1. Newport High School Sophomore year Presentation 2016-2017
Counselors:
Laura Klein A – Cl
Heather Erickson Co - Hs
Diane Lindsay Hu-Li
Karen Lalonde Lia - Pa
Karen Schulz Pe - Te
John VanderMolen Th - Z
* this Power Point will be available on the Counseling Website

2. NHS 10th grade Presentation
Laura Klein, A-Cl Heather Erickson, Co-Hs
Diane Lindsay, Hu-Li Karen LaLonde, Lia-Pa
Karen Schulz, Pe-Te John VanderMolen, Th-Z

3. PLAN for Today Overview of 10th Grade Graduation Requirements
Briefly Look ahead to 11th and 12th Grades
College Information
Practice ACT (Pre-ACT)
Questions?

4. Overview of 10th Grade Not Freshmen anymore!
Sense of empowerment and ownership of school
More aware of class expectations and school culture
Starting to build study skills and ability to keep up with homework in rigorous classes
Some are thinking of future, others are not yet
Goal – empower and equip them to set and work toward post high school goals.

5. 10th Grade Overview (con’t)
Challenging & balanced curriculum
Strengthen study skills and advocacy skills
Get or stay involved!! (clubs, sports, etc.)
Practice ACT (10/19) and optional PSAT
State Graduation Exams
Naviance
Start researching/visiting colleges
Community Service!!
BSD College Conference

6. Requirements for Class of2019

7. BSD High School Overall Graduation Requirements
24 Credits (28 possible)
17 Core credits + 3 Personalized Pathway Requirements + 4 Elective credits
3rd credit of science and 3rd credit of math are chosen by the student based on their High School and Beyond Plan
Personal Pathway Requirement (PPR)-3 courses that lead to specific post H.S. career or educational outcomes; part of the High School and Beyond Plan
2.0 Minimum GPA
40 Hours Community Service
High school and beyond plan

8. State Testing - Class of 2019
Must meet Smarter Balanced English Language Arts (ELA) standard: Taken in 11th grade
Must meet Smarter Balanced Math Standard: Taken in 11th grade
Must meet Science Standard:
Biology EOC exam OR Comprehensive NGSS (Next generation science standards)Test -1st administration is Spring 2019
OSPI Website for Grad. Requirements: aspx

9. Our web-based tool for students & parents
What is Naviance?
Our web-based tool for students & parents
We use Naviance for career and college research.
It helps students…
Learn more about themselves
Set personalized goals
Explore career options
Search for colleges
Apply for scholarships
Track their admissions status
Find info about upcoming news & events

10. Naviance

11. 11th Grade Continue in rigorous and balanced program
PSAT October – all juniors take at school
Start or continue researching colleges
College rep visits (Fall), National College Fair (Nov), BSD College Conference (Feb.)
SAT/ACT/SAT Subject tests – student signs up in winter/spring on-line
Continue Community Service, Extra-curricular and Leadership opportunities
Access Career Center resources--- Ms. Worden
Visit! Visit! Visit!

12. 12th Grade
Set yourself up for a rigorous, balanced and strong senior year
Senior Blitz with focus on post-high school planning
College rep visits (Fall), National College Fair (Nov), BSD College Conference (Feb.)
College applications starting in the fall
Retake SAT/ACT if needed in the fall (no more than three)
Access Career Center resources – Ms. Worden
Celebrate Graduation!

13. What are colleges looking for?
Rigorous and realistic coursework
Extra curricular/leadership activities
GPA
SAT/ACT scores
Personal essay
Community Service
Demonstrated interest
Ability to work through adversity
Letters of Rec (private schools only)
Unique and Interesting Individuals!

14. Practice ACT
All 10th graders will take the Practice ACT on Super Wednesday, 10/19 during the school day.
Students bring calculator, pencils, erasers, water, and light snack for break

15. College Entrance Test Comparisons
SAT
ACT
Areas covered
Math, Reading, Writing and Lang. *Essay (optional but Recommended)
Math, Reading, English, Science
*Essay (optional but Recommended)
Time
3 hours (no essay)
3 hr, 50 min (essay)
2 hours, 55 mins (no essay)
3 hours, 40 mins (w/essay)
Math level
Up to Trigonometry
Free SAT test prep with Khan Academy through
CollegeBoard.org – USE IT!!

16. Support Services(in addition to us)
Tutorial M,T,Th,F 7:55am – 8:25am
Peer Tutors – Request forms in counseling center & online
Career Center – personal career inventory (Ms. Worden)
VIBES mentors – Request through Counseling Center
Aspen Grade Viewer online – parent passwords sent home
Brightspace websites
School Resource Officer: Bellevue Police Officer Greg Mills
Drug/Alcohol support (Behavioral interventionist)
Academic coaches in the classroom
Outside counseling services
Peer mediation program
Naviance

18. Anonymous Reporting

19. Thank You For Attending Tonight
QUESTIONS?
Power Point available on the Counseling Center Website