Mount Tabor High School Rising Freshmen Forum June 6, 2016

Agenda The Tabor Experience Summer Reading Project Successful Planning Questions for the Panel

Tabor Forum Series Fall Social/Emotional & Academic Wellbeing Spring Summer Opportunities Fall Major Sophomore Year Events Spring Preparing for Junior Year Junior Year Fall/Winter College Planning, Standardized Test Prep Spring College Planning in Full Gear Fall College Applications & Scholarships Winter Financial Aid Senior Year Sophomore Year Freshman Year Preparing Parents and Students

The Tabor Experience equals… Over 90% of our 2015 graduates pursued higher education 92% graduation rate $16MM total scholarships and grants for ,211 total AP tests in 2015, with 64% scoring 3 or higher 50+ Honor level courses 30 Advanced Placement courses Academic Excellence

Consistently ranked in the Top 1% of high schools in America by NEWSWEEK Magazine Supplied one-fourth of all WS/FCS students accepted to Governor’s School over past 3 years 30.5% of our teachers have advanced degrees The Tabor Experience equals… Academic Excellence 12 of the staff are National Board Certified

The Tabor Experience Every Spartan Belongs Here Start Off On The Right Foot Parent Spartans Belong Too

Every Spartan Belongs Here Many ways to get involved SPORTS +600 Tabor student-athletes represent the Spartans in 36 different sports PERFORMING ARTS Spartan Band & Orchestra Chorus Drama Dance CLUBS Interest Clubs Service Clubs Vocational Clubs ACADEMIC TEAMS General Knowledge Math History Science PUBLICATIONS The Dorian The Dorian Scroll Cadence

Athletics & Eligibility Guidelines  Complete a Participation Packet; including a physical, annually. Can download form at  Attendance: Cannot miss more that 10 full days per semester  Must pass 75% of courses enrolled in the previous semester and maintain a 2.0 QPA Athletic Administration  Chris Applegate – Athletics Assistant Principal  Wayne Miller- Athletic Director  Michelle Palmer – Assistant Athletic Director: Eligibility  Bill Dinkins – Assistant Athletic Director: Facilities

Get Off On the Right Foot Fall sports and band start in summer   Cross country, field hockey, football, men’s soccer, volleyball, women’s tennis, cheerleading, band   June/July workouts & team camps   August tryouts & required practice   Student physical form requirements Plan for the increased workload   How much time to invest in homework, sports, and band practice each day   Determine study skills that work best for the student (index cards, active reading, etc.)   Get organized and stay organized

PTSA Structure: How Parents Can Stay Involved 3 supportive Parent Volunteer Boards run by an Executive Board:   Academics   Arts   Athletics +10,000 Parent volunteer hours each year Come to games, concerts, plays /Phone Announcements Executive Committee Arts Board Academics Board Athletics Board

Driver’s Education The state of NC requires anyone under the age of 18 to complete a driver education course consisting of 30 hours in the classroom and 6 hours behind-the-wheel. To be eligible to register for a class session, they must be 14 years and 6 months old by the first day of class. All driver’s ed. classes are taught by North Carolina Driving School, Inc. The cost is $55. Register online beginning 21 days prior to the first day of class. Registration closes out five days before each class starts. For more info, visit or call

Driver’s Education North Carolina Driving School has posted two summer driver’s ed. class sessions at Mt Tabor in   June 20 th – June 30 th   July 25 th – Aug 4 th Both sessions are from 8:00am – 12:00pm Students may register to take driver’s ed. at a different school during the summer sessions. After classroom completion, you will receive a call within 30 to 90 days from your driving instructor to set up your behind-the-wheel schedule.

Summer Reading Project Purchase the book if possible. If you can’t we will provide a copy. Books can be checked out at main office of Mt. Tabor, starting June 13th. Or, you can check one out tonight! Students are to complete the assignment for their novel. This assignment will be uploaded on the MTHS website. The assignment and book are due ONE WEEK into class. See the handout. THIS IS A GATEWAY ASSIGNMENT FOR ALL ENGLISH LEVELS - MUST BE COMPLETED! 9 th Grade Standard9 th Grade Honors9 th Grade Seminar Swallowing Stones By Joyce McDonald Swallowing Stones By Joyce McDonald Lord of the Flies By William Golding

Summer Reading Project Start reading in June – you can get the book tonight. They should review the assignment before starting the book to help them know what to look for as they read. Use the pacing guide provided on the study guide. Learn to read for meaning, asking questions as you go. If playing a fall sport, try to finish assignment by August 1 st. 9 th Grade Standard9 th Grade Honors9 th Grade Seminar Swallowing Stones By Joyce McDonald Swallowing Stones By Joyce McDonald Lord of the Flies By William Golding

Freshman Success Freshman Parent Orientation Freshman Parent Orientation  August 22 nd at 6:30 PM  Important Info for SY  Info on PTSA  Get a copy of Student’s schedule Student Orientation  August 24 th 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM  Learn info about Tabor and how to be successful  Tour the school  Mock run of schedule & day at Tabor

Guidance Counselors A-D Ms. Corey Daniel E-K Ms. Lowana Wade L-M Ms. Colleen Santos-Roberts N-R Mr. Stan Huck (Director) S-Z Mr. Jake M c Bride

Being Successful at Mount Tabor Get involved - the more they put into the school community, the more they get out. They should determine what interests them and delve deeper into it each year. Encourage them to take more and more responsibility for themselves over time.

Trouble Shooting If they get overwhelmed, they should contact teacher or guidance counselor If they aren’t getting invested…   Ask guidance counselor for ideas   Peer mentoring through National Honor Society Resources for parents and students   Tutoring available from every teacher before or after school   Free tutoring lab after school for exams   Connect with other parents of high schoolers   Parent Portal

Keep Records for High School Resume Plan: Reading _ __ _Math _ __ _ Writing _ __ _ Science _ __ _ Date Taken: __ ___ ACT: Reading _ __ _Math _ __ _ Writing _ __ _ Science _ __ _ Date Taken: __ ___ PSAT: Reading _ __ _Math _ __ _ Writing _ __ _ Total _ __ _ Date Taken: __ ___ SAT: Reading ___ Math ___ Writing ___ (xx/yy) Total ____ Date Taken : ____ AP Exams: Date: _______ Subject: __________________Score: ____ Honor Organizations : (i.e. National Honor Society, Language Honor Society) Service Clubs and Special Interest Groups : (i.e. Key Club, Spanish Club, Academic Teams) Athletic Activities : (Indicate sport and leadership positions) Publications : (Newspaper or Yearbook) Student-Elected Leadership : (Class, Club, Student Government Officer) Special Academic Enrichment Programs : (i.e. Youth & Government, Outward Bound) Special Awards : (i.e. Science Fair, History day, MVP, Scouting) Community, Religious, Service Activities : (Mission trips abroad, volunteer work) Community Leadership : (organized fundraiser, outreach) Employment : (local, or with family) Hobbies and Special Interests : (unique talents)

Future - Ready Core English English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 Math Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, 4 th Elective Math Science Earth/Environmental, Biology, a Physical Science, (1) Science Elective Social Studies World History, Civics, American History I, American History II PE/Health/LMS PE1/Dance 1A, PE2/Dance 1B, Life Management Skills, Health Electives Minimum 4 credits; 2 from same world language for UNC System minimum admissions requirements 22 Credit Minimum

Weighted GPA (QPA) & Grading Scale Grading Scale Regular Honors AP/IB A B C D F below  Changes affect entire state of North Carolina  Course weight (QPA) beginning with the Class of 2019, affecting 9 th graders in and following years  All students are on the 10-point grading scale as of school year

Block Schedule Schedule operates on a 4 period block, A/B day format Most classes are 90 min. block everyday for a semester Some classes are 90 min. every other day all year   (Arts, World Languages, AP, JROTC, Journalism, some math) 1 st Period 8:55-10:25 2 nd Period 10:30-12:00 3 rd Period 12:05-2:05* 4 th Period 2:10-3:40 * Lunch is during 3 rd period.

 Nonprofit organization that helps prepare students for successful college admission.  If currently in program, automatically transfers to high school.  If not already in program, apply online Aug 15 th – Oct 1 st.  Open door policy – if you apply, you are accepted. Crosby Scholars

 No OSS infractions throughout HS career  Complete required community service (min. 2 hours) each year  Attend (1) required Crosby Scholar Academy each year; (2) senior year  Attend a College Fair at least once during 10 th -12 th grade  Enroll in “It’s Your Call”  Maintain a min. 2.0 QPA Additional information at: Crosby Scholars Program Requirements

Student Panel Julia Settlemire Teddy Christakos Jaya Mishra Karron Jeter Aaliyah Goodman Diego Hernandez Austin Canty

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