2. Shernita Telfair, Dean of Students Anne Miller, Counselor (A-Di) Jillian Purcell, Counselor (Do-Ja) Justin McIntyre, Counselor (Jo-Mi) Hamilton Roberts, Counselor (Mo-Se) Allison Tibbetts, Counselor (Sh-Z) Jessica Kanna, SAP Counselor Angie Murrane, Receptionist Cathy Dillon, Registrar

3.  High school planning  Graduation requirements  College Planning  Standardized Testing  Info session/Q&A with an admissions representative from NC State University

4. Future-Ready Core English English I, II, III, IV4 Credits Mathematics Math I, II, III & one math course beyond Math III4 Credits Science Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, & a Physical Science3 Credits Social Studies World History, American History I & II, Civics & Economics4 Credits Electives (2) + Concentration (4) Two electives must be courses in CTE, Arts or Second Language; Four electives recommended in a concentrated area: CTE, Arts, or any other subject area.5 Credits Healthful Living1 Credit Electives5 Credits Total26 Credits

5.  End of Course Tests (EOCs) › Math I › English II › Biology

6.  If pursuing selective colleges, take honors-level and AP courses (AP courses are primarily available junior and senior years)  Join clubs and organizations through Green Hope and/or community  Seek out Enrichment/College Preparation opportunities  Check individual college websites for opportunities and admission requirements/freshman profile  Talk with your counselor  Volunteer in your community

7.  The College Foundation of North Carolina- www.cfnc.org  The College Board-collegeboard.org  The Princeton Review-princetonreview.com  Print publications & guidebooks  Visit college campuses and attend college fairs (Greater Raleigh National College Fair at the Convention Center on Tues, March 10, 4:30-7:30 pm, register online at www.gotomyncf.com or on-site)

8. GPA (Weighted) SAT (Reading & Math scores combined ) ACT (Composite score) Class of 2013 & beyond (minimum requirements) 2.580017

9. Minimum Course Requirements (MCRs)required for Admission Consideration:  English---four credits  Second Language---two credits (in the same lang.)  Math---four credits: Math I, II, & III, and one advanced math beyond Math III  Science---three credits: a biological, physical, and a laboratory course  Social Studies---two credits: including U.S. History

10.  February 24 th : the Curriculum Fair Expo for rising 10 th -12 th graders will take place  March: › Counselors will meet with students to discuss registration information › Students will input their course selections for the 2015-2016 school year in PowerSchool

11. PSAT  School-based test given each October to sophomores  Provides practice for the SAT  National Merit Scholarship Program’s qualifying test for juniors (juniors must come to Student Services to register for the test) SAT  Register on collegeboard.org

13. PLAN  School-based test given each October to sophomores  Provides practice for the ACT ACT  School-based test given each March to juniors

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