So you want to be a High-Schooler? High School Counselor Mr. Hass.
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So you want to be a
High-Schooler?
High School CounselorMr. Hass
Scared Stiff or Can’t Wait?
By show of hands, who is ready?
By show of hands, who is NOT!
By show of hands, who isn’t sure?
Differences between M.S. and H.S.
Courses tend to be more difficult Expectations are higher Teachers expect you to be more
responsible Students need to be more accountable More choices in terms of courses:
requirements and electives Less emphasis on homework and more
on tests and quizzes
Continued… High School really counts…follows you
forever Ability to join numerous clubs and
organizations…FFA, FBLA, etc. Phy. Ed. meets everyday Ability to leave early for work (11th-12th) Ability to take online classes & distance
learning High School prepares for the “Real”
World”…Everyone will be college ready!!!
Outline / Overview What is a semester anyway?
What exactly is a credit?
GPA...?????
Class Rank
Choosing your schedule
Developing a 4-year plan
Outline / Overview (cont.)
How to choose a class
Study Halls / Lunch
People To Know
Post-Secondary Options
Budgeting…Show me the money
Questions???
What is a semester?
Two semesters in a year…divided into two quarters each
Semester grades are based on quarter grades and final exam/project
You are given credit only for semester grades
What if I fail one of the quarters but not the other?
Typical semester course load All of your semester grades will be recorded
on your high school transcript
What is a credit? Anyone know how many credits the high
school requires for graduation?
8 Periods in a day One hour for Study Hall Each class is worth ½ credit Phy. Ed. every day in HS How many credits will you earn in a semester
and a year?
Making up failed classes
Grade Point AverageG.P.A.
Each grade is assigned a grade point Semester and cumulative GPA Take the average of all your classes to
determine your GPAOr
Sum of all grade points/course taken=GPA A=4.0 A-=3.667 B+=3.333 B=3.0
B-=2.667 C+=2.333 C=2.0 C-=1.667 D+=1.333 D=1.0 D-=0.667 F=0.0
Impact of Poor Coursework
Scenario AGrades: A, A-, B, B+, B,
B, B- GPA= 3.24
Scenario BGrades:A, A-, B, B+B, B, FGPA=2.86
Scenario CGrades: B+, B, B, C+, D, D, F GPA= 1.95
Scenario DGrades: B, C, C, C+, D, F, F GPA= 1.47
Class Rank Students in each class are ranked
from the highest to the lowest Class Rank is based on every student
in the class’ GPA The student with the highest GRA is
ranked #1 and the student with the lowest GPA is XYZ (number of students in class)
Valedictorian????
Why is GPA and Class Rank so important?
Your GPA & Class Rank highly influences where you can and can’t attend college
Students with higher GPA and Class Ranks have increased rates of obtaining scholarships
Students with higher GPA/Class Rank’s tend to score higher on college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, Compass)
Very difficult to raise your GPA/Class Rank very easy for it to drop
GPA has a direct relationship to your class rank
GPA and Class Rank Distinctions…
Students who rank in the top ten of each class are recognized
Highest Honors- GPA from 3.7-4.0 High Honors- GPA from 3.4-3.69 Honors- GPA from 3.0-3.39
Honor Roll students are students with GPA’s of 3.0 or higher during a particular semester
Choosing your schedule
More than one way to fry an egg…
Consider post-secondary plans
Sample Schedule… Position yourself for competitive post-
secondary entry
How to Choose a Class
Prerequi—what?...Prerequisite
What are your interests?
What are your strengths/weaknesses
Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself
Reasons for taking a course…
Good Reasons Content is interesting Will be helpful for my
future career Will help prepare me
for college The course will
challenge me
Poor Reasons All my friends are
taking it I get to go on a trip “I heard it is easy” My sibling took that
class That teacher
coaches my sport
Schedule Changes
Students are committed to classes chosen during registration process
Formal process in the beginning of each semester
MUST be a proper reason for drops Request is subject to numbers
Sample ScheduleFirst Semester World Geography (125) Physical Science (183) Algebra (111) English 9 (103) Phy. Ed. 9 (191) Band (511) Ag. Exploration (151) Study Hall
Second Semester World Geography (126) Physical Science (184) Algebra (112) English 9 (104) Comp. Applications (136) Band (512) Intro to Woods (144) Study Hall
Developing a 4 year plan Can be very helpful
Helps maintain focus on goals
Helps you develop foresight
Can be done using required and/or elective classes
Study Halls / Lunch
Study Hall is large room format or in teachers classrooms
Lunch 12:36-1:06 Students can go
outside to picnic area Students can
leave at lunch as seniors
Good People to Know Mr. Bruning
Principal Mrs. Moe
Middle/High School Secretary Mr. Bauer
Dean of Students Mr. Hass
Guidance Counselor Mrs. Brenner
Guidance/Lunch Secretary
Good People to Know… (cont.)
YOUR TEACHERS!!!
Post-Secondary Options 4 year colleges
Admissions can be very competitive Admissions is based on the following:
Rigor of schedule ACT Grade Point Average (GPA) Class Rank
2 Year Schools aka Junior/Community College Feeder schools for 4 year colleges Makes transition from high school to college easier Students focus on general course work, before transferring Class sizes are smaller and credits are cheaper Not a guarantee with just a H.S. diploma
Options continued… Technical Colleges
1-2 years of schools Students learn a specific trade and/or skill Most programs require just a H.S. diploma (space limited) The exceptions involve the medical related degrees…high
demand and student interest Specialty Schools
Typically 2 years of schooling Study in a particular field: Art, Mechanics, Cooking, etc Subjective entry (portfolio)
Military 4-6 year commitment Students learn more than just combat Many interesting careers available all over the world ASVAB and H.S. Diploma
Career Clusters Ag., Food, & Natural
Resources Architecture &
Construction Arts, A/V, &
Technology Business Education Finance Government Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information
Technology Law, Public Safety, &
Corrections Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math Transportation &
Logistics
Why post-secondary training?
Reasons for Post-SecondaryEducation…
Gain knowledge…knowledge is power Lead better and more healthy lifestyles Much higher job satisfaction Education is the equalizer Increased ability to discover and develop you talents Increases your ability to be a more cultured individual Vastly increase your earnings potential
$$Money, Money, Money$$
High School Graduate:Hourly Wage: $12Weekly Salary: $480Annual Salary:$25KLifetime: 1.1 million
Technical School:Hourly Wage: $18Weekly Salary: $720Annual Salary: 37KLifetime: 1.9 million
College:Hourly Wage: $25Weekly Salary: $1000Annual Salary: $52Lifetime: $2.2 million
Professional Degree:Hourly Wage: $52Weekly Salary: $2100Annual Salary: $110KLifetime: $4.4 million
Questions…