Sophomore Fall Presentation Class of 2021 Sophomore Fall Presentation

Since Last Year…

Friendly Reminders Using Remind 101 for important reminders throughout year Get out your phones! Enter 81010 and text @943ccg as the message Way to increase communication and remind you about important dates/events

Graduation Requirements 4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 – 4.5 credits Science 1.5 credits Physical Education .5 credit Health .5 credit Careers/Personal Finance Remainder of credits comprised of electives TOTAL of 23.5 credits Keystone Exams in Algebra, Biology, Literature

All changes must be made by October 26th! Schedule Changes Elective changes from 9/10-9/21 Academic misplacement (with teacher approval) or elective drop for study hall from 9/10 until 10/26 All changes require a note from parents stating their support of the change All changes must be made by October 26th!

Testing PSAT SAT Keystone Exams

PSAT -- Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test **Sophomores who have Algebra 2 should take this test for practice Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. Register in Counseling Office by September 11 Registration forms available today! Fee: $20.00 payable to Lower Dauphin School District NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test College Entrance Exam Critical reading, writing, math (up to Algebra 2) If enrolled in Algebra 2 this year, then may want to take SATs in March or June but it’s OK to wait until next fall Given on: November 3, March 9, and June 1 (Saturdays) at LDHS Register online at www.collegeboard.com

Test Preparation To prepare for the SATs and PSATs you can take a prep course and/or buy test preparation materials from a book store. Test prep is an ongoing process … Read, read, read and then read some more Keep up with your daily class work Take challenging courses in school Online FREE prep through Khan Academy LDHS SAT Prep Course (see me for more info)

Post-Graduation Planning Career Planning and Goal Setting Online Resources: Naviance College Board Counseling Office website

What did you do last year? What are you involved in this year? Activities Resume What did you do last year? What are you involved in this year? What clubs/activities would you like to try before you graduate? Importance of volunteer work!

NCAA Clearinghouse NCAA sets forth academic requirements for participation in college athletics Specific courses required in HS to be eligible Meet with Mrs. Beaver now to review your transcript! Sign up on sheet for an appointment

Driver’s Education Online course through Shield Driving School Must take during 10th grade to have LD pay $65 fee In-car training also available once you are 16 and have your permit (LD doesn’t pay for this portion) Taking both gets you a discount on your car insurance www.shielddriving.com for online course Contact Jenn at Shield Driving for in-car or issues jenn.shielddriving@gmail.com (717) 329-5215

Important Dates High School Open House September 12 – 6:45 p.m. Encourage your parents to attend to understand the expectations for this school year Financial Aid Night October 17 – 7:00 p.m. in HS library For underclassman parents Basic financial aid information for college

Important Dates College and Career Planning Program February 6, 2019 – 7:00pm HS Library For students and parents Great information on career planning and the college search process

Meetings Individual meetings again this year (look for the smiley face) to check in Sign up for NCAA meeting if you’re an athlete who wants to continue sports in college Sign up if you want to start talking about future plans

Miscellaneous lbeaver@ldsd.org 566-5337 Tutoring schedule and lots of other resources available on the school website! www.ldsd.org/highschool lbeaver@ldsd.org 566-5337