Junior Class Orientation Class of 2017 Fall Presentation

Junior Class Orientation Class of 2017 Fall Presentation

Four Key Elements n Academics n Testing n Post-Graduation n Key Events Planning

ACADEMICS

Schedule Changes n No changes until Sept 14 n Elective changes from 9/14 – 9/25 n Academic misplacements w/ teacher approval from 9/14 – 10/16 n All changes need note from parent n NO changes after October 16!

Graduation Requirements n n n 4 credits English 3 credits math 3, 4, or 4. 5 credits science 4 credits social studies 1. 5 credits PE . 5 credit health n. 5 credit Careers/ Personal Finance n Remainder - elective credits n Keystone Exams n Total of 23. 5 credits

TESTING

Testing Program n n n PSAT I & II ACT ASVAB Keystone Exams

PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test n n n Wednesday, October 14 during periods 1 -4 Revised version to mirror revised SAT Register in Counseling Office by 9/18 Registration forms available today! Fee: $20. 00 payable to Lower Dauphin School District NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT I Writing, Critical Reading, and Math scores Given on: November 7, March 5, and June 4 (Saturdays) at LD Revised version starts in March (writing optional) Register online at www. collegeboard. org SAT II Subject tests: Literature, history, math, sciences, languages Take only if college requires scores

Important SAT Notes n Create College Board account and put log in info in your phone! n Must upload photo as part of registration process n Need to print out admission ticket AND bring separate photo ID! n Colleges take best scores – consider testing at least twice

SAT Preparation To prepare for the SAT, you can take a prep course and/or buy test preparation materials from a book store LD’s prep course: § Meets 6 times (3 English, 3 math) – Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings § Cost is $40 § Register with Mrs. Weber in Counseling Office § Winter dates will also be available for March test – register in January

ACT American College Test Given at LD on Sept 12 and Dec 12 n Register online at www. actstudent. org n Scores: English, math, science reasoning, and reading n

ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Given by Armed Services on Oct 22 during periods 1 -4 § Important for those considering military careers § Sign up today or with Mrs. Weber in the Counseling Office §

POST-GRADUATION PLANNING

Keystone Exams n Algebra, Biology, Literature n If you scored Basic or Below Basic, you will retest in Dec and/or Jan this year n Incentives offered for Proficient scores n Still a graduation requirement at this point

Keystone Incentives n If Proficient on all 3 tests, choose two incentives n If Proficient on 2 of 3, choose one incentive n Options: arrive one period late, leave one period early, open lunch, preferred parking, events pass

Key Resources n n n n Naviance (handout) Online (www. collegeboard. org) College Fairs – Milton Hershey School on 9/16 from 7: 30 -8: 30 pm and 3/9/15 at LVC from 7 -8: 30 pm College visits – should visit all before applying College reps at LD – sign up in Naviance Military recruiters College Information Packet (online at LD website)

Naviance Career Planning n Will do career inventories in C&PF this year n Look at other inventories available for you to complete (personality) n College Planning n Start to organize college interests n Register for upcoming visits n Start Student Bio Sheet n

KEY EVENTS

Important Dates PSAT Score Return December 10 – 7: 00 p. m. in H. S. auditorium Financial Aid Night January 6 – 6: 30 p. m. in H. S. library For students and parents For parents Return & explanation of PSAT scores/college information General financial aid info great for parents of juniors

For Student Athletes … n NCAA Seminar November 12 at 7: 00 pm in the HS Library n The “how, what and when if you are interested in playing a college sport” n To include a panel of coaches and experts n Understanding clearinghouse form and checking your eligibility

Remind 101 n Have you signed up for my Remind texts? n If not, be sure to get a flyer from me! n Great communication tool

Questions? Mrs. Beaver 566 -5337 lbeaver@ldsd. org