COMO PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME CLASS OF 2018

GOALS Students will learn: How to access available resources How to plan for high school and beyond

Students will build a resume in Naviance Students will continue to use Naviance for post-secondary and career planning OBJECTIVES

Students must also take a college entrance exam (Accuplacer/ACT) to meet the testing graduation requirement Class of Blueprint for Success at Como

Credit Recovery Options ✓ Gordon Parks Evening High School Must be 16 years old ✓ Summer School N

GRADES MATTER!

Como’s Grading Scale A + = 4.0 A = 4.0 A - = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B - = 2.7 C + = 2.3 C = 2.0 C - = 1.7 D + = 1.3 D = 1.0 D - =.7 N = 0

If your grades look like this for the quarter: FORMULA FOR HONORS COURSE GRADE POINT WEIGHTING: Honors course grades are weighted by multiplying the final grade (point) you earn by For instance, an “A” (4.0) in an honors course is multiplied by 1.25 to yield a weighted grade point of 5.0: (4 x 1.25 = 5.0) English 10 = B (3) Human Geography = C (2) Geometry = B (3) Chemistry = D (1) Spanish 2 = A (4) Yearbook = B (3) Art= A (4) To calculate your GPA: take the total grade score from Como’s grading scale example: = 20 And divide it by the number of classes example: 20/7 classes = 2.8 GPA

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR! Do you want to know your GPA or see your transcript?

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Student Last Names A – FMrs. Kelley Student Last Names G - LMr. Hackbarth Student Last Names M - SMr. Walker Student Last Names T - ZMs. Sweeney College & CareerMrs. Young Academy of Finance (9 th & 10 th grades) Ms. Thao Academy of Finance (11 th grade)Mrs. McCurdy - Yates

HOW DO I GET GOOD GRADES If you come to school every day and do the following, you are certain to get good grades: Be organized Manage your time well Take good notes Use test-taking strategies Ask questions Stay after school for tutoring assistance ?

✓ Take most rigorous courses YOU can ✓ Select course programs with YOUR interests ✓ Maintain highest grades possible. GPA is important ✓ Get involved in athletics or activities ✓ Devote some time to meaningful community service ✓ Develop clear goals for future Keys to being successful in high school

WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU NEED FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT?

Registered NursesHealthcare TechnologistsWelders Paralegals Civil Engineering TechsBroadcast Techs Automotive ServicesCosmetologistsArchitectural Drafters Fitness TrainersComputer RepairersRespiratory Therapists Medical Transcriptionists Jobs with Largest Projected Increase in the Near Future

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES PSEO Career Pathways Academy Genesys Works Right Track UnderConstruction TradeUP! Saint Paul High School Automotive Center Saint Paul High School Automotive Center College Possible Conservation Corps Click the resource in the list to get to their website

LET’S BUILD YOUR RESUME IN NAVIANCE, BUT……

ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS… What should my resume look like? Am I in a leadership position? Do I participate in Community Service? Do I have a part time job? What are my dreams and aspirations? What extracurricular activities am I involved in?

NAVIANCE

Academic planning for graduation College advising & preparation Career planning Personal counseling

Survey in Naviance under “About Me” Sophomore presentation TODAY