1. Class of 2018 Junior Presentation
~Broadneck Counseling Department

2. HOW DO YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?
SELF REFLECTION:
Interests
Skills
Aptitudes
CHALLENGE & BALANCE:
School
Extra-curricular
Home

3. Gameplan Work Four-Year College or University
Two-Year Community College
Military
Visit BHS monthly
Career/Technical School
Work
Apprenticeship
On the Job Training

4. Completer Path Program Options
College Completer – students whose goal is to attend a community college or 4-year college (minimum requirements include):
2 credits in the same World or Classical Language (Spanish, Latin, French, or American Sign Language)
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, AND a 4th math class in senior year to meet University of MD System Requirements OR

5. Other College Completer Options
Advanced Technology Option (instead of WCL)
Take 2 full credits (4 half credit classes)of advanced technology courses beyond the Foundations of Technology A and B classes
Architecture Design 1 & 2
Marine Technology
Engineering Drawing/CAD 1 &2
Communication Technology
Power, Energy & Transportation
Intro to Robotics
Manufacturing & Construction

6. Career Completer Paths
Career Completer – students whose goal is work, technical school or career internship
1. Career Completer (work):
Career Research and Development 11th grade
Career Development Preparation 12th grade
Work-based learning (1 credit per semester) 12th grade OR
2. CAT-South Completer: CAT-South Levels 1 & in any program

7. Career Completer Options
3. Early Childhood Education Completer
Child Development 1 (full year)
Child Development 2 (full year)
Child Development 3 (full year)
Introduction to Teaching (full year)
Senior year Internship (semester)

8. AACPS Graduation Requirements
Earn a minimum of 26 credits
Pass High School Assessments in:
PARCC Algebra I HSA Biology
PARCC English 10 HSA Government
3. Successfully complete a Completer Path
4. Earn 75 Service Learning Hours

9. 26 Required Credits
4 English 4 Math (Algebra I & Geometry & 2 others) 3 Social Studies (Govt., World Hist., US Hist.) 3 Science (Biology & 2 others) 1 Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre, Dance) 1 Basic Technology (Foundations A & B) ½ Health 1 Physical Education (1/2 Fit for Life & ½ other) 8 ½ Electives (academic/completer) 26 Total required credits

11. Preparing for After High School
FALL CHECKLIST
Junior year is hard! Keep your grades up & get help if you need it!
Participate in extra-curricular activities.
Start developing a resume or list of activities.

12. Resume Uses: helps to structure your college activity list Include:
School Activities/Honors
Community Activities/Honors
Work/Volunteer Experience
Complete Resume on Naviance (Tasks)

13. Colleges! What is a good fit for you?
SuperMatch College Search, Naviance!!
Size
Majors offered
Location/Distance
Housing options
Cost (financial aid is available)
Retention/graduation rates
Visit the college to find out!

14. What Do College Admissions Committees Look At?
Grades
Level of Classes
Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
Essays
Recommendations
Leadership
Activities and Service
Interviews
Athletics
Talent in the Arts
Geography

15. SAT/ACT
SAT scores range 200 – 800 in two sections: Math, Critical Reading
ACT scores range 1 – 36, and includes section in science
Writing Section Optional for both tests
All Juniors will take ACT this spring, consider SAT to compare scores
Fees: SAT $45, ACT $42.50 Send to 4 colleges free when registering

16. All Juniors will take the ACT in spring!
                                                                                                
When Should I Take the SAT/ACT?
All Juniors will take the ACT in spring!
Junior Year: Consider taking the SAT January, March, May, June
Senior Year:
ACT test in September, November, December
SAT test in October, November, December

17. Accuplacer
Free Online Test given at AACC to determine appropriate placement in courses
Junior Presentation Wednesday March 22nd
Tested Areas: English, Reading and Math
SAT/ACT scores may also qualify you for credit level classes at AACC

18. So Take ACTION! Keep…(or get) your grades up!
Explore career & college options & set realistic goals
Get work & volunteer experience
Go on college visits/open houses
Look into summer enrichment programs
Involve parent/guardian in planning & decision making
Work with your school counselor

19. Let’s Get Started Naviance/Family Connection www.broadneck.org
Scroll to the bottom and click on Naviance & sign in
Your username and password should be your SIF#
Review the Class of 2018 Junior Handout and Junior Year Planning Calendar