1. Welcome 2016 – 2017 Sherwood High School
Thursday, August 25, 2016

2. Planning for College and Career
Grade 9, 11, 12 Milestones
Planning for College/Career-what are colleges looking for?
Extra-curricular activities
Sports by season
What can you do as a freshman?
Resources
Important dates
Questions
Planning for College and Career

3. Literacy and mathematics milestones
2016–2017 Pre K–12 Milestones and Evidence of Attainment by Grade Level and Assessment Level (Classroom, School and District, External
Literacy and mathematics milestones

4. Successful Transition to High School—First Time Grade 9 (by Cohort)
Classroom Level
Grade 9 English final course mark of C or higher
Grade 9 mathematics final course mark of C or higher
School/District Level
Pass Q3 and Q4 English and mathematics assessments with an average of C or higher
Academic eligibility 2 or more quarters and earn one credit in English and mathematics
External Level (MSDE) Grade 9 promotion standards
Earn 5 credits including one credit in English and mathematics

5. Readiness for Postsecondary Education and Work—End of Grade 11 (by Cohort)
Classroom Level
Grade 11 English and mathematics (Algebra 2 or higher) final course mark of C or higher
School/District Level
Pass Q3 and Q4 English and mathematics assessments with an average of C or higher
External Level
AP/IB English and Mathematics 3/4 or Higher
PARCC English 10, Geometry, Algebra II levels 4/5
SAT EBRW 500, SAT Math 500 or higher
ACT English/Reading 21 or higher, ACT Mathematics 21 or higher
ACCUPLACER Reading 79 and Sentence Skills 90, College Math 45 or Elem. Algebra 70
Dual enrollment in a credit-bearing college English and math course

6. Successful Transition to Postsecondary Education and Work—Grade 12 (by Cohort)
Classroom Level
Grade 12 English and mathematics final course mark of C or higher
School/ District Level
Earn 4 credits in English and mathematics by the end of Grade 12
External Level (earn any time)
AP/IB English and mathematics 3/4 or higher
PARCC English 10, Geometry, Algebra II levels 4/5
SAT EBRW 500, SAT mathematics 500 or higher
ACT English/Reading and mathematics 21 or higher
ACCUPLACER Reading 79, Sentence Skills 90, College Math 45, Elem. Algebra 70
Meet MSDE requirements for 4-year cohort graduation
Dual enrollment in a credit-bearing college English and mathematics course
CTE Credentials

7. Planning for College/Career - What are Colleges looking for?
Strong G.P.A. (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better)
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Mathematics courses beyond Algebra 2 with a grade of B or better
3 - 4 credits of science with a grade of B or better
Foreign languages, preferably in high school with a grade of B or better.

8. Planning for College/Career - What are Colleges looking for?
Strong SAT and/or ACT scores (500 or higher on SAT Math & EBRW or 21 or higher on ACT or both)
Internships related to field of interest
Athletics and/or Service and/or Extra-curricular activities (NCAA eligibility if student wants to play college sports)
Joe

9. Be a Warrior Planning for College/Career
Colleges look at the whole package.
What do you have to offer?
What are your interests?
Start planning early
Consider colleges, Look at applications
Visit schools
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Be a Warrior

10. Extracurricular Activities
Academic Activities – Debate Team, Model UN, Forensics, It’s Academic, Mathletes, Mock Trial, Educators Rising, Doctors of Tomorrow
Honor Societies – Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies, National Honor Society
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11. Extracurricular Activities
Publications - Year Book, Newspaper
Service Organizations –
Ambassadors, Amnesty International, Best Buddies, Green Team, Interact Club, Key Club, Leo Club, Peer Mediators, Project Change, S.A.D.D.
Year Long Activities – Cheerleaders, Pom Pons
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12. More Activities
Clubs –
Anime Club, Asian Pacific Student Union, Badminton, Black Student Union, Book Club, Break Dancing, Chess Club, Gardening Club, Ice Hockey, Muslim Student Union, Rugby Club, Shakespeare Club, Ski Club, Stand Proud, Warrior Improve, Young Democrats.
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13. Sports By Season
Fall: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball.
Winter: Basketball, Swimming/Diving, Indoor Track, Wresting
Spring: Softball, Baseball, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Track, Co-ed Volleyball, Boys Volleyball, Weight Training
Joe

14. Planning for College/Career - What can you do as a freshman?
In School
Continue Extracurricular involvement
Take PSAT in October
Develop a four year plan with your counselor
Communicate with school counselor to review progress and goals
Standardized Testing
Prepare for PSAT
Register for AP exams as appropriate
Be ready for HSA testing as appropriate
College Exploration
Consider careers and colleges, MEET WITH CAREER COUNSELOR
Attend college fairs
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15. Resources Teachers Counselors-Elizabeth Al-Atrash (Resource)
Administrators-Maychel Harris (Grade 9)
College/Career advisor-Joseph Hock
Media specialist-Stephanie Flaherty
Internship Coordinator-Catina Wist
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16. Important dates
Week of September 19th and 26th : Freshman meetings with counselors to work in Family Connections
September 22nd : Back To School Night
October 19th : PSAT
January 19th : 9th grade Parent Night
Week of March 6th and 13th : Freshman meetings (2nd round)
April 4th : Sherwood HS College Fair
April 18th : NACA College Fair

17. QUESTIONS?
Joe

18. Have a good night!
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