Junior Presentation Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)

Overview Graduation Requirements – Senior year course selections Junior Year Testing College Information

Graduation Requirements How many credits required for graduation? Credits needed in certain areas

Minimum Grad Requirements 22 credits 4 credits English 3 credits Math (Math I & Math II required) 2 credits Science 2 credits Social Studies (1 credit US Hist, ½ credit Govt, ½ credit SS elective) ½ credits Consumer Ed ½ credit Health ¼ credit Drivers Ed PE 1 from Music, Language, or Career Tech + Round out w/electives

Planning for the future… Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs: -4 years English - 3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II - (some may want more!) - 3 years science - 3 years Social studies - 2+ years of foreign language - “The more core, the better” - Do not slack off senior year! Take rigorous courses! - Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance WebsiteGuidance Website

Testing Information PSAT – Wednesday, October 14 ACT – Offered this year only if funded by the state – Offered at other locations every 2 months PARCC – Student grade levels/courses TBA MAP – Dates TBA (last year April 23-29)

PSAT Sign up in guidance office – Pick up study guide $15 fee Little Assembly 8:00 a.m. Measures math, verbal, and writing Nat’l Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test – Juniors

ACT English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing Multiple Choice format College entrance exam (required for 4-year schools) You can take the ACT multiple times – Free during PSAE testing – $39.50 ($56.50 with writing) when taking on your own – Colleges use your highest score Scholarships often tied to ACT scores Currently accepted by ivy league schools If there is no testing at PBL, you will need to register at actstudent.org

How to prep for the ACT? People that have taken more core classes tend to score well ACT prep books/prep classes – info in counseling office ACT online prep

ACT Testing Dates Tuesday, March 15 (if PBL is a testing site) – All 11th graders Makeup testing March 29

PARCC Testing Dates Dates TBA Last year’s dates: May 11 – May 15

Post-high school planning Consider your Options? – Military – Work Force – College

Military ASVAB entrance exam Consider which branch fits your needs Schedule meetings with recruiter – Recruiters visit PBL at lunch

Work Force Networking Applications Resume Interview Skills Required training/education

College 2 year vs. 4 year Big school vs. small school Majors available Extracurricular activities Distance from home Cost

What should I be doing now? NOW is the time to start researching Talk with people!!! – Recruiters, college admission reps, parents, family friends, alumni, counselors Start expanding your options Study for ACT Campus visits are critical

What should I be doing now? Create or brush up your resume Focus on your academics Consider the classes you want to take during senior year to help achieve goals – don’t slack off!! The more “planning homework” you do junior year, the smoother your senior year! Know your resources – e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters

Summary Focus on finishing strong Prepare for important testing Research your options! Visit your counselor Use the guidance websiteguidance website