MRS. SAPNA HOPKINS Thursday, August 31, 2017 WELCOME TO SHERWOOD HS MRS. SAPNA HOPKINS Thursday, August 31, 2017

Courses Students Should Take Planning for College/Career-What Are Colleges Looking For? What Can I Do When School Starts? Resources Important dates Questions

At Sherwood… We focus on academics so students leave high school prepared to do whatever they want to do (open as many doors as possible) We provide opportunities for self exploration beyond the curriculum through athletics, community activities and extracurricular programs

What Courses Should Students Take? Students should plan their schedules keeping the end in mind (College, Career, Military). Students should take courses that challenge them the most. Students’ schedules should contain honors and possibly advanced placement (AP) courses. Students must complete 22 credits (28 possible in a full-time four- year program).

What are Colleges looking for? Strong G.P.A. (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better) Honors and Advanced Placement courses Mathematics courses beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of B or better 3 - 4 credits of Science with a grade of B or better Foreign languages, preferably in high school with a grade of B or better.

What are Colleges looking for? Strong SAT and/or ACT scores (500 or higher on SAT Math & EBRW Or 21+ on ACT Or both) College Ready Scores on Accuplacer Joe

What are Colleges looking for? Internships related to field of interest Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities (NCAA eligibility if student wants to play college sports) Joe

Consider colleges, look at applications Planning for College/Career Colleges look at the whole package. What do you have to offer? What are your interests? Start planning early Consider colleges, look at applications Visit schools Sapna Be a Warrior

What can I DO WHEN SCHOOL STARTS? In School Take rigorous classes Continue extracurricular involvement take PSAT in October Develop a four year plan with your Counselor Communicate with school Counselor to review progress and goals Joe

What can I DO WHEN SCHOOL STARTS? Standardized Testing Take the PSAT in October Register for AP exams as appropriate Be ready for PARCC/HSA testing as appropriate Joe

What can I DO WHEN SCHOOL STARTS? College Exploration Consider Careers and Colleges-explore Naviance Become familiar with college entrance requirements Meet with College and Career Counselor Attend college fairs Joe

Resources Teachers Counselors-Elizabeth Giffen (Resource) Administrators-Sapna Hopkins (Grade 9) College/Career Counselor-Joseph Hock Media Specialist-Stephanie Flaherty Internship Coordinator-Catina Wist Sapna

Important dates Week of September 25th : Freshman Meetings with Counselors to work in Family Connections September 27nd : Back To School Night October 11th : PSAT November 7th : Hispanic College Fair January 23rd : 9th grade Parent Night Week of December 11th : Freshman Meetings (2nd round) April 9th : Sherwood HS College Fair April 11th : MCPS College Fair ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QUESTIONS? Joe

THANK YOU FOR COMING!! Have a good night! Sapna