1. Sophomore orientation
& Career exploration

2. Your High School Transcript Official Document of Academics: Class Rank
Grade Point Average
Required Classes Remaining:
3.0 English
1.0 World History
1.0 American History
0.5 Government
0.5 Senior Social Studies
Check:
Visual/Performing Arts
Practical Arts
Health Enhancement
Other Useful Information: Immunizations

3. Added-value grading SYSTEM
Honors and Advanced Placement classes will be “weighted” for all students starting this year
If a students earns and A, B or C in those classes, they are given a value point
Added into the GPA
Those who are still eligible for valedictorian:
Must continue to take at least one honors or AP class each semester
Earn As in all classes
Class rank will reflect the rigor of a student’s schedule

4. YOUR junior YEAR Registration Orientation
Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00AM
Required!
Registration
November 18th and 20th out of English classes
Required Classes Your Junior Year
English
US History
Check your other requirements
Visual & Performing Arts
Practical Arts

5. Why Post-secondary training?

6. Things to think about Getting involved:
Don’t Join Activities Just To Get Into College
Don’t Overdo It
Do Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
Do Consider Your Talents, Interests and Skills
Do Take Advantage of Summer
Do Be Consistent With Your Activities
Do Follow Your Passions
Extracurricular Matter!
Getting involved:
Things to think about

7. Athletic Code of Conduct
Eligibility grade checks occur at the end of each six-week grading period
Students must be passing all classes to compete
Student-participants not passing all class will be suspended from competition for one week
Those students will receive weekly grade checks until passing all classes
Student-participants with an F at semester will serve their suspension during next competitive week of activity
Chemical Use Policy:
First Offense: No participation for 25% of season
Second Offense: No participation for 50% of season
Third Offense: No participation in any sport for one year
Students can no longer self-refer

8. Scholar athletes NCAA Division I NCAA Division II NAIA
Complete 16 core courses
English, math, science, social studies, foreign language
10 must be completed prior to beginning senior year
Earn a 2.3 GPA in core courses
Take your ACT or SAT
Complete 16 core courses
English, math, science, social studies, foreign language
10 must be completed prior to beginning senior year
Earn a 2.0 GPA in core courses
Take your ACT or SAT
Meet two out of the following three requirements:
Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (reading & math)
Achieve a minimum 2.3 overall GPA
Graduate in the top half of your class

9. Start Your Homework Early
ODDS & ENDS
Start Your Homework Early
Pad Your Resume
More to Think About
Start researching colleges and technical programs
Career Cruising is a great resource
Visit college campuses when you are on vacation
Maintain a rigorous schedule
Stay in math and science if you are planning on a 4- year college or university
Take classes at Career Center if you are planning on a 2-year college or vocational program
Start thinking about volunteering
Hugh O’Brien Scholarship (HOBY)
Due November 2nd
See Ms. Flynn
American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP)
Due November 8th
See Ms. Petersen
Consider taking the ASVAB on December 8th
It’s free!
University Connections classes look great on a transcript and save you money
Job Shadow or intern in the summers
Think about taking an AP class next year

11. LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

12. CAREER EXPLORATION
Career Cruising