Sophomore orientation & Career exploration

Your High School Transcript Official Document of Academics: Class Rank Grade Point Average Required Classes Remaining: 3.0 English 1.0 World History 1.0 American History 0.5 Government 0.5 Senior Social Studies Check: Visual/Performing Arts Practical Arts Health Enhancement Other Useful Information: Immunizations

Added-value grading SYSTEM Honors and Advanced Placement classes will be “weighted” for all students starting this year If a students earns and A, B or C in those classes, they are given a value point Added into the GPA Those who are still eligible for valedictorian: Must continue to take at least one honors or AP class each semester Earn As in all classes Class rank will reflect the rigor of a student’s schedule

YOUR junior YEAR Registration Orientation Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00AM Required! Registration November 18th and 20th out of English classes Required Classes Your Junior Year English US History Check your other requirements Visual & Performing Arts Practical Arts

Why Post-secondary training?

Things to think about Getting involved: Don’t Join Activities Just To Get Into College Don’t Overdo It Do Focus on Quality, Not Quantity Do Consider Your Talents, Interests and Skills Do Take Advantage of Summer Do Be Consistent With Your Activities Do Follow Your Passions Extracurricular Matter! Getting involved: Things to think about

Athletic Code of Conduct Eligibility grade checks occur at the end of each six-week grading period Students must be passing all classes to compete Student-participants not passing all class will be suspended from competition for one week Those students will receive weekly grade checks until passing all classes Student-participants with an F at semester will serve their suspension during next competitive week of activity Chemical Use Policy: First Offense: No participation for 25% of season Second Offense: No participation for 50% of season Third Offense: No participation in any sport for one year Students can no longer self-refer

Scholar athletes NCAA Division I NCAA Division II NAIA Complete 16 core courses English, math, science, social studies, foreign language 10 must be completed prior to beginning senior year Earn a 2.3 GPA in core courses Take your ACT or SAT Complete 16 core courses English, math, science, social studies, foreign language 10 must be completed prior to beginning senior year Earn a 2.0 GPA in core courses Take your ACT or SAT Meet two out of the following three requirements: Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (reading & math) Achieve a minimum 2.3 overall GPA Graduate in the top half of your class

Start Your Homework Early ODDS & ENDS Start Your Homework Early Pad Your Resume More to Think About Start researching colleges and technical programs Career Cruising is a great resource Visit college campuses when you are on vacation Maintain a rigorous schedule Stay in math and science if you are planning on a 4- year college or university Take classes at Career Center if you are planning on a 2-year college or vocational program Start thinking about volunteering Hugh O’Brien Scholarship (HOBY) Due November 2nd See Ms. Flynn American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) Due November 8th See Ms. Petersen Consider taking the ASVAB on December 8th It’s free! University Connections classes look great on a transcript and save you money Job Shadow or intern in the summers Think about taking an AP class next year

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

CAREER EXPLORATION Career Cruising