What Freshmen Need To Know
description
Transcript of What Freshmen Need To Know
![Page 1: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
What Freshmen Need To Know
Mrs. Wilson-ThompsonFall 2013
![Page 2: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
High School Academics can be scary…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmVOZ8WJKp4
![Page 3: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
The BasicsCome to schoolTry your bestDo your homeworkGet to know your teachersAsk for helpZeros kill your grade
![Page 4: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
CreditsRegistration is in the spring
24 credits 1 semester class=.5 credit1 year class=1 creditTaking 8 classes and pass them all, you
will end freshmen year with 8 credits!You need a “D” or 60% to passNo social promotion
![Page 5: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
What classes do I Need To Graduate?
4 Years of English3 Years of Math2 Years of Health EnhancementEarth Science (During 9th grade)Biology (During 10th grade)
![Page 6: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
1 Credit Fine Arts ◦ Choir, Band, Introduction to Art, Drama…
1 Credit Career and Technical Education ◦ Ag Ed, Welding, Culinary, Personal Finance…
American History (11th grade)
U.S. Government
.5 Credit additional Social Studies◦ Native American Studies, Geography, History…
9.5 of Your choice!◦ You should gain experience in what you like and what would help
you in the future
![Page 7: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
If you are considering college…
2 of more years of Foreign Language◦French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic
Global Studies Course ◦World History, Geography, Global Issues Seminar, etc.
Honors classes
The highest level of math you can progress to
![Page 8: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Rigorous Core ClassesRigorous Core
◦Prepare you best for college◦Required for MUS Honor Scholarships
![Page 9: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
For the Health Science Academy:Core Course must be HSA specificPrinciples of Biomedical Science (9th grade)Human Body Systems (10th grade) AND/OR Applied Vet Sciences (10th grade)Medical Interventions (11th grade)Biomedical Engineering (12th grade)
![Page 10: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
If you are considering college athletics…
Division I: 16 Core Courses Division II:
16 Core Courses
4 years of English 3 years of English3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher level)
2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher level)
2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered)
2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered)
1 extra year of English, math, or science
2 extra years of English, math or science;3 extra years if enrolling on or after August 1, 2013
2 years of social science 2 years of social science
4 years of additional core courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
4 years of additional core courses (from any category above, or in a foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy);
![Page 11: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
You also need to have good gradesNCAA core courses definition• An academic course in one or a combination of these
areas: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
• A four-year college preparatory course and a course at or above the high school's regular academic level, for example, an AP® class or outside college course.
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf
![Page 12: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
For life in general…Extracurricular activitiesVolunteer workLeadershipGood gradesGood attendanceGood behavior Good letters of recommendation (good
relationships with your teachers)
![Page 13: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
How does my G.P.A work?GPA means Grade Point AverageSnapshot at what kind of student you areCalculator on website G.P.A. Calculator
![Page 14: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Help! I’m overwhelmed!
Freshmen College Planning Checklist◦Printable Checklist
ChecklistsDay plannerTalk to someoneAsking for help is a skill
![Page 15: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Study Skills
Don’t cram! Study each day and break down projects.
Take study breaks.
Use your calendar each day.
Think about how you spend your time.
![Page 16: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Study SkillsReview your classwork nightly.
Find a way to organize your notes that makes sense to you.
Be engaged in class then when you are studying, you’ll get a lot more out of it.
Take care of your health...eat a good breakfast...get enough sleep
![Page 17: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Other Resources
Ask you counselor or teachers for help
Look at counseling department website
http://www.mcpsmt.org//Domain/1029
![Page 18: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Why Graduate? Students who learn more, earn more: You’re less likely to be unemployed: You’ll open your mind to new things:
By increasing your education, you open your mind to discover opportunities in your life you never knew existed.
College is suddenly within reach:Virtually all post-secondary institutions, colleges, and universities require a high school diploma or GED. A high school diploma can give you the chance to go to college.
You’ll feel better about yourself:Research shows that confidence and self-esteem are linked to your education level. Those with a high school diploma had a higher level of self-esteem than those that did not.
![Page 19: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/dPg.cfm?pageID=948
![Page 20: What Freshmen Need To Know](https://reader034.fdocuments.in/reader034/viewer/2022051219/56816130550346895dd08306/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Chances are you’ll get a better job: You’re setting a positive example:
The work you put into earning your diploma will speak volumes to your family, friends, and community.
You’ll increase your knowledge:Learning more about math, science, English, history, and other subjects will help expand your knowledge of the world around you.
It’s your time to shine:Other people have had their time for success. Now is your time.
You’ll contribute more to your community:As a high school graduate, you’ll contribute greater amounts to local, state and federal taxes than dropouts throughout your career. These contributions go to schools, roadways and public programs that help promote and develop safe communities.