1. Tabor Forum Series
Skills for Success

2. Meet Administration Mr. Ed Weiss Mr. Chris Applegate
Seniors
Mr. Chris Applegate
 9th-11th: A-G
Ms. Evette Clemons
9th-11th: H-O
Mr. Stephawn Kee 
9th-11th: P-Z

3. Meet the Guidance Department
Mr. Stan Huck, Director
9th-12th: N-Sc
Ms. Corey Daniel
9th-12th: A-De
Ms. Britney Smith
9th-12th: Di-Je
Ms. Colleen Santos-Roberts
9th-12th: Ji-M
Mr. Jake McBride
9th-12th: Se-Z

4. Meet the Guidance Department
Ms. Dawn White, School Social Worker
Ms. Janice Fansler, Registrar
Ms. Wendy Robinson, Secretary

5. Stay Connected
Twitter:
@MTHSGuidance
@tabor_city

6. Upcoming Events
College Fair 
Monday, October 1st: 5-8 P.M. (Benton Convention Center)
PSAT
Wednesday, October 10th: Mount Tabor High School
Pre-ACT (10th grade)
Thursday, November 8th:  Mount Tabor High School
Tabor Forum Series
Financial Aid: Tuesday, October 16th 
Bouncing Back (Mental Health Forum): Tuesday, November 6th 
College TESTing 1-2-3: Tuesday, December 18th 
College Application Week
October 15th - 19th 
Financial Aid Night
October 18th :  p.m. (WSFCS Educational Building)
November 4th: 9– 12p.m. (Winston Salem State University)
November 28th : 5-7 p.m. (Reynolda Manor Library, Fairlawn)

7. Crosby Scholars http://www.crosbyscholars.org/
What is Crosby Scholars?
Free college access program for students grades 6-12 enrolled in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System
The program prepares students academically, financially, and personally for successful college enrollment.
New or Returning scholars apply/enroll by October 8th
What are the Requirements?
Attend 1 Crosby Scholar Academy per year*
Complete at least 2 hours of community service per year
Demonstrate good citizenship in school and community
Strive to maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Attend the College Fair
Remain drug and alcohol free

8. What does the Counselor Do?

9. Career Guidance What are my interests
What kind of careers fit my interest
What are my strengths
What would I be good at doing
Career Guidance
Applied learning
How does high school prepare me
How do I get there
What can I do now to start preparing

10. Personal Support High School Stress Social Issues
What you can expect and how to address it
Social Issues
Conflicts or Concerns with Other Students
Personal Support
Guidance
Figuring out the best way to work through things
Confidential
Unless you or someone else is in danger

11. Individual meetings to discuss your future plans
Senior Meetings
Individual meetings to discuss your future plans
CFNC
Scholarships
Monthly updates
College Fair
College Planning
College Board
PSAT Registration
Motivation
You can go to school
PRE-ACT testing
Financial Aid
How can I pay for school

12. Academic Assistance Course selection Support
Individual registration meetings each year
Support
Handling tough classes and working through challenges
9th Grade Binders
Academic Assistance
Resources
Tutoring options, helpful websites, much more
Study Tips
What strategies work for you
Sign Up For Remind

13. Road to Graduation and Beyond
Understanding Transcripts, Graduation Requirements, College/Career Readiness  and more 

14. Credits Sophomore Status = 5 credits Junior Status = 9 credits
Senior Status = 15 credits
Graduation = 22 credits minimum
Students receive 1 credit for a yearlong class or full block course and ½ credit for a half year, one period class. Students must receive 60% or above to pass a class and receive credit. 19

15. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Standard Honors AP A B C D F
The points earned are divided by the number of units attempted to determine the quality point average. Students receive additional quality points for taking more rigorous courses. 20

16. Weighted GPA will be higher if more rigorous courses are taken
Class Rank is based on weighted GPA (QPA)

17. College Entrance Standards
A minimum of 2.5 GPA is required for admission to most 4-year colleges, 17 ACT Composite, 880 SAT (Critical Reading and Math)
For more information about specific college entrance standard averages, visit bigfuture.collegeboard.org or CFNC.org 

18. Road to Graduation 22 credits out of 32 possible
PE/Health/LMS
PE 1/Dance 1A
PE 2/Dance 1B
Life Management Skills
Health
*JROTC
English
English 1
English 2
English 3
English 4
Math
Math 1
Math 2
Math 3
Advanced Math
Road to Graduation 22 credits out of 32 possible
Science
Earth/Environmental
Biology
Physical
Science Elective
Electives
Any combination of 4 CTE, Art, JROTC, Second Language or other subject
Expect homework nightly, vocabulary, honors projects
Labs and practice problems (Honors/Seminar)
Social Studies
World History
Civics
American History 1
American History 2
AP US History
Social Studies Elective OR
CTE Completers have a 98% graduation rate

19. CFNC: Helping you Prepare for College and Beyond
Interest inventory
Grade level academies
Community service
College/major information
Job comparison/income
Education level/expectation
Website information:

20. PRE-ACT All Sophomores English, Reading, Math, and Science tests
Career Interest Inventory
Predicts performance on the ACT (score 1-36)
Practice for ACT
Academic readiness for college and career
Suggestions for academic skill improvement
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Website Information:

21. PSAT/NMSQT Sophomore participation encouraged
Cost is $16
Student receives guide and official practice test
Reading, writing/languages, and math tests
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Website information: ice
Who: 11th and 10th-graders
Where: At school (Mount Tabor)
When: Wednesday, October 10, Other options are Saturday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 24. (view PSAT/NMSQT calendar)
Scholarships: Used by scholarship programs, including the National Merit® Scholarship Program, to look for eligible students.

22. Upcoming Events
College Fair 
Monday, October 1st: 5-8 P.M. (Benton Convention Center)
PSAT
Wednesday, October 10th: Mount Tabor High School
PRE-ACT (10th grade)
Thursday, November 8th:  Mount Tabor High School
Tabor Forum Series
Financial Aid: Tuesday, October 16th 
Bouncing Back (Mental Health Forum): Tuesday, November 6th 
College TESTing 1-2-3: Tuesday, December 18th 
College Application Week
October 15th - 19th 
Financial Aid Night
October 18th :  p.m. (WSFCS Educational Building)
November 4th: 9– 12p.m. (Winston Salem State University)
November 28th : 5-7 p.m. (Reynolda Manor Library, Fairlawn)