1. Cary High School Class of 2015!!

2. Do you know the Student Services staff?

3. Graduation Requirements for Future Ready Core Course of Study 4 English 4 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Adv Math 3 Social Studies: World History, Civics and Economics, US History 3 Science: Earth or an Environmental Science, Biology, and a Physical Science 1 Healthful Living 2 Elective Credits in one of the following areas: CTE, Arts Education, or Foreign Language 9 Electives

4. TOTAL = 26 credits to graduate from Cary High School

5. How many credits are required in order to be promoted to 12th grade? ????

6. To be promoted to 12 th grade, you must have 18 credits! You must pass English III in order to be promoted to 12 th grade!

7. Career Clusters at CHS Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Business Management and Administration Government and Public Administration Health Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

8. North Carolina Academic Scholars Program Recognition program for academic achievement in high school. Minimum unweighted GPA: 3.5

9. College Planning In the 11 th Grade! IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO START PLANNING IN 11 TH GRADE IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!!! College admissions offices pay careful attention to the following: Grade Point Average (GPA)-Minimum GPA for the UNC System is 2.5 (weighted) Difficulty of course load SAT/ACT scores (UNC system—minimum requirements) Class rank High school and community activities/leadership Personal statement/essay Recommendations (teacher and counselor, if required)

10. Minimum Admissions Requirements for Colleges Do you have the minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score required for admission to your college of interest? Refer to the handout with average college GPA’s See handout “Calculating Grade Point Average”

11. Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements for UNC System: GPA: 2.5 SAT (Critical Reading & Math): 800 ACT: 17 NCAA Division I (sliding scale) Minimum GPA: 2.0 SAT(Critical Reading & Math):1010 NCAA Division II (sliding scale) Minimum GPA: 2.0/SAT: 820 *www.eligibilitycenter.net *

12. Exploring Colleges CHS Campus Visits: Representatives are here WEEKLY at lunch in the gym lobby! College Visits: Contact Admissions Offices Record and compare college information https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/compare- colleges https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/compare- colleges College Fairs

13. College Comparison Chart College NameAwesome University Fantastic College Location Type (private, coed, etc.) # of students Average SAT/ACT Average GPA Campus Life Features Cost (tuition and room/board)

14. NACAC Greater Raleigh National College Fair 2014 WHAT: 4th Annual Greater Raleigh National College Fair. Over 200 schools will be represented. WHERE: Raleigh Convention Center WHEN: Spring 2014 COST: There is no charge to attend. HOW TO REGISTER: Students should register online.

15. College Planning Night 2014 Open to students and parents Attend breakout sessions on Financial Aid CFNC information Application Tips February 27, 2014 (date TBD) 6:30- 8 pm

16. TRUE OR FALSE??? Most colleges require students to take the SAT in order to be considered for college admission.

17. FALSE! Most four-year colleges and universities will accept EITHER the SAT or the ACT!

18. SAT & ACT Information SAT or ACT: Recommended to be taken in the SPRING of your junior year and FALL of your senior year Test Preparation: see handout

19. www.collegeboard.org Register for the SAT ($51.00) Create a My College Quick Start account Search schools in-state or out-of-state Free practice for the SAT Search college majors and minors Information on paying for college Receive your PSAT & SAT scores online

20. www.actstudent.org Register for the ACT ($52.50) Free practice for the ACT Receive and send your ACT scores online Required for all 11 th graders All juniors will test free of charge on March 4, 2014 Scores can be sent to colleges

21. www.cfnc.org Transcript Manager-Send your transcripts to all North Carolina colleges and universities! Online College Applications Student Career Matchmaking Assistant: includes interest inventories Virtual College Tour Research all NC colleges and universities (including community colleges)

22. Wake Tech Earn an Associates Degree or Certificate or enter into their College Transfer Program Accuplacer Test-Everyone must take for placement into classes. Certain SAT/ACT scores may waive the test; see counselor or contact Wake Tech for more details.

23. Career Counseling Lisa Williams, Career Development Coordinator Email: lwwilliams@wcpss.netlwwilliams@wcpss.net  Job Shadowing  Internships  Other Career Exploration Opportunities

24. Attendance Consistent attendance is extremely important. You are responsible for making up any missed assignments, tests, or quizzes. 2 absences in a block scheduled class is like missing 4 days of learning.

25. Athletic Eligibility o Students are eligible for high school athletics if they pass three of their four classes during the semester previous to the sport they wish to play, have at least a 1.5 GPA (or 2.0 in previous semester), and attended school at least 85% of the days in the past semester.

26. Transcripts *Make sure all of your personal information is correct on your transcript! *Review courses and course grades for accuracy. *Note your weighted GPA, unweighted GPA, and class rank.

27. Understanding your HS transcript

30. Junior Conferences Beginning Monday, 11/25, sign up for an appointment in Student Services You are responsible for remembering your appointment date and time.

31. Thank you, Class of 2015!