1. Career and College Ready  Content Curriculum lined up with the state standards and the “big ideas from the Michigan Department of Education  MHS Electives  Early College Options  Direct College  Dual Enrollment  On line Courses  Michigan Virtual  MHS Health Science Pathway  Assessments for Learning

2. Michigan Department of Education Career and College Ready Big Ideas Students that are Career- and College- ready: Use technology and tools strategically in learning and communicating Use argument and reasoning to do research, construct arguments, and critique the reasoning of others Communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of audiences Solve problems, construct explanations and design solutions

3. Career and College Ready Day October 28 th, 2015 Seniors: They will be completing a survey so their counselor and the post – college planners can customize the day for each student College Applications Career Inventories Post Secondary Planning Resume Development for Careers and for Scholarship Applications College Search Interviewing Skills Future

4. Career and College Ready Day October 28 th, 2015 Seniors ACT or SAT Continue with the ACT

5. Career and College Ready Day October 28 th, 2015 Freshmen PSAT8/9 The PSAT 8/9 is a test that will help you and your teachers figure out what you need to work on most so that you’re ready for college when you graduate from high school. It tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 — in a way that makes sense for your grade level. Benefits The PSAT 8/9 establishes a baseline measurement of your college and career readiness as you go begin your high school career. It also gives you a chance to preview the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 and connect to AP courses

6. Career and College Ready Day Inside the Test Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test Key Content Changes Compare PSAT 8/9 and ReadiStep Taking the Test Test Day Checklist Approved Calculators Students with Disabilities Home-Schooled Students International Students

7. Career and College Ready Day 10 th and 11 th grade Get Ready for the New SAT The PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 are great ways to preview and practice for the SAT. They test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT — in a way that makes sense for your grade level. When you get your test results, connect your College Board and Khan Academy ® accounts to get free personalized SAT study recommendations.Khan Academy ®

8. Career and College Ready Day Get Money for College Say “Yes” to Student Search Service ™ when you take either the PSAT/NMSQT or the PSAT 10 and make it easy for colleges and scholarship programs to find you. Millions of dollars are available. If you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you’re automatically screened for the National Merit ® Scholarship Program; it’s usually juniors who meet entry requirements.

9. Career and College Ready Day Practice https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice PSAT/NMSQT & PSAT 10 Inside the Test Reading Test Writing and Language Test Math Test Key Content Changes Compare PSAT/NMSQT Specifications Taking the Tests Test Day Checklist Approved Calculators Students with Disabilities Home-Schooled Students