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Juniors (Class of 2017)
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Juniors (Class of 2017)
ZAP Enrollment On March 23th, a package of information will be sent home with students concerning next year’s enrollment. Included in this will be the Course Description books which contains information about graduation requirements, valedictorian policy, etc. Also included are the courses your student has chosen for next year. Please review this with your child before the ZAP enrollment sessions on March 31th and April 1st
Personal Financial Literacy Passport- 14 objectives that will be embedded in Math of Finance, ROTC and Career Ready 101 or see Mrs. Garroutte for TTCU online Personal Financial Literacy class information.
HONORS CLASSES
● ENGLISH 3, ENGLISH 4, US HISTORY 1 AND WORLD HISTORY will offer on level and AP courses only (removing the mid-level honors courses for the above) Because……
*This aligns our curriculum with all other schools in Oklahoma. *Class sizes will be more uniform. *Enrollment in AP should increase. More students will be prepared for the rigor of college. *No other subjects have 3 levels. *Having some “Honors” students in on-level classes will increase the expectation in the class
• ADDED COURSES: Digital Music and Technology (counts as a Fine Arts course)
COURSES NO LONGER OFFERED
• Beginning and Advanced Journalism
• Literary Arts: Novel and Film
• Algebra 3
• AP Calculus BC
• All Biomed courses
• German (losing teacher)
• Accounting 1
• Career Ready 101
• Music Humanities
• AP Music Theory
• Intro to Speech and Theatre
VALEDICTORIAN
•Must have a 4.0 GPA or Better
•No grade below a “B” (Exception: May have a “C” in an AP class)
•8 Honors, Pre-AP, or AP Classes in 4 subject areas: 3 must be AP classes in two subjects
AP Courses vs. Concurrent Advanced Placement
1. Students can remain at school with peers and familiar teachers.
2. Rigorous coursework will prepare them for college that may lead to better participation, performance, and completion in college. This includes students that choose not to take the AP exam. (Exam is $92 for one, $66 each for more than one, free/reduced rate is $22)
3. Students may earn college credit while attending high school.
4. Students must enroll in at least 3 AP classes to meet the valedictorian requirement for CHS.
5. Students receive a weighted grade of 1.0.
6. There is no entrance requirement
Concurrent 1. Students receive free tuition at RSU
(books and other fees are the responsibility of the student)
2. Students experience college level classes while receiving college credit.
3. Students may receive high school credit as well (most classes count as 0.5 credit for entire term).
4. RSU is close by so travel is a minimum.
5. Different coursework is offered that CHS might not have available.
6. Student may participate in extracurricular activities at CHS, but OSSAA eligibility rules still apply.
7. Students must apply for both admission to RSU and for concurrent enrollment to participate.
AP Courses offered at CHS
AP Classes
• For more information on Advanced Placement at
www.collegeboard.com
• To access information on what score a college will accept from an AP exam
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
Biology Calculus AB Statistics
Chemistry English Language English Literature
European History French Language Studio Art
US History Psychology Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
Career Technology Center
• Cooperative Alliance – Student can earn college credits towards an Associates Degree in Applied Science for coursework completed in their NTC program
• Concurrent coursework can be completed on campus for College Algebra, Cellular Biology, Anatomy Physiology and Algebra 2.
• For a list of programs and alliances visit www.netech.edu
Tech Programs at CHS
•Agricultural Science
•Family and Consumer Science
•Pre-Engineering Program • (NTC Application required for Engineering classes)
Programs at Career Tech (NTC)
Claremore Campus
• EAST (Environmental & Spatial Technology)
• Health Careers Exploration
• Computer Aided Manufacturing
• Home Technology Integration
Pryor Campus
• Cosmetology • Health Careers Exploration • Marketing/Management Ed • Welding • Metal Fabrication • Diesel • Auto Service • Auto Collision • Culinary Arts • Electrical Technician • Construction Trades • Office
Administration/Multimedia
Early Graduation (Graduate in December of senior year)
• Must have 24 credits after junior year
• Must have application completed and on file by the end of junior year
• Must meet ACE requirements by the end of junior year
• Must meet graduation requirements by December of senior year
• Students may still participate in prom, sporting events, graduation ceremony in May, and after graduation party
• Concurrent classes are available for term 2
FREE ACT FOR JUNIORS
• TUESDAY, MARCH 29TH
• Students do not need to register, just show up at school.
• Attendance will be taken just like any other school day.
• Students will test with their ZAP advisor
• Scores will be received 2-8 weeks after testing.
ACT TEST PREP
WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG
CLICK “TEST PREP” TAB AT THE TOP
You can download “Preparing to Take the ACT Test” (64 page). There is also a link to sample questions on that page.
The following website also has practice ACT test available
www.march2success.com
Assessments
• ACT www.actstudent.org
• April 9 (reg. deadline March 4)
• June 11 ( reg. deadline May 6)
• Waivers are available for free/reduced (2 per student)
• SAT www.collegeboard.org
• Military
– ASVAB (required military entrance exam) will be offered at the recruiting office in Claremore.
• Workforce
• WorkKeys test- job assessment system that measures workplace skills is available for all seniors. Please make arrangements with your counselors.
End of Instruction Tests (EOI’s)
• Students are required to pass 4 of the 7 EOI’s that are given during high school.
• Algebra 1*
• English 2/English 3*
• US History
• Biology
• Algebra 2
• Geometry • *Algebra and English are 2 of the 4 that are required.
OK Career Guide • Features include: Career exploration and planning,
interest inventories, portfolios, programs of study, Internet sites, resume writer, etc.
• www.OKCareerGuide.org
org: 5002421
password: OKCG1880
Pathway to a Scholarship
• Enroll in AP classes or Concurrent courses
• Keep grades up
• Prepare for and take the ACT
• Prepare a list of questions to ask while visiting colleges
• Join student organizations and run for office
• Put a portfolio/resume together that highlights your special skills, volunteer service, leadership roles, how you have handled adversity, academic and extracurricular accomplishments, and talents
• Volunteer for activities and clubs related to career interests.
• Visit our scholarship website often
Types of Financial Aid •Scholarships – awarded on special interests and achievement.
Scholarship Application Tips www.collegetocareers.com Free sites for developing a scholarship plan: www.okccf.org www.scholarship.com www.fastweb.com www.UCanGo2.com www.scholarshipsaz.org www.ocap.org •Grants – based on financial need •Work Study – offers a job to students with financial need to assist in educational expenses •Student Loans – based on eligibility, must be repaid The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) list a variety of financial aid and scholarship programs on the following website.
www.okcollegestart.org
Paying for College •Applying for FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) required by most schools from students that are applying for any of the 4 types of financial aid. Parents must have completed the 2015 tax return to complete this form. www.fafsa.ed.gov 1-800-4-FED-AID •Financial Aid Estimator Tool –est. fafsa eligibility www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov •Eligibility Center - a student athlete must be cleared before he/she can be contacted by a Div. I or II university for an athletic scholarship (formerly known as Clearinghouse) www.eligibility.org
Upcoming Opportunities
Spring College Fair sponsored by Great Plains Association of College Admissions Counselors
• Thursday, April 16, 2016 at University of Tulsa Reynolds Center, 6-7:30 pm
There are several Junior Days available in this spring:
NSU – Feb 27th, OSU – April 16th, UCO – April 22nd, OU – April 23rd. For more information check out the colleges websites or get details from the counseling office
FUZE - “Freshmen Utilizing Zebra Experience”
Sophomores and Juniors can apply to be a mentor in April. See Mr. McGuirk
COUNSELING OFFICE ROOM 101
• Oklahoma College and Out of State College and University information
• Scholarship information and applications
• Technical school Information and applications
• Military information
• Miscellaneous college and career information
• College Advisor sign up
• Student Computers available for college research
TITLE 1 STATUS
Claremore High School is now a Title One School. This means we will
receive federal funding to help our students with Math and Reading skills.
There is currently free tutoring 4 times a week after school for Math and
English
Stay Connected to CHS
Claremore High School @ClaremoreZebras (CHS) @chs_counselors1
chs_counselors
School Messenger • EMAIL - Weekly announcements/activities: send your email to
[email protected] • TEXT: text OPTIN to 67587 • PHONE: Make sure the registrar has your current phone number.
Contact Information
• Parent Meeting PowerPoint available at: claremore.k12.ok.us Schools High School For Parents Parent Meeting
• Senior Counselor, Debbie Grace
• Junior Counselor, Kari Forest
• Freshman/Sophomore Counselor, Cindy Vanaman
