Freshman/Sophomore Informational Class Meeting

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Keep in Mind English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Social studies 3 credits Health .5 credits, PE. .5 credits Humanities 1.0 credit or 3 credits in a specialty area Electives : 11 credits College bound students are required to take 2 credits in a World language Total credits required is 26 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Preparing for the future To Do: -Focus on academics -Get involved -Manage your time wisely -Sign up for the ACT/SAT -Begin your college search -Meet with your counselor -Stay engaged in the summer months Preparing for the future

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE The better you do the more you earn towards college. Make sure you are carrying a full academic schedule this year. 6 Credits Your KEES money depends on this! Provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year they attend a certified Kentucky High School. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Get involved in extracurricular activities…at least one Extracurricular involvement is important and is associated with a higher grade point average Colleges look for “well rounded” individuals with a variety of experiences and interests Find clubs to join on the PLD Website

Begin Your College Search Create a list of colleges interested in attending Use the college search engines (see back of packet and guidance website http://blogs.fcps.net/pldguidance/ Visit college representative when they visit PLD’s CCC Visit college campuses when the opportunity arises Keep notes from all college visits Visit the college websites to learn admission requirements and procedures Know which colleges require SAT II subject tests and whether specific subjects are required Determine costs Look at scholarship opportunities available and make note of when to apply

ACT ACT ACT Test Dates for 2018- 19 February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019 When you are a Junior you will take the ACT in March (of your junior year) at no charge ACT Test Dates for 2018- 19 February 9, 2019 April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019 www.act.org ACT

All Sophomores took the Practice SAT: PSAT in October at no charge SAT DATE Registration Deadline March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 April 5, 2019

Scheduling Classes for Next Year Occurs Second Semester – February Counselors will meet with students individually to answer any questions January 23rd scheduling will be covered in their CCR Class

During the Summer Months IT IS WISE Get involved in summer programs, volunteer opportunities, community service projects, or have a job. Investigate career interests and opportunities Make college visits if the opportunity arises Begin to narrow college choices Check the PLD Guidance website for volunteer opportunities! http://blogs.fcps.net/pldguidance/

Check PLD Guidance Website Daily For Important Information Check out the College and Career Center Webpage for events Check PLD Guidance Website Daily For Important Information http://blogs.fcps.net/pldguidance/ Follow on Twitter & Facebook @pldguidance