1. duPont Manual High School CLASS OF 2016 MST / HSU / VA / CMA / YPAS
WELCOME!

2. MEET YOUR COUNSELORS!

3. Why Manual? #1 high school in the state for academics
One of the top high schools in the nation
Colleges recognize Manual students
97% of our students go to 4-year universities
42 National Merit & Achievement Semifinalists
and Hispanic Scholars
70% of students have 3.0 GPA or higher
Average ACT composite score of 25.7

4. Very competitive environment Heavy, demanding work-load
It is a privilege to be a Manual student! But, with this privilege comes great responsibility…
Very competitive environment
Heavy, demanding work-load
Must have strong, consistent study habits
Can be a stressful atmosphere
Must be organized

5. How to handle “Manual”? Time Management Good Attendance Get Organized
Know Your Teachers’ Rules
Ask for Help
Get to Know Your Teachers and Counselor
Get Involved
Make a Friend in Each Class
Use Your Agenda Book
Get a Life! All work and no play is not the answer!

6. Get Organized! Separate notebooks/binders/folders for each class
2 backpacks
Do homework at home
Use your study skills time
Know your teacher’s rules
No late work
Request homework for extended absences

7. Top 10 things Seniors wish they had known as Freshman:
Don’t procrastinate—get left behind
Don’t be afraid to ask questions
It’s not at all like middle school!
Consider taking a study skills
Get involved—extracurricular very important
Choose friends wisely
Never give up!
Make friends
Get help immediately—through tutoring or from your teacher
Study Hard! Grades/GPA begin your 9th grade year and do not go away on your transcript

8. NHS TUTORING Having Trouble With A Class?
*Tutoring is available in the College & Career room in the Guidance Office
before school 7:00-7:30 T-F &
after school M-Th 2:30-3:00.
Tutors available for most all 9th & 10th grade content areas.
Tutors available for most 11th-12th grade basic content areas.
Why Peer Tutoring?
In most cases, tutors have successfully completed the course you are taking so they know the teacher and class expectations.
Often peer tutors can explain the concepts in a different manner to give you a second “take” on the material. · It’s convenient & it’s free!

9. Ways to Get Involved Join a club Try out for a sport Be in a play
Check out opportunities at YPAS if you love drama, dance, music
Leadership
Volunteer/community service
address to Guidance Office

10. Extracurricular/Sports/Clubs (p 27-28 Agenda)
Band
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Action for Africa
Astronomy Club
Beta Club
Bowling Club
French Scrabble
FBLA
Key Club
Chess Club
Newspaper
Young Democrats
Debate
Environmental Club
ETHICS Society
French Club
Latin Club
FCCLA
Math Team
Mock Trial Team
National Art Society
Quick Recall
Red Cross
Republicans
Science Fair
Step Team
And more…

11. Important Dates October 1: End of 1st grading period.
October 12: Report cards go home
October 5: No School
October 8: No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
October 14: UPS College & Career Expo (1-5PM at Kentucky International Convention Center – Hall 2D)
October 15-19: Red/White Week (Friday – Pep Rally) Beat Male!
November 5-6: No School
November 21 – 23: Thanksgiving Break
December 17-20: Semester Finals
National College Fair: Coming in February usually held at the Kentucky International Convention Center (221 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202) Watch announcements for more info!

12. Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
4-year plan for all students
Career interest inventory
Investigate different careers
Research colleges
Compare colleges
Make resume
100% completion every year for all students
On-line access for students and parents

14. Everything counts … NOW!
Grades are used to determine the GPA
Eligibility in Sports and Extracurricular and/or Co-curricular activities
Placement in honors, advanced, and advanced placement classes and awards that will be listed on the college application
All grades, courses, and credits earned will be listed on your TRANSCRIPT at the end of each semester.

15. Grades Fall Spring 1st Semester 2nd Semester
1st 6-week progress report 4th 6-week progress report
2nd 6-week progress report 5th 6-week progress report
3rd 6 week Semester Grade 6th 6-week Semester Grade
(final grade on transcript) (final grade on transcript)
Stay on top of your grades
Get help if you see that your grades are falling
Turn your assignments in on time
Do all of your homework assignments

16. Transcript
List of classes taken: Courses taken and credits earned each semester are on the transcript.
The transcript is the report sent to colleges that reflects every semester of high school that you have completed.
Provides credit summary
GPA: grade point average (Unweighted & Weighted)
Failed classes do not disappear
Levels of courses
Regular
Honors (Hon)
Advanced (Adv)
Advanced Placement (AP)

17. A=4.0 A=5.0 B=3.0 B=3.75 C=2.0 C=2.50 D=1.0 D=1.25 U=0 U=0
Weighted Scale
(AP Courses Only)
A=5.0
B=3.75
C=2.50
D=1.25
U=0
Unweighted Scale
A=4.0
B=3.0
C=2.0
D=1.0
U=0

18. Graduation Requirements
Course:
Credits:
English 4
Math
Science 3
Social Studies
Health/PE
1 (.5+.5)
Humanities 1
2-3 years of same world language (pre-college only)
2-3
Magnet requirements
See program guide in guidance office
Computer proficiency
Electives
= 22 or above
Total credits
23 (minimum)

19. Sample 4-Year Plan 9th 10th 11th 12th English 1 Alg 1 HNR Geometry ADV
MST Alg 2
Integrated Science
Exp. Civics
Human Geo
Health & PE
Magnet or
Elective
10th
English 2
Geometry
Alegbra 2
MST Geom
Biology
MST Chemistry
World Civ
11th
English 3
Algebra 2
Precal
Chemistry
MST Biology
US History
12th
English 4
Pre-Cal
Calculus AB or BC
History Arts (Humanities)

20. Scheduling Schedule for next year’s classes in January
Course Request Form—VERY IMPORTANT!
Consider a Study Skills
Only Seniors can be an aide—except library
Balance strong GPA with challenging courses (4 AP courses to be most rigorous)
Students will request courses during the Semester 1 Finals Week.

21. Dual Credit Opportunities
With UL or Bellarmine
Must have taken the ACT in order to participate
Fee required (at a reduced rate)
Excellent opportunity for college level experience and if considering one of the schools

22. Magnet Programs on Website

23. Advanced Program
JCPS incentive program
Students make a certain score on the Advanced Program test at the end of the 8th grade year
Students must maintain at least 3.0 GPA, take 3 yrs of same world language, take minimum of 12 advanced classes, & take Advanced Humanities
Seal on your diploma
Do not have to be Advanced Program to take Advanced classes
Advanced Placement
Most challenging courses offered at Manual
Opportunity for college credit
Must take 4 or more AP courses to be considered most rigorous
Colleges look at the number of AP courses you take along with your GPA
AP exam is given at the end o the year

24. Monitor Academic Progress
Do not assume that someone will contact you if there is a problem
Keep in contact with your teachers and your counselors
Develop strong study skills and time management techniques
Work on building a strong vocabulary.
READ, READ, and READ more!
Turn all assignments in on time!

25. Problems in a Class? Student-Teacher-Parent-Counselor-ASST PRINCIPAL

26. What should you be doing now???
Completing your Individual Learning Plan (November 20)
Creating a resume’ that lists awards, honors, community service, work experience, leadership, etc.
Preparing to take ACT/SAT/SAT2
Taking ACT/SAT/SAT2—after Algebra 2
Learning who you are & what careers interest you (ILP can help)
Volunteering in careers of interest
Studying!!! Keep up grades!
Getting involved at Manual & community
Visit College/Career Room

27. Planning for College
Review your schedule to make sure you're enrolled in challenging classes that will help you prepare for college. Colleges prefer four years of English, history, math, science, and a foreign language.
Use College Search to find out the required courses and tests of colleges that you might be interested in attending.
Start a calendar with important dates and deadlines.
Get more involved with your extracurricular activities.
Go to college fairs in your area.

28. Planning for College
Learn about college costs and how financial aid works.
Use a College Savings Calculator to see how much money you'll need for college, whether you're on track to save enough, and what you need to do to reach your goal. Talk to your parents about financing college.
Prepare for Tests: Talk to your counselor and teachers about taking ACT & SAT. Take SAT Subject Tests such as World History, Biology E/M, and Chemistry while the material is still fresh in your mind.

29. Planning for College
Stay Focused: Sign up for college preparatory courses for sophomore year in January.
Explore Summer Opportunities: Look for a great summer opportunity — job, internship, or volunteer position.
Search online for summer school programs for high school students at colleges.
Start a summer reading list. Ask your teachers to recommend books.
Plan to visit college campuses to get a feel for your options during the summer. Start with colleges near you.

30. What do Colleges want? PASSION!!! Grades in AP courses
Grades in all subjects
ACT/SAT scores
Essays
Counselor recommendations
Teacher recommendations
Interviews (if required)
Community Service
Leadership
Extracurricular Involvement

31. College Entrance Exams
Most colleges require the ACT w/ writing OR SAT reasoning test
SAT reasoning = ACT w/ writing
The summer after 10th grade is an excellent time to prepare for the SAT/ACT testing.
Take test prep courses—many are free!

32. Post-Secondary Options
University (4-year)
Community/Technical College (2-year)
Military
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
In addition to all Kentucky postsecondary institutions, recent graduates
have also chosen to attend the following colleges and universities:
Art Institute of Chicago Boston University Brandeis University Brigham Young University
Brown University Carnegie Mellon University Columbia University Cooper Union
Cornell University Dartmouth College Denison University Duke University
Earlham College Eastman School of Music Emerson College Emory University
Georgia Institute of Technology Hanover College Harvard University Indiana University
The Juilliard School Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Memphis College of Art Miami University of Ohio Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Morehouse College New England Conservatory of Music
North Carolina School for the Arts Northwestern University Pennsylvania State University Princeton University
Purdue University Rice University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Louis University Spelman College Stanford University
Sewanee: The University of the South Syracuse University Tulane University U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Military Academy University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles University of Chicago University of Illinois University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University Vassar College Washington University Yale University

33. Kentucky Colleges – Four Year Public Universities
Eastern Kentucky University
Kentucky State University
Morehead State University
Murray State University
Northern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
Western Kentucky University

34. Kentucky Colleges – Four Year Private Nonprofit Colleges and Universities
Alice Lloyd College
Asbury College
Bellarmine University
Berea College
Brescia College
Campbellsville Univ.
Centre College
Embry-Riddle Univ.
Georgetown Univ.
Indiana Wesleyan Univ.
Kentucky Christian Univ.
Kentucky Mountain Bible College
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Lincoln Memorial Univ.
Lindsey Wilson College
McKendree College
Mid-Continent Univ.
Midway College
Northwood University
Pikeville College
St. Catherine College
Spalding University
Thomas More College
Transylvania University
Union College
University of the Cumberlands

35. Example: University of Louisville
General Admission ( 24 ACT; 2.5 GPA)
Honors Program: (28 ACT or 1250 SAT 1250; and 3.5 GPA)
Guaranteed Entrance Programs (Requirements to Apply):
Medical School (30 ACT and 3.75 GPA)
Dentistry (30 ACT and 3.75 GPA)
Law School (24 ACT and 3.35 GPA)
Nursing (25 ACT and 3.35 GPA)
Communication Art & Design (24 ACT and 3.2 GPA)

36. Example: Centre College
ACT (middle range)
SAT (critical reading) and (math)
More than 60% of the freshman class were at the top 10% of their class.

37. Example: Stanford 68% had a 4.0 GPA or above. 26 % had a 3.7-3.99 GPA.
86% had ACT.
76% had SAT (math)
71% had SAT (writing)
66% had SAT (critical reading)

38. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES)
The state of Kentucky rewards students for good grades
2.5 is the GPA you have to earn in a year to receive KEES money
15 is the minimum ACT score to receive additional funds
Better grades and higher ACT scores earn you more dollars
The funds can be used at any college in Kentucky

39. Helpful Tips
Work after school with your teacher or ESS (Extended School Services) work after school with a teacher
NHS in library (before/after school)
Forming study groups with other students in your class
Checking your grades regularly with your teacher
Use your agenda
Structure study time at home
Participate in class. Be visible and care about what you’re learning.
Maintain healthy lifestyle which includes proper diet, exercise, sleep, and avoid the use of illegal drugs and alcohol

40. What your counselor can do for you?
Guidance counseling
Personal issues
Family issues
College applications
Letters of recommendation
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
Help advise/resolve conflict
Much more!

41. How do you see your counselor?
Drop by times:
Before school
After school
During lunch
During study skills

42. How Can Parents Contact Counselors?
Parents may the counselor from Manual’s website.
Parents may call the counselor at
If there is a problem with a class, parent should contact the teacher first before contacting the counselor.

43. College Readiness Benchmarks
The Kentucky standards of college readiness are ACT scores of
* 18 English
* 20 Reading
* 19 Math

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