply to (short list).
5. Send COMPLETE applications by due date. Wait for responses…
6. Make the Final Decision and respond to schools.
Helpful Websites
www.youniversitytv.com (virtual tours of campuses, given by students)
www.Cappex.com(college search website) www.princetonreview.com
(college search website) www.collegeview.com (college
search website)
Mrs. Wells’s Webpage
Class level updatesTest prep linksLink to this presentation
Transcript requestGraduation requirements
Contact Me
http://cbschoolshs.sharpschool.net/staff_directory/mrs__wells/freshmen/
www.cbschools.net
Virginia Wizard
Career and skill assessments
Results are matched with career pathways and individual career options
Explore career pathways and Virginia colleges
Education required, average salaries, occupation outlook, etc.
Resume helpInterview tipsCollege search and planning tools
Cost calculator and financial aid help
Parent Section
https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action
Spend Your Summer Break WiselyTHIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET AHEAD!
Take a community college classCoach or assistant coach for local sportsVolunteer regularly (shelters, retirement homes, local events,
etc.)Get a part-time job or work at a summer camp (or both!)Join an organization (Colonial Beach Foundation)Study for the SAT/ACT: take timed practice tests to raise your
scoreVolunteer at our schoolVisit colleges in groups, keep track of what you like/dislike
Thanks for coming!
If you have additional questions, please call 224-0040 or message [email protected].
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