1. Junior Presentation Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)

2. Overview Graduation Requirements – Senior year course selections Junior Year Testing College Information

3. Graduation Requirements How many credits required for graduation? Credits needed in certain areas

4. Minimum Grad Requirements (22) 4.0 credits English 3.0 credits Math {Math I (Alg) & Math II (Geom)} 2.0 credits Science 2.0 credits Social Studies (1.0 credit US Hist,.5 Govt,.5 SS elective).5 credits Consumer Ed.5 Health.25 Drivers Ed PE 1.0 from Music, Language, or Career Tech + Round out w/electives

5. Planning for the future… Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs: -4 years English - 3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II (some may want more!) - 3 years science - 3 years Social studies - 2+ years of foreign language - “The more core, the better” - Do not slack off senior year! Take rigorous courses! - Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance WebsiteGuidance Website

6. Testing Information Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) – Day 1 ONLY this year (ACT) PARCC – Students in Math III and English 301 & 302

7. PSAE Day 1: ACT English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing College entrance exam (required for 4-year schools) You can take the ACT multiple times – Free during PSAE testing – $38.00 ($54.50 with writing) when taking on own – Use your highest score Scholarships often tied to ACT scores If going to junior college, can use scores for placement – Parkland is requiring everyone to assess this year

8. How to prep for the PSAE? People that have taken more core classes tend to score well ACT prep books/prep classes – info in counseling office ACT online prep

9. PSAE Testing Dates Tuesday, March 3 – All 11th graders Makeup testing March 17

10. PARCC Testing Dates 1 st Window: March 9 – April 3 2 nd Window: April 27 – May 22

11. Post-high school planning “Ready Set Go” Consider your Options? – Military – Work Force – College

12. Military ASVAB entrance exam Consider which branch fits your needs Schedule meetings with recruiter – Recruiters visit PBL at lunch

13. Work Force Networking Applications Resume Interview Skills Required training/education

14. College 2 year vs. 4 year Big school vs. small school Majors available Extracurricular activities Distance from home Cost

15. What should I be doing now? NOW is the time to start researching Talk with people!!! – Recruiters, college admission reps, parents, family friends, alumni, counselors Start expanding your options Study for PSAE/ACT Campus visits are critical

16. What should I be doing now? Create or brush up your resume Focus on your academics Consider the classes you want to take during senior year to help achieve goals – don’t slack off!! The more “planning homework” you do junior year, the smoother your senior year! Know your resources (e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters)

17. Summary Focus on finishing strong Prepare for important testing Research your options! Visit your counselor Use the guidance websiteguidance website